Slow Train Coming

Religious conversion took center stage here, marking a radical departure from the folk and rock sounds that defined the previous two decades. Fans were famously blindsided by the shift toward gospel-infused lyrics, which sparked intense debate among critics and listeners alike upon its release.

Jerry Wexler brought a polished, soulful production style to the sessions, enlisting Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler to provide a clean, melodic backbone. The record captures a distinct transition period, trading gritty protest anthems for the focused, spiritual intensity of Muscle Shoals studio musicians.