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Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen

Born In The U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen

1984
3.69
Rating
30064
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3%
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10%
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27%
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35%
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25%
Distribution
Genres: Rock Styles: Singer Songwriter, Pop Rock

Reviews (page 12 of 15)

This was my 3rd Springsteen album and I am still didn't even hit first 100 mark. I did not care for the first two and I expected this one to be the same story, apart from the few songs I already knew. Turns out this is just a straight bangers only records and I am on the verge of giving it 5 stars. Did not expect that....

Brought back a lot of memories. Great album of the time.

Great album American Rock at its finest

The only Springsteen album that I've ever liked, because I'm really not a fan of his dulced tones lol. I'm on fire probably the track I liked best, and that's because Bruce draws on the softer tones in his voice, rather than the belted out lyrics of Born in the USA.

Captures the quintessential American experience of the 80s by tackling themes of changing working-class identity, patriotism, and disillusionment - the album reminded me of a folk-ier Billy Joel with nothing but hits.

good album. Im not sure why it was as popular as it was at the time.

Sounds like a parody of Rock n Roll. Being catchy and commercially successful is great, but it doesn't make the music great.

Every bit as bad as it when it was released. Overhyped crap by someone who can neither write music nor sing it.

Great listen

Good but not the best Springsteen. I like a lot of the live versions of these songs from the album that was released after this

Such a strong album from start to end. The drums run through each song like a heartbeat.

More recognizable songs than I remember.

8/10 My favorite tracks were Downbound Train and I'm on Fire Ive heard most of this album over the course of my life but this was my first time listening to it front to back and i was happily suprised with some of the less famous tracks!

I've never been the biggest Springsteen fan but as an album it's alright. Especially for the 80s, it could have been SO much worse, so cudos Bruce.

Not my favorite

very much a poppy feel but a very consistent album the whole way through. filled with classics and you can’t complain about bruce springsteen, he’s a tried and tested artist. maybe not my favorite springsteen album but definetely one of the best and well worth listening to.

Born in the USA - Great opening to an album, iconic. Reminds me of Camp. Great tune, never properly listened to Bruce before so excited for this album! Cover Me - Enjoyed this one. All very American. Darlington County - Reminded me of Is this the way to Amarillo. Liked it a lot though fun song. Working on the Highway - WILL NEED TO RELISTEN Downbound Train - Great song, want to listen to the lyrics. I'm on Fire - BANGER! Enjoy this song a lot, lovely lyrics. No Surrender - What an opening. Yeah, liked this one thought it was very fun. Bobby Jean - Lovely sax, piano and singing. Fave song that I'd not heard before. I'm Goin' Down - Quite cool, sounds like Wagon Wheel a bit which is a shame. Glory Days - Another classic, maybe I know more Bruce than I thought! Dancing in the Dark - I knew this one too! Wow, Bruce Springsteen has some great tunes. Know Dad loves him maybe I do too. This is a great song with great lyrics. My Hometown - Nice finish to a great album. Took me on a journey.

Classic Springsteen. Excellent.

the only thing holding this album back is some of the arrangements…holding the piano and sax should’ve taken a back seat. especially on the title track. i’d rather hear bruce’s angry guitar.

Brings back great concert memories from the 80s!

Classic rock. Well-known hits.

Solid Springsteen. Yeah, he's not really a "flag-waver", and the misdirection on all the marketing for "Born in the USA" smacks of commercialism off something he doesn't really believe, the tunes are undeniably good. "Glory Days" should resonate with almost every athletically-active guy.

Ausgezeichnetes Album mi passender Mischung aus Rock, Pop, Country und Synthy. Neben den Mega Songs “Born…” und “I’am On Fire” glänzen auch andere Titel wie “I am going down”. Tolles Gesamtwerk.

Following “Born to Run,” this is my second Springsteen album in this compilation. Never have I felt so patriotic. While “Born in the USA” and “Dancing in the Dark” are classic Americana, this album is mid at most. In the process of writing 80 songs for this one album, the quality of the musicianship audibly deteriorated. The writing certainly feels lazier and every song sounds similar. It feels as if the writer is pandering to find commercial success through nationalism and country hick imagery. The reviewers who claim every song is a classic must be from the backwater, Bible Belt.

Some really great songs and really enjoyable overall

What a way to end 2023. At one point I wasn't that keen on Bruce. Then I rolled onto a good old-fashioned, salt-of-the-earth, american highway in a much too large, american build Ford and I just had to surrender myself to the synths and the pounding of that 80's snare drum.

Is it too much? Obviously! Is it too American? You bet! Are we better people because of it? Hell yeah!

Ganz charmant, aber für mich nicht besonders herausragend. Auf Dauer vielleicht auch etwas anstrengend

Can't help but love The Boss

Clear why this album is on the list. Born in the USA, I'm on fire, glory days, dancing in the dark.. Solid album, wasn't a huge fan of no surrender or my hometown. Sounds very 80s at times but not in a bad way. Lots of lyrics focusing on blue collar America.

The singles are enjoyable enough Downbound Train is alright too, pretty boring overall. I just think he's quite dull and really only appeals to certain types of straight laced Americans which is fine but he's not for me im afraid. Monica danced nicely though and it's nice to see Silvio get some time away from the Bada Bing.

Classic!

A lot of all-time classics on one album. One of my first albums - 40 years ago

I don’t like Bruce Springsteen 🤮

“Born down in a dead man's town The first kick I took was when I hit the ground You end up like a dog that's been beat too much 'Til you spend half your life just coverin' up Born in the U.S.A I was born in the U.S.A I was born in the U.S.A Born in the U.S.A Got in a little hometown jam So they put a rifle in my hand Sent me off to a foreign land To go and kill the yellow man Come back home to the refinery Hiring man says, "Son if it was up to me" Went down to see my V.A. man He said, "Son, don't you understand" You’re a complete idiot if you think this song is patriotic at all. Also, Dancing in the Dark is always a bop.

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Pretty good

Great album, songs for a generation.

Great sound to this album. Bruce a legend.

This is a fantastic album and one I grew up with. A real piece of Americana.

It's good. Who would have thought?

Some great parts, emotional, roaring, mostly energetic

bangers!!!!!!

Born In The USA // I’m On Fire // Dancing In The Dark // 2.5/5

oh Bruce. I felt like listening to this would make me reconnect with my American roots but this was a special flavor I didn't vibe with; also every song sounded the same, with the exception of Dancing in the Dark, which was actually great. I am born in the USA but this album gave me the heebie jeebies

This album is iconic. Love it. Favorites are I’m in Fire and glory days.

Great album

takes me back in time with some great memories.

