"Polito's provocative argument is that the past 30 years of Bob Dylan's career are every bit as creative and essential as the first 30, challenging the notion that Dylan lost his way in the 1980s."
"Key to this reinvention was Dylan letting go of mere careerism in favor of the pursuit of art, which included making paintings, writing books, and revitalizing his live performances."
"Polito argues that Dylan's new method of music-making involves crafting collage songs, with melodies rooted in the blues and early rock and roll, incorporating lines and images from various literary and visual sources."
Robert Polito's After the Flood argues that Bob Dylan's last 30 years are as significant as his first. Starting with 1997's Time Out of Mind, Dylan's albums and performances reflect a creative reinvention. Polito suggests that Dylan's shift from careerism to art, including painting and writing, revitalized his music. This new approach emphasizes collage songs, blending blues and rock with literary and artistic influences. The book is structured as an abecedarium, with each chapter focusing on a different aspect of Dylan's work.
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