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EPISODE 16- Down in the Groove Feb 13, 2021

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Episode 16 takes us Down in the Groove, with Bob Dylan's 1988, um, album? How can we get an hour out of this? Listen to find out!

EPISODE 15-Infidels Jan 30, 2021

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Steven Goldman, Craig Calcaterra and Mike Ferrin discuss Bob Dylan's 1983 Comeback Album: Infidels. An album which featured new, to Dylan, production techniques, Geopolitical commentary, love songs and a few callbacks to the "Christianity Trilogy" that proceeded it. Special Thanks to Terry Gans for his book on the recording: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Ruthless-World-Dylans-Infidels/dp/1912733390

EPISODE 14-New Morning Jan 16, 2021

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Craig, Mike & Steve talk about one one Dylan's most upbeat albums, 1970's "Comeback Album", New Morning. Is it influential? Why is it so much damn fun? How annoying are cicadas? All will be covered in an ebullient 80ish minutes.

EPISODE 13A or B or the second part on Blonde on Blonde Jan 02, 2021

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Craig, Steven & Mike delve into the tunes on Blonde on Blonde whilst reminiscing about minor league baseball played in the shadow of casinos and Giant Coffee Mugs. Think of it as the Second Miracle of Birth scene in the last Python movie. But with more Dylan.

EPISODE 13-Blonde on Blonde Part 1 Dec 19, 2020

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Steve performs a dance interpretation of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town". Actually, it's just Steven, Craig & Mike talking about Blonde on Blonde, the 1966 Double Album, its production, place in history and how dope 1966 was for music. They also discuss Dylan selling his catalog & the upcoming release of his 1970 sessions with George Harrison. 1st of a 2 part special. (This one has a few more cuss words)

EPISODE 12- Slow Train Coming Dec 05, 2020

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Episode 12 looks at Dylan's Christian/Gospel debut (we'll argue about that later) "Slow Train Coming". It's an album that's likely better than you remember and one that delves into Dylan's mindset after his divorce and in the early stages of his conversion to Christianity. Craig Calcaterra, Steven Goldman & Mike Ferrin aren't theologians, but, they'll play one in this episode.

EPISODE 11-Love & Theft Nov 21, 2020

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Episode 11 looks at Bob Dylan's 2001 release "Love and Theft". Craig Calcaterra, Steven Goldman & Mike Ferrin discuss the elements of theft, pretty lovingly.

EPISODE 10-DESIRE Nov 07, 2020

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Episode 10 focuses on Dylan's 1976 follow-up to Blood on the Tracks, Desire. A rare collaborative effort, famous for "Hurricane", it contains 8 other songs. Craig Calcaterra, Steven Goldman & Mike Ferrin, um, discuss the compositions? (If you love this record, we're gonna make you sad)

EPISODE 9-Blood on the Tracks Oct 24, 2020

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Craig, Steven & Mike gush lovingly about an album that, well, isn't all that loving. But then again, also is. Here's a good book on the recording of the record as well, called "A Simple Twist of Fate"
https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Twist-Fate-Andy-Gill/dp/0306814137/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TY3C5KPJ06RS&dchild=1&keywords=a+simple+twist+of+fate&qid=1603494966&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sprefix=A+Simple+Twi%2Caps%2C536&sr=1-1

EPISODE 8-- The Times They Are a-Changin' Oct 10, 2020

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Episode 8 looks at Dylan's final "Protest" Album, 1964's "The Times They Are a-Changin'" We discuss Dylan's work for Civil Rights, what songs still resonate today, and his relationship with Phil Ochs. Steve's compiled an Ochs playlist for your listening pleasure. as well. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6i9zTXrUuvnGJjBk2vgKDJ

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