This is tough. I feel a little unfair giving it a low-ish rating - there were things I liked about it, it was fun in its own way, I can recognize its impact - but it just didn’t do anything for me today. It’s a little too cheesy. On a different day, maybe I’d rate it different. Highlights: - I’m on Fire - Cover Me - Downbound Train

a whole lotta hits on this born in the usa cover me darlington county no surrender bobby jean i'm goin down glory days dancing in the dark

Does it get more 80s americana rock than this? We've got highways, trains, war, and more! Feels good though.

Mega!!!!!!!

It's a goddamn perfect album in the same way Purple Rain is a goddamn perfect album. Every song sounds like a hit because they either were hits or would have been had they been released as singles. Imagine getting a vinyl album you could put on without having the urge to get up and skip over songs. We were so spoiled. The only debate is whether this album or Born To Run is the best of The Boss. It's close. Born To Run is the better title track, really the quintessential Springsteen song. But my gut leans more towards this one, and it surely has everything to do with the fact that I was 14 years old in 1984 and just discovering The Boss, thinking he was some middle aged white man who worked at an auto shop during the day and played snall clubs at night, where he'd spot a young Courtney Cox out in the audience before she became famous and invited her up on stage to do the white man's overbite with him. Sometimes it's as simple as pointing out that you can't start a fire without a spark to cement your legend.

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Hade inte hört Glory days innan, den var mycket bra! Som en bättre version av Born in the USA. Overall har albumet några 5/5 låtar, men även några som är mer 2-3/5. Därför ger jag en solid 4/5 till Born in the USA

I've never been a Springsteen fan. Listening to it now, still not. Just no.

#boomermusic

Dancing in the Dark, and I'm on Fire are the only reason this gets a 3

I've been deep diving into Bruce this year, in preparation for an upcoming concert (as well as "homework" for the fantastic podcast U Springin' Springsteen on my Bean?) and this is one of his finest. For a white guy now in his 70's, Bruce's politics have stayed surprisingly respectable through the entirety of his career -- which is why this album's title track always makes me laugh, probably appealing to a clueless "'Murica, fuck yeah" demographic as much as it does to me. So yeah, this is a crowd pleaser. Beyond the title track, we have "Cover Me", "I'm on Fire", "No Surrender", "I'm Goin' Down", "Glory Days", "Dancing in the Dark"...this thing is full of hits, showcasing the E Street Band at their finest and effortlessly transitioning the Boss into the '80s without sounding too dated even now, nearly 40 years later.

This is literally the first record that I ever bought with my own money. I was in 4th grade and saved up from odd jobs around the house and for my parents' businesses and bought it from some fundraising effort at my grade school that I somehow associate with the Scholastic Book Fair - did they sell records through that, too? Either way, it's been one of my favorite albums since I was 10 and quite obviously gets a 5.

Great album

A true classic. Can listen to it over and over again without feeling bored. Bruce is bringing the spring. Or so I hope.

not really a fan of Springsteen, but this album has a couple of the songs I do like from him.

This album is packed with great songs and I never get tired of listening to it because as the years go by there’s always another song that becomes a new favorite. Of course the title track and “Dancing in the Dark” take all the attention when you first hear it. But after a while, “I’m Going Down” became my favorite. It was the song I would always put on BBQ and party playlists. Then I went through a period where I realized what a quietly powerful song “I’m on Fire” is. And today while I was driving to work, “No Surrender” hit me in a way it hadn’t before. I blasted it loud and jammed out. Great mix of styles on this album. There are country rockers, soul-influenced tracks, hard rock and touches of synth. But it all comes together as one distinct, cohesive whole. On other albums, the E-Street Band is loose and wild but I’m not sure they’ve ever been as tight and focused as they are here. On another note, I paid attention to the lyrics on the song “Born in the U.S.A.” for the first time in a while and it really deepened my appreciation for the song. I knew it criticized war and our treatment of veterans but the words resonated with me today. Honestly, all of these songs have such a strong emotional undercurrent. Great songwriting and fantastic delivery from the Boss.

Never heard of this guy before but the sound is cool. Just kidding, I'm from New Jersey! I don't think I've gone a week in my life without hearing a Bruce song. And I don't think I could ever get tired of Bruce. I think that's a testament to the wall-of-sound recording where there are layers upon layers upon layers and even after dozens of listens to a song you can still find new things that surprise you. Subjectivity aside, these songs are just good. They have great structures, great vocals, social-commentarying lyrics that don't annoy after time (and are also unfortunately timeless..), they make you move, and are so good that anyone of any age could listen and enjoy. I wish this was the album for the week and I had a week to write about it. I think this is one of the best American albums of all time and the concepts are timeless and will live on for a long time. Definitely one of the most important records of modern music.

I was in college in NY when this came out and to be honest, never cared for Springsteen. I've heard all the songs on this album many times, but never intentionally. I expected to tear it up. Well, I guess I've mellowed a bit over the years and have grown to find some appeal in some of it... but not all. The song Born in the USA is a monotonous chime of carousel sounding tinny keyboard which seems to never end. There isn't a single bridge in the entire song. I still think it's crap. Much of the songs are similar, but I found myself enjoying two songs in particular: Cover Me and Dancing in the Dark. Good, relatable songs which make you think about when you were there yourself. I think that's Springsteen's strength: His songs are relatable to the average Joe and he often finds beautiful imagery and metaphors to describe situations which we may not have thought about in a long time, but the songs stir up relatable memories. Anyway, the quality of the music on Born in the USA is marginal- not even close to Born to Run, and it lacks sophistication. I give it a 2, which is twice as good as I expected.

This album felt like it would have been better if it hadn't been produced in the 80s with weak-*ss synth, the drum-machine-like beats, and sanitized arrangements. Gone is the ebullient, unleashed early Springsteen. Kind of a boring listen. Cover Me is a banger, I'm On Fire is a slower burn than I remember, Glory Days sounds better now, Dancing in the Dark, worse.

I hadn't really appreciated how good this is until now. Top stuff.

Tight. Good 1st track

Molto piacevole da ascoltare, si sente proprio l'american dream in queste canzoni. Non so dire se sia stato rivoluzionario, sicuramente ci sono diverse canzoni molto conosciute, anche da ascoltatore non assiduo. Non mi stupirebbe sentirle come colonne sonore. Sorprendentemente vario anche il comparto strumentale, gli arrangiamenti li valuto in maniera molto positiva. Si merita un secondo ascolto per selezionare con attenzione nuove aggiunte a soft work, chill macchina e ai preferiti. Sarebbe un 4.5 stelle, ma sarò gentile e ne metterò 5

Great classic rock album.

