Born In The U.S.A.

Helvíti þétt og flottir toppar.

i like this one a lot for whatever reason, i don’t like that last track though. the lyrics are interesting but it’s too slow for me. the rest carries

Historic and happy. Easy to listen to while still having meaningful lyrics. Nostalgic without ever having heard most of the songs before. It feels like the American Dream, everything good about this country wrapped up into an album.

84/100. Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen is a classic album and his most commercially successful release, packed with some of his biggest and most recognizable songs. The standout for me is "Dancing in the Dark", a track that perfectly captures the album's energetic yet introspective spirit. It’s a highly enjoyable record with a strong level of writing consistency throughout. A defining moment in Springsteen’s career.

Solid classic

Really good. The type of 4 out of 5 that makes me feel guilty for giving other, lesser-quality albums 4 stars (and even some 3 stars), but it doesn’t quite float my boat enough for a maximum score.

A good, solid 4. Nebraska is a better album and I'm not sure that's a 5.

Almost starts too good and fade out a bit to be a five but still thoroughly enjoyable

Rv/g

Cool butt.

Nice

Nice album!

A good amount of absolute bangers, even the ones that aren’t great are good. Got me through a 2am run, so it must be a solid album.

Not quite a 5 for me. Some great songs (I'm on Fire, Dancing in the Dark) but also a lot of fine but not exciting pop-rock filler (Darlington County, Working on the Highway).

He G-checked Bob Dylan with this one

He does sound constipated. But good background music. Very simple

Song: I’m on fire

I just didn't get Springsteen. Still, the album is pretty great

Nice

Pas mon album préféré je pense mais toujours sympa. Pochette culte.

Bon album ! « Dancing in the dark » était pas déjà dans l’autre album qu’on a écouté ? C’est vraiment ma préf ! Je capte vraiment l’émotion qui découle de ses sons. Et puis pour le plaisir…. Route de fin de vacances vibe !

Classic tunes. The 'Boss' at his best. Great album

i mean its da boss

The boss brings a good Americana album here. I’ve never been a Springfield fan, but I can’t deny this is good stuff. I say this as a non-fan, which means my opinion carries significantly more weight than all others.

While this isn't typically the genre of music I'd listen to, I can't deny how excellent this album is. I really enjoyed listening to it.

This feels like a Polaroid of a time that’s passed us by. Everything in this album is a snapshot of America as it were. Bruce does such an incredible job of capturing history in the moment. Much like I felt with Nebraska he was setting a very intentional scene, and doing it well. Long live the boss.

Never listened to Bruce before but I like this album so much I listened to it twice! Don’t know if I’ll check out other albums yet but he’s gone up a notch in my book.

Just a classic you know. It’s not his best album but it’s amazing.

I enjoyed this album so much more than I thought I would. Downbound Train, I'm on Fire and of course Dancing in the Dark are all great songs and my vibe, but I even enjoyed the more rocky songs like Glory Days.

So different from Nebraska, but still so good! Definitely gaining an appreciation for Bruce

Oh yes! Just what I needed today. Not my favourite of his albums but still epic with some proper tunes.

Classic

What an absolute blast of an album. It's iconic, cleverly sequenced and sounding excellent, even on very thin vinyl it has a lovely weighty sound. A great example of how patriotism and anti-patriotism can all live together.

Dobry szczególnie do jazdy, przyjemny.

Deserves a 5 but getting a 4. Nothing I would change just not quiteee my tempo.

As danceable and iconic as ever. This album transports you into the summer of 1984 in just 47 minutes.

Made a lemon cake and zested my hand by accident while listening to some nostalgic country rocker bops with more depth than I first thought. Actually works really well at getting across this proud yet washed up american vibe, so I can get over my inner snob and give this a hefty 4 stars

8/10 Favorite: Born In The U.S.A.

Solid, surprisingly heartfelt, and less cringey than expected

A bit too pop-y for me to get the 5. I quite like it though. Especially Dancing in the Dark

Great album. Mastered really well for what it is and most songs were really good. I didn't have any particular song that I disliked. The variety in tempo was very refreshing after getting a few albums that stuck to one kind of tune.

Much better than the other Springsteen I've got, but that's probably because this one had all the hits on it. they just kept coming and coming. 8/10

12 tracks - 5 radio hits Born in the USA; I'm on Fire; Glory Days; Dancing in the Dark (solid 80's pop); My Hometown "Bobby Jean" - new favorite The Boss just bringing the working class hero passion through the album; strong, driving lyrics - just a great album

A couple greats a couple meh

Overall a very consistent album, one of the best of Springsteen's catalog.

The record that introduced me to Bruce but not nearly his best. A great collection of songs, a few duds as well. How did I’m Goin Down make this record with all of the great tracks left out? Also, the production is pretty dated. Still, a great record with some of his best material

Solid album with classic songs that still feel relevant today.

Way more bluesy and poppy than I was expecting, a lot of fun

Solid album. Only really one shitty song.

Nice

Not my favorite Springsteen album but definitely his most popular. I do love this album for the place that it holds in Springsteen's canon. There are standout songs on this album but it does feel a little more formulaic than Bruce's other outings.

Went in blind, knowing very little about the songs. Ended up liking it, it transcends time, lyrics are powerful and its hits are very good. Overall a great record I expect to listen to, more often.

this album is america in the 1980s wrapped up in a nice little bow. america minus all the aids fearmongering, but ya know, still a great album.

Wow. I’ve never heard this album before. This is a strange mix of huge gigantic hits sparsely scattered between some real clunkers.

a classic

This album is really good.

I have heard all these songs before as a child. So, there is some nostalgia for this album. This album is pretty good. Most of the tracks are about different people just trying to make it in America and they want to tell their story.

Levyllinen tasalaatuista hyvää! Kiva kuuntelu!

“Born in the USA” is Bruce Springsteen's most famous song and also the title of his most famous album. While I was already quite familiar with the title track, I had only heard the rest of the album once or twice. And I have to say that now that I've listened to it more closely, I'm pleasantly surprised. Of course, not every song is as catchy as “Born...,” and this album is anything but complex, but Springsteen's voice still sounds pleasant even after ten songs, and I personally like the powerful yet transparent 80s sound (yes, I like a serious snare drum ;).

Great voice. Found myself waiting for my three favourite songs 9,10,11...and damn, are they good.

