Born To Run

POETRY GUSTO VISION LAYERS ORGANS SAX ARRANGEMENTS CRYSTALS REALITY.. BTR climaxes like 3 times 🤌 BOSS!

Diverse, more than the "Thunder Road" hit for me. Interesting instrumentation

Overplayed for sure and one of his I don't listen to very often anymore. However it's such a fantastic record, great songs, incredible production and just some great rock and roll.

I’m an unashamed fan of this record and It’s unabashedly melodramatic gritty scenes of hope. Springsteen’s vocals are perfectly matched and tuned to stories and music.

I knew a bunch of these songs. I just don't see listening to it again.

Ahh, Springsteen. I've said it before, but I've never been a big fan. And there's a few songs on here that are really good, but there's a bunch that I'm not a huge fan of either. Nebraska was great, this one wasn't. It evens out to be an okay album, but that's just it for me, okay.

Strong start with Thunder Road and the title track is an all American classic. It fizzled out a bit after that, for me. Had higher hopes for the epic closer Jungleland which never really hit the heights it threatened. Parts of this album sound like if Meatloaf had shown more restraint, which isn't what I was expecting here. Good, not great, but definitely some choice cuts to come back to.

great album! I find as I get older that I really enjoy Springsteens work. If I checked this out 15 or 10 years ago I would've passed on this but damn if this man cant write a good song. With a unique energy and voice he throws himself into everything he puts on this album.

Today is my wife’s birthday so luckily this album is an easy one. Bruce Springsteen is the best and this album kicks ass. Amazing saxophone solos. Bruce is just shouting lyrics with so much passion and emotion. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Before this, I've only known Bruce Springsteen as the "Born in the USA" guy. This was a pretty decent album. There were some really good songs, and the rest were just fine. 6/10 Would I listen again? Eh maybe.

Overrated

I'm a sucker for a big rock anthem. And none are bigger than Born to Run. Roll down the windows, turn the radio up, and sing along loud as you can.

I liked this album, particularly Backstreet and Jungleland

Decent enough

I don't like Bruce Springsteen. I tried, I really did, but I just don't. 2/5

A really Classic album

Not my usual cup of tea but it was really good

1 star for writing/composition. sounds like mud bro

born to run and 10th avenue freeze down are standouts, other than that, not huuuge into it.

Like a big, warm, emotional hug.

Not actually listened to this before but that was really good. High energy, fun, interesting, very listenable.

Bruce the US Springsteen.

bruce springsteen white man of the century <3

In any conversation about “great American songwriters,” it’s easy to say Springsteen belongs at the fore of that conversation along with Dylan, Lou Reed, Paul Simon, and (maybe to an only-slightly lesser degree) John Hiatt.

Three great songs spaced out, with good and okay songs in between, led to three full listens yesterday. 4 stars for the music and 1 for the balance.

I'm not a Bruce Springsteen fan but I will not argue that this is a solid album with some epic songs. A 4.5 rounded to 5.

You know how you have to childproof every part of your house because the baby will try to get into everything without hesitation? And then if you try to set the same baby down in the grass on a nice day that same fearless child will immediately pick his feet up to not touch the grass. In this scenario I am that baby and this album is green green grass. You can listen to all the Garden State bro country you want, but please do it away from me.

Worth 4* for Born to Run itself, don't love the rest of the album enough to bump it up to 5*, but it'd be a 4.5* for me, were that an option.

Great first half, but the second half dragged a bit for me. It's also a little difficult for me to get over his voice, it's just a little too crazy for me. 4.5

This album kicks ass. His best, in my opinion. This album does a great job building to it’s climax in Born To Run

Tramps like us....

It’s a classic

Decent. Middle of the road sort of material.

just wrap your legs 'round these velvet rims and strap your hands across my engines

Very dramatic First couple songs seem very driving Like broadway style performance in a bad way

2* Great music but he's kind of a beating most of the time

never been the biggest springsteen fan but yeah i think i get it now. really enjoyable listen 7/10

Love the energy and the sax -8/10

I liked the length of the album. The piano and guitar parts were nice, and his voice is distinct. Overall pretty good.

Springsteen is iconic n this album is good, the last song was a bit long n dramatic 8/10

Totally great. Really like the production, I can hear him very well and yet all the instruments are in the foreground and sound good. The beginning of Night sounds very similar to the beginning of Born to Run, but generally the songs are pretty distinct. Love Bruce. He has a podcast with Obama?? 9/10

7/10 - His raspy voice is super interesting. I have heard a bunch of the songs before and they are pretty good. Jungleland was pretty long but the rest were different lengths and they were not extremely similar so songs sounded different. Overall pretty good

Some goated songs, the rest is also very good

Not the biggest fan of Bruce Springsteen but this is solid. Born to run alone gets this at least a 4 7/10

I can totally imagine Elvis singing some of his songs. Backstreets showcases his raspy screaming voice really well. Fun fact: on his album cover, he’s wearing an Elvis badge. I only know Dancing In The Dark and Born In The USA prior to this. Enjoy the album.

I'm a sucker for storytelling in music and this delivers in spades. I can understand the hate for Springsteen's mumble mouth, but this album is a verified classic for a reason. Great stuff.

She’s the One is in my top five of his songs.

Bruce machte ein solides Album mit guten Songs wie „Born to Run“ oder meinem Geheimtipp „Jungleland“. Es ist guter Beat/Rock der 70er der aber noch nicht die Genialität von Born in America entfaltet.

I don't really consider myself a Bruce fan, he's just not really my style musically, but I love him as a cultural institution and a lot of the best dudes in my life are big fans. I knew most of this album just from a lifetime of exposure. The storytelling and overall narrative structure of the tracklist are great, they way it builds to the title track is monumental. Plus, I'm not ever mad about a sax solo. Jungleland is a great closer.

4.5

Enjoyable. I can see why people like it. Brings a lot of energy, and the songs follow a cohesive musical style. Not my cup of tea but glad I could listen to it a few times

Born To Run is an absolute masterpiece to be honest. It's incredible that this is 50 years old next year, but when you create a timeless sound from stories that are simultaneously timeless themselves but also very much embedded in and defining an era, that's where the magic is. There's not a bad song on here, but there are some of the best of all time. The title track is an obvious highlight as a rollicking ride that was, I think, the inspiration for Bat Out Of Hell, there are so many similarities and I love both but this is the original and definitive. The first two songs are beautiful tone setters, Backstreets is a terrific underrated track where the piano comes into its own and that pained vocal searing through, then Jungleland is an all-time top five single of mine (I can never really pick a definitive #1), I don't care that it's overproduced as a song or a record, it's stunning, evocative, emotional, restrained, pained, arrogant and everything else in between. Springsteen is music's best storyteller and this is his magnum opus. One of the easiest 5s I've given in this, might be the best of them all.