Heard of the guy, not the album. 80s rock. First song (born in the USA) is annoying/repetitive. Another boring 80s rock album. 2/5.

Didn't know I knew the songs in this album so well

Very much enjoyed. I’m On Fire was introduced to me from Orange is the New Black and I’ve loved it ever since. I ignore the power imbalance undertones.

A great album

Not my favourite Springsteen as it's a bit more commercial than his normal. However a couple of real sing along bangers is the result.

Meh, I mean who doesn't like to listen to Born in the USA on Fourth of July, but the rest of the album, was too country sounding for me. Dancing in the Dark and I'm on Fire were the only 2 other songs on there that I'd heard. 2 stars.

Really 3.5. I'm not a huge fan of The Boss but some undeniable bangers.

This was a huge album when I was in junior high, took me back.

Definitely an album of a time, both in the songwriting and production but also the alienation of Reagan's America that pummeled the 80s. The Boss can certainly write lyrics, but overall the songwriting is kind of meh and some of the rhythms wouldn't be out of place on a Raffi album.

Better than I thought

It was surprisingly good! Love a bit of lefty, big, americana, country-ish rock. Would listen again.

there are some very good songs on here but overall it just ain’t my thing.

This would be a five if I hadn't heard so many of the songs a million times.

Still enjoyed it after many years away from it. Can sit all the way through without intervention which is unusual for me. Only thing is, and I have thought this about other more recent Springsteen records, is the sound seems a tad "rough" to me. Maybe it is meant to be like that, or maybe it is just my hearing letting me down. Still a solid 4/5 anyway.

Fajne, gitarki i ładne śpiewanie. Dobre do auta.

It’s insane that Dancing in the Dark might not be in the best half of songs on this album. Strong five stars.

cover me is a banger

i liked some songs

This album I listen to a decent amount growing up. I have not heard many of the songs on here though. We obviously know the most famous song born in the USA. I don’t mind his voice, but some of the songs were hit or miss.

Classic. Starter pack for some American summer barbeque brews. Wouldn't really listen to most of these aside from that though. Have to pay my respects where they're due. Personal Favorites: Cover me, Born in the U.S.A

Easy five stars. Love the Boss.

This is a great album, especially when you actually listen to it and realize that almost the entire album is critical of the conservative right wing pro military groups that idolize it. 5/5

The Boss

Born to Run is one of my favorite albums but honestly this album sounds like Bruce is singing through some bad hemorrhoids. I’m on Fire is an all timer but overall no thank you.

Growing up in a time where Bruce Springsteen had already achieved icon status, it's hard to avoid having a feeling that he is overrated. However listening to this album instantly paints a vivid picture of life in a small town during the 80s. Truly a staple of "heartland rock", and definitely an album that deserves to be revisited time and time again.

Not a fan of The Boss

I have such great memories of listening to this with my Dad all the time when I was a kid.

Album 224 of 1001 Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. Rating : 4.5 / 5 Favorite Track : Glory Days / My Hometown, etc, etc, etc. That was easy. As mentioned when I listened to "Darkness on the Edge of Town", I have a greater respect for Bruce and his songwriting than I did in my younger years. I think the future will only bring him even more respect when discussions of songwriting are had. Great album. If you've only heard the songs here and there, take 46-1/2 minutes and give the full album a listen. You won't be disappointed.

I heard this man live!!! Amazing album. I have it on vinyl too!

Plenty of upbeat hits

Very decent music.

Still good going on 40 years old. It reminds me of being a kid when the music was everywhere. I'm on fire is still a cheesy song.

Felt a little stale at first but really grew on me as time went on. The same goes for his voice. Definitely worth a second listen.

Fucking classic. Although the best album of springsteen is nevada, this one's a banger!

reminds me a lot of my dad

His most commercial work by far, and as a result his songwriting and appeal suffer to an extent.

Not his best album (that'd be "Darkness on the Edge of Town"), not his breakthrough album (that'd be "Born to Run"), but probably his most iconic... A track list that plays like a greatest hits (12 songs, 7 (SEVEN) singles), and contains one of my absolute favourite Springsteen tracks (that'd be "Bobby Jean"). Just a near perfect album...

Good trip back down memory lane. Very listenable either as a background or focal point.

Classic album. Bruce takes you on a journey in this album of the times. Just great rock and roll.

还不错！喜欢🎷

My God how I love Axis: Bold as Love! Click bang, what a hang, your daddy just shot poor me And I hear you say, as I fade away We don't have to wait till tomorrow

Not for me. I like Dancing in the Dark and Downbound Train but nothing else really. I’m surprised people still don’t understand the lyrics of Born in the USA. I will say that the lyrics are very evocative, I see a whole world in the songs but it’s not a world I want to be a part of.

never cared much for the boss. even given that this is not one of his i care for much

Not that interesting.

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It’s cool gives me 80s vibes

i know this album is iconic or whatever but it didn't make a huge impact on me. the lyrics painted a sad story about a crumbling America that had failed its people, which like, i can definitely get on board with, but the actual music just didn't really hit me beyond the surface level. i think i liked born to run more. favorites: born in the USA, cover me, dancing in the dark

1. Born in the USA - Blijft een bloed irritant nummer, zware misser 2. Cover Me - Geweldig nummer, erg Bruce Springsteeny 3. Darlington County - Beduidend minder dan Cover Me maar prima nummer 4. Working on the Highway- Verrassend leuk, ondergewaardeerd 5. Downbound Train - Wat duisterder, nodig en super goed 6. I'm On Fire - Prachtig nummer 7. No Surrender - Oke, niet heel bijzonder maar niet slecht 8. Bobby Jean - Het heeft iets heerlijk tragisch, zo'n voorbestemde liefde gevoel van ondraaglijk lijden, en dan zieke sax solo 9. I'm Going Down - Simpel maar leuk nummer, om de een of andere reden minder Springsteeny dan de rest, wel weer sax terug wat banger is. 10. Glory Days - Echt heerlijk, dit is soort van hoe Born In The USA had moeten klinken 11. Dancing In The Dark - Misschien wel het beste Springsteen nummer ooit gemaakt, absolute perfectie 12. My Hometown - Perfecte afsluiter van het album, zet deze ''ode aan Amerika'' in het bedoelde perspectief. Treurig einde wel maar een goede tegenhanger van het openingsnummer

Habe es mir nicht im Detail angehört (zu müde), war aber nicht schlecht. Nicht so wirklich meins, aber ganz okay.

Not my type of music, but I liked listening to the whole thing.