I think I get boomer nostalgia now

It's Bruce, it's great. I saw him live in Copenhagen in 2024, so fucking awesome.

I felt very silly blasting BOARN INTH YOUESSAYYYY from my office today which made me wonder why I would be embarrassed for a coworker to come in and think I'm a Bruce head. I think there's a that's music for my dad aura about this that I don't want to be associated with (my dad is a staunch Boss hater, but the sentiment stands), or it's a dumbasses think that the title track is a patriotic anthem and that makes Bruce a jingoistic magnet, which turns me off from him even though that's not what he's about. Born in the USA is obviously a smash hit and smash song. I'm not sure I've ever heard anything else on this album other than the hits. Cover me is SO good. Great guitar work and the energy makes the whole thing come together in a way that I might like it more than USA. I'm sure Darlington is fun to sing with the stadium audience. I didn't love working on a highway or downbound train. I've never heard im on fire but it was alright, surprised it's a bigger hit than USA. No Surrender got it back for me, really enjoyed the energy of that. Bobby jean kept that up. Dang Glory Days is on this album? Thats a heater. I've never really been a fan of dancing in the dark but I can admit it's a good song. I'm so used to old, leather Bruce that seeing him dancing in the little spotify canvas made me realize he was hot. My hometown is a great way to tie this thing up. None of the sleeper tracks took away points from this album but I do think they disable it from being a 5 for me.

I enjoyed this a lot - never listened to any Springsteen before, and pleased to have rectified that. I knew Dancing in the Dark and Born in the USA (I enjoyed how it really isn’t the song about national pride that I’d always thought it was!) but the songs I didn’t know I still enjoyed, which isn’t always the case, I’m finding, as we make our way through this list. For tha reason: 4* (mainly cos it’s much better than the Blur album yesterday which got 3* 😆😆)

I liked the consistently prominent drumming sounds. Clean and crisp snares and hi-hats. Bruce's vocals aren't amazing on every song, but they are distinct and he makes it his own. It shines the best handily on I'm On Fire. Good songs: Born in the U.S.A., Working on the Highway, Downbound Train, I'm On Fire, No Surrender, Bobby Jean, Glory Days, Dancing in the Dark Mid songs: Cover me, Darlington Country, I'm Goin' Down, My Hometown Bad songs:

Listened to this Labor Day weekend and it perfectly captures the failed “American Dream.”

Incredible

Can't go wrong with the boss

Reading the lyrics is even better

A few great classic songs to sing to

Classic

Great album! Really has that timeless sound.

The start to Springsteen’s lesser 80s period, but with enough bangers for it to remain a classic. Not as hard hitting as some of his earlier work, but far more anthemic and feeling like is it tuned to larger stadium crowds. One of the first of his albums I heard, and Dancing In The Dark has been my go to karaoke song ever since, this one will always have a place in my heart even if it’s nowhere near his top 5.

Man. The Boss is the Boss for a reason. Anchored by three of his all-time bangers (Born in the USA, Glory Days, and Dancing in the Dark), this album weaves the story of the crumbling of rural America and the factory towns that dotted the Northeast. It's shocking how we're still living with the effects of that, that sense of a promise to a generation that may not be kept. I listen to this now as an adult with worried very differently than as a child.

Very good big fan like the saxs parts a lot some great Ol rock tunes favorites: wish he experimented more with his sound cause the songs that are a little different really shine the other songs are still fun tho. Favorites born in the USA, I’m going down, Bobby Jean, I’m on fire, dancing in the dark

This album rocks

Basic, but really fun and uplifting! Great to listen to his other songs. Tracks to Track: No Surrender, Dancing In the Dark

8/10…homeland rock

Great hits and no duds. Great album

Not a big Springsteen fan but this is a very good album

It’s the Boss!

I mean. Come on. Goated!

There’s a reason this is a classic. It’s rough it’s raw and it’s real.

сначала отнеслась очень скептически к нему, но потом распробовала. уже с первого альбома ощущение, что все 1001 будут достойными, критики знают толк. песня i'm on fire любимая в альбоме альбом одновременно badass и hopeful, ставлю 8/10, реально значимое музыкальное наследие прекрасный альбом

My Hometown and I'm On Fire were my favorites.

I debated rating this 3/5 cause it's so painfully american but oh well it's too good. I'm glad he was convinced to keep 'no surrender' in the album as it's my favourite along with 'working on the highway' 'downbound train' and of course 'i'm on fire'.

There is too much Bruce on this list but this one is hard to argue with. I’m On Fire immediately puts it into classic territory. Enough other bangers too even if some is overplayed and his fans are all weirdos

Hadn't ever listened to the full thing, but I get the hype

Some good nostalgic and classic songs. A cohesive album, but for an album that took three years and resulted in writing over 60 songs, the full collection is not that strong. Bonus for the iconic album cover and the greatness of the title song.

Amazing album!

A classic 80s album by the Boss

I’m gonna give this a 4 even though I didn’t particularly love it, but, much like Nebraska, I think it deserves it. If someone gave this a 5 I wouldn’t fight them at all. The lyrics are great, he’s a great storyteller. Nice variety across the album, including with Bruce’s voice. Very solid album by The Boss.

This is the Bruce I grew up with. This is a good album full of really enjoyable songs. I'm not sure I connect with anything else I've heard from him on this list, but this was worth the price of admission.

Great stuff from the Boss. Love his tone and his blue collar rock and roll. Some great storytelling here in these songs that paint a picture and takes you away. The guitar is also great and complements his voice.

Es increíble la cantidad de temas que conozco de este álbum a pesar de nunca haber realizado una escucha intencionada de la música de Bruce Springsteen. Claramente es un álbum que sonó muchísimo en la radio, incluso acá en Argentina, y por ello tengo las melodías en la cabeza. Creo que es un buen álbum, representativo de las vidas de una gran porción de la población norteamericana (principalmente blanca) de los 80s. Hasta la tapa del álbum es icónica y memorable. Los temas me gustaron, son sencillos, pero tienen contenido político. La adición de teclados le dio una sonoridad más moderna, que seguramente le ha permitido perdurar más en el tiempo. A algunas personas les resulta molesta la voz de Springsteen. Yo creo que se adecua bien al estilo de música que está interpretando, y además sabe reducir la distorsión de la voz cuando la música lo requiere. Si debo decir que hay pocas diferencias musicales entre los temas, y se apoya demasiado en el recurso del backbeat fuerte en la batería, lo que hace que los temas suenen muy parecidos y genéricos (con la excepción de "I'm On Fire" que estilísticamente sobresale del resto, a pesar de apoyarse en el mismo backbeat como recurso, lo hace de una manera diferente y consigue una estética mucho más tranquila y minimalista). Por supuesto, esta búsqueda genérica fue beneficiosa para la fórmula de un álbum popular y comercialmente exitoso, para mi gusto creo que hubiese sido interesante experimentar un poco más en este aspecto, pero entiendo que lo más probable es que haya sido una búsqueda intencionada.