Another great album from the Boss. Don't think it quite matches up to Born In The USA for me, but it's got that same raw storytelling to it that somehow feels very specific but yet timeless and placeless. Thunder Road is a cracking opener, then it's all about the build up to and come down from Born To Run. There isn't a bad track on it, it moves between moods and styles. Only small critique is that it gets a bit self-indulgent in places - definitely has a slight whiff of Meatloaf - but that doesn't stop it getting a 5.

Bruuuuce!

Minder goed dan het vorige album van Bruce wat een soort greatest hits compilatie bijna was. Gelukkig blijft de basis wel het zelfde: Bruce heeft een hele chille stem en de nummers klinken echt prima. Maar waar ik bij het vorige album echt meer kende en die nummers dan ook nog een steengoed vond, vind ik op dit album alles iets meer in elkaar overlopen. De echte knallers ontbreken en dan kan ik niet anders dan concluderen dat het hele album gewoon een prima is. Niet een geweldig, maar gewoon prima. FAVO: Jungleland

6.5/10

It‘s okay but too murica for me

Classic

The Boss remains a pretty singular artist all these years later.

I like it. Probably not a big fan though

I get that this is a classic album adored by Springsteen fans. But for me the songs had a tendency to ramble on.

An all time favorite. Its just always so good

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

I’m not the biggest Bruce Jerseyan out there, but thought this did the job. Wouldn’t go back though and would still probably only listen to the bigger songs.

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Hits perfectly with every listen (I listened like five times yesterday so)

This is objectively a good album. It doesn’t hit for me quite as much as it seems others but this wasn’t necessary the music that I grew up on so I don’t have that background. The lack of annunciation really got me because I don’t know what he’s saying most of the time but it’s an album that I would put on again

Didn’t grow up listening to Bruce so I don’t have the nostalgia connection others have to give it auto 5 ⭐️, so here is a sober take: Dad rock (whether or not you use that term as a pejorative, it fits the bill). Def hear the Phil Spector "Wall of Sound" inspiration. the instrumentation is fantastic, vocals not so great but that’s part of the charm. One of the reviews said he sounds like Meatloaf and i can't unhear it. The worst part for me is the mumbling, histrionic lyrics (although I can see how they would be fun if you grew up with them and know them all). I really want to like it more but it’s hard to sing along when you can’t make out the lyrics.

Reasonable people can disagree whether they 'like' or 'love' this album. But if you find yourself in the 'hate' camp, that is where we part company, my former friend.

Fine, but I'm not a big fan.

Springsteen is good

The man didn’t write songs. They were stories. This album is one incredible story after another. Even the Rat would approve

Brice Springsteen I suspect just isn’t my thing, I can recognize it’s probably a strong album and when it came out it would’ve been a different experience, but today and with my taste it just didn’t work.

What kind of music is Bruce Springsteen, because this isn’t rock and roll, or folk, or country. It’s its own catagory, just like the Beatles have Beatlesque Springsteen deserves it’s own category. Favorite: Born to Run Least favorite: 10th Avenue Freeze out Oh also every song sounds the same, sorry Bruce. 3.6/5

A lot of heavy lifting from the title track

A classic.

An amazing time for music and for living. It was really something and this was the music playing. One of the all time best albums nostalgically

Sounds exactly as you’d expect.

8/10 Really liked this, street stories told with passion He meant this Excellent wall of sound style production with prominent sax and frequent glock. So distinctive Lots of anthems then a surprise jazzy ballad - nice. Strong finish to the album Best: Born To Run

Now we are talking. This one is not far from being a perfect album. A moment before bruce became the fame monster he is today he made this one. It's magically grand yet intimate. Great songs all over where Bruce shines as an amazing composer as well. Beautiful.

Boring . This was one of the worst

Oh wow! This album is 50 next year. It is still a yardstick and still sounds great.

Listened Before? Y Good album! Springsteen in his prime. I'm well familiar with this one and since I'm writing these reviews for myself and nobody else I'll just leave it at that. Added to Library? Y Songs added to playlist: Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Meeting Across the River

Love me some Born to Run! First Springsteen song I ever knew, been a fan since I was a little kid. The album as a whole is great too. I'm not a fan of all of Springsteen's catalog, but it's hard to deny that this one is peak Americana rock.

Better than expected. Turns out I like some Bruce Springsteen. I'm not in love with this, but it's solid. 3.49/5

I’ll never fuck with Springsteen the way others do, but it’s clear that this is a landmark of rock music. B-

This album has a sort of grandeur that is pulled off more convincingly than in Springsteen's later albums Darkness At The Edge Of Town and Born In The U.S.A. (both of which also appear on this list). His voice still sounds like a slightly less enjoyable Roy Orbison, and it's mainly this that brings the album down from a 5. I just can't make myself enjoy Bruce's vocal, and seeing that he's the face and focus of his music, it prevents his albums from reaching masterpiece territory. But the compositions, arrangements, and instrument playing are pretty darn great here. Jungleland is the main exhibit: a crazy, twisting multipart epic with a heavy emphasis on exotic, thick textures and an impressive sax part. The saxophone is also (nearly) front-and-centre in many other tracks on the album, which is rarely a bad thing. (Big shoutout to Clarence Clemons!) Born To Run, the title track, is of course a classic. Thunder Road is an explosive opening track that's a contender for the album's finest. Great guitar, bass, and drums. Not much to say in terms of creativity or ambition, but they do what they need to do and it sounds good. Admittedly, when listened to as one long musical adventure, the high energy starts to get a bit exhausting, especially with the relative lack of ballads. Enthuastic, anthemic, and bombastic – I can see why it's popular.

His best album, some will argue. I won’t.

Good but not as good as the other one

I guess I get it, I just didn't like it

This honestly should be a 3. But it's the Boss and some songs have a lot of special meaning to me.

5

I have no criticism of this guy or his music, he's talented and well loved, I just don't feel any connection to or joy from listening to his stuff. 3 stars because he's legendary.

Ranking: 1. Thunder Road 2. Jungleland 3. Backstreets 4. Born to Run 5. Meeting Across the River 6. She’s the One 7. Tenth Avenue Freeze-out 8. Night Thunder Road and Backstreets are absolute BANGERS but Jungleland is an amazing way to end this great album, 9 minutes of EXCELLENCE.

Favorites: Thunder Road Tenth Avenue Freeze Out is energetic! Born To Run is nice, easy listening Other Notes: Night is very theatrical Backstreets - the vocals are intense Lyrics: “With eyes that shine like the midnight sun, she’s the one” I like the album, but I didn’t add it to my library.

nijaki, jeden nieprzeszkadzacz

I thought I would hate this because I just kinda dislike Bruce Springsteen and the americana he embodies, but it's not terrible. Not great either.

