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Slow Train Coming

by Bob Dylan

Released: August 20, 1979

Christian rock, gospel, blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

The songs on the album focus on themes of personal faith and Christian teachings, which was a departure from his previous work and contributed to both alienating some of his long-time fans and attracting a new Christian audience. "Slow Train Coming" released on August 20, 1979, is the nineteenth studio album by Bob Dylan. This album marks a significant shift in Dylan's career as it reflects his recent conversion to Christianity.

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In 2003, a high-definition 5.1 surround sound edition…

In 2003, a high-definition 5.1 surround sound edition of the album was released on SACD by Columbia, offering an enhanced listening experience of this influential record.

Additionally, the album was listed at No. 16…

Additionally, the album was listed at No. 16 in the 2001 book *CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music*, highlighting its impact within the Christian music community.

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Essential Tracks

Gotta Serve Somebody

It features the single "Gotta Serve Somebody," which became Dylan's first hit in three years and earned him the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1980.

Slow Train

"Slow Train Coming" released on August 20, 1979, is the nineteenth studio album by Bob Dylan.

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Reception

"Slow Train Coming" reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and went platinum in the US, peaking at No. 3. The album was well-received by critics and was notable for its evangelical content. It features the single "Gotta Serve Somebody," which became Dylan's first hit in three years and earned him the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1980.

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The Complete Album Story

"Slow Train Coming" released on August 20, 1979, is the nineteenth studio album by Bob Dylan. This album marks a significant shift in Dylan's career as it reflects his recent conversion to Christianity. The songs on the album focus on themes of personal faith and Christian teachings, which was a departure from his previous work and contributed to both alienating some of his long-time fans and attracting a new Christian audience.

The album was well-received by critics and was notable for its evangelical content. It features the single "Gotta Serve Somebody," which became Dylan's first hit in three years and earned him the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1980. "Slow Train Coming" reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and went platinum in the US, peaking at No. 3.

In 2003, a high-definition 5.1 surround sound edition of the album was released on SACD by Columbia, offering an enhanced listening experience of this influential record. Additionally, the album was listed at No. 16 in the 2001 book *CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music*, highlighting its impact within the Christian music community.