Great album.

A lot of hit songs. I am familiar with this one, since I have a copy on CD. 8 songs that I like.

At one time was in my top ten. Since, big tracks have either been way over played, or just haven’t aged well. Still love the Boss, but when the chips are down, I’m reaching first for Nebraska and then The River.

Much like I admitted a bias in the Led Zeppelin III review, I have one here too, but in the opposite direction--I'm from New Jersey. Springsteen is ofc very revered here, a true Jersey legend. I honestly kind of geeked out every time he referenced something in New Jersey lol. Anyways, in terms of the actual music, it's amazing. Springsteen is an incredible storyteller, I get so interested in the lives of the people he sings about, and the way he writes about them makes me feel their pain, their struggle, and their joy. The vocals and instrumentals are great too, and really fit the lyrics. I feel like the album doesn't quite make it to 5/5, though, like there's something that keeps me from fully connecting with it emotionally, but tbh I feel like if I was listening to this while speeding down the turnpike instead of sitting in my kitchen, it'd be a 5/5. Alas, I can't even drive, so it's a 4/5 for me.

Great songs but poor, dated production.

Gonna give a reluctant 4 although outside of the big singles it's very weak

Me gustó bastante, lo pondría para viajar a chascomus

Discazo del señor brunito 10primaveras. Le resto una estrella nada mas por lo full yankee del disco, algunos temas me dan ganas de hacer andar un tractor y culiarme una prima

A classic plenty of great sogns

The Boss at his best. The album does drag a bit in the middle, but it has some of the best songs ever recorded. While "Born in the USA" is probably the consensus best song, I've always liked "Dancing in the Dark" better which will make the 1001 best of playlist. 4.2 stars

its a classic for a reason, but that doesn't mean its the best thing in the world, like its good. but yk

Great album I really enjoyed this

“It was the 80s!” But then the album shifts into this kinda country vibe on songs like I'm on Fire; which, for some reason, is exactly what I thought Bruce Springsteen sounded like before actually listening. Working on the Highway is super Elvis. It was a fun ride, honestly. Full of surprises and little twists I didn’t see coming.

Great heartland rock. Bruce can sing me stories any time.

I’ve heard worse

4,1/5

I thought this would have aged poorly, but it honestly still sounds good. There's so many tracks better than just "Born in the USA". Inferior to "Backstreets", but still a good album.

This might rival the Boston album for being the most full of radio hits with no filler. Not that I'm the biggest Boss fan, but this is an impressive collection of hits.

Energetic, soulful (in parts). Bruce has never sounded so good. Glory days, im on fire, cover me are all career highlights. Beautiful closing song my hometown rounds off the album. Bit clunky in the middle but the beginning and end of the album are both exciting and poignant

7/10 - this is probably his most famous album and has a bunch of good songs. I’m on fire is kind of weird

You can't beat a bit of the Boss sometimes. Here he is on fine form with some top tunes - oh you remember, the title track, Cover Me, I'm on Fire, Glory Days and that one with Courteney Cox in the video. Break out the air guitar!

Enjoyed this more than I thought I would based on how I felt listening to other Springsteen music. Good listen!

Pretty good

bruce springsteen good. does suffer from some 80s cheese though and not the kind i’m a fan of lol

4/5

This is definitely one of those road trip albums with songs that make the legs and head bob. I would argue that perhaps the title of The Boss based on this album is a little exaggerated. Overall, this album will receive a rating of 3.5/5 with a bump up to 4 as it definitely deserves to be separated from other ratings of 3s.

Legendary album in terms of impact and lasting influence from The Boss. Some classic anthem type tracks that stood the test of time for the most part. Would go back to some of the songs from time to time but not the full album. Standout tracks other than the title track: Glory Days & No Surrender 3.5/5

Born in the U.S.A. is a great song to start a Friday with, gets you pumped and is a great reminder how lucky I am to have not been Born in the U.S.A. Other standouts are I'm On Fire, Glory Days, and Dancing in the Dark. Wouldn't be a big fan of Bruce in general but with the amount of stand outs on one album and how many bands have made careers off imitating him, looking at you Sam Fender, this deserves a 4/5.

4.5

3.5

This is actually my seventh favorite Springsteen album. As much as I love Bruce Springsteen's material my ranking of his is rather unconventional. My absolute favorite is the one previous to this, Nebraska, and also my top five are his debut and sophomore albums which are usually not very highly looked upon but I find them absolutely a joy to listen to. This one is still good as always his songwriting is in good form I think it's a bit weighted down by the '80s production. In fact I think a few of the songs feel a bit more upbeat considering the lyrics that contain it, including the first single "Dancing in the Dark". Honestly where this album really shines are the darker "I'm on Fire" and "My Hometown". But to me the crown jewel of this album is the title track and as much as it is misunderstood, I think his actual message is clear and concise. It is neither jingoistic or anti-america. It is just basically looking around and asking himself is this the America I bought into. All in all there are some really great tunes on this album "Cover Me", and "I'm Goin' Down", but it is often muddled with some overly bombastic songs that sound very 80s and very dated. The less I talk about "Glory Days" the better. 8.4 ★★★★

Many great songs, but too heavy 80s production. 4 stars

Solid, dependable classic Bruce for the 80s with extra scrummy big arena synthiness and some megaton barnstormers. The opener title song is the key blazing, ultra-raw; out of this world composition but there are other hefty whoppers like Glory Days, Dancing In The Dark and even Downtown Train which is a dead ringer for Dead Ringer by Meat Loaf. Other highlights I’m On Fire and faint sundown closer My Hometown. Strong 4 for the site.

BRUUUUUUUCE

Q demas empezar el día escuchando al bruce 10/10

À réécouter.

