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This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players.
After using SLOW TRAIN COMING, SAVED and SHOT OF LOVE as sounding boards for his born-again Christianity, Bob Dylan took a trip to Israel amidst rumors that he was repudiating his new faith and embracing his Judaic roots. Upon returning from his overseas excursion, Dylan went straight into the studio with co-producer Mark Knopfler and emerged with INFIDELS, a record that found the legendary singer-songwriter recording songs that were more of a political nature than a religious one.
Backed by a band that includes Knopfler and ex-Stone Mick Taylor on guitar and the legendary reggae rhythm section of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, Zimmy's biting songs don't lack for solid musical support. Speaking out with conviction, Dylan uses the hard-driving "Neighborhood Bully" to praise Israel's fortitude amidst a sea of hostile Arab relations, while the feisty troubador rips into corporate greed within the barrage of twangy country guitar that defines "Union Sundown." "Jokerman," one of Dylan's most enduring songs, offers a flirtation with reggae, with Dylan blowing away on harmonica as Knopfler provides the perfect accompaniment with his distinctive guitar work.
Originally released in 1983, this reissue is a hybrid CD consisting of remastered regular version playable on all players and a super audio CD version for players equipped with the format. 8 tracks. Digipak. Sony. 2003.
Recorded at the Power Station, New York, New York.
Personnel: Bob Dylan (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica); Mark Knopfler, Mick Taylor (guitar); Alan Clarke (keyboards); Robbie Shakespeare (bass); Sly Dunbar (drums, percussion); Clydie King (background vocals).
Infidels Music | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Folk Rock CDs, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Super Audio | | Label | Cbs / Epic / Wtg | | Orig Year | 1983 | | All Time Sales Rank |  21903  | | CD Universe Part number | 6305745 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 16, 2003 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Bob Dylan; Mark Knopfler | | Engineer | Neil Dorfsman | | Recording Time | 41 minutes | | Personnel | Bob Dylan - vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Clydie King - background vocals
Also: Mark Knopfler, Mick Taylor, Sly Dunbar, Alan Clark, Robbie Shakespeare | | Additional Info | Remastered; Reissued; Digipak |
Infidels Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  Bob's Lost Years
Infidels sort of fell through the cracks during a time when Bob Dylan wasn't cool. At least not to reviewers. With the rock solid rhythm section of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare and with Dylan, Mark Knopfler and Mick Taylor on guitars this is, first of all, the work of a terrific rock'n'roll band. The fact that it also features Bob's best set of songs for the decade doesn't hurt either. Highlights are Jokerman, License to Kill and I and I.
Conclusion: Dylan the bandleader is in full control. Great stuff!
Submitted by thomas_labelle (Thunder Bay ON Canada) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Not perfect but pretty darn good Bob album
I was pleasantly surprised at this disc, which I somehow had overlooked until now. Jokerman is a great song, one that doesn't get a lot of attention. His pro-Israel song Neighborhood Bully is a bit obvious but still pretty rockin. Bob is at his best when he's angry, and he seems more overtly political than ever on this album, turning in his once-a-decade pro-union song here in Union Sundown. The reggae-ish I and I is unusual for Bob but very enjoyable. Only Sweetheart Like You and License to Kill really disappoint.
Mark Knopfler's guitar playing is sublime throughout. Sonically, the SACD layer sounds FANTASTIC. When I closed my eyes, I could imagine there was a 20 foot tall Bob Dylan in my living room. It was a little scary.
Submitted by robm42 (Albany, CA)
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