Blood on the Tracks — 1975

Often called the great break-up album, its songs of love gone wrong are among the most affecting Dylan ever wrote. The arrangements are spare and the storytelling extraordinary, especially 'Tangled Up in Blue'. Mature, wounded and beautiful. Holds up as a strong record in its own right, not just context.

On vinyl: Original '70s pressings vary widely in quality; check reviews of the specific reissue you're considering.

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