This album is a 50/50 split of amazing songs and mediocre filler.

Noen virkelig flotte ikoniske låter på denne platen.

Pretty ironic that this album came up the weekend after the global crisis occurred. Regardless, banger album. Fuck Trump. Fuck war. Roll Bruce.

Dad- 8 Mom- 10 Mike- MA Lori- 7 Michael- 8.5 Miles- NA Cole- NA Avg- 8.38

7/10

An enjoyable album with some highs and lows. Dancing in the dark especially good.

"I'm on fire" is such a beautiful, haunting sounding song.

I had previously heard this album before and I already knew the hits very well. It's a very good album. Bruce Springsteen has a very distinctive voice and sound, which is on full display here. I would listen again for sure.

I think this creates the rock sound of the 80’s

Always down for listening to this one. 4.5/5

Bruce captures small town nj so we’ll

Great to revisit this. Cigar lit, Bourbon drank, and moon illuminating this gem! The epitome of fun. You can smell the sweaty denim and Jersey Northern Red Oaks. Between the raucous GLORY DAYS, BORN IN THE USA, to the subtle I’M ON FIRE, to more rust belty DOWNBOUND TRAIN, the curation on this album masks the true Bruce aesthetic! Closing with MY HOMETOWN seems almost required.

Very close to a 5

When the haters come for me for saying that Bruce Springsteen is not really my thing, this is the Bruce that is my thing...for the most part

The version of Bruce that I vibe with the most, because it's the one I'm most familiar with. Loaded with bangers that evoke the sound of heartland rock in the 80s. Gotta love dipshits still misinterpreting the lyrics to "Born in the USA" 40 years later

Class

O disco mais comercial do Boss. Tem uma produção super acessível e, por mais que tenha o som característico dos anos 80 (o excesso de reverb na caixa e os timbres de teclado, por exemplo), traz uma sonoridade - um pouco - menos datada do que de outros discos contemporâneos a ele, conferindo um status um pouco mais atemporal à obra. Bons refrãos e as letras diretas e certeiras são os destaques em um disco soa divertido e dançante do começo ao fim, com as faixas de "respiro" como My Hometown e I'm On Fire sendo algumas das mais bonitas do catálogo de Springsteen.

A classic. Not my favourite Bruce Springsteen album of all time but still such a good album.

Just an absolute bop all the way through even if it’s sad. Almost tempted to give it 5 but I don’t think it’s quite worth that. 4 stars

The Boss in fine form!!

There are a lot of times throughout I don't like his voice and other times it is okay. The title track is the worst offender. Nice songs throughout, but I personally can't get over his voice.

This is like Brothers In Arms if Mark Knopfler had the fire of a battered, woefully-American spirit

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a big Bruce Springsteen fan. His style and voice never really clicked with me in a major way, but Born in the U.S.A. makes a strong case for why he earned his iconic status. It’s packed with hits, and what’s impressive is that even the overplayed ones still hold up. From the driving pulse of the title track to the reflective tones of “My Hometown,” this album is well-produced and full of energy. Whether you’re a diehard fan or not, it’s hard to deny how solid this album is from front to back. A real high point in his catalog.

8/10 I’ve really enjoyed all the Bruce I’ve heard to date, and this is no exception. Deeply sincere, almost a bit too much so at times. Cool mix of 80s synth and big production with heartland rock. I liked the stuff best where it really sounded like Springsteen: huge production, lots of instruments, saxophone Best: Glory Days

I was already familiar with this album but it has all the makings of an album that sounds like summer to me. Banger album cover.

Not my favorite collection from Bruce but that's more of a me thing. Born in the U.S.A. is a very strong aesthetic that the music lives up to with powerful imagery and themes. There is a lot to unpack and I think that this combination of patriotism, nostalgia, and melancholy makes for a pretty heady listen.

This was a welcome listen after the wannabe folk rock singer album we had last from Bruce. Born in the USA is a certified banger and the supporting tracks on here are foot-tappingly good. I'll bump it up half a star because president orange face coming for Bruce, representing the working class, is an extremely poignant analogy that would go over the head of any red-hat cult members.

I might have gone in with too high of expectations, because giving it a four feels like it underwhelmed. I’ll probably have to give it another listen at some point.

Fav: Born in the U.S.A.; Cover Me; I'm On Fire; Bobby Jean; Glory Days; Dancing In the Dark;

buce pingting...

love it

Starts strong, ends strong, great Boss sound start to finish. So many "greatest hits" tracks on this one album, definitely belongs on this list. Even if you've never spun this one start to finish you probably feel like you have heard it what with all the radio hits on here. This album deserves to me played at loud volumes in a classic car with the windows rolled down. Tough to pick THE one song off this one, but "I'm On Fire" always gets me.

Love Dancers in the Dark and My Hometown but the rest was just good - can see it growing to a 4 maybe but some of it is a bit too 80s and I think the highlights are just good highlights

I have been meaning to listen to Bruce Springsteen for awhile. Literally put his music on the day before this was my suggestion. I really like the message of this album its got some of the classic hits and its so funny listening to the lyrics how it gets used in modern America. Ending on My Hometown is diabolical I think that song really reflects how stuff has changed in small towns based around railways or original highway routes. I've seen it first hand so it hits hard lol

☀︎ça sonne tellement américain (of course) mais i love it ☀︎ “hey little girl is your daddy home” etc. ça me weird out tellement. stop

Pretty good album

There’s no denying the full blown American power in the title track of this album, or the sultry twang of “I’m on fire”. A few other tracks kind of blend together but that’s okay, I am now a patriot!

Iconic album that I've heard LOTS of times. Good stuff.

This album is kinda hard for me. Lots of Bruce seeming to parody himself. Except for I'm On Fire. That song is perfect. I wish it was 20 minutes long.

Oikein makee levy vahvalla aloitusraidalla Born in the USA joka avaa tämän yhteiskuntakriittisenkin kirjan eteesi

- He can be annoyingly saccharine and many of his fans seem to see nothing but the surface of his songs, but Springsteen just hits many of the right buttons for me. - A lot of stellar tracks on here: the rage-filled "Born in the USA." The sensual "I'm On Fire" (great earworm of a guitar riff). The beautiful nostalgia of "Bobby Jean." And the wonderfully hopeful and nervous "Dancing In the Dark." - "My Hometown" may be one of the most subtly depressing songs ever recorded. - A bit too hokey for me to give 5 stars, but an argument can be made for a solid 4.5. I sing too many of these songs at karaoke to say otherwise.

