The Bootleg Series Vol. 17: Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996–1997) explained

The Bootleg Series Vol. 17: Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996–1997)
Type:compilation
Cover:Bob Dylan - The Bootleg Series Vol. 17.png
Artist:Bob Dylan
Recorded:1996–1997
Genre:Rock
Length:149:46
Label:Columbia
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The Bootleg Series Vol. 17: Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996–1997) is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The 15th installment in the ongoing Bob Dylan Bootleg Series, it was released by Legacy Records on January 27, 2023.[1] The compilation includes a remix of the original Time Out of Mind album, outtakes, alternate versions and live recordings. The release comes in a two-CD standard edition and a five-disc box set.[2] In addition to the CD releases, a 4-LP and 10-LP were released.[3]

Reception

In Der Spiegel, Max Dax gave a positive review of this album, writing that the new remix unleashes "the full musical power" of Dylan at this stage in his career.[4] The editors of AllMusic scored this album three out of five stars, with reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine noting that Daniel Lanois' original production on Time Out of Mind had a "murkiness [that] nagged at Dylan" and that the recordings are a chronicle of Dylan attempting to find the right sound for these songs. Pitchfork rated it an 8.6, calling it the Best New Reissue of the week, with reviewer Jayson Greene praising the structure and relevance of the release, noting that this entry in the Bootleg Series both "subverts received knowledge" and "magnifies legends" about Dylan's often-mythologized career and songwriting. Rolling Stones David Browne gave the album a positive review, writing that the Time Out of Mind sessions deserve the "under-the-microscope treatment".[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Bob Dylan unless otherwise mentioned.

Deluxe 5-CD edition

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] 26
Italian Albums (FIMI)[7] 55
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[8] 53
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[9] 31
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[10] 5

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whitfield . Mark . Columbia announce details of next release of Bob Dylan bootleg series . Americana UK . 28 January 2023 . 21 November 2022.
  2. Web site: Bob Dylan 'Fragments: Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997)' Out Now . rockcellarmagazine.com . 28 January 2023.
  3. Kreps . Daniel . Bob Dylan Unearths Original Version of 'Not Dark Yet' for Upcoming 'Fragments' Set . Rolling Stone . 28 January 2023 . 11 January 2023.
  4. Web site: en . The new reinvention of Bob Dylan . Dax . Max . 2023-02-06 . 2023-02-06 . Der Spiegel.
  5. Web site: Browne . David . 2023-01-25 . New Bootleg Series Installment Maps The Long Road To Dylan's Resurrection . 2023-05-26 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  6. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. February 6, 2023. February 3, 2023.
  7. Web site: Album – Classifica settimanale WK 5 (dal 27.01.2023 al 02.02.2023). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. it. February 4, 2023.
  8. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of February 1, 2023. Billboard Japan. ja. February 1, 2023.
  9. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. February 6, 2023. February 4, 2023.
  10. Web site: Veckolista Album, vecka 5. Sverigetopplistan. February 3, 2023.

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