Bob Dylan - World Gone Wrong (LP)

Bob Dylan's 29th studio album, 'World Gone Wrong', is a masterful collection of traditional folk songs, released on 26 October 1993 by Columbia Records. This acoustic masterpiece, performed with guitar and harmonica, delves into darker and more tragic themes than its predecessor, 'Good as I Been to You'. The album features timeless blues and folk classics from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, originally played by legends such as Blind Willie McTell and The Mississippi Sheiks.

With its 10 carefully curated tracks, including 'World Gone Wrong', 'Love Henry', and 'Broke Down Engine', this album showcases Dylan's exceptional ability to reinterpret traditional songs, making them his own. The result is a captivating and intimate listening experience, with Dylan's distinctive voice and instrumentation bringing new life to these classic tales of love, loss, and longing.

Clocking in at 43 minutes, 'World Gone Wrong' is a testament to Dylan's enduring talent and his deep connection to the roots of American music. As a follow-up to 'Good as I Been to You', this album solidifies Dylan's position as a masterful storyteller and a guardian of traditional folk music. With its release, Dylan proved that even decades into his career, he could still create something truly special, and 'World Gone Wrong' remains one of his most beloved and respected works.

This is a 2023 Reissue released as a LP.