Listened to this while playing Return to Dark Tower. My first time playing. I had a blast! I was apprehensive to listen to this album. I am not a fan of the title song...so I was expecting this to be lots of that. It kinda was...but I liked it more than I was expecting to. I've heard Arcade Fire often compared to Springsteen, but I've never understood the comparison til listening to this album. I feel like I need to hear them cover Dancing in the Dark. Definitely have a lot more respect for BS as an artist after hearing the album.

Schon ein angenehm sentimentales Album und musikalisch genau das was man erwarten würde. 2,5

Introspective and passionate yet accessible and polished. Bruce Springsteen is an intelligent artist!

downloaded 8,10,11. wouldnt listen to the album again its not me

This is truly the most mid album I’ve heard so far. Like I don’t know how to describe it as anything else. Bobby Jean stood out to me. I don’t know, I know Bruce Springsteen is a liberal but I feel like the people who LOVE this album would call me a slur lol. That being said, I think (ignoring the conservatives who don’t understand this album’s message), I’d give it a 3. It’s not my cup of tea but it’s alright. Dancing in the Dark is a bop.

I'm on fire 5

This album was everywhere when it was released and soared into popularity right away, and I enjoyed it so much back then. I still enjoy it now. Great songs, and to my ear, a really nice blend of two very broad and overlapping genres (rock and pop) with all sorts of other influences in there. Sure, it was so ubiquitous in the mid-80s that it was sometimes a little much, and I always cringe when nationalists/supremacists scream along to "Born In The U.S.A." without any sense of what the song is about (hint: it's neither a nationalist nor a supremacist song in any way, shape, or form), but that's not the fault of the band or the album. Great stuff.

Summary: A solid album. Consistently energetic (but relatively uninteresting) rhythm section backs an impressive vocal with occasional backing harmonies that really make some of the tracks shine. Love the style and callbacks to American (or British invasion) rock of the '50s and '60s, while staying true to the early '80s rock trends. Harmonies (chords) were very uninteresting, but I didn't actually notice this until the final track's fadeout. The production, as with many popular '80s tracks, is quite dated, and this detracts from a set of otherwise fairly strong country-pop-rock compositions. Born in the U.S.A.: Earworm chorus and a melody that is backed steadfastly by synth and piano. Brash, confident, \"lumbering caveman\" drumming (as Rick Beato might describe it). This could really do with some vocal harmonising, but overall a pretty convincing hit song. Cover Me: Very overblown vocal. I haven't listened to much Springsteen before, and I was secretly hoping his voice wouldn't be this... persistent. It's skillful singing, but it'll be a bit of a slog to get through the full album. Rockin' guitar backing the riff. Darlington County: Intro reminds me of Honky Tonk Women. Very country-ish. We hear some (self-?)harmonising in the chorus, and it was a jolly good time. Impressively catchy chorus considering there aren't any words. Reduction in texture at around 3:10 is a fantastic choice, and I almost wish the two previous tracks had followed in these footsteps. Working on the Highway: Clearly inspired by Elvis. A great fast-paced '50s American rock feel. Downbound Train: Fairly nondescript Springsteeny track with a solid backing (nice dreamy synth sounds a little back in the mix). Weak drums. I'm On Fire: Strange semi-electric guitar quality on this one - I dig it. The one-line chorus reminds me of Cash's Ring of Fire, although the delivery is quite different. Definitely an inspired album. Very strong track, and my favourite so far. No Surrender: A rocking start to side 2! This song has plenty of elements that make for a good American rock song: powerful vocals, tastefully placed vocal harmonies and synths, and a confident (yet still very simplistic) bass and drumbeat. \"La-la-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la, la.\" (Brucey, 1984) Bobby Jean: There's something really interesting happening in the instrumental but it's often too far back in the mix to properly appreciate. I'm Goin' Down: A very memorable chorus that again is lacking adequate vocal harmony. Strong piano in the rhythm section. Glory Days: Ooh, I've definitely heard this one before. The riff is very strong and easily the standout riff in the album. Effective use of synths, if slightly repetitive. The percussion has a little more emotion in it than in previous tracks, and it brings the album up spectacularly. I also notice myself slightly tuning out the lead vocal by this point in the album, not because it's necessarily bad, but because it's so similar between most tracks. Dancing in the Dark: Keyboard is cool but could be cooler. More than three distinct melody notes, maybe. (The vocal melody doesn't have this problem.) The vocals show a little more restraint, and crack at times, which is actually a huge strength of the song. There's a definite emotional contrast between sections. Very catchy as well. It makes sense that this is the most streamed track on the album. My Hometown: Light, tasteful keyboard and percussion. Bruce's voice is great for the second consecutive track, leaving me wondering why he placed all the songs with good vocals at the end of each side. Blend of acoustic and electric (via synth) is great. I realised as this song faded out that I hadn't heard any interesting chords in the last 45 minutes, and grew frustrated accordingly.

I expected to hate this, but it was actually alright.

For the longest time I had The River as my favorite Bruce album. After listening to this twice today I remembered just how incredible this album is. Easy 5/5 for me

Springsteen. Vinilo.

Some good anthems. Provably heard them too much to have an impact. Can't knock it but nothing special. 6.5/10

Ei turhaan klassikko

Good album. I grew up hearing most of these songs on the radio. Not my cup of tea, but there are many good songs on it.

USA USA USA

Never liked bruce. This did nothing to change that.

always gonna remind me of courtney cox and adam sandler and the fourth of july

I do love the almost bitter and wounded anthems and pedestrian portrayals of moving on despite everyday burdens and finding solace and joy in music. My hometown is heartbreakingly beautiful. I love when he says things like “there was nothin you could do” it’s a real concession to the sense of being lost and beaten down that is hard to see expressed in music now unless it is an almost comic portrayal of self obsessed misery.

This was fine, I got the appeal. Some songs felt more genuine than others.

I forgot how many songs from this album got radio play. The jubilant, upbeat melodies belie the bittersweet themes of regret and sad nostalgia. I was never a Springsteen fan, but he sure can craft some poignant lyrics. A big, puffy ❤️ for "Bobby Jean" which I never listened to before. Only one really bum song on the whole album.

Very fun and upbeat chord progressions, with bright shiny music. The lyrics are really depressing though.

Classic. American. Undercurrents run deep. Surface is red white and blue.

Man I remember when this Album hit I was a kid in high school it was on the radio everywhere

Very americana. Not really my thing, but still good.

Not quite the breakthrough it was then, but still powerful after almost 40 years.

actively dislike. Not much twang but still most of the things I dislike about country

It's Bruce.

