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It came as a shock to Bob Dylan fans when he announced he had converted to Christianity. Slow Train Coming is a mouthpiece for his new beliefs and so was rejected by his uncomprehending supporters. (US:3 UK:2)
“As an entry point into the music of Bob Dylan, Slow Train Coming probably isn't too bad of a place to start. The music itself is quite listenable and more polished than your average Dylan record. His voice is strong and passionate since he's singing about something he really cares about on this album. “
“While Dylan fans dismissed the record, it had huge success in the Christian community. He now found himself in the welcoming arms of the very same people who only a few years before had seen him as the main reason behind the downfall of western youth culture.”
“Dylan going Christian evangelist must have been a shocker back but Slow Train Coming is an excellent record that tracks a deep kind of anger and self realisation behind its transformation.”
“Dylan is completely filled with the Holy Ghost and it shows here. This rocks, is funky at times and overall a very passionate and energy filled listen The presence of God is definitely here. Unfortunately most of his fans didn't care for it.”
“The voice of a generation comes of age and crosses over to the other side. Dylan's keen lyrical and musical ability is fine match for his newly awakened spirit. The songs are scriptural and the stories and themes easily known by any listener. Like all of Dylan's stuff, you either love it or hate it. I'm certain a legion of his previous faithful were left disappointed and confused.”
“This is where it all ends for me. Bob Dylan gave us some of the greatest, revolutionary music, but on Slow Train Coming, the music relies on all sorts of late 70s clichés. The backup singers and brass accompaniment, the thin, almost funk-like tones and strumming patterns on the guitars can all be put into this category. Overall, it is a cheesy mess of silly reverb and unnecessary, sappy studio embellishment.”
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