Nice album. Very positive music.

Classic Bruce. He doesn’t have a great voice but has written some meaningful work.

Song 1- meh Mid album

Classic American rock. Not bad but not for meeee.

Eh. I don’t get it. I mean he seems like a great guy. His music doesn’t appeal to me though. A few of his songs are good but the others just kind of blend.

He's back, just three days later, our Lord and Saviour Bruce Springsteen. Now, clearly this album has the title track on, so cannot be anything less than amazing. Seriously, is there anything better than the little breakdown, the 1-2-3-4 and then back into the vocals? There really might not be. Overall, it's a little bit more uneven that Born In The USA was - Night is probably the only other absolute stand-out. But even The Boss' average is way better than most people's best, so it still scores very highly indeed.

Pretty decent. Some really electrifying stuff, some skippable stuff too. It's cohesive but I was a little tired of the sound by the end.

Buen disco

Ugh terrible. Maybe it was good once but now it just sounds like old people reminiscing for decades ago. A lot of wailing.

Some of the best Americana I’ve heard. Not quite my thing but it excels at what it’s trying to accomplish. I can see myself liking this more if I’m ever in the mood for it. Rating: 4.5

Twas a good album especially cause I don't like Springsteen

I'd never been arsed to listen to him before but honestly, I'm glad I did, he's not half bad and I kind of understand the hype. I mean if Lana said he's the king then he must be good. I enjoyed Tenth avenue freeze out, Night and Backstreets (I loved when he strained his voice in that it sounded really cool- must've hurt though). Watched the video for born to run- why do they all play so weird, his whole body is literally spasming, feel like he's gonna have a heart attack. I am a fan though.

Springsteen's pretty goated that's all I'll say

Classic Sprinsteen .....

Best

Zu poppig, zu weichgespült, zu wenig Abwechslung

C'était pas mal en fait

Yeah, Born to run... wird nie langweilig und verliert nie seinen Schwung.

Eh

Never listened to a Bruce Springsteen album. Wasn't a fan of the saxophone. They should be left in the 70s and 80s. Nothing really stood out for me, except for 'Born to Run' of course.

I have always had a on again off again like for Bruce Springsteen's music, however this is a record that I have always enjoyed.

Pretty good, I enjoyed most of it

liked it, pretty good, songs ain't all the same neither

it's aight

I feel bad because I know a lot of people who love Bruce, but this album was barely not a 1 for me. It all sounded samey and I couldnt really connect with the lyrics

!!!!

Listening to this album makes me aware of how much the 1980s SNL band sounded like E Street band. Bruce Springsteen, in all his blue collar, gritty glory shows how he is a master storyteller in his music. Can't say I love this album, but respect for the Boss.

This album is Springsteen's jump to major league stardom, and the title track is a classic stadium track. Springsteen worked really hard at making this album as strong as it is. The title track is the most recognisable and is very anthemic, though Springsteen's music isn't generally to my taste. I love the cover.

Just a great album, perfect length, bookended by absolute killer songs in "Thunder Road" and "Jungleland" and it feels like the whole album tells a story. Sure it's not an impeccable production, but its a history alerting tour de force by this debuting classic-era E Street Band line-up. Timeless, and AMAZING live.

Springsteen is overrated.

This is what dad rock should be. Stirring, joyous and a lovely time every time you hear it. Boss up 🙌

Pretty fun.

Bruce Springsteen has one of the most controversial voices in all of music. In my opinion, Born to Run features some of his most grating vocal performances. And yet, I still caught myself tapping my foot along to the entire album. While his personal performance left a lot to be desired, I completely understand why Born to Run is a classic. Best Songs: Born to Run, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Worst Songs: Thunder Road

Classic

Born to run is good but a couple of forgettable tracks

its black country out there

Passionate rock music, worked really well as an album, and his mumbly vocals fit. Stand-out: Born To Run

The album was overall amazing. I even started listening to more of his music after listening to this album. I even liked a few of the songs. That’s just my opinion, I’m very open minded to music so I listen to a lot of music styles. This might not be for everyone.

Brilliant!

Born to Run is the third album by the American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. This was Springsteen's breakthrough album after his first two albums were disappointments, making him a star around the world. The poppy and folksy, rock and roll album released to media hype and critical acclaim, as well as gained Springsteen many lifetime fans. It was universally accessible to rock fans and the promotion of the album swayed a lot of the public to purchase it. Born To Run has been certified gold in Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, & Spain; platinum in New Zealand & the UK; double platinum in Australia & Canada; and 7x platinum in the US. The only negative of this timeless rock album (if it can even be called negative) would be the overproduction behind the music. Springsteen wanted the "wall of sound" approach, where each instrument or vocal gets its own track before mixing. This can both be a strength and a weakness, because there's more depth to the music, but also a lot more things happening all at once. Born To Run is an incredible rock and roll album, with a little bit of something for everyone. Each song has its own character and they come together to form one cohesive piece of music history. This arguably may be the best Bruce Springsteen album, but it was definitely his first successful one and began his longstanding, famous career. You have to give this a listen!

Excellent !

Brilliant album. Had a copy, now long gone, when it was first issued.

Bruce is proving to always be a win.

Finally got to enjoy the album whilst on an Uber and walking through IAH airport… Thunder Road, Backstreets stood out … was certainly in his space…

This one took me two tries - I listened at first and felt like it was overblown and sounded a bit homogeneous. However, I gave it a second go and hearing more of the lyrics contributed a lot to it. It's a very liberating album, and a ton of fun. I grew up with Clarence Clemons as one of my idols on the saxophone, and I still love his solo on Jungleland. It was a pleasant surprise to learn that the Brecker brothers played on this album as well. I think the deeper cuts on this still don't stand out enough for it to be a 10 for me, but it's strong at a 9/10. Favorite Songs: Thunder Road, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Born to Run, Jungleland No least favorite songs

He always sounds like he's drunk, rushing and stumbling to keep up with the pace of the music. Tried, but sorry Bruce, don't think I'm a fan.

Ehhh.

It was alright

So. Much. Energy.

Have listened to this probably 1,000 times by now.

Jungleland is my favourite Springsteen song and for that I give this a 5. The album has Murica dive bar somewhere mid Atlantic vibes. A jug of beer with your spaghetti and meatballs while you watch the band play after a hard day in the docks or something. Also bonus points for looking so cool in the album cover, despite having the piano and sax more prominent in the songs.

