Shadows in the Night
by Bob Dylan
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Feb 3, 2015
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 5, 2015
    60
    Shadows in the Night is an extremely well-made covers album that feels divorced from Dylan’s day-job.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 4, 2015
    60
    It's all wildly self-indulgent, but pleasant enough.
  3. Q Magazine
    Jan 29, 2015
    60
    He mostly rises to the occasion. What the vocals lack in beauty, they make up in expressiveness. [Mar 2015, p.112]
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#85 Best Album of 2015

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 38
  3. Negative: 5 out of 38
  1. Techhuis
    Feb 3, 2015
    2
    With only 2 good songs nr 2 and 5 the rest is just plain stupid.The style does not suit Dylan at all and it's a weird choice to cover thisWith only 2 good songs nr 2 and 5 the rest is just plain stupid.The style does not suit Dylan at all and it's a weird choice to cover this guy.....get back on track Bob!!! And people give this a 10 arghhhhh!!! Are you really a music fan or just a stupid Bob dylan fan(who like all his music) then let me wake you up....most of his work just sucks and most of his music is just bad,but when he makes a good song it is really really good and for me that are like 25 songs in his whole carreer!!!!… Full Review »
  2. IItommyli
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    Shadows in the Night is a very good album. People seem to be passing judgement on it before even listening to it. Bob sounds good and so doesShadows in the Night is a very good album. People seem to be passing judgement on it before even listening to it. Bob sounds good and so does the band.… Full Review »
  3. joelsteinberg
    Feb 7, 2015
    10
    This is an enchanting recording full of depth of emotions with a wonderful selection. I never imagined Dylan singing Sinatra tunes but he doesThis is an enchanting recording full of depth of emotions with a wonderful selection. I never imagined Dylan singing Sinatra tunes but he does it beautifully. He feels the songs in him and i did also. Take the time to sit quietly and appreciate it . You will not be disappointed.… Full Review »
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