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IMO Dylan's greatest albums are not the ones that have permeated the zeitgeist. His catalogue is so epic, there's really something in there for everyone. I can't listen to his early stuff either because they've almost become parodies of themselves, but give the below a try, because they're just incredible and may make you understand why he's so revered.
Blood On the Tracks - the story of Dylan's divorce, and his first ever rock album. It's lyrical and passionate and pained, and one of the most perfect records ever made. (An interesting aside - I also own the test pressing of the album which was changed at the last minute; it's folk!)
Slow Train Coming - Dylan does wierd Jesus shit. And it's amazing. Angry, reaching, soul-searching.
Modern Times - Dylan discovers country, and comes to terms with ageing (he was in his sixties when it was released). His voice is gravelly, he's no longer defining the world but trying to understand it. Just amazing.
Load up Spotify and give them a try. If you still don't like him, well hey... the world would be boring if all loved the same thing.
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