Classic 70s rock. Would have given a 4 even if Thunder Road and Born to Run were the only 2 songs on the album.

have never listened to a Bruce Springsteen album. only Springsteen song I've listened to on purpose, as a much younger fella, is Devils & Dust for the cool shortened-phrase move in the chorus. Born to Run seems really mediocre??? music: hated. (⌐■_■)

I don’t have any strong negative feelings about Bruce Springsteen, but he’s never done it for me. No exception here. An observation: between grade school and post secondary, Springsteen was a full time student until he was 19. His first record came out when he was 24. That leaves him with 5 years in which he could have plausibly Had A Job. Huge achievement to carve out a 50+ year niche as a workin’ man’s hero based on that.

Stayed in the background, but Born to Run is the classic.

wow, so tönt der junge Bruce im Studio .. ich kenne die meisten Tracks von Live 1975-1985. Mir gefällt das Album, einmal mehr: Kindheitserinnerungen!

Solider Springsteen Rock. Für mich kamen noch bessere Album.

Enjoyed it. Springsteen is an excellent storyteller. I think he's more of a poet than a singer, but still great stuff.

Thunder Road favorite outside of the title album so far. Totally forgot how iconic and deep and rich Springstein’s voice was. Very Michael Murphy esque. Interesting to see how a lot of the iconic music has developed from this “raw” style with great melodic riffs and fills from the band to track based repetitive arrangements. Thunder Road: Good introduction song, a dude wants a girl to go out and be crazy with him. She’s scared, and BS talks from the perspective of a guy trying to convince her to go out on an adventure in his car, letting the wind “blow back your hair” and drive down the Thunder Road. What is the Thunder Road? Maybe it’s a metaphor for getting out there and being adventurous, trying new things and embracing the fear of doing those new things, hence the intro of someone scared to go out. Groovy, bitchin, musical. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out: Here we go. Nice sappy, but upbeat, ballad type song early. Right off the bat, someone is up against the wall, the world is walking pretty. So what does someone do? They take the bad side, and walk down their own path solo. Seems pretty cool at first, right? Not quite. It’s vagabond esque, but talks about watching out. According to wiki, it’s about the formation of the E Street Band, Springsteen’s band. Night: A beautiful jam about cruising around town and riding with the stars and a beautiful woman at your side, carefree, even past your 9-5. This one SPEAKS. Even in the monotony of a boring life, you’ve always got the Night to free yourself. Backstreets: The Long Interlude. I’m getting on a plane back to London Stansted, I’ll keep writing on the album when I get back. Maybe THIS will be my daily journal. Update:: flight was delayed 2 hours!! But I’m only writing this as I’m boarding again lmao, oh well cool story and no sleep (((: 23:45: While we take off, I might as as well review Backstreets while we’re here. Once again, BS/narrator is talking to the character Terry, who is an intriguing character, as it almost seems like the narrator is reminiscing on the good times that he had with Terry, but the song covers more than that. The song talks about the two growing up in difficulty, once again embracing the vagabond/escapist narrative. Hiding in the backstreets, housing up in old beach houses, and awaiting the times where the world shows colors invisible to the unobservant eye: the people who live for the adventure of the night. The people, much like the narrator, who run and scream and yearn to be free in the night. So the rest of that actually did not save, not that I actually recall writing much past that, but I am also coming to the realization/rationalization that a full album review with every song will be difficult, so for future albums I will be reviewing them as full albums with themes and messages, calling out specific songs when I feel the need to. Born to Run was an album with a consistent message: the freedoms of the night are an unbeatable escape from an otherwise monotonous life. Man craves adventure, exploration, driving on open roads with a woman and his car. There is nothing better. And when the end finally comes, where man becomes beggar and overtaken by the cracks in his armor of stability, you are left thinking, would you experience that fun? That joy? That life? Over again? And why are you so compelled to it? Is it the escape from a 9-5 sad reality for you, or is it how you were born to be? Maybe it’s time for you to get in your car and experience the thrill of the road and the life of the stars for yourself and find out.

There is no album that has made me feel like this before. This is such an amazing album. It uses the vocals, piano, bass and saxophone to PERFECTION! Maybe I am a little biased because I am a saxophonist myself, but those sax parts were absolutely Magical! I loved every song on this album. Each one is a 10/10. But I especially loved the closer, Jungleland. Mentionable songs are Thunder Road, Backstreets, Born to Run and Meeting Across the River. Of course, all of the other ones are still amazing. What more can I say? This is a wonderful album! I hope there is more Bruce Springsteen on here!

Westside Story, for the visually impaired 5/5

Great album front to back. Lots of energy, never drags and before you know it it's over! Haven't listened to this much Bruce ever and I'm glad I did.

Just as good then as he is now.

Enjoyed it more than expected

first listen i can recognize the american heritage of this album but still it somehow still isn't my cup of tea

One of the best

Not my favorite, but a few gems on here.

Dislike Bruce

Never been a Springsteen or American MOR rock. There is something about Springsteen’s voice although distinctive, I do not like. I have a Springsteen greatest hits album which will be as far as ever go purchasing his stuff. As regards this album I have given it a listen through and found it to be normal Springsteen fare. All songs are a bit samey. Everyone knows the title track Born To Run but as a retired runner I find it nauseating as it was audible on every street corner on a marathon route so I hope I never hear it again (and Frankie Goes To Hollywood version is miles better!) Worth a 2.5 but that voice and song reduces it to 2.

The best.

Pffft, dit is echt niet mijn ding.

An American classic

Sucks

This is cool. Never really sat and listened to Springsteen's album. Pretty rocking.

Knew a few of these songs before I listened to the full album. The whole thing is just bursting with energy, will be returning to this one later.

ahora sí, pues. Mucho mejor este chascón que el pelado que se llama igual a Elvis.

This was a great album will now have to go look for more by him.

Another great album. This is better than Born in the USA in my opinion. I'll have to listen to this more. 5/5

Genial! Volle Punktzahl!

Rating: 9/10 Best songs: Thunder road, Night, Born to run, Backstreets, She’s the one, Jungleland

Honest surprise. Again. Springsteen always has come to my mind as a generic rockman, but his songs have something more to it. 3.5/5.

This is his best album

Bruce is a great artist but it is not my vibe. I won't say it is dated, it is just not my style.

7/8 songs saved

Pretty good, I like Springsteen

Just a really solid album. A few crazy misses at the end, but still very solid.

The album soars on Thunder Road, Born to Run and Tenth Avenue. Songs like Night and Backstreets also heavily benefit from Bruce's lyrics and delivery. Passionate intentional rock. The album is really compelling. The last 3 tracks don't quite keep me as engaged, especially 9+ minutes of Jungleland... but still strong and engaging overall.

I don't think I like Springsteen's voice as much as I thought I did.

