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Track Listings
| 1. A Satisfied Mind |
| 2. Saved |
| 3. Covenant Woman |
| 4. What Can I Do For You? |
| 5. Solid Rock |
| 6. Pressing On |
| 7. In The Garden |
| 8. Saving Grace |
| 9. Are You Ready |
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By W. Whitman
Format:Audio CD
Believe it or not this is the album I often reach for while many of the Dylan 'classics' gather dust on the shelves. I got all the other Dylan albums before this one because of the bad reviews. Don't make the same mistake. Even though Dylan has since re-thought his views on christianity this album is a very worthwhile purchase and an important stop on Dylans journey.
'Saved' has a rather special quality that seems to be absent in a lot of music today: passion. Imagine the power of Dylan's songwriting and delivery behind a real 'message', backed by superb gospel vocals and you have 'Saved'. This is an intense and passionate recording by a man who truly believes in what he is singing. I challenge anyone with an ounce of sensitivity not to be moved by 'covenant woman' , 'pressing on' or 'in the garden'. Saved is, in my opinion, a far more worthwhile purchase than many of Dylans 80's albums .
Do make sure you get the wonderful 'Slow Train Coming' first though!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is profoundly untrendy in some quarters to say anything positive about this album. Even the album cover, of a Hand reaching down to save us mere mortals seems to annoy some people? Why? I am not sure. All I can talk about is the conviction and considerable warmth on display throughout this album. This album did not judge, unlike its predecessor Slow Train Coming allegedly did (but that is another review). This record focuses more on the sheer joy that Dylan was experiencing at the time.....and although melody may have taken a backseat to an extent here, we have some songs right here which are among the most moving of Dylan's entire career. Others complain that the live renditions of these songs on Bob's US tour the year before were infinitely superior to these versions. Well, even though I am not sure about that, not having been there and having heard the quality of the live bootlegs in question, I maintain that this album is the only proper record of this set of songs on offer, and when I heard it for the first time I did not find the performances flat or ininspired. In fact many of them are no less than inspirational. From my perspective, one does not have to necessarily share in Dylan's beliefs here....but for sure this album are incredibly moving on most tracks. On 'Pressing On' Dylan sounds both vulnerable yet sure footed. Singing with the conviction of old, but on this occasion, gone are the bitterness, politics or mystique...here is a man simply striving to be happy and fulfilled. Is this not the goal of anyone? The same can be said about 'What Can I Do For You?' and 'Covenant Woman' and most especially on 'Saving Grace' which is just sublime in its heartfelt lyric and delivery and on this occasion a fine melody to boot. It is not too often that Dylan sounds humble....... Read more ›
26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By hugh owen
Format:Audio CD
OK so this is real "heart on his sleeve" stuff. Subtle? No. Complex and intelligent? No. However there is a passion and urgency about this album which transcend its evangelical message (whatever you do, don't read the words!).
Not listened to Saved for, oh, at least 20 years. However for some reason I recently stumbled on it again, dusted it off and gave it a spin. What I rediscovered was a straightforward, soulful gospel/rock album which managed to uplift my sagging spirits (not in any religous way!). The sound is full, solid and warm, dominated by a chugging rhythm section, wailing hammond organ and amazing backing vocals.
At the (post punk) time it was deeply unfashonable, but now we're allowed to like gospel, country and roots music again it makes much more sense.
Standout tracks are Covenant Woman and the rapturous Pressing On.
Next stop in my journey of rediscovery - Slow Train Coming.
Not listened to Saved for, oh, at least 20 years. However for some reason I recently stumbled on it again, dusted it off and gave it a spin. What I rediscovered was a straightforward, soulful gospel/rock album which managed to uplift my sagging spirits (not in any religous way!). The sound is full, solid and warm, dominated by a chugging rhythm section, wailing hammond organ and amazing backing vocals.
At the (post punk) time it was deeply unfashonable, but now we're allowed to like gospel, country and roots music again it makes much more sense.
Standout tracks are Covenant Woman and the rapturous Pressing On.
Next stop in my journey of rediscovery - Slow Train Coming.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is my humble opinion that this particular religious offering has been unfairly shunned by many Dylan fans. I'm a big fan of the man, but not too big to admit when he's made a mistake. This is the first of the Christian trilogy I acquired (solely for the harp work on What Can I Do For You?) and I was pleasently suprised by such refreshing material.
To me this seems like another case of Dylan doing something a little out of context and his fans being offended by a man who is supposedly the prophetic voice of generations. I suggest this should be overlooked in favour of the pure joy and excitement in some of these songs (Saved being my personal favourite). Dylan sings with conviction and none of the performances seem lackluster.
The religious sentiment may not to be to everyones taste, and I didn't expect such music from Dylan but it is not to say it isn't worthwhile music. The musicians on this album lay down some great tracks and though Dylan may not be the poet he was on earlier albums such as 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' and 'The Times They Are A' Changing' he's having a good time.
I was always a firm believer in creating music for yourself, and this is Dylans journey, we're just along for the ride. Who are we to pass judgement on how he feels?
As the man himself once said 'Don't criticise what you can't understand'. Some of the truest words ever spoken, or sung.
To me this seems like another case of Dylan doing something a little out of context and his fans being offended by a man who is supposedly the prophetic voice of generations. I suggest this should be overlooked in favour of the pure joy and excitement in some of these songs (Saved being my personal favourite). Dylan sings with conviction and none of the performances seem lackluster.
The religious sentiment may not to be to everyones taste, and I didn't expect such music from Dylan but it is not to say it isn't worthwhile music. The musicians on this album lay down some great tracks and though Dylan may not be the poet he was on earlier albums such as 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' and 'The Times They Are A' Changing' he's having a good time.
I was always a firm believer in creating music for yourself, and this is Dylans journey, we're just along for the ride. Who are we to pass judgement on how he feels?
As the man himself once said 'Don't criticise what you can't understand'. Some of the truest words ever spoken, or sung.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Dutchy
Format:Audio CD
For years I'd heard this album was a commercial dud and derided by critics and fans alike. As a result I'd given it a wide berth. Recently though I thought I'd take the plunge so at least I could have a valid opinion of my own. I'm glad I did....this is an unexpected gem! If you like the Slow Train Coming, Street Legal era (which I do), this fits in seamlessly and is a terrific album. I wish I'd given it a chance sooner - but better late than never!
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Underrated
Saved is generally an album that many new Dylan fans tend to ignore. Likely because of its subject matter which for some reason puts people off. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Max
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Published on 21 Oct 2009 by Richard
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Uplifting spiritual album by the great poet
Here is the second of his 'Christian' records. It is very much more explicitly spiritual, though not bad for that. Read more
Published on 1 July 2009 by Franz Kiffka
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After Slow Train Coming Its Saved.
To say the least Slow Train Coming impacted massively on Dylan's fans & no one knew what he would do next. Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by J. Thompson
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