(**) October 27, 1992 28th Studio Album
After a decade of inconsistent albums and styles, Dylan returns to his roots by releasing a solo acoustic album of primarily traditional folk and blues covers. With songs of love and loss, war and peace, and even the children’s novelty “Froggy Goes a Courtin,’” the album features Dylan on guitar and harmonica only, with a rich sound and evocative vocals. My favorites are “Step it Up and Go,” and “Hard Times,” but the album is consistent throughout with each song telling a story. It’s not an album I reach for often but it is enjoyable if you are in the mood for that type of thing.