(July 2015) I have completed phase 54 of my “opus project,” in which I listen to an artist’s full discography from beginning to end. This episode: BOB DYLAN. This was a long one, some three dozen studio albums across a 5+ decade career. Lots in here to cherish, lots to forget, and plenty in between. He’ll inspire you and then he’ll bore you, but there is no doubt that Zimmerman is one of the premier songwriters ever.

Favorite album: Blonde on Blonde

Favorite song: Subterranean Homesick Blues

Favorite period: 1963-1966

Strong comeback: 1997-2006

Great song you’ve never heard: Nettie Moore

Least favorite period: the 1980s

Worst album: Self Portrait

The world could live without : Christmas in the Heart

Compared to expectations: same