The most divisive period of Dylan's career was, without question, the years that resulted in his religious-themed trilogy of albums beginning with 1979's Slow Train Coming. Dylan was in an evangelical Christian phase at the time, and the material reflected his recent conversion. His devoted listeners, however, weren't necessarily interested in hearing about the legendary musician's new spiritual beliefs. Released in 1981, Shot of Love is considered to be the last of his "born-again" records, and only sold about 200,000 copies, per Far Out Magazine, but Dylan himself called the album his "favorite" at the time.
What did Bob Dylan say about 'Shot of Love'?
"It's different than Saved and it's different than Slow Train," he continued. "It sounds old, but it’s new. I think this new album we did, for me, is the most explosive album I’ve ever done. Even going back to Blonde on Blonde or [The] Freewheelin’ [Bob Dylan] or any of those. Bringing It All Back Home or Highway 61 or wherever they were."
A few years later, Dylan reflected on the reception Shot of Love received during his interviews with Cameron Crowe for a booklet released with his Biograph box set.
"Clydie King and I sound pretty close to what's all the best of every traditional style, so how could anybody complain about that?" Dylan continued.
Despite his apparent affinity for Shot of Love, Dylan's next album, Infidels (1983), took yet another turn, this time away from religious themes. In the years since, some fans have come around to Shot of Love... while others would rather leave it firmly in the past.
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