The album I could listen to everyday for the rest of my life is (and I do listen to it most days) is Bob Dylan's 'Slow Train Coming'. It was released in 1979 when I was just three and even then I loved it. I always used to bug Mum and Dad to put the fun 'Man Gave Names to all the Animals' on.

This was the first album Bob created in his 'Christian phase'. I don't know where Bob is at in his journey these days but he captured something very special here. It  is just an outstanding piece of work. Its so direct with the Gospel message but somehow its not cringeworthy, its just beautiful. 'I believe in You' is my favourite song on here - a great expression of believing even when you're faced with all the hard stuff.  Gritty, real, honest, beautiful, tender.

Although the critics scratched their heads you only have to read a few of the reviews here to see that its an album which stands on its merits to believers and non believers alike.  Mark Knopfler's playing across the album is also  instantly recognisable and inspired. His playing is so tasty you feel like having a little chew on the CD cover.



So there you go - this is my favourite album of all time. What's yours?