I’ve always ragged on the song ‘Born In The USA’, mainly because it is musically the most boring song ever written - 4 notes looped in a single pattern over the whole song. I’d never really considered the lyrics, although I knew the general gist and that it was often misinterpreted as being a positive theme, but listening to the album as a whole really impressed me. Born In The USA, Dancing in the Dark, and Glory Days are all great, but the album as a whole is also really good, and one I’ll revisit.

I feel like this is probably the most popular and successful album that Bruce put out as it is chock full of radio hits. Born in the USA is always hilarious when played at an event trying to be patriotic even though it is shitting on the US pretty much. Cover Me was a sleeper of a song that I previously knew but never knew the name of it. Was good. The rest is pretty classic Springsteen to me but was all enjoyable. Probably the lower end of a 4

Spruce Springsteen

Not really my type of style of music.

SO so summery, bruce springsteen the man you are!! rip wade walker aka crybaby you would’ve loved born in the usa, all pretty samey but good regardless!!

Ingen dårlige numre, men når heller ikke helt samme højder som Born to Run. Lidt for poleret. I'm on Fire er et af mine yndlingsnumre med dem

It's not hard to understand why Springsteen got the nickname "The Boss". He has presence, and a powerful voice. Some of the tracks on the album did become a bit "samey" in sound, but they always remained distinct songs and didn't flow together. Standouts Born In the USA Cover Me No Surrender Dancing In the Dark 4/5

Good album. I really like earlier Springsteen and trying to decide if I would have liked this album better if it hadn’t gotten so much AirPlay.

Shit vad boss

Terrific!

So good! So many of the songs feel so 80s but I didn't mind how specific to its era it sounded because of how beautiful they were and the amazing lyrics. Even as someone who doesn't register lyrics these were pretty hard to ignore (which makes it all the more insane that a vast majority of America has misunderstood the message of the titular track lol). I definitely liked the songs that had a more explicitly sorrowful and/or dark sonic style ("Cover Me", "I'm On Fire", "Downbound Train") over the ones that leaned more into rockabilly (?) ("Darlington County", "Bobby Jean") but there weren't any that I truly disliked.

So many hits on this so very close to a 5 but the poor songs are very poor. Stand out song - I'm going down

He's the Boss. Of course the album is great.

Good record. My older brother gave me this record back in the day. I think my parents disappeared it at some point, I think because they thought the song I’m on Fire was inappropriate.

Rock, 1984 -> 4

4/5 - This album is more up-beat than the other Springsteen records the generator has provided thus far, but it still has a melancholy edge that gets me teary eyed. (I will always give an extra half a star to any Bruce Springsteen album I get because he was so dreamy LOL). Standout Tracks: - Born in the USA (5/5) - Downbound Train (4.5/5) - Dancing In The Dark (5/5) <3<3<3 perfect for a forever melancholy but optimistic soul <3<3<3 ALSO watching this music video at 12 is the first time I experienced bi panic!!! good times - Bobby Jean (3/5) SO SO SAD and reflective and nostalgic, I cried while washing the dishes

Album comes on: "oh great, another boomer classic on the boomer-classics list," but by the time I'm on Fire starts I'm fully invested. No Surrender, Dancing in the Dark, those are perfect songs.

classic american music. 7.7/10

bra grejer

Dear 1001 Album Generator: As an Anglophile, I object the mandatory listening of this album today due to the automatic result of your album choosing algorithm because I are, of course, an Anglophile, and I shall object America and its dominance of the world as this album is considered the official anthem for white supremacists. wait... so the title track is about how hard American's life are? im sorry. And! the most important thing is that i once saw online a video clip of my favourite singer going to Springsteen's concert and chilling out to "Glory Days". That's a positive sign considering his English influences and him being a Commonwealth citizen. but anyway. a 4/5.

I didn't like Springsteen for like 40 years. Lately though, he has been growing on me, and everything I hear endears his music a little more to me. This was his exception. Solid album.

What can I say? He’s the Boss. Happy to finally listen to this album in its entirety. Downbound Train is probably one of my favorite songs on this album. The saxophone solo on the last half of the album is also wonderful. I feel as I get older I start to resonate more with Bruce’s song writing or can see myself in a similar situation. Overall, a 4/5 album.

sick album, American in a good way.

Not a big Springsteen fan, but hard to deny that this is a great album.

Great Americana. Iconic.

A strong album with many hits on it, but also the non hits are pretty good. Probably Springsteen's best album.

Fantastic record. While I don't own it, I do think it's great. 4.5 for me.

Fun, upbeat songs that contains so many of the radio staples of classic rock. Groovy blues riffs that are reminiscent of 50s feel good jukebox hits. Can't resist it.

4.5

Oohh I know this one. It's a classic, as ever!

Nostalgic for me for sure, but never been the biggest Bruce fan. I prefer Nebraska.

This album was everywhere when it was released. And I mean everywhere. From constant radio play to non-stop MTV presence to mentions by government leaders praising the patriotism, only realizing later they missed the message entirely. Probably why I was never a huge fan of it. And while the overall impact of this was massive for Bruce and the record industry in general, it was not enough to convert me into liking the boss anymore than I already had at the time. This was a very big sounding record for a very big time in music, and sometimes I just wanna chill out to some of his tunes and not have to always reach for the stars with big anthemic numbers. Luckily there was enough on this one to do that. But not quite enough to make me give it top ratings.