Terrible. Weirdly paedophilic, racist, too story telling esque for me. Potential with riffs and voice but ruined with the subject of the songs. Very 80s and movie sound track vibes.

Good album. Reminds me of the 80s

Wow! What a great album! Not surprising giving the iconic nature of its cover. Top to bottom great songs that just make you happy to hear. This is one I will be revisiting again in the future over and over.

Classic Bruce

I love the song Dancing In the Dark 🤗

Not Springsteen’s most cohesive album, but probably his best collection of great singles.

The boss is the boss for a reason

I mean this is the peak of Bruce isn't it? Every song is well known and the hits are high. Even the less known stuff are bangers. Flawless album.

Incredible album, though it’s always hard to judge someone as great as Bruce Springsteen. That being said, some of the non-hits didn’t fully land with me, though they’re very good too. I did learn that I’m on Fire was him and not Elvis originally, as I always assumed. Favorite song: Born in the USA. 9/10

I love that album!!

Never listened to this end to end. OK maybe I am starting to get what the big deal is.

Classic. Familiar.

Not much dif from rap: way of life songs, reflective more than influential. Don't think anyone stepped into that life because of BS. Songs are fairly invariable--same beat, same timing. Same elements also in Snoop Dog but a different life. He's good at what he does but I was never a fan. I'm on fire stood out, but the rest was pretty much all alike.

THE BOSS.

I just don't find Springsteen's musical compositions interesting for whatever reason. It's otherwise a fine album with (obviously) plenty of hits and I can see it's influence on tons of acts that followed.

Classic album bringing back memories of the 80's!

every song was a banger Top Tracks (of which there are many): 1) Dancin in the Dark 2) Glory Days 3) Born in the USA 4) Cover Me 5) Darlington County 6) Downbound Train 7) I’m On Fire

Solid if not particularly special to me

1. "Born in the U.S.A." 7/10 2. "Cover Me" 3. "Darlington County" 4:48 4. "Working on the Highway" 3:13 5. "Downbound Train" 3:35 6. "I'm on Fire" 2:40 7. "No Surrender" 4:01 8. "Bobby Jean" 3:48 9. "I'm Goin' Down" 3:30 10. "Glory Days" 4:15 11. "Dancing in the Dark" 4:04 12. "My Hometown"

Great collection of songs. Not necessarily cohesive enough to be his best album. I still prefer Born to Run

Enjoyed it

Amazing!!

Americas working class coast through the veins of the heartland. Hits were undeniable and he hit all the other notes too. The songs are made for dim New Jersey bars any time between 2:45 pm and 2:45 am. A true American canon album.

Star ratings suck.

THIS ALBUM IS SO AMERICAN I TOTALLY PAID ATTENTION TO THE LYRICS AND THEMES OF THE ALBUM USA USA 🦅🦅🦅

Am aware of and enjoy the works of The Boss but never listened to any of his albums beyond the obligatory ’Greatest Hits’. Very much enjoyed this. Would listen again

Some of the songs are great, others are generic stadium country rock. Favorite song: glory days

An America hating motherfucker. Whiny bitch. Fuck him!

Classic alb with some super well known tracks. Not my cup of tea though outside of those few tracks.

murrica.

Classic americana, most powerful snare drum of the 80s.

You know, its a classic album. I definitely knew the first song born in the usa. The rest of the songs I didn't know, but they had the similar classic rock "summer" vibes. But I couldn't really get into it that much and thats just a personal thing for me.

ммм Спрингстин (одна и та же песня всю жизнь)

Hard to deny an album that spawned seven singles. These songs are now weaved into the American experience. The title track has almost become unlistenable given how overplayed it is, but still fascinating for how misunderstood it still is. To me, the perfect song on the album is Glory Days. There is nothing more American than a song about baseball and broken dreams. I’m on Fire is Bruce’s best Roy Orbison impression, a song that has rightfully graced many a film soundtrack. As with much of 80s music, Dancing in the Dark hasn’t aged so well given the synths, but it is still a well spun pop rock tune deserving of its megahit status. I’m Goin Down may be the most underrated of the singles, with 50s drive-in romance nostalgia driven by a solid backbeat. The five songs that weren’t lucky enough to be singles are all at worst decent filler, but at best they’re well written vignettes of working class wit. There’s a lot to dissect in this album, but overall it’s a clear classic.

I can hear some influences from Rolling Stones, Eagles and The Doors but still managing to bring a Midwestern Rock feel. I mean, cmon, it’s the BOSS. You’ve got 12 great songs that you’re gonna love. My favorite is ~I’m on Fire~. I can listen to this song all day. You’ll find urself strutting or whipping ur hips back n forth Throughout the album. Don’t hesitate, drop the pin to the record. 5

First time I had sit down with this one and I very much enjoyed it. Had heard all the singles before so interesting to hear it in the context of the album

Surprisingly sounds like Boy & Bear on multiple tracks. Have already heard 2 or 3 songs a million times, probably didn't help. Title track was one of my least favorite probably because of that. Dancing in the Dark, I'm on Fire, Downbound Train all were ok. 4/10

Has a few very recognizable radio songs I’ve heard hundreds of times growing up that I enjoy (Glory Days and Dancing in the Dark), but overall I didn’t enjoy the album in its entirety. Feels illegal being from New Jersey and giving this anything less than a 4, but it’s one of the less cohesive and consistent albums I’ve heard. I also think Bruce’s voice is a hit or miss depending on the song.

The boss

3/5. Everybody knows Born In The USA, but I have to believe Dancing in the Dark is my favorite song on the album. Glory Days is also a classic.

WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY BLASTING THOUGH THE BEDROCK

Great music from the boss!

No thanks. There are no musical sections to any of these songs. No changes, no interludes/bridges, just cheese phrases from Americana and bah bah bahs. Anyone who listens to this fool is a braindead slob. It is better than captain beefheart though

A good classic album

This was a great album. I remember listening to this a lot as a kid. 4.5/5

Just learned this genre is "Heartland Rock." Really not feeling it, found myself skipping quite a few songs. Might be too patriotic as well tbh.

Commercialised, bland, simplistic and forgettable country-flavoured rock music with a lot of very similar songs. But it is not he type of music that is completely unlistenable so I'm giving it a 2.

Extremely classic, a carbon copy of the 80s and all it envelops

As iconic as this album is, this was actually my first time listening to it. I have a lot of respect for Bruce but, I hate to say it, other than the few well known tracks, this album didn’t really resonate with me.

Bruce Springsteen does nothing for me; mediocre country-rock.

