Bob Dylan: Album By Album

By Ben Burrell

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What's Bob Dylan: Album By Album about?

An audio essay on Bob Dylan's albums, one at a time.

By Ben Burrell.

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Bob Dylan: Album By Album episodes:

06.01.2023
S8 Ep10: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 5)
For the final time, a great big THANK YOU! Say hello here (scroll down to the 'contact' section) www.bobdylanpodcast.com/ Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to?...
05.23.2023
S8 Ep9: Knocked Out Loaded
Terrible or just bad? Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do...
05.16.2023
S8 Ep8: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 4)
Here we take a look at It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) line by line. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio...
05.09.2023
S8 Ep7: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 3)
We're into the middle section of this album, which glimmers rather than dazzles. We also take a look at the recording process. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to?...
04.25.2023
S8 Ep6: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 2)
Let's take a look at this albums origins and a couple of its best love ballads. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a...
04.18.2023
S8 Ep5: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 1)
Time to look at a classic. Here we dive into its first song and another that shares some of its DNA. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to?...
04.11.2023
S8 Ep4: The Basement Tapes
Somehow a collection of demos impacts music like no other.... Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An...
04.07.2023
Friday
A classic Dylan song that remained undiscovered for years. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island:...
04.04.2023
S8 Ep3: Tempest
Tempest, a classic? Well... maybe. Bob takes us on a trip around America, The Titanic and Shakespeare as he delivers some great songs on a victory lap. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a...
03.28.2023
S8 Ep2: Dylan (1973)
Bob's worst? Well maybe, but there's some interesting context and moments here. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called...
03.21.2023
S8 Ep1: Bob Dylan
The podcast is back and we're going back to the start! Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an episode of the Badlands podcast for Amazon. https://wondery.com/shows/badlands/episode/8894-the-hillsborough-disaster-a-fatal-human-crush-soccer-hooligans-and-a-massive-cover-up/ Disclaimer:...
09.12.2022
Special: Kevin Odegard on making Blood on the Tracks
I talk to Kevin Odegard who by compete chance ended up paying on Blood on the Tracks. FYI: This episode was originally available on the Patreon feed last Christmas. Blood on the tracks: The Brian Wilson story https://podfollow.com/1523712095
08.05.2022
Special: Daragh Carville on Dylan's Lyrics
Screenwriter and playwright Daragh Carville joins me to talk about Bob's lyrics. Daragh has some brilliant insights to Bob's words and it was a joy to have him on! This episode was previously available to Patreon subscribers only. The Patreon show has now...
05.13.2022
Jake Brennan (from Disgraceland) talks Blood on the Tracks Season 4
Bonus: I talk to Jake Brennan (from the Disgraceland podcast) about how we created the new season of Blood on the Tracks. BOTT is a fictionalised podcast of Bob's life from 66 to now, all episodes are available to listen to...
04.26.2022
S7 Ep9: The Freewheelin' (Part 5) (Re-upload)
*** RE-UPLOAD*** Sorry an unedited episode managed to find its way into the stream, this is the correct one! We take a look at this album's final three songs, they're not the LP's best, but they are important... This episode was written, produced...
04.12.2022
S7 Ep8: The Freewheelin' (Part 4)
Here we take a look at another three songs from this wonderful LP, including a personal favourite. This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! You can buy me a...
04.03.2022
S7 Ep7: The Freewheelin' (Part 3)
Here we take a look at some stone cold classics from this record and where it sits in Dylan's back catalogue. This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! Support the...
03.29.2022
S7 Ep6: The Freewheelin' (Part 2)
We dive back into The Freewheelin' and take a look at two more songs from the album as well as the LP's iconic artwork. This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review,...
03.21.2022
S7 Ep5: The Freewheelin' (Part 1)
Our adventure with The Freewheelin' begins! We look at the origins of the album and its first two songs, both classics. This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! Support the...
03.14.2022
S7 Ep4: Good As I Been To You
Bob helps to save the first half of the 90s with a couple of albums of covers... but how does this LP stack up? Where do the songs come from? And how do they influence Dylan's originals? We dive into Good...
03.07.2022
S7 Ep3: Nashville Skyline
Dylan goes country, sort of! We take a look at 1969's Nashville Skyline. Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon:...
02.28.2022
S7 Ep2: Down In The Groove
Is this album a mess? YES, yes it is... but how much of a mess? And do some bits save it from being dreadful? Well, we take a look. Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a...
02.24.2022
Announcement! Blood On The Tracks: A Bob Dylan Story
Hello everyone! I've been working on a project for iheartradio and Double Elvis in the US. It's a fictionalised account of Bob's life from '66 to now, told to us in a dream like setting from a single narrator. Can't wait for...
02.18.2022
S7 Ep1: New Morning
We're back! The podcast returns (appropriately) with a comeback album; New Morning! A happy, contented, yet interesting album. Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review. Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra...
08.09.2021
Patreon Update
Hello friends! This is a little update on what's been going on the EXTRA show. Click here for over 10 hours of episodes: Patreon.com/bdabae New season of the main show, coming soon!
06.15.2021
S6 Ep7: Blonde on Blonde Pt. 7
The FINAL episode on Blonde on Blonde! We take a look at the album's closing song and the LP's mixing process. Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Bob...