This is for sure Bruce at his Bossiest, with what is probably the biggest collection of songs he still plays live (meaning, upbeat ones where he can go “ONE TWO THREE” and then share microphones with people)

Man, this hits so hard when it opens. That snare and synth. I didn’t realize how rough his voice is on that. Shocking he didn’t go the way of Bon Jovi or axel rose and blow out his vocal cords. I freaking love I’m on fire and dancing in the dark (as cheesy as it may sound). Glory Days is also a fun one. Man, a lot to like on this but I’m stingy with the 5s. Just a lil too much filler on here for me to put it higher. 4.25

I think I prefer this over Born to Run… slightly, but I’m rounding up slightly to show preference. I’m on Fire is a song I enjoy but find the lyrics quite questionable. Unless I’m missing something which is very likely. Also gotta give props to the song that brought us that Courtney Cox dance. 4.25/5

Not bad

When this album came out, it was easy to dismiss it as a typical bit of jingoistic, flag waving propaganda. Indeed, Ronald Reagan himself started using the title track as a campaign rally song. However, when you start listening to what Bruce is actually singing the level of disconnect between the bombastic chorus and the verses is enough to give you whiplash. Born In The USA is a bitter and angry song about the fate of American GIs coming back from Vietnam to find that there are no blue collar jobs in their home towns and then ending up broken and in jail from post traumatic stress. Other songs have similarly veiled barbs - Cover Me is again about coping with hidden trauma and Dancing in the Dark is about someone with a crippling lack of self confidence, at odds with the jaunty, danceable synth pop music. For me, this album is at its best in the quieter moments, and I’m glad that he chose My Hometown as the closing number which mixes nostalgia with frank honesty about a town suffering from unemployment and racial tensions. I think that this album is probably Springsteen’s ‘Dylan Goes Electric’ moment that took him from earnest folk troubadour to mega stardom, maybe alienating some of his earlier fans while gaining a whole lot more. Flag-tastic!

Come the fuck on

The album that made Bruce Springsteen the household name he is today. So many great songs on this one.

It’s ’80’s Bruce. Between the dance tunes and the bad lyrics they managed to put some good music together.

I’ve never listened to this album. Nobody’s favorite Springsteen album right? Way more keyboard heavy than I remember. It’s amazing he survived the dorky dancing in the dark video. 1984 was something, huge impact and Born in the USA will live forever and be misunderstood.

No issues with Bruce overall, but someone needs to teach the man how to annunciate sometimes! A very iconic album and cover though

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORN IN THE U.S.A.

21/03/25 Never have been a fan of Springsteen and this is the first album I've listened to. It all sounds very samey.

Pretty goated album. I Love music

Je ne me considère pas comme un fan, mais j'aime bien le son straightement rock et roule de Bruce, et cet album contient pas mal tout les bangers de sa discographie, donc un 4 très honnête pour le Boss

While this isn’t even close to his best record, I still had an instant popoff seeing this one generated for me this morning. You ever just say fuck it we’re making a goddamn pop album? Because the advent of MTV pushed Bruce Springsteen to do so. It seems a little hollow-hearted, given his previous album was this super stripped back, depressing set of portraits that reflected the bad mental state he’d been in for a bit. All of this can be heard in the music on this album. The opener / title track is likely the best protest song of the 80’s and maybe top 10 pop songs of that decade too. Iconic melody front-loads the track, anthemic choruses throughout, all to potentially divert your attention from Bruce lamenting about the domestic and foreign tragedies of the Vietnam war. The next 3 songs are kinda just reskins of each other, which is my major gripe for this record, it’s just song after song trying to be a pop hit with various amounts of success. Most of the topics and even the language he uses stays the same (I don’t like how much he uses the term ‘little girl’ to talk about a girl he likes). Stuff about working union jobs and traveling through county lines. But “Downbound Train” is a little bit stickier and more self-serious, it kinda feels like a holdover from Nebraska, that aforementioned dim last album. I’m pretty sure Born In The USA is too! “Bobby Jean” has an instrumental that takes it back a few years to prime Springsteen days, but the lyrics on this one are painfully rigid honestly - same with “I’m Goin Down”. I also feel like this one specifically has the super typical pop chord structure, I could be wrong on that? That’s ok, because this is a pop album and “Dancing in the Dark” is such a stellar reminder of that! Maybe the most electronic and dancey Springsteen will ever get, and it’s soooooooo good. Just such an ear worm of a melodic progression. A pop song thats about struggling to write a pop song. Fun! Much like Dark Side Of The Moon, I think iconography plays a big part in this albums long-term success. Simple album cover, simple pop hits help you get through some of the pop misses on this one. Bruce takes his great showmanship and ability to paint a picture to the arena rock stage and TV screen all once. A soft but anthemic 4 / 5 stars

I like sparkle rock

Few people have ever been better at their jobs than the Boss, though this has always been a tricky one to talk about, even for the most clear-eyed of Bruce fans, the least Kool-Aided of his connoisseur. Why? The taint of popular success, of course, and so many knuckleheads (including a certain POTUS) misunderstanding it. Let's be clear where this fits in the canon – solidly behind Born to Run, Nebraska, Darkness and (personal preference alert) Tunnel of Love, on par with (but probably not quite as good as) The River, so top 5 or 6. The best cuts to one's ears are "My Hometown" and "I'm on Fire" and "I'm Going Down" and "Downbound Train," all of which easily reach his extraordinarily high standards. "Bobby Jean" works well but "Darlington County" and "Working on the Highway" are iffy – borderline annoying. "Glory Days" is slightly too cheesy, but so well written save for the whole "speedball" that shoulda been "fastball." And even relative throwaways like "Cover Me" show his incredible range – good thing he did it and not Donna Summer. "Dancing in the Dark" shows that commercialism and quality aren't mutually exclusive. The title cut is incredibly powerful – direct, angry, impassioned – holds up better than ever (despite [or perhaps because] of so many knuckleheads not getting it so wrong. But as ever wth Bruce there are hidden subtleties and lovely flourishes even in the bangingest bangers: take the missing verse or silent section right after he says "They're still there / he's all gone" about his brother who died fighting the Viet Cong ... the missing vocals, clearly expected, mirror the absence. Dude's a national treasure and easily a top 10 (perhaps even top 5) all-time artist, both a sage and a crowdpleaser, who will be greatly missed when he's gone.

https://youtu.be/G3zriuWpVjo?si=ijgcdyHlBuxtSGz5&t=9

Springsteen's best album: we enjoyed this one a lot. There are some absolute classics on here like Dancing in the Dark and Born in the USA.

A little samey

Pretty dang good. Despite its outer façade of just pop hits over and over, there's a good amount of depth here. Might revisit!

The melancholic combination of a triumphant anthem with a dark and serious subject matter is clearly on display. The songs are well written but hampered by an 80's production that also dates it. This album will stay relevant as long as America is the way it is.

Springsteen at the height of his pop prowess. Ironies all over this album. There are some very strong pop numbers on here, and many songs that I'm sure are a product of Springsteen's artistry and drive to present musical tableaus of the "working man". Good examples of how they can't all be winners. The subjects of the songs, and the songs themselves. A powerhouse in the 80s, to be sure.

