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Something To See: Bob Dylan Announces New Album “Rough and Rowdy Ways,” Shares New Single

May 8, 2020 By Sam Stone 4 Comments

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Bob Dylan has been on a roll, getting us through lockdown with new singles that find him as clever and compelling as ever. On Thursday evening, May 7, the Bob Dylan Twitter account posted another cryptic tweet – complete with a pulp book-inspired illustration and a lyric quote – which had fans everywhere wondering if we might get another treat to tide us over.

Well, come midnight, we got our answer as “False Prophet” was released on digital streaming services. The third surprise single in what’s become a triweekly tradition, “False Prophet” is a departure from the more atmospheric “Murder Most Foul” and “I Contain Multitudes.” The new track is a rollicking and bluesy, guitar-heavy track with intense and growling vocals from Dylan. (Meanwhile, some observant listeners have noted that it’s a near carbon copy of Billy “The Kid” Emerson’s 1954 single, “If Lovin’ is Believing.”)

BobDylan FalseProphet Spotify

As if a new single weren’t enough, Dylan also announced his first album of new original material in eight years. Due out June 19 on Columbia Records, Rough and Rowdy Ways will be a ten-song, two-CD affair. The album opens with “I Contain Multitudes,” followed by “False Prophet,” then by seven as-yet-unknown tracks. The epic “Murder Most Foul” will be included on its own on CD 2. The two discs will be housed in a 4-panel, 2-pocket gatefold digipak.

A 2-LP edition will also be pressed up, boasting 180-gram vinyl, gatefold packaging, and printed inner sleeves. That configuration is set to arrive July 17. And for those readers who may have ventured into streaming during lockdown, the album will be released across digital platforms, too, on the same day as the CD.

So mark your calendars for June 19 for this much-welcome gift from Bob Dylan, Rough and Rowdy Ways. You can listen to “False Prophet” on streaming services everywhere now!

Bob Dylan, Rough and Rowdy Ways (Columbia, 2020)

2-CD: Bob Dylan Online Store / Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada
2-LP: Bob Dylan Online Store / Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada [Amazon US link will go live soon]
2-CD or 2-LP + print bundle: Badlands

CD 1:

  1. I Contain Multitudes
  2. False Prophet
  3. tba
  4. tba
  5. tba
  6. tba
  7. tba
  8. tba
  9. tba

CD 2:

  1. Murder Most Foul

Categories: News Formats: Digital Download, Digital Streaming Genre: Classic Rock Tags: Bob Dylan

Sam Stone

Sam Stone has been obsessed with catalog music ever since his folks gave him a Contours best-of collection for his fourth birthday. He quickly began to learn all he could about rock and roll history and beyond, a passion that continues to this day. Sam followed his love for music to the classroom, earning a B.A. from Towson University in Electronic Media and Film, concentrating on radio and audio production, as well as an M.A. in Audio Arts from Syracuse University. He has put his knowledge and skills to work at prominent reissue labels and is excited to bring his perspectives on catalog music to a broader audience. When he’s not writing for The Second Disc, Sam can be found researching about music, talking about Joni Mitchell’s career, and adding another box set to his Amazon wish list.

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Comments

  1. ed says

    May 8, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    “Rough and Rowdy Ways” as in Jimmie Rodgers?

    Reply
    • Joe Marchese says

      May 8, 2020 at 1:36 pm

      Indeed, Ed. With Dylan, I’m certain it’s not a coincidence.

      Reply
      • Shaun says

        May 8, 2020 at 9:23 pm

        Not to mention the album cover photo was originally used on a Chess Records compilation:

        https://www.amazon.com/Mojo-Chess-Northern-VARIOUS-ARTISTS/dp/B0009MA996

        Reply
  2. Reed says

    May 9, 2020 at 1:51 am

    Bob and Neil Young have stayed relevant for the majority of their careers, truly an amazing feat. If he’s including the recent singles then it points to the feel of the rest of the album but that’s no guarantee with Mr. Zimmerman. Definitely looking forward to this.

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