This album feels deeply personal to me. As a 90s kid, I was into the grunge scene big time. I loved it. Everything about that time was brilliant. It was new, and exciting, and angry, and it fucking slapped. We all felt like we were part of something, even if it was just a collective love of music & baggy clothes. But, in truth, it was albums like "Born to Run" that truly spoke to me. The moment I heard, "The screen door slams, Mary's dress waves" my ears perked up. This song grabbed me by the collar, jumped into my earholes, and set up permanent residence in my soul. Then when Bruce hit me with, "Like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays", and I was mesmerised; instantly a fan for life. "Thunder Road" was a staple of mixtapes & burnt CDs throughout my youth. Last year it was my most played song on Spotify. It's not just my favourite Springsteen song, but it might be my favourite song full stop. The way Bruce delivers "Roll down the window, and let the wind blow back your hair" still chokes me up to this day. The subtle shaking in his voice suggests a little sadness or anxiety as he projects a vision of youthful optimism. The contrast is beautiful. I sing that lyric full blast while alone in my car and, more often than not, my eyes full up. "Thunder Road" is a perfect song. I grew up in a small harbour town in Newfoundland. A dying town due to the Cod Moratorium and lack of industry. A shit hole, basically. I was eager to leave from an early age and "Born to Run" was inspirational to me. "It's a death trap, it's a suicide rap. We gotta get out while we're young" felt like he was speaking directly to me. Songs like this emboldened my inner vagabond. This 8 track album is a masterpiece. It's fucking timeless. Powerful music supporting an expert storyteller. A generational talent at his best. 10/10. Plus, the album art is iconic. Does anybody personify Rock & Roll better than Springsteen? I don't think so. Legend. 👍👍

I was fully prepared to not like this as much as I used to. I haven’t listened to it in several years, but it’s still great. Can’t say I’d like it if I didn’t have a nostalgia for it, but here we are.

Fun album, just feels drawn out

A classic. Already in my library. Every song is amazing

I'm adamant no one truly enjoys Bruce Springsteen. They just think people like him so they follow along. It's like that Darren Brown episode where he coerces someone into committing murder via peer pressure alone. The same is true for Eric Clapton. Once people start to realise this basic truth the world will be a much better place.

Classic start to finish. Almost perfect. 4.5

I cannot stand his vocal style and every song sounds the same

this is the one that kicked off my love for rock music. I know it inside out and have worn out at least 3 x copies. I had just turned 16 and just played it continually. I passed on old copies to younger folk in the hope they would discover the same joy that I had found. It really is that good. Perfect sleeve and printed lyrics too. An easy 5.

Very good album I just don't dig the Boss

I already knew and liked the title track. The rest is pretty good too. Album added to favorites.

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen's 1975 album "Born to Run" is a record that I, even after a relisten, still find myself to be ambivalent towards. It's primarily the production of this album. This came out in the mid-70s and by those standards, the production here is squeaky clean and admittedly luscious. There is a certain charm to the clarity of each instrument here and the way they blend to form these jovial walls of sound that are reminiscent of the best nights out. On the other hand, the artificial nature of its polish leaves me yearning for an edge that, in my opinion, would've complemented Bruce's vocals much better. I think my main problem is a lot of the jazz sections that come in that feel utterly unnatural in the mix for me. The exception to this is the sax section on the ambitious closer "Jungleland", which has my favorite closer instrumental on the album. Bruce's vocals, when they do work, are utterly mesmerizing, emotive, and, above all else, powerful. The guttural nature of his delivery works wonders on some of these tracks. The dude can write great melodies too, none better than the opener "Thunder Road" where he seamlessly switches between the many melodies that this track's composed of. The melodies are easily the highlight of this album. I also enjoy the chorus of "Night" a song about letting loose when you clock out of your shift. After the first few songs, and say for maybe the title track, I find his voice becomes mildly grating and I'm not even sure why. I like his vocals but whenever I get to the end of the second half, I really can't enjoy his vocals anymore. It might have something to do with the repetitive nature of the subject matter that crops up throughout this album, another thing I feel this album has going against it; Bruce just loves love. Nothing wrong with writing love songs and, for what it's worth, I think Bruce is particularly skilled at that, it's just that I wish there was something more interesting here to digest. Again, the exception to this is the outro to the closer, where his soaring vocals close out the album over these gorgeous arpeggiated piano keys. It might seem like I hate this album when I don't. "Thunder Road" is one of my favorite rock songs of all time. For the most part, I enjoy the first half of this record way more than I do the second. I enjoy this album's accessibility as well, it's very easy to slide into and is filled with melodic hooks that evoke a nostalgic sense of both melancholy but also glee. It's also just super catchy. 6/10

Really liked this album!

Delightful chiming throughout. Haven’t listened to this in ages and it is So.Good. First five, couldn’t be anything other than a five.

B O S S

I tried to have an open mind, but I've never been a Springsteen fan

Classic

This is about as close to a perfect record as anyone can produce. Not a misplaced note.

Very strong 4, 86/100

just a great album, front to back. of course, i've listened to this one countless times and know it back to front. the only song on here i am always iffy on is 'meeting across the water' which never has really landed for me. but the rest of the album is just balls to the walls great, that it easily overcomes that one blip. it's a classic for a reason!

Too bombastic and try-hard for my taste. Good rock and roll though!

I enjoyed listening to it. It was something new for me and looking forward to the next!

Нормально, на фоне послушать вполне неплохо.

Bra men inte riktigt Born in the USA där varenda låt är en hit.

Bruce är ju Bruce. Älskar hitsen. Men överlag är det mycket piano å saxofon på denna skiva. Det är inte dåligt. Men inte episkt. Born to run sticker faktiskt ut tycker jag, de.andra låtarna når inte riktigt samma nivå.

Kanonskiva.

Classic album

Uninteressanter Pop Rock.

Cool Springsteen

I’m not a Bruce fan but this is a good one.

An ok album

I know I'm supposed to like Springsteen but he always seems so corny and mawkish

Bruce has so much energy and it’s incredibly infectious. I find it very difficult not to get sucked into his little New Jersey world. Every song is a bop and every other is a Springsteen classic. I have nothing bad to say at all. It has range and originality all complemented by The Boss’ unique voice. Fun shit. 5/5

Wow what an album. 8 songs and 4 all timers (Thunderoad, ten ave freezeout, Born to Run and Jungleland). In 40 minutes no less!!

Meh, then I was BOOORRRN TO RUUUUNNNN

Hi Bruce.

Not a bad album. There are a couple of really good songs and the rest are pretty listenable.

