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Dylan Returns With Time Out Of Mind
Coverage from American Songwriter, Far Out Magazine, and others
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Executive Summary
Bob Dylan recovered from illness and doubts to release Time Out Of Mind, a late-career comeback that won top acclaim and revived his run
- Time Out of Mind was released on September 30, 1997
- Dylan reunited with producer Daniel Lanois for the album
- A serious fungal infection nearly derailed the project in 1997
- Engineer Mark Howard said Dylan nearly thought the record would not happen
- A neighbor's praise helped convince Dylan to finish the album
- The album drew acclaim for its mortality and regret themes
- It won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards and sparked a late-career surge
Quick Facts
- What: A comeback album was completed after illness and doubts
- Where: Recorded and released in the United States
- Why: To finish a long-awaited return with original songs
- Who: Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, and engineer Mark Howard
- When: In 1997, with release on September 30
Coverage Timeline: 794 Days
Featured Article
Bob Dylan released Time Out of Mind on Sep 30, 1997, after recovering from a serious fungal infection and amid renewed collaboration with producer Daniel Lanois.
Additional Articles
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Bob Dylan nearly scrapped Time Out of Mind in the late 1990s before engineer Mark Howard and an enthusiastic listener helped prompt completion.
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In a late 1990s American Songwriter article, Dylan's Time Out of Mind, the Rolling Stones' Exile On Main St, and Johnny Cash's American Recordings are described as sloppy yet brilliant comeback albums.
In an American Songwriter article, four classic albums delivered under pressure are highlighted: Band On The Run (1973), Graceland (1986), Achtung Baby (1991), Time Out Of Mind (1997).