(**½) October 19, 1970. 11th Studio Album
A mere five months after releasing the disastrous Self Portrait, Dylan returns with a raw urgency in a series of songs that for me are a step above the country stylings of his previous releases of this time period. The album contains one outstanding track, “If Not for You,” a collaboration with George Harrison who released his own version a few months later (and Olivia Newton-John covered it as well), and fine performances on “Day of the Locusts” and the title track. A few wrong turns detract from the overall feel, but still an enjoyable release.
#16…Highlights include “If Not For You”…”Time Passes Slowly”…and the title cut.