We hebben officieel afgetrapt in de 'dad rock' section, het moest er een keer van komen. Ondanks de negatieve connotatie die ik zelf vaak aan die term vindt kleven, is dit wel één van de artiesten die er vaak mee wegkomt. Bruce leeft voor de grote stadions, en dat is te merken op dit album. Alles voelt groots, en beukt tegen de wanden van het benauwende MP3-bestand. Broes is een artiest waar je al snel tegen aanloopt als je leeft in een klimaat met Holtense vaders en Sven Brummelaar, maar zijn stijltje paste nooit echt in mijn 'E Street'. Op dit album stelt hij de puurste vorm van heartland rock tentoon, maar wordt het mij bij tijd en wijle wat té theatraal. Een kakofonie aan saxofoons, bouncy piano loopjes en glockenspiels, werkt enigszins op de zenuwen. Ik vergeet waarschijnlijk nog wel een stuk of 10 instrumenten, het is een hoop. Het resultaat is dat een aantal ballades prima op een Meat Loaf album hadden kunnen staan. Om op een positieve noot te eindigen, nummers als 'Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out' en 'Backstreets' trekken het niveau voor mij behoorlijk omhoog. Daar hoor je iets meer de roots muzikant die Bruce Springsteen ook kan zijn, waarbij hij vooral zijn stem het werk laat doen in plaats van de E Street Band. En 'Born to Run' is gewoon een stone cold classic. 6,5/10 Highlight: Born to Run

Fuck it, ik doe het gewoon. 5/5 voor the Boss! Opener Thunder Road is geweldig en de opbouw van de nummers daarna naar Born to Run vind ik gewoon heel gaaf. Backstreets is een hoogtepunt. Jungleland is een magische plaatafsluiter en heel eerlijk: ik smul gewoon van de swingende E-street band en de saxofoon solo's van Clarence (shout-out). Het nummer Born to Run 'an-sich' heb ik nooit zoveel mee gehad en ik begrijp niet dat het nummer op de B-kant staat, juist door die opbouw ervoor. She's the One (ik kreeg Meat Loaf-vibes) is eigenlijk het begin van de deel 2 van het album. Tevens zwakste nummer van de plaat. Blij toen die was afgelopen, zeg. Absoluut geen perfectie, maar mocht de pret niet drukken! Noem me een boomer, dadrocker, Meat-loaf-versteher, 'murican' of bruce-boy. Ik ga er gewoon voor: 5/5. Highlights: Thunder Road Backstreets Jungeland

mit dem Boss konnte ich noch nie was anfangen

It's a shorter line than you think from Bruce to Meatloaf. Gather round the ol' joanna for some overwrought storysongs about automobiles-as-freedom. Maybe. Could be great if you're in the mood but fill in that blank... *key change*... **sax solo**

This is a great album!

fun, strong start but falls off at the end 3

Had heard a few of the hits over time but never listened to the album. Fun big sound with some sax sprinkled in.

bruce serving cunt until the end of time

I love Thunder road. I didn’t know 10th ave freeze out was on this record. This album just has a fun, night out, sing along vibe. “She’s the one” is a great song. Love this intro. This album went by way too fast. I really enjoyed it. Jungleland is a great closer.

The Best.

I guess I just never understood the hype. A pretty good garage rocker, but nothing overly impressive.

A really good album, very enjoyable listen. Gets a little slow towards the end before picking up a bit with the last track. Thunder Road as the first song may be one of the best album openers. A solid 8/10 (4/5)

Enjoyable, found some new good songs I'd never heard

At when Meatloaf does storytelling music the music is good. The hits are fine

Lots of classics, but not necessarily an album that I would return to as a whole.

Pretty good. I never really got into Bruuuuuuuuuce, but I was never annoyed when their music started playing somewhere. Born To Run is a five star song. If this website had the option to give the album three and a half stars then that’s what I would choose, but it doesn’t so I’ll go with three stars.

I mean look: I’m not a Bruce superfan but I can’t deny the man’s chops. And this album is Bruce at the top of his game, doing the big E Street band bombast with his evocative lyrics, there really isn’t much better.

I’ve never been more on the fence between a 4 and a 5. For the first time during this project, I relistened to the album. It was a 4, but I don’t think there’s a single song on here that is less than a 4 star song. There’s one or two 5 star songs, but not enough to pull the entire album up there. I feel like I’m pretty well versed in Bruce and it wasn’t my first time hearing this album, but it’s been awhile.

3/5 Favourite Song: I've never quite clicked with Springsteen, and I did have to listen to it twice as well, as my speaker automatically shuffled the first time. I debated between a 2 and a 3 for this, as it's fun, but feels very repetitive. But there's a cinematic edge to the album that I do enjoy so that's pushed it up.

I had never listened to Bruce Springsteen before now, and after hearing this album, I'm glad I didn't. I read on Wikipedia that because of Bruce's perfectionism, this album took a year and a half to finish, but then I hit play and hear right off the bat the guitars are out of tune. So what kind of perfectionism is that? I guess all he did was add as many instruments as he could think of for 18 months, because the tonal instruments were nothing more than a soup of noise, through which not even the drummer's valiant efforts to provide a little structure could be heard. I thought maybe Bruce could salvage the effort with some brilliant songwriting or a compelling vocal performance, but instead he spent each song debasing what I'm sure was otherwise a perfectly nice microphone. Overall, this album is just very noisy and unfocused. Not enjoyable.

He's the boss for a reason. No one makes "stadium rock" like Bruce.

Definitely a classic that I had never bothered to sit down and listen through. Rich, folksy, and full of character. It's clear why he became such an icon.

Enjoyed born to run and jungleland. I like when Albums end with an extra long epic song. 3.8

It's okay. Good for roadtrips, maybe.

Quintessential Bruce. A couple of classics on this one.

This is a solid album from Bruce. It has 2 hit singles released from it (Born To Run and 10th Avenue Freeze-Out) but there are 6 other songs on the album, all worth a listen. Bruce is a great story teller and paints a cinematic picture with each song.

First time following the lyrics while listening gave me a new appreciation for his story telling.

this one’s for u nathan

One of the greatest collections of songs on one album, ever.

Should Bruce. There's nothing surprising it apologetic about this album.

Strong but somehow it’s not doing it for me anymore

This gave me HEAVY The Killers vibe, which makes me think that they were derived from Bruce Springsteen in some way. I loved this album, to be honest. All of the songs gave me this tingle. I will definitely listen to it again.

"Born to Run" feels like a midway point between his more somber material like "Nebraska" and the more upbeat hits he made his living from. And in the same way, it is right in the middle, rating-wise, as I could see myself listening to this album again, but I'm almost always going to go back to "Nebraska" instead. Production-wise, I really do think this album sounds really great. I would prefer the vocals be pulled back a little, but, otherwise, it sounds so real, raw, but also clean.

Took me back to my college days!

