nashville skyline is the sound of bob dylan distilled into simplicity. known best for his intelligent - often convoluted - lyricism, biting wit, a sometimes abrasive voice and widely varied musical textures, here dylan relaxes all of these things for some simple country songs sung in a homely croon. john wesley harding suggested country with its textures and structures, but nashville skyline was a full-fledged country album, complete with steel guitars and brief, direct songs. it's a warm, friendly album, particularly since bob dylan is singing in a previously unheard gentle croon - the sound of his voice is so different it may be disarming upon first listen, but it suits the songs. while there are a handful of lightweight numbers on the record, at its core are several excellent songs - 'lay lady lay', 'to be alone with you', 'i threw it all away', 'tonight i'll be staying here with you', as well as a duet with johnny cash on 'girl from the north country' - that have become country-rock standards. and there's no discounting that nashville skyline, arriving in the spring of 1969, established country-rock as a vital force in pop music, as well as a commercially viable genre. high definition 180g vinyl.

Bob Dylan

Nashville Skyline

Album artwork for Nashville Skyline by Bob Dylan
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$9.99

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Released 06/01/2004Catalog Number

827969239421

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Bob Dylan

Nashville Skyline

Album artwork for Nashville Skyline by Bob Dylan
CD

$9.99

CD

Released 06/01/2004Catalog Number

827969239421

Learn more

nashville skyline is the sound of bob dylan distilled into simplicity. known best for his intelligent - often convoluted - lyricism, biting wit, a sometimes abrasive voice and widely varied musical textures, here dylan relaxes all of these things for some simple country songs sung in a homely croon. john wesley harding suggested country with its textures and structures, but nashville skyline was a full-fledged country album, complete with steel guitars and brief, direct songs. it's a warm, friendly album, particularly since bob dylan is singing in a previously unheard gentle croon - the sound of his voice is so different it may be disarming upon first listen, but it suits the songs. while there are a handful of lightweight numbers on the record, at its core are several excellent songs - 'lay lady lay', 'to be alone with you', 'i threw it all away', 'tonight i'll be staying here with you', as well as a duet with johnny cash on 'girl from the north country' - that have become country-rock standards. and there's no discounting that nashville skyline, arriving in the spring of 1969, established country-rock as a vital force in pop music, as well as a commercially viable genre. high definition 180g vinyl.