06.08.2021
S6 Ep6: Blonde on Blonde Pt.6
Is Blonde on Blonde Dylan's best? Is it the best album ever? We take a look at the LP's legacy, as well as two more tracks. Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Written, produced...
06.01.2021
S6 Ep5: Blonde on Blonde Pt.5
On this episode we take a look at the next two songs on the LP and its outtakes. Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Bob Dylan: Album By...
05.24.2021
80th Birthday Special: Why Does Bob Dylan Still Matter So Much?
As he turns 80, I ask Why Does Bob Dylan Still Matter So Much? I wanted to hear from some of his interesting fans to create a patchwork quilt of answers...this is that they had to say. WITH THANKS TO OUR...
05.17.2021
S6 Ep4: Blonde on Blonde Pt.4
Two great songs to look at in this episode, as well as the artwork - which has a strange side story. Support the show! Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Bob Dylan: Album By Album is...
05.10.2021
S6 Ep3: Blonde on Blonde Pt.3
We continue our look at this incredible LP with songs 5 and 6 - two big tracks on the album. We also look at the record's famous sound. Support the show! Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Written, produced and narrated...
05.03.2021
S6 Ep2: Blonde on Blonde Pt.2
Here we look at the next two songs on the LP and the album recording process in Nashville. Support the show! Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Bob Dylan: Album By Album is a Fuelled By...
04.26.2021
S6 Ep1: Blonde on Blonde Pt.1
Welcome to season 6! So excited to bring you a whole season looking at Blonde on Blonde, it starts here with the first 2 songs on the LP and its difficult early recording process. Support the show! Join us on Patreon:...
04.12.2021
Scarlet Rivera
Hello everyone, Here's a clip of my interview with the brilliant Scarlet Rivera. We talk Dylan, Rolling Thunder Revue and music. For the full interview and many more exclusive episodes, come join our extra community: https://www.patreon.com/BDABAE Stay safe, Ben
03.01.2021
Bob Dylan Album By Album EXTRA
Introducing
11.03.2020
S5 Ep9: 'The Standards Era: Triplicate'
We finish our look at The Standards era and our season with Triplicate. THANKS for listening this season! NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Written, produced and...
10.20.2020
S5 Ep8: 'The Standards Era: Fallen Angels'
Here's a look at the second album in this standards era. NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Bob Dylan: Album...
10.13.2020
S5 Ep7: 'The Standards Era: Bob & Frank'
A look at how this standards era came about. Pods Like Us, a podcast about podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1534984629 NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Written, produced and narrated...
10.06.2020
S5 Ep6: 'The Standards Era: Shadows In The Night'
We take a look at Bob's standards era with, appropriately his first album in that run. NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Written, produced and narrated by...
09.29.2020
S5 Ep5: Special: 'Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window?'
A look at a song released at the height of Dylan's career that could have been so much more. Dylan on Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP85Uc6H79U 'DANIEL ROMANO'S OUTFIT DO (WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN) "INFIDELS" BY BOB DYLAN & THE PLUGZ' https://outfitdoesinfidels.bandcamp.com/album/daniel-romanos-outfit-do-what-could-have-been-infidels-by-bob-dylan-the-plugz NEW PATREON SHOW!...
09.22.2020
S5 Ep4: 'Self Portrait'
On this episode we look at one of the weirdest LPs from his Bobness. NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Bob...
09.15.2020
S5 Ep3: 'Under The Red Sky'
Brace yourself. Here's half an hour on Under The Red Sky... Good luck everyone! NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Written, produced and narrated by Ben...
09.08.2020
S5 Ep2: 'Planet Waves'
A good but rarely great album is the focus of this episode. *correction: it’s Charlie McCoy on the guitar of Desolation Row not Mike Bloomfield Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Want to purchase a Bob...
09.01.2020
S5 Ep1: 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'
We're back with a look at Bob's latest! NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Bob Dylan: Album By Album is...
05.22.2020
Joni Mitchell - 'Blue'
Here's an episode of another podcast I do that I thought you might like. Listen to more of long player: https://podfollow.com/long-player We're on twitter: @bobdylanpodcast // @benburrell We're on Instagram: @bobdylanpodcast // @benjaminburrell Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me:...
04.28.2020
S4 Ep9: 'The Christian Period: Dylan & Religion Conclusions'
We look at Dylan after his born again phase and how he still has god with him. NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Want to purchase...
04.22.2020
S4 Ep8: 'The Christian Period: Shot Of Love'
The 3rd and final album of Bob's 'Born Again' phase. We're on twitter: @bobdylanpodcast // @benburrell We're on Instagram: @bobdylanpodcast // @benjaminburrell NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me:...
04.14.2020
S4 Ep7: 'The Christian Period: Saved'
A look at the second album of this 'Born again' era. We're on twitter: @bobdylanpodcast // @benburrell We're on Instagram: @bobdylanpodcast // @benjaminburrell NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob Dylan Album by Album EXTRA: Patreon.com/bdabae Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal...
03.27.2020
Special: 'Murder Most Foul' first impressions.
My first impressions on a 'new' Dylan song. We're on twitter: @bobdylanpodcast // @benburrell We're on Instagram: @bobdylanpodcast // @benjaminburrell Support the podcast, buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Bob Dylan: Album By Album is a...
03.24.2020
S4 Ep6: 'The Christian Period: Dylan & Religion'
In a slightly different episode to normal we look at Bob's origin story when it comes to religion. Here's a great book I used for research: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bob-Dylan-Spiritual-Scott-Marshall/dp/1944229647 We're on twitter: @bobdylanpodcast // @benburrell We're on Instagram: @bobdylanpodcast // @benjaminburrell NEW PATREON SHOW! Bob...