Backstreets, Jungleland, tenth avenue freeze out Such a great album

hate Springsteen’s voice with a passion, but can’t deny the influence of his music. Good record overall

respect to Bruce. but I didn't really like this album. ok bye!

Mom, I want meatloaf. No honey, we have meatloaf at home The meatloaf at home...

*****

has some good stuff in it

"Backstreets" was a real highlight

boring

⭐️⭐️ I am just not a fan of Bruce Springsteen. He is a storyteller lyricist, his stories just do not appeal to me. They never have. 10 Ave Freeze Out is the best song on the album to me. I know ThunderRoad supposedly changes lives and Born to Run is most people’s favorite; they can keep it.

Solid album with the title track being a standout. Very anthemic at points with moments of gentle introspection. Springsteen is a master of championing the ‘everyday’ man. An enjoyable listen.

Maybe its ok? I just don't get it, one or two tracks hold the best ideas of the album and that's about all I can discern.

Not my cup of tea :(

I've never really understood the appeal of Springsteen. Always sounds to me like he's doing drunken karaoke of the actual songs. Specifically on the song Born to Run, there's a quality to the song where it feels like the music is going too fast and the vocals are struggling to keep up. The production of so many of these songs is over the top, fuzzed out and full of wild little instrumental solos that just baffle me. I don't get it. That said ... special shout out to the glockenspiel player who hangs on for the whole song Born To Run, it's my favorite part. Album is a 2.5 rounded down.

I’ve always been vaguely sure I don’t like Springsteen now I know for sure. It all sounds the same and it’s not great. A lot of it is quite bad. Why does the melody in jungleland sound directly ripped from tiny dancer? Why is the title track held in such high regard? And why is one of the e street band members a main character in The Sopranos?

I enjoyed it, but I probably wouldn’t choose to listen to it again. I could recognize that it was good, but it wasn’t my favorite style of music.

It's not my favorite Springsteen album but I like it well enough and I think Thunder Road counterbalances how tired I am of the title track (it's played at.... possibly every road race startup corral area ever)

The album was fine There were like five times I looked up during Jungleland and expected the song to be over and it still wasn’t

I discovered "Born to Run" in full back in 2015. It's still the Bruce Springsteen album I know and love the most, partly down to limited knowledge of his wider discography and partly down just how bloody good this one is. "Born to Run" comprises eight vast, epic songs driven by the pounding hearts of America's 1970's youth, channelling Phil Spector's wall of sound into rock, folk and Americana. Springsteen's intention was to sound like Orbison singing Dylan songs, produced by Spector (as a side note, this makes me think he'd have been an incredible addition to the Traveling Wilburys. Imagine…). The characters in these songs are constantly trying to break free: from their tired old streets, their dead-end jobs, their broken hearts, their own narratives within the lines of these songs. Just try not to feel pumped up by album-opener "Thunder Road", the desperation of the two central characters ready to cut themselves away from their "town for the losers", "running out tonight to case the promised land". It's such a basic rock and roll concept, but I don't think I've ever heard it expressed so purely and earnestly as I have here: the cathartic saxophone coda is enough to send me into the stratosphere. And then of course, there's "Born to Run", with its iconic guitar line, pummelling snare, and its "highway jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive". Goosebumps every time. The other heavyweight, closing out the set, is "Jungleland", the final track and a miniature epic. Damned are the critics who might argue Springsteen's songs are shallow and repetitive: this one has a symphonic piano intro, colossal instrumental scope, multiple movements within it, all set to rich, vivid and heartbreaking storytelling. By the time the shimmering piano coda is done, the dream is over. The rest of the tracks are a little less transcendent, but are still endlessly enjoyable. I never used to care for "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out", but on return it's a terrific tune which makes tremendous use of the brass section. "Backstreets" boasts some of the most fluent piano work on the record, with a gut-busting build-up towards the end. "She's the One" and "Meeting Across the River" veer more towards the subdued side, but they're a very astute change of pace from the full-throttle material in the first half of the record: high-octane thrillers don't go all the way. Altogether, "Born to Run" is such an triumphant and joyful sounding record that I was surprised to read that the recording process was a laboured and joyless effort. Production lasted for ever eighteen months as Springsteen obsessed over every note, rewrote lyrics midway through sessions, changed personnel, managers and locations, and threw the original acetate into a swimming pool in frustration. He must have been an absolute nightmare to work with, so it's a good job he redeems himself with an absolutely all-time-great record.

1975! Great!

Попсовенькое энергичное звучание, в принципе прикольно

Another 3, again because I can see why this album is good but it's not really my cup of tea. I feel like there may be a bit of Seinfield effect here as I feel like I've heard this sort of sound so much that it just seemed boring to me, but there were songs I liked such as Night and Meeting Across The River, who were interestingly the least popular according to Spotify. Also it kind of just reminded me a bit of Sonic soundtracks, which are the source of most of my taste in music. 😵

Acho que eu gostei. Triste ouvir o álbum sexta, pq aí chega segunda e eu não lembro nada dele

Thunder Road - I love the music in the background as it goes from a light piano to a bouncy track that accommodates the vocals well as the song picks up. Definitely a fun track sonically and vocally. 9/10 Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out - Another fun, punchy track which tells the formation of the E Street Band. The instrumentation is so unique in this with the different sounds combining to just make an enjoyable listen. Another solid track. 8/10 Night - A well told story within this song about a blue collar worker who waits for the night to go out and search for love. The instruments, once again, don’t fail to deliver an electric performance. 8/10 Backstreets - Love the start of the track with the piano and slow build up until the vocals come in. Was not expecting the vocal switch up with the passionate lyric sharing but it works here with the drums and guitar taking center stage in the background. Thought the song ran a little too long but that doesn’t take away from it at all. I’d give this another 7.5/10 Born to Run - Another sonically fun and charming track, with lyrics that match it about escaping the city with a special someone. Reminds me of someone in their youth wanting to leave their hometown, but it never happens. 9/10 She’s the One - Love how the guitar and drums came in for the second verse and the vocals pick up to match the newly-found energy. Lyrics clearly describing when you’ve found the one and all it would take is one kiss from that one person. Seems to be the central theme of this album: finding the one and also leaving with them to somewhere else. 7/10 Meeting Across the River - Very lowkey track that focuses more on telling a story rather than building up instrumentation. Nothing wrong with that as this album as already had its fair share of great instruments. I enjoyed the story this song shared. Main character of the song has clearly been in some trouble. 7/10 Jungeland - Was not ready for a 10 minute track to close off this album. But I’m not complaining. Wow. The saxophone, after making its presence felt throughout, gets a shining moment of over 2 minutes here to split the song in half and change the feelings over to a more despair-filled mood. Beautiful song. 10/10 Final Thoughts: This was a great rock album and I’m sad I didn’t get to hear it earlier. So many moments where the vocals didn’t have to shine because the instruments took the spotlight. Still a tremendous work. Top 3: Jungleland, Thunder Road, Born to Run Overall Rating: 8.5/10, 4.5/5

Za few good songs, the rest aren't really my style.

