Bruce Springsteen and I go all the way back to “Born to Run” (1975). The radio stations played “Born to Run” on heavy rotation. I bought the album and played it constantly. Ever since, I’ve bought Bruce Springsteen’s CDs. Despite his prodigious output, Springsteen maintained good quality control. I like some Springsteen CDs better than others, but there isn’t a clunker among them. Wrecking Ball, Springsteen’s new CD, reflects more of a social consciousness than you’ll find in today’s pop music. “We Take Care of Our Own,” “Jack of All Trades,” and “Wrecking Ball” all speak to America’s problems. But, despite the social messages, the music remains driving and insistent. Recommended. GRADE: B+
TRACK LIST:
1 We Take Care of Our Own 3:53
2 Easy Money 3:36
3 Shackled and Drawn 3:46
4 Jack of All Trades 5:59
5 Death to My Hometown 3:28
6 This Depression 4:07
7 Wrecking Ball 5:49
8 You’ve Got It 3:48
9 Rocky Ground 4:40
10 Land of Hope and Dreams 6:58
11 We Are Alive 5:36
12. Swallowed Up (In The Belly Of The Whale) 5:33
13. American Land 4:34
Did you see Tony Bennett on GREAT PERFORMANCE this week. Making the second DUETS. Unbelievable.
Yes, I did, Patti. Some performers excel at longevity. Like Bennett and Springsteen.
I’m listening to this right now. Good stuff. Patti, we saw Tony Bennett perform a couple of years ago. He’s an amazing guy.
One of my favorite CDs is the duet album with k.d. lang and Tony Bennett, Bill. WREAKING BALL is a solid Springsteen album. He’s coming to Buffalo for a concert on April 13. I’m debating about buying tickets.
I haven’t got my copy yet but I’m a big fan as well. What I’ve heard I’ve liked.
You’re going to enjoy WRECKING BALL, Beth. I bought the “deluxe” version which includes two extra songs.
I think there are maybe five Springsteen songs I like, all of them the real popular ones, and that’s about it. After that it seemed he was just trying to “do it over”. That may be wrong, but I still on;y like those few.
Bruce Springsteen has a particular style, Rick. He brings it to most of his songs. You’re probalby better off with one of Springsteen’s GREATEST HITS CDs.
never been a huge Springsteen fan. As Richard says, I like a few songs, but never have been inspired to buy anything, content to listen to those few on the radio when they pop up.
I tend to prefer the early Springsteen, Randy. However, Bruce can still rock the house. His DVDs of his concerts testify to that!
I would go to see him. How long can either he or we go on?
Bruce Springsteen delivers an energetic performance, Patti. This might be his last big tour.