Planet Waves

Personnel: Bob Dylan (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Robbie Robertson (guitar); Richard Manuel (piano, drums); Garth Hudson (organ); Rick Danko (bass); Levon Helm (drums).

Recorded at the Village Recorder, West Los Angeles, California on November 5, 6 & 9, 1973.
Includes liner notes by Bob Dylan.
This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players.
The cover of PLANET WAVES bears the inscription "cast-iron songs and torch ballads," proving that Dylan was a skilled assessor of his own work. "There are those who worship loneliness/But I'm not one of them," he sings on "Dirge," a disclaimer for the harrowing emotional landscape he describes. Backed by the members of the Band, Dylan explores both sides of the romantic coin on this album.
"You Angel You" and "On a Night Like This" (a tune that proved jubilant enough to be covered by Buckwheat Zydeco) represent the up side. The aforementioned "Dirge" brings us into the belly of the beast, as Dylan faces up to his loneliness and pain with customary aplomb; "I payed the price of solitude/But at least I'm out of debt." Throughout, the Band alternately supply verve and poignancy as required. A little-known standout on PLANET WAVES is the solo acoustic ballad "Wedding Song," where Bob wears his heart proudly on his sleeve over a haunting minor-key melody.