Oh fijn! Een rock album! Born in the USA, het nummer dat iedereen wel kan dromen en consistent verkeerd geinterperteerd word door patriotische amerikanen. Alleen daarom al een banger. Hoor ik nou een mondharmonica op Darlington Country? Of zit ik totaal fout. Loev weinig gebruikte instrumenten te horen. Dit is wel echt een beetje peak americana rock voor mij. Ik vind Bruce een lekkere stem hebben, ga best lekker op deze muziek. I'm on fire is zo'n nummer dat ik heb gehoord, dat ik ken maar nog nooit zelf aan heb gezet. OH MIJN GOD STAAT DANCING IN THE DARK OP DIT ALBUM????? Vuur, puur vuur. Dit is nu mijn favo dad-rock album dat we geluisterd hebben tot nu toe. Is het 5 sterren? dat denk ik niet, maar dit is een verdiende 4 sterren radiorock album. Ik vibe zn stem, de muziek is gewoon chill en het album is precies lang genoeg. FAVO: Born in the USA, Darlington Country, I'm on fire, Glory days, Dancing in the dark

The Boss, nog zo'n bekende artiest waar ik niet super bekend mee ben. Dit voelt wel een beetje als een soort greatest hits albums, veel nummers ken ik zelfs. Desondanks, vind ik dit een zeer plezierig album om naar te luisteren. Het voelt heel erg gegrond, maar met wel wat duidelijke elektronische invloeden, met wat fijne synth lijntjes hier en daar. Tot slot bevat dit album mijn favoriete Springsteen nummer, I'm on fire, dus per direct een plusje. Favorieten: Cover Me, I'm on Fire, Glory Days

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BITUSA has two standouts for me: title song and Dancing in the Dark. Not sure what to make of the rest, apart from I'm On Fire, which isn't far behind. I've had this record for a couple of years and usually skip through the rest, repelled by the high budget Shakin' Stevens vibe (I prefer my nostalgia middle budget). It's a bit much. Listening to the rest today, they're mostly fine, but I can understand why tB prefers Nebraska.

I'm On Fire and Dancing In The Dark aside, this is pretty rubbish and sounds like it could have been generated by an AI after hearing Born To Run. Not good

1. BORN IN THE U.S.A. (5 stars) 2. COVER ME (3 stars) 3. DARLINGTON COUNTY (3 stars) - no bridge Didn't realize how rockabilly this album was until I got to 4 4. WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY (3) 5. DOWNBOUND TRAIN (3.5) - not rockabilly, liked it a bit better 6. I’M ON FIRE (5) - obviously heard this one a thousand times back in the day 7. NO SURRENDER (4.5) - surprised by this one, really liked it. 8. BOBBY JEAN (3) 9. I’M GOIN’ DOWN (3.5) - has a really old-school fifties feel to it 10. GLORY DAYS (5) 11. DANCING IN THE DARK (5) - astonishing how different this song is than all the others 12. MY HOMETOWN (5) - I remember this one - much quieter and folkier than anything else on the record.

3.2 I wish Americans were real <3 I actually liked this more than I thought I would..... some songs were very samey so if you like the style you'll love the album. I ended up liking about half of them and not really caring about the other. fave songs: Cover Me, Working on the Highway, No Surrender

you shouldn't be proud to be American

More big hits on one album than anything else I can think of. It's a bit samey and the shout/groan-singing gets a little tiring by the end. However, there's enough hooks here to supply a fishing competition. There were only one or two tracks here I hadn't heard before and they were so similar to the others that it was hard to tell the difference. It's not music I particularly like or would choose to listen to, but I have to give credit for the sheer quality of the songs here and the staying power to make an 80s album that is so iconic. It's not as cheesy as I thought it was going to be and I would even go as far as saying that I quite enjoyed listening to this, even though once in a lifetime is enough for me. 3-stars for a middle-of-the-road experience.

I can't begin to express how much I love this man's music! So many great albums, but this one just might take the cake. What is there to say that hasn't been said already? Bruce and his band sculpt a great album which mixes rock, pop, soul, funk, all while taking some inspiration from the synths that were heavy in use those years. It feels like such a cohesive band effort, everyone gets a chance to shine. I applaud Bruce for his long and varied body of work. But if I had to pick one, I think it would be this one! 9,5 out of 10

The title track, while nice like 15 years ago, has been played by so many shithead bigot snowflake Republicans that it has forever tainted the track. I also find the sentiment of American patriotism in the song is almost propaganda and feels like it sparks nationalist feelings, especially in children. I guess I'm just too cynical and fed up with the America of today and the way the people of the generation this song was for fucked up and continue to fuck up the country with no remorse. The rest of the album is okay I guess. A low 3/5 for boomer rock

Can’t deny that this is about as fun as rock gets, there are some cheesy bits here and there, but why shouldn’t there be. The hits speak for themselves, and the b-sides ain’t bad either. As I move through the Springsteen records (this is the second) I think I prefer the dark and moody sight just a bit more. Dancing in the dark is a timeless anthem.

I really loved this song... when I was 5. The title track is famous but unimaginative. No other songs are noteworthy, album is boring. There were much better albums in 1984.

I didn't grow up with an appreciation for The Boss and still don't quite understand his popularity but I can certainly enjoy his talent and most of his music. The title track was the first song I played for either of my children, because, duh.

This is better than "Born to Run" and "Darkness on the Edge of Town," but that isn't saying much because that is such a low bar to meet and surpass. I think this album probably benefits from the songs that everyone knows, and "I'm on Fire" is such a bona fide classic, although so many others have covered that song and have much better versions this than clown. Can't believe he has so many albums on this list.

Classic American rock.

AJ: drunken new jersey story telling ridiculousness. It’s ok.

Bruce Springsteen is not my favorite, but this is a good overall album

VERY EXCITED

A true classic of its type.

Too familiar to be interesting

Bruce hits the big time. Much pop-ier than earlier work but all good.

Couple of bangers, but Bruce is a "greatest hits" artist for me, not someone who I want to listen to whole albums from.

Very samey and repetitive

iconic 80s stuff

men, only needed the title track

pretty guff I'll be honest. Best thing about it is dat ass on the album cover

Love how many Americans living in fly-over states think they're making this grand patriotic statement by blasting the title track from their overly lifted Ford and Chevy pickups while completely missing the point. This album is almost a greatest hits when it comes to my limited knowledge of Springsteen's catalog, but I know a large chunk of them just from the radio of my childhood. Listen to Cover Me, Darlington County, I'm On Fire, Dancing In The Dark

BRUUUUUUCE

The daddest of dad rock records. Constant recognisable classics: admirable, macho, thoughtful. I simply have never found Springsteen terribly exciting.

