Bob Dylan released his album Oh Mercy in 1989.
The album was released on September 12, 1989, by Columbia Records and became one of the most highly regarded records of Dylan's 1980s period. It was produced by Daniel Lanois, whose atmospheric approach gave the songs a darker, spacious sound built from layered guitars, keyboards, percussion, and carefully shaped studio textures.
Oh Mercy includes several songs that became important parts of Dylan's later catalogue, including “Political World,” “Everything Is Broken,” “Man in the Long Black Coat,” and “Most of the Time.” The album was recorded largely in New Orleans, and the city's musical character helped distinguish it from some of Dylan's more conventional 1980s productions.
A frequent source of confusion is the date of the recording sessions versus the release date. Dylan worked on the album during 1989, but the quiz asks when the finished album was released. It predates Time Out of Mind by eight years; that 1997 album was also produced by Lanois.