Under The Red Sky

Dylan followed Oh Mercy, his most critically acclaimed album in years, with Under the Red Sky, a record that seemed like a conscious recoil from that album's depth and atmosphere. By signing Don Was, the king of mature retro-rock, as producer, he guaranteed that the record would be lean and direct, which is perhaps exactly what this collection of relatively simplistic songs, by Dylan standards, deserves.

this record feels a little ephemeral that makes it a little easier to warm to than its predecessor, since it has a looseness that suits him well, especially with songs this deliberately light.
All Music Guide.