In order to listen to this I had to get myself in the correct headspace. First, to remind myself that this record is largely misunderstood. It is not intended as some rah-rah nationalistic celebration but an album by the songwriter who's preceding album, Nebraska, was essentially written at the same time as Born in the USA and is openly critical of big business and the situations that working people find themselves in. Second, to shed some of the personal associations with this album in terms of who in my life has championed it (and that I largely disagreed with). Third, prepare myself for some saxophone (which I am so often troubled by in "rock and roll"). Fourth, just forget every Springsteen video associated with the album while I listen. Fifth, that red cap in the back pocket isn't the same as what a red baseball hat means today. Sixth, ignore that letter spacing on the cover... I think you can get it that this album has a lot of baggage. And yet, and yet, right from the opener if you're paying attention you're going to understand that the music is going to play with opposites sometimes and you'll need to keep an open mind — upbeat music and cynical lyrics: Born down in a dead man's town / The first kick I took was when I hit the ground You end up like a dog that's been beat too much / 'Til you spend half your life just covering up, now And, I think this is the fundamental misunderstanding of this record, the arrangements and instrumentation are intended to produce radio hits (and they certainly did!) but the sentiments behind the lyrics are local, labor, tired and a bit jaded.

I like this album, all the songs are fun and catchy, even if a little repetitive. Springsteen is such an emotional vocalist and the band plays with so much passion. It’s easy to enjoy this album. 4/5

Today's record was the third by Bruce Springsteen that I've gotten so far in this generator (the first two being Born to Run and Nebraska), so apparently we are going in some semblance of chronological order. This record came right after Nebraska, and marked a genre shift to radio friendly pop rock. This album was a hit machine, with seven singles released out of the twelve songs on the record. Songs such as Glory Days, Born in the U.S.A, and Dancing in the Dark became classics, and are among Bruce's most well known works. Overall, this was a fantastic album today. All killer, no filler. I enjoyed it so much, I listened to it twice. I will absolutely listen again. Favourite songs: Glory Days, Dancing in the Dark, Born in the U.S.A., I'm Goin' Down, Cover Me, Working on the Highway, Downbound Train, Bobby Jean, Darlington County, I'm On Fire, My Hometown Least favourite songs: No Surrender 5/5

Today’s album is certainly considered a classic by many, with its immediately recognisable album cover jumping straight out at any viewers with no apologies. I’ve always considered The Boss to be somewhat overrated, and this will be the second album of his that I listen to in full. Let’s see if I can be swayed yet! Songs I already knew: Born In The USA, I’m On Fire, Glory Days, Dancing In The Dark Favourites: I’m On Fire, Bobby Jean I found this to be fine overall, with a few catchy songs here and there. I’m not sure why but this music just doesn’t wow me as much as it does for a lot of other people. His voice is distinct, as is the music itself - they often sound like Springsteen songs even before the vocals come in. I’d say this is worth a listen, but I doubt I’ll be returning to listen again.

Correcto.

The big hits that everyone knows off this album kick ass, but I didn’t really get anything more out of the rest of the album. It’s good but not as great as I was expecting from its reputation

Decent Americana but I don't love Springsteen's voice on a lot of these songs.

decent album to start the week cos it's generally quite uplifting, even if a USA-fest. Some of his bigger hits on this one, i can see why it's on the list although musically it's not a masterclass

Really good Bruce Springsteen album. There's some great hits on it. A little bit more radio friendly than his other albums.

Some middling songs on here, but the album as a whole means something to me, as a musical marker for a certain time in my life

Just AMAZING from top to bottom, one of of the greatest albums of all time

I'm not the biggest fan of The Boss, but I'd venture to say that this is his best work. Great album! It is a shame though that it has been twisted as a patriotic album rather than the true protest album that it is.

I can see the appeal to others, particularly on songs like Dancing in the Dark that run a tad poppier, but I get hung up on not liking the vocals. The songwriting is very interesting but the sound is not my bag.

only 3 because i wasn't born in the usa

I voted his last one 1 star. This one I'm much more familiar with and it is much better than the post 911 American love fest album which I despised - yuck.

Americana via New Jersey

Cracking album. Still sounds as good today

Это охренителтный альбом, который подарил мне чудесное настроение на весь день. Особенно понравилась песня Born to U.S.A: чувствуешь такую безудержную силу в ней, желание оказаться в Америке только растет. В альбоме почти каждая песня - хит. Именно это делает пластинку бомбической.

A rightful classic. Springsteen is a hell of a songwriter. However, a lot of this just isn’t my thing.

It's a good album with some great songs... but this "classic" Bruce isn't the Bruce I really like. I prefer the Nebraska/Ghost of Tom Joad Bruce. The synthesizers and saxophones of the E Street Band don't really do it for me. But, overall, it was a good listen.

I wonder if there’s ever been a record that has as many bangers as this? I went through a big Springsteen phase about 10 years ago and havent listened to him much since, so this has been a nice reminder of how class he is. This album was also a mainstay in my Dads car as a kid, and brings back nice memories. It’s not my favourite of his (Darkness on the Edge of Town / Born to Run take that acolade), but it is the album I’d say is Bruce Springsteen. His band are phenomenal too - was lucky enough to see them at the Stadium of Light about 2010ish and for 3 hours straight they didn’t let up. Cool as fuck, and arguably the best live act around. 4.5

Can't make my mind up about Springsteen, some of his songs are iconic, sound huge and I can convince myself that hes brilliant. Other songs on this make him sound like a dodgy cover band and I don't get it at all. I think it's to do with if his voice is appropriate for a particular song, I think the longer the note he sings the better. It's decent, I do get why he's a megastar but he's not a personal favourite.

This is my favourite Bruce album. I have his Greatest Hits in the car, which I significantly prefer due to The River containing some excellent songs (one of my top 10 songs ever is The River), but Born In The USA contains so many hits. I think that's it, the album is pretty much banger after banger. Outside of the more well-known ones, I really like Cover Me and My Hometown. I'd really like to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band live. Twice he's played close to where I was living, and twice I was unable to go. So disappointing.

I don't have any prior love for Springsteen but I enjoyed the hit singles here. However, the rest of the album was pretty forgettable. Feels like the album is targeting a specific type of person and I am not in that camp. Highlights: Born In The U.S.A. Cover Me Dancing In The Dark

Ah the boss hey! Feels so American to me, but not the recent America, the American dream type America, the small town America... My dad is a huge fan, although I'm not sure how much of this album he played... Springsteen hipster. Don't think I've heard this album in full before I'm not a fan of born in the USA and dancing in the dark feels like a guilty pleasure. Can't help but picture Courtney Cox dancing However, there are some really great tracks on here that evoke that American dream feeling. Think I like no surrender best. Highlights are: Downbound train I'm on fire No surrender Dancing in the dark My hometown I'm pretty sure he has better albums than this, which will appear on this list, but still really enjoyed this 4.5

first listen an okay record

This is the most American album ever and includes a heavy social criticism

Knew some of the songs.

