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Title: Bob Dylan – Love And Theft (2001) [SACD 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

“Love And Theft” (generally referred to as Love and Theft) is the thirty-first studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on September 11, 2001 by Columbia Records. It featured backing by his touring band of the time, with keyboardist Augie Meyers added for the sessions. It peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200, and has been certified with a gold album by the RIAA.A limited edition release included two bonus tracks on a separate disc recorded in the early 1960s, and two years later, on September 16, 2003, this album was one of fifteen Dylan titles reissued and remastered for SACD hybrid playback.

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Title: Bob Dylan – Oh Mercy (1989) [SACD 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Oh Mercy is the twenty-sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on September 18, 1989 by Columbia Records. Produced by Daniel Lanois, it was hailed by critics as a triumph for Dylan, after a string of poorly-reviewed albums. Oh Mercy gave Dylan his best chart showing in years, reaching #30 on the Billboard charts in the United States and #6 in the UK.

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Title: Bob Dylan – Infidels (1983) [SACD 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Infidels, Bob Dylan’s 22nd studio album, released in October 1983 by Columbia Records, marks his return to secular music after three evangelical gospel albums following his conversion to Christianity. Co-produced by Dylan and Mark Knopfler, the album shifts focus to personal themes of love and loss, alongside commentary on environmental and geopolitical issues, while retaining subtle religious imagery. Critics, including Christopher Connelly of Rolling Stone, praised it as Dylan’s strongest work since Blood on the Tracks, revitalizing his career with its poetic lyrics and melodic strength. The album features standout performances, backed by a band including Knopfler on guitar and Sly Dunbar on drums. It reached #20 in the U.S., earning gold certification, and #9 in the UK, reflecting strong commercial success. However, fans and critics lamented the exclusion of tracks like “Blind Willie McTell,” a career highlight later released on The Bootleg Series Volume III in 1991. The SACD reissue enhances the album’s crisp production, highlighting its nuanced sound. Infidels is essential for Dylan fans, blending introspective songwriting with social commentary. It stands as a pivotal moment in his career, balancing personal and political themes. The album’s critical acclaim and lasting impact make it a cornerstone of his 1980s output.

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Title: Bob Dylan – Slow Train Coming (1979) [SACD 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Slow Train Coming is the nineteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on August 20, 1979 by Columbia Records. It was the artist’s first effort since becoming a born-again Christian, and all of the songs either express his strong personal faith, or stress the importance of Christian teachings and philosophy. The evangelical nature of the record alienated many of Dylan’s existing fans; at the same time, many Christians were drawn into his fan base. Slow Train Coming was listed at #16 in the 2001 book CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music. The album was generally well-reviewed in the secular press, and the single “Gotta Serve Somebody” became his first hit in three years, winning Dylan the Grammy for best rock vocal performance by a male in 1980. The album peaked at #2 on the charts in the UK and went platinum in the US, where it reached #3.

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Title: Bob Dylan – Street-Legal (1978) [SACD 2003]
Genre: Rock
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Street-Legal is the eighteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on June 15, 1978 by Columbia Records. The album was a serious musical departure for Dylan, who uses a large pop-rock band—complete with female backing vocalists—for the first time.
Following the twin successes of Blood on the Tracks and Desire, Street-Legal was another gold record for Dylan, but it peaked at only #11 on the US Billboard charts, making it his first studio album to miss the US Top 10 since 1964. However, it became his best-selling studio album in the UK, reaching #2 on the charts (his highest position in eight years) and achieving platinum status with 300,000 copies sold (the only other Dylan album to do this was The Essential Bob Dylan). The original 1978 LP credits mastering to Stan Kalina at CBS Recording Studios NY; the album was produced by Don DeVito. In 1999, Street-Legal received a special remixing and remastering job from DeVito. The newer version boasted richer sound, correcting numerous issues with the original production. The new mix was also used in a 2003 SACD reissue of Street-Legal. However the original 1978 mix was reinstated for The Complete Album Collection Vol. 1.

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