What's Bob Dylan: Album By Album about?

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Bob Dylan: Album By Album episodes:

S8 Ep10: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 5)

S8 Ep9: Knocked Out Loaded

S8 Ep8: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 4)

S8 Ep7: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 3)

S8 Ep6: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 2)

S8 Ep5: Bringing It All Back Home (Pt. 1)

S8 Ep4: The Basement Tapes

Friday

S8 Ep3: Tempest

S8 Ep2: Dylan (1973)

S8 Ep1: Bob Dylan

Special: Kevin Odegard on making Blood on the Tracks

Special: Daragh Carville on Dylan's Lyrics

Jake Brennan (from Disgraceland) talks Blood on the Tracks Season 4

S7 Ep9: The Freewheelin' (Part 5) (Re-upload)

S7 Ep8: The Freewheelin' (Part 4)

S7 Ep7: The Freewheelin' (Part 3)

S7 Ep6: The Freewheelin' (Part 2)

S7 Ep5: The Freewheelin' (Part 1)

S7 Ep4: Good As I Been To You

S7 Ep3: Nashville Skyline

S7 Ep2: Down In The Groove

Announcement! Blood On The Tracks: A Bob Dylan Story

S7 Ep1: New Morning

Patreon Update

S6 Ep7: Blonde on Blonde Pt. 7

S6 Ep6: Blonde on Blonde Pt.6

S6 Ep5: Blonde on Blonde Pt.5

80th Birthday Special: Why Does Bob Dylan Still Matter So Much?

S6 Ep4: Blonde on Blonde Pt.4

S6 Ep3: Blonde on Blonde Pt.3

S6 Ep2: Blonde on Blonde Pt.2

S6 Ep1: Blonde on Blonde Pt.1

Scarlet Rivera

Bob Dylan Album By Album EXTRA

S5 Ep9: 'The Standards Era: Triplicate'

S5 Ep8: 'The Standards Era: Fallen Angels'

S5 Ep7: 'The Standards Era: Bob & Frank'

S5 Ep6: 'The Standards Era: Shadows In The Night'

S5 Ep5: Special: 'Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window?'

S5 Ep4: 'Self Portrait'

S5 Ep3: 'Under The Red Sky'

S5 Ep2: 'Planet Waves'

S5 Ep1: 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'

Joni Mitchell - 'Blue'

S4 Ep9: 'The Christian Period: Dylan & Religion Conclusions'

S4 Ep8: 'The Christian Period: Shot Of Love'

S4 Ep7: 'The Christian Period: Saved'

Special: 'Murder Most Foul' first impressions.

S4 Ep6: 'The Christian Period: Dylan & Religion'