Great album, great artist, great music. Springsteen live is even better - compared to the studio albums. In combination with the E-Street band -> wow! For sure: 5stars

I really love most of Springsteen's early stuff, and Born To Run is no exception. Just an absolutely fantastic record from start to finish, and the opening and closing songs bookend the album perfectly. My favorite songs are probably "Thunder Road," "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," "Backstreets," and "Jungleland," so basically almost the whole album. I don't think there's a song on here I don't at least somewhat like. Overall just amazing stuff here.

Boring

Thunder Road - Okay Harmonica! Always loved a harmonica. Nice song like this, upbeat bit of fun, cool piano. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out - His voice is ridiculous, what a guy. Could see myself being a Bruce fan! I likeeeeee this album so far. Bit of fun Night - Big chords, sounds like another song but I cannot think for the life of me. Again, vocals are just !!!!! Backstreets - Bass is wicked on this one. Want to listen to the lyrics he's singing more. ooooo key change! Great tune. Born to Run - OFC I KNOW THIS ONE. Feel like I'm in AMERICAAAAAAAAAA She's the One - She is the one and this album is the one. One of the coolest songs I've heard on this album a day journey. Meeting Across the River - Weird, saw Eddie next to the sea last night, so kinda the same thing. Chill, love the piano and the sax. Super relaxing song, could listen all night long. Jungleland - Lyrics feel very American, love shit like this. Barefoot girls sitting on the hood of a dodge, what a line, so America.

Quintessential Bruce! He’s bringing the heat, he’s bringing the intense songwriting and storytelling combo that makes him magical, and he’s peak 70s sexy before his big 80s rock hard butt revival. Loves it!

Love the songs, just have heard them too much lately.

Entiendo a los señores de la mediana edad

Never really listened to too much Bruce Springsteen. His voice, but just in particular the delivery were always a little grating to me. I actually don't hate the timbre, but it is so slurred. Like marbles in his mouth as others have said. I like other slurred singers too (Pogues/The Clash), just something about his delivery. It gets better as he starts to sing with more passion though. I will give him this, he's a damn good songwriter which I really appreciate. Anyway, the album starts off strong, Thunder Road is a great storytelling adventure, with a linear approach and no repetition or chorus to speak of. Tenth Avenue is a good song, reminds me of Chicago. His voice is crazy different in this song, and I like it so much more. On the next song, he returns to his slurred singing, its okay. Backstreets starts off good, but then the last 3 minutes are a slog. Born to Run is fine, has some good parts. The voice on She's The One, what the hell is that? Meeting Across the River returns to the storytelling motif. I do really enjoy the trumpet as well. Jungleland is another storytelling song, gives big rock opera vibes. The saxophone solo really shines here. Man I really should like this album more than I do. It has great songwriting, and I do enjoy the music. The vocals just are really a drag for me, they are never great, just range from passable to what-the-hell-am-I-hearing? The album starts and ends strong, but drags in the middle. I also think the album is all very similar, lots of piano, sax, mumbling, and messages of finding yourself, being the best you can be, etc. The message and themes all seem to be about breaking free, getting out of bad situations, etc. Which is great, but repetitive. Overall, the good songs saved it for me 3/5 Favorite Songs: Thunder Road, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Meeting Across the River, Jungleland Least Favorites: Backstreets, She's the One

Nah

Track 1 (Thunder Road): I like the piano and harmonica in the intro. There is a great drum fill at roughly 3:50. Overall a good opening track. 7/10 Track 2 (Tenth Avenue Freeze-out): The horns are a nice addition. A bit repetitive but in a good way. Definitely more jazzy then Thunder Road. 8/10 Track 3 (Night): I love the intro the guitar and drums work well. I like the lyrics. Shortest song on the album and so far a pretty good one. The ending fade-out is great. 8/10 Track 4 (Backstreets): The intro is a great instrumental piece. I really like the yelling vocals during the chorus. Definitely feels more of an anthem than the other songs on the album so far. The great guitar solo adds to the song further and it has a great tone to it. The lyrics are probably the best part of the song and the piano adds even more to it. 9/10 Track 5 (Born To Run): The drums on this album are really good and it goes into this song with a great drum intro. Even more anthemic than Backstreets. I find it interesting that there isn't a true chorus to the song but there is a hook that basically repeats at the end of each verse. The vocals getting more intense as the song goes is an interesting choice. The lyrics are amazing and very inspired and unique. 8/10 Track 6 (She's the One): I like the bass and the piano riff stands out. The electric guitar kicking in is a surprise but it really fits and it adds to the tension of the song. The backing vocal adds a depth to the song. I like the guitar and drums at the end of the song. 8/10 Track 7 (Meeting Across the River): It opens with a haunting trumpet that is great. The vocals in the beginning sound truly sad. The piano adds an extra degree of emotion on top of the vocals and lyrics. I realize it is about an upcoming drug deal and the song sounds kind of hopeless. Probably my favorite song so far. 9/10 Track 8 (Jungleland): I like the instrumental in the beginning and it transitions into a really good piano riff. When the guitar kicks in it definitely adds to the song. I believe the lyrics about the city referred to as Jungleland are a look upon crime in major cities and how the poor are treated. The long instrumental section is a nice touch, I like how it starts to wind down and goes into a lone piano until the vocals rejoin but in a much more tender way. The vocals start to yell and the other instruments then the vocals start going into a more conversational tone. 9/10 Whole album ranking: 8.5/10

not really my style but pretty good songs

Awesome!

The best Boss album for my money.

Bruce Springsteen is right up there with the most overrated American artists of all time. I would never choose to listen to his music and do anything I can to avoid it.

Never listened to much of Springsteen before; just not my kind of music. That said, I enjoyed this. The music was pretty good and there were a number of songs I put on my playlist.

Enjoyed all the songs, felt like the last one went longer than it should’ve

I understand this album/artist means so much to so many people, but I could not make a connection. I suppose I’m not the target audience. It was fine, if a bit bland. Highlights: Born to Run, Meeting Across the River.

nix für mich

Listened to it a few times, and it got better each time. I never thought I'd enjoy Springsteen but I was wrong.

This was a REALLY fun album, thunder road is still definitely one of the best songs I've heard. Classic Springsteen 3.6/5

Great ‘classic rock’ album. An album of bangers there’s nothing to complain about tbh 🤪