I receive the Fifth Bruce Springsteen album on the list, the most famous one, I guess, and the worst! Maybe worst is too strong a way to think about it, but it was kind of disappointing to listen to it. Despite the title song, the others are just ok.

Boring, noting special, noting bad either

I have to give it to him; this is definitely the most American album I’ve ever heard. The songwriting, the instrumentation, everything about it oozes patriotism. It’s ok, but nothing about the instrumentation makes me want to come back; it’s textbook acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, vocals, etc. I will say that Bruce Springsteen does this cliche to a perfection, though.

Born in the USA - overplayed dad rock, enjoyable more of a surprise than a chosen song Cover me- very groovy ballad the guitar is sick aswell Darlington county - very decent Working on the highway - quite repetitive Downbound train - very good I’m on fire - knew this song very good No surrender -needs a re listen zoned out Bobby Jean - very samey I’m going down- a bit repetitive Glory days - a good song Dancing in the dark - sick cunt tune My hometown - nice closing songs gives a sense of nostalgia

Obviously one of the best album by the boss with so many great classics on it. 'I'm on Fire' might be my favourite.

i liked it, first half was better for me than the second, but again not my favorite genre

Another iconic album by Bruce. Never been much of a fan. I actually think I like the cover art more than the album itself as it conjures the free lifestyle of the 80s. Bless them simple times.

Pure Bruce. I'm not sold on him but he goes down like a cheap wine.

Surprised how many songs I knew. Not a Springsteen fan but this album has a lot of hits on it.

This is by far the best of the Springsteen albums. Anguish tarnished with hope, mixed in with a bit of destructive hedonism from time to time. I can't claim to like Springsteen - I have no common frame of reference. "Cover me" had me giggling the peurile giggle of a teenage boy. The rest of it was, well, OK.

alright sure yea it's good, nice big soaring choruses and sax parts. everyone impersonating springsteen as their version of doing "rock vocals" for the last 40 years has kinda made it sound corny asf tho

I absolutely adore this album, my godfather loves The Boss more than anyone and I've picked up his penchant for him.

he's the boss!

Here Bruce gets more anthemic than ever, and the most anthemic he possibly will ever, while still retaining the singular portraits of working class life he had explored on The River and Darkness. The ‘80s polish sometimes gets in the way, though the textures the synths add on “Dancing In the Dark,” for example, stick with you.

I cannot deny that the guy can write a song and absolutely knows his audience. I would say every tune is a crowd pleaser. There’s not one filler/dud track on here. I can definitely listen to this, without any adverse feelings, can sing along happily and understand the poignancy. Can’t fault it really.

I didn’t really appreciate Bruce Springsteen’s music until years later, but my high-school self knew all the lyrics to all the hits from this album, envied Courtney Cox in the ‘Dancing in the Dark’ video and could probably pick Bruce’s ass out of a lineup.

This was never my favorite Springsteen album, and in fact, was the album that made me stop buying his records. I don't hate it, it just doesn't excite me in the same way "Born To Run" and "Darkness" does. I saw Springsteen live on this tour, amidst all the massive hype of how amazing he was as a live performer, and he was better than that. It was one of the best shows I had ever seen, still is. He was great, and at his prime. This album... the opener is fantastic, though the keyboard sound suffers from being thin and generally lousy, and that is the case throughout this album. Even the better songs, like "Cover Me," are hampered by the lousy keyboard sound and a reliance on a repetitive, uninspiring keyboard pad. When it comes to it, I don't love these songs. Apart from the title track, the hits ("Dancing in the Dark," "Glory Days") are at the bottom of the pack in my estimation of Springsteen's greatest hits, and the tedious ones ("I'm Going Down") are just not fun to listen to, so it spells my being unmoved by this set of songs and the production of the album.

Not a fan, but at the same time, damn. Dude had so many hits on this thing, you gotta hand it to him.

So many pivotal classics that I actively opposed when this came out because I didn’t sit down with the album and really listen. It’s definitely one for the list.

Listening with my 1984 ears this was an amazing anthem album. Not as much of a fan as I was then. Saw the Boss so many times and I don't feel the need to ever see him again.

Obviously a classic, but I just don't think I'll ever be a Springsteen fan

great album !!

It's a good album, but I wouldn't call it one of the greatest of all time. Most of it feels very samey. The only standouts are the title track, Dancing In The Dark and My Hometown. The rest is either take or leave. You could probably even cut a few tracks from the album and no-one would bat an eyelid. I'm On Fire certainly wouldn't be missed. I'm also not a huge fan of the mixing. Outside of the drums, saxophone, and occasionally guitar (for example in Darlington County), it's difficult to make out any of the instruments. Bizarrely, the bass is panned hard to the left and is difficult to make out unless you're listening for it. Overall, it's a good album but I certainly wouldn't call it one of the greatest of all time. Nor would I call it a must-listen. Favourite song: Dancing In The Dark Least favourite: I'm On Fire

Bruce Springsteen’s Born in The USA — a hard-thumping, fist-pumping collection of concert-ready mega pop songs — is an extravagant, yet devastatingly honest summation of the oft-coveted american dream: the feelings of freedom and superiority, wind blowing in your hair; the short-lived sense of existential victory; the repetitive doom of capitalism; the fear and tension bred by race and politics; and — maybe most important to the success of this record — the sheen of optimism that shields the decay underneath. every song is more vivid and vibrant than the one before — which is saying a lot, as the opener is full of life from the second the synths kick in. there are moments of quiet longing for more than the glorified american dream: on “I’m On Fire,” he yearns for romance, and then opens the b-side of the album with an ode to long-lasting friendship on “No Surrender”. there’s more to be had than the desire for a fast-paced, fist-pumping life — the darkness begins to rear its head in the latter half of the album, oppressive sadness and regret ooze out of the rapturous joy like sweat on skin, but the way they coexist so seamlessly is a testament to Springsteen’s acerbic storytelling. by the end of the record, you get the sense Springsteen has found the perfect, sweetest dream, and it’s a blast to join him on the ride.

I just don’t like Mr Springsteen

mas gringo no se puede. pero del bueno.

Obnoxious. Some tracks are listenable and I get the whole meaning behind “Born in the USA” but my mind instantly goes to overweight beer-drinking rednecks listening to that song.