Surviving in a Ruthless World: Bob Dylan's Voyage to Infidels

Bob Dylan’s 1983 album Infidels was a departure from his previous works in so many ways – lyrics, music, production and spirit. It is unique amongst Dylan albums, and while songs like ‘Jokerman’ and ‘I and I’ are well known, the album is less so. Surviving in a Ruthless World draws on previously unseen, and unheard resources in The Bob Dylan Archive® in Tulsa. It is the story of the writing and the recording of the album’s eight songs and unreleased tracks from the Infidels project. Author ...