80’s era Dylan isn’t the first thing to come to mind when the subject of compilation albums comes up, but that’s exactly what this slew of esteemed musicians intend to cover. The result, Bob Dylan In The 80’s: Volume 1, is due for release March 25.

Producers Jesse Lauter and Sean O’Brien have wrangled together an impressive list of musical guests to cover material that stretches from 1980’s Saved (the second of his evangelical gospel albums) to 1990’s Under the Red Sky. Says Lauter of the source material:

80s Dylan is by no means a celebrated period in his career. It was, in fact, the lowest point of his commercial success even though he released eight studio albums. Our goal was to showcase one of the greatest artists of our time during an off-rhythm period and bring a stronger sense of harmony to the material at hand. Sean and I did everything we could to make this album flow together sonically as if you were listening to a concept album.

If not convinced, check out Built to Spill’s cover of “Jokerman”, an early release from the upcoming album.

The full release is currently available for pre-order, but will not be unleashed fully until March 25. Notably, portions of the proceeds from this album will benefit Pencils of Promise, a non-profit aimed at increasing educational opportunities in the “developing world”.

Bob Dylan In The 80’s: Volume One
01. Langhorne Slim & The Law – “Got My Mind Made Up”(from Knocked Out Loaded, 1986)
02. Built To Spill – “Jokerman” (from Infidels, 1983)
03. Reggie Watts – “Brownsville Girl (Reprise)” (from Knocked Out Loaded, 1986)
04. Craig Finn (The Hold Steady) – “Sweetheart Like You” (from Infidels, 1983)
05. Ivan & Alyosha – “You Changed My Life” (from Shot Of Love outtakes, 1981)
06. Deer Tick – “Night After Night” (from Hearts of Fire Soundtrack, 1987)
07. Dawn Landes & Bonnie “Prince” Billy – “Dark Eyes” (from Empire Burlesque, 1985)
08. Tea Leaf Green – “Waiting To Get Beat” (from Empire Burlesque outtakes, 1985)
09. Aaron Freeman of Ween & Slash – “Wiggle Wiggle (from Under The Red Sky, 1990)
10. Elvis Perkins – “Congratulations” (from Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, 1988)
11. Hannah Cohen – “Covenant Woman” (from Saved, 1980)
12. Marco Benevento – “Every Grain Of Sand” (from Shot Of Love, 1981)
13. Yellowbirds – “Series Of Dreams” (from Oh Mercy outtakes, 1989)
14. Blitzen Trapper – “Unbelievable” (from Under The Red Sky, 1990)
15. Lucius – “When The Night Comes Falling From The Sky” (from Empire Burlesque, 1985)
16. Glen Hansard – “Pressing On” (from Saved, 1980)
17. Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket) – “Death Is Not The End” (from Down In The Groove, 1988)

Bonus Tracks
01. Spirit Family Reunion – “Man Of Peace” (from Infidels, 1983)
02. Widespread Panic – “Solid Rock” (from Saved, 1980)
03. Grayson Capps – “Silvio” (from Down In The Groove, 1988)
04. Neal Casal – “Property Of Jesus” (from Shot Of Love, 1981)
05. The Low Anthem – “Lenny Bruce” (from Shot Of Love, 1981)
06. Jesse Elliott (These United States) – “Handy Dandy” (from Under The Red Sky, 1990)
07. Chastity Brown – “Saving Grace” (from Saved, 1980)