Good

Rating: 9/10 There is a cheesiness to this entire album but it's amazing: insanely catchy, great melodies, great instrumentation, and just a fun listen from start to finish.

I forgot just how good this album is.

Nostalgic as this was on in my parents house a lot in my youth.

“Born in the U.S.A.” was a protest song, but jeans, a white T-shirt, and an American flag made it easy to co-opt—even though the album itself is full of broken dreams, layoffs, PTSD, and disillusionment.

We love Bruce around here

8/10 BBBBRRRRRRUUUUUUUCCCCCCCEEEEEE 2-26-2025

I have all of Springsteen's albums from Asbury Park to Born in the USA, and some later ones, but I have never liked BITU as much as Born to Run or Darkness on the Edge of Town, for example. The production is very '80s, particularly on the drums, but that didn't annoy me as much as it once did. There are some very good songs, some passable ones. The E-Street Band plays as well as ever - I really noticed the bass playing this time. And I love the fact that the title track subverts the whole patriotic anthem sound of the music with the downbeat lyrics, and the irony that this is completely lost on those politicians who punch the air in the chorus.

2/21/25. First time listening to this famous record, I understand why it's well liked. Nicely crafted songs straight from Americana, but catchy as well. Even if you're not blue collar, I feel like the music is still accessible.

Generally speaking, I can take or leave Bruce, but this album is the exception. Still not necessarily my favorite, but hard to deny how many timeless hits there are on this album.

Ultimate dad rock with a small dose of cirngey good ol' boy lyricism. Good tunes though, nothing great, but good.

1 extra star for dancing in the dark

There's sooo many iconic tracks on here. He's fallen off a little bit with his later work, but this was a blast.

I’m on fire. Dancing in the dark.

Born in the U.S.A. is peak Springsteen — stadium rock anthems, working-class grit, and more synthesizers than you'd expect from the Boss. A lot of his biggest songs are packed into this one album, and even if you're only casually familiar with his music, you'll probably recognize half the tracklist. "Born in the U.S.A." stands out as a favorite — a protest song that somehow still gets played at cookouts like it's pure patriotism. Either way, it's a classic. This album may not be flawless, but it's iconic for a reason.

Back to Springsteen again. I had high expectations going into this one, since I've been warming to Springsteen through this list and Born in the U.S.A. seemed like it might be "the big one." I wasn't totally blown away but overall I did enjoy it. I decided I'm not a fan of the title track "Born in the U.S.A." While the themes - like disillusionment at a crumbling America - are really well-executed, I find the song itself a bit repetitive, flat, and kind of musically uninteresting. "Darlington County" feels like I'm stuck in the car with Bruce while he rolls up on women to catcall them. I'll pass. "Downbound Train" is really good; definitely the standout from the album. Took me a minute to figure out why "I'm on Fire" sounded familiar - there's a Soccer Mommy cover of that one. Second time that's been the answer to a "where do I know this?" headscratcher (first time was "Here" from Pavement's Slanted and Enchanted). I might've overlooked this track if the cover hadn't already softened me up, but it's a good song. (She picks good covers.) "Dancing in the Dark" is pretty solid too. Then there are plenty of alright tracks to round the album out - "Working on the Highway" with its manic goofy chorus, "No Surrender," "I'm Goin' Down," "Glory Days," and "My Hometown." Giving this one a 4 overall. I think there's some kind of pro-Springsteen conspiracy in the algorithm; in 129 albums we've already managed to hit 4 of the 5 Springsteen albums on the list. (David Bowie has 9 in the list and we've yet to hit even 1 of them.)

THE SOUNDS OF FREEDOM RAAAGH 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅 This is the most American shit I’ve ever heard. Nonetheless pretty good. Favourite tracks: I’m On Fire, Bobby Jean, Dancing In the Dark

Not a very tuneful Bruce album but I forgot how many hits were on here

Not in my top 5 Springsteen records but still a great record. Saw him on this tour best concert I've ever seen

Америка. Но не вот эта вот глянцевая, сверкающая панорамами небоскрёбов в закатном солнце, а настоящая. Та, которая пахнет горячим асфальтом и дизельным выхлопом. Где-то в прериях Канзаса или Техасских полупустынях, где небо режут линии электропередач, уходящие за горизонт, а дальнобойщики глушат кофе литрами из огромных кружек. Спрингстин поёт здесь именно об этой Америке, скорее даже воспевает её. Оттого и сам альбом получился таким — весёлым, слегка грубоватым, пропитанным потом и пивом. Тут тебе и блюзовые интонации, как эхо старых баров в дельте Миссисипи; и кантри-мотивы, пахнущие потёртым кожаным седлом из ранчо в Монтане; и рокабилли, скачущее, как старый "Мустанг" по пыльной дороге. Возможно, кто-то скажет, что это простовато — да, наверное. Но в этом и был феномен Спрингстина — простой парень делает простую музыку для простых людей и рассказывает в своих песнях о простых и понятных ценностях.

Soo viele Hits.

Very good, unexpectedly.

Love this one, reminds me of summer time grillin' on the farm

Side B hits hard. This is a great album and has instigated many living room dance parties (mainly with my mom haha)

Like a lot of good music of the time (Talking Heads, anyone?), I ignored The Boss in his ‘80s heyday because his music was everywhere on the radio and MTV, and my interests were elsewhere. So this is the first time I’ve listened to Born in the U.S.A. in full, and it’s quite good. His songs are soulful, with interesting lyrics that focus on the struggles of everyday people and a cracking backing band — though the keyboards sound a little dated. Highlights include “I’m Goin’ Down,” “Bobby Jean,” “I’m on Fire” and “Downbound Train.”

Reverb good. Lyrics good. Aura good. Repetetive not so good. Non expereimental

Let’s just say that if I had this on vinyl, I bet Side B would be played a LOT more than Side A.

Yeehaw 🤠🇺🇸🦅🫡 I enjoyed this one! I knew quite a lot of the songs already, they were soundtracks to our roadtrips growing up This is my favourite album of Bruce's - but not quite full marks 4 ⭐️

I don't know that I ever listened to this album, but I'm surprised how many songs I know by heart.

