Multi-instrumentalist J.M. Baule exudes a deep passion for folk and blues. The album’s best merit lies in its ability to break down the language barrier. Baule skillfully adapts intricate lyrics into Spanish and Catalan, keeping the poetic weight of the original compositions fully intact.

The recording delivers a fascinating journey, ranging from acoustic versions of timeless classics to lesser-known deep cuts. Notable highlights include his remarkable reworkings of tracks like “All Along The Watchtower”, “Dear Landlord’, and the melancholic “Love Sick”. By assuming a handcrafted approach and playing all instruments, the artist infuses the recording with an intimate, raw atmosphere. The result is a vibrant songbook where the spirit of the harmonica and acoustic guitars flows effortlessly.

This compilation is not a mere imitation exercise, it is a mature reinterpretation that gives a distinct own identity to each song. It stands as an essential recording for fans of Dylan and translated storytellers’ music lovers, that offers a deeper understanding of the source material, even if the album suffers from an overlong runtime, with fifteen songs lasting seventy-seven minutes.