Amidst the spread of coronavirus in the U.S., with Americans huddled indoors, Bob Dylan has sent us a message — or at least a little entertainment. The release is a nearly 17-minute epic “Murder Most Foul.”
The song “Murder Most Foul,” full of pop culture references, centers around the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Although originally recorded for his 2012 album Tempest, Dylan is releasing the song now as a standalone track. The timing seems intentional, releasing the song about a troubled country during our current troubled times.
Dylan offers little explanation for the timing, only announcing on his website: “Greetings to my fans and followers with gratitude for all your support and loyalty across the years. This is an unreleased song we recorded awhile back that you might find interesting. Stay safe, stay observant and may God be with you.”
The Guardian notes that the main point of the song is the dense and intriguing lyrics, adding that the “JFK assassination looms large in Dylan’s history.” It is a fascinating song, and the rest of us will be listening and thinking about it throughout our current crisis and beyond.
Check out “Murder Most Foul” below.
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