This is a very good album with so many tuuuuuunes! 1. Dancing in the dark 2. I'm going down 3. I'm on fire

Heat. My hometown brought it down a star though sorry about that Fav Songs: I'm on Fire, Working on the Highway

This is Bruce at his pop peak but also staying true to his Americana roots. Some of his biggest hits are here (Born in the USA, I'm on Fire, Dancing in the Dark, Glory Days) but I was surprised how well this whole album felt as one common theme. All the songs really painted a picture of America and the rust belt with all of its past glory and changes that were happening in the 80s. It still feels as relevant today as I'm sure it did in the 1980s.

Great album. Timeless. Almost hear an eagle on the beggining of every song

opening track is a banger (… except Christina says it’s the same six note over and over the entire song)

En klassiker

I remember my mom being a big fan of this album, but don't remember much outside of Born in the USA. My mom is a good example of not understanding the true meaning behind these songs. I enjoy the political messages behind these, even if I'm not a huge Springsteen fan.

New Year's Eve, a time for nostalgia and regrets and reflection. Tomorrow I'll start fresh, braced to face the future. But for now this album is just about right.

I'm operating on the assumption that it's ok to lean heavily on my own idiosyncratic tastes for ratings, because otherwise I'd have to give five stars to all kinds of "objectively great" music that I hardly listen to. This is a five star album, for sure. But it happens to be the best version of a kind of rock that isn't my fave.

this one proves why he's called the boss

Not as good as Born To Run

3.5★. Not quite DotEoT but really good. Against my better judgment I find myself helplessly enjoying Springsteen's catchy, commercial Americana. Love love I'm on Fire.

Favs: Cover me, Downbound train, Glory days Can live without: Darling county, no surrender, working on the highway Great album, would be a 5 star if half the songs weren't just "ok"

Raw and pure, somehow full sounding without being overproduced

A few songs on the first half are not so strong ornl would have been 5⭐

Not a huge Springsteen fan, so I didn't know that most of his bangers were on this album! Very catchy songs, but a lot of them sounded the same (which is pretty typical for most artists). Liked the piano and sax riffs. All in all a solid album.

Nothing like a Bruce scream-singing Born in the USA to start off an album

none of these are my favorite bruce songs per se, but this is certainly the bruce album with the most undeniable earworms

Classic Bruce Springsteen.

What a fantastic album.

A defining album in rock history

Not the strongest Springsteen album by any stretch, but the one with his most misunderstood song that we're all sick of hearing (Born in the USA), his most commercial song (Dancing in the Dark) and arguably his best song (I'm on Fire). Oh and Glory Days. Worth a listen for these and the deeper cuts.

im on fire🙏🙏🙏 elska líka dancing in the dark

Bruce's most commercial album? Plenty of his biggest hits here, particularly title track, Cover Me and Dancin in the Dark. Very good, but maybe not my favourite Springsteen album

Mightily enjoyable. We're all familiar with the bangers on this album. Of which I count four. He comes out of the blocks with the first banger 'Born in the USA' and it reignites my American patriotism that I found 18 months ago, maybe even makes me abit anti toward the yellow man. 'Cover Me' I had never heard but really got on board with, straight into the rotation, but not quite a banger. The next three songs just sort of blended together, not to say they were bad but they didn't have that same feel. Didn't grip me, although I enjoyed 'Downbound Train', it's also a fun title to say out loud. 'I'm on Fire', second banger. Nuff said. Again, more blending and not much standing out for the next two, not to say they weren't good but I sort of felt like I was waiting for another big moment. Then we get 'Glory Days'. Third banger. Loved it. Also into the rotation. 'Dancing in the Dark' reminds me of Clent. So I creamed myself twice. Last Banger. I had never heard 'My Hometown' and I think it's my favourite single song I've discovered from this 1001 Albums thus far. Again, not a banger, but I just really really liked it. I'm hesitant to give 5 stars just because of the bits of time I felt like I zoned out. 4.5 stars, harshly rounding down as I believe that 5 star rating is exclusively for something that either moves me entirely, or stays brilliant from front to back. Cover art is iconic too. I'm proud of you Bruce.

Very good but not my favourite Spring

So many hits on this one. The songs in between didnt really stick, tho.

El mejor maldito álbum. Te amo Bruce Springsteen

Today's album is one where the biggest hits are the weakest tracks. "I'm on Fire" holds up, but the title track, "Dancing in the Dark," and "Glory Days" are pretty lame to be frank. Add in Darlington County to the above as well. However I do like Downbound Train, No Surrender, Bobby Jean and I'm Going Down.

I knew a lot of these songs. I guess this is the 'pop' Springsteen album. Plus one star for 'I'm on Fire' which is great.

Das Album Born in the U.S.A. ist ein Meilenstein der Rockgeschichte und zeigt Bruce Springsteen in Höchstform. Mit seiner Mischung aus kraftvollen Rockhymnen und nachdenklichen Texten trifft es sowohl musikalisch als auch thematisch ins Schwarze. Songs wie „Dancing in the Dark“ und der Titeltrack sind energiegeladen und mitreißend, während Stücke wie „My Hometown“ eine melancholische Tiefe besitzen. Besonders beeindruckend ist Springsteens Fähigkeit, große Themen wie den amerikanischen Traum, Arbeiterklasse-Probleme und persönliche Identität in greifbaren Geschichten zu verpacken. Trotz seiner Veröffentlichung in den 1980er Jahren bleibt das Album zeitlos und hat mir durchgehend gefallen – ein Muss für Rockfans!

Many classics. The boss was on fire for this one.

4.5

Himno absoluto Dancing in the Dark

This is a good album, I just never got into Bruce. Maybe because it was overplayed so much when I was a kid, or it felt so much like music for another generation (even though I listen to a ton of stuff from the same era) I don't know how much I would go back to this album. Can't deny the songwriting and the great band though.

Classic. Easy. Almost a solid listen from front to back.

I love that Bruce was just like, “I’m super sad all the time about everything. Guess I’ll make some garage rock pop songs that everybody can dance to.” The 80’s production is a bit much at times, but overall this album is pretty amazing. Not my favorite Bruce album, but undeniable in terms of quality and cultural impact.

Such a distinctive sound, classic American rock from the Boss.

boss never disappoint

I understand the appeal. 4/5

This feels like the soundtrack of the 80’s. Man i miss those days.

4- Stars (10/15)

4.25

Americana