Reviews (page 13 of 15)
Another classic Bruce album. It's just not a 5 for me but it is very good.
Born to Run on hyvä kappale mutta muuten ehkä vähän tylsähkö levy
A dear friend of mine is an obsessive Springsteen fan, so it saddens me to o ly give this a 3, but I think the whole idea just doesn't do much for me. Born To Run is a fantastic pop song, Meeting across the river was interesting and foreboding, tenth avenue freeze out has a nice groove...but it almost feels like a clichéd parody of what people imagine Springsteen to be. I understand why people love him - and I think some of his later stuff is incredible - but this just doesn't do much for me.
What else can be said? Classic, substantive, artistic, the level of skill, dedication and teamwork is. Scorcesian – both as an artistic peer and thematic compadre. Cinematic lyrically. Only criticism is that maybe it’s too much … borderline baroque (esp “Backstreets” and Jungleland”) but they are conceived as mini-symphonies, mini-operas, etc and work as such. That they don’t get a note wrong – like not a single one – is hopefully impressive. Because there are a lot of notes. And editors: comparing the Boss to god-awful Bon Jovi is not only laughable (e.g., saying that some songs here are as singalongable as BJ’s obvious BS), but also chronologically backward. Even comparing BJ to the Boss would be so obvious as to be critical malpractice, perhaps the most questionable analogy in the whole book.
Bruce is either a hit or a miss. Too bad most are misses.
Finally something good to wash the stink away from the last album.
Short, sweet, and a lot of heat. Great American album. They call him the boss for a reason and it shows with this album.
“Why is every Bruce Springsteen song the most dramatic thing of all time?” - Max Jones 2022
Couldn’t get the passed the feeling I was listening to Meat Loaf. Knew the title track and Thunder Road, but wasn’t inspired by any of the other tracks that were new to me.
Backstreets, Born to Run and Jungle land are good. Big brass section, guitar or piano led. Dad loved it.
Bless you Bruce, bit of a yawnfest though :(
I couldn't tell you a single song from this guy but I know I've heard him. Born to Run is kinda cool. 2 stars
It's alright. It's just kind of an album. Nothing to write home about.
Very easy-going, enjoyable album. I really don't listen to that much Springsteen, but when I'm in the mood I almost always put on Born to Run. The fusion of 'Dad Rock' and jazz instrumentation creates a very intimate, serene soundstage that allows Bruce to tell the stories of his travels, encounters, and fond memories throughout the album. This record doesn't blow me away, but succeeds in becoming what Bruce and the E Street Band set out to make it. Fave tracks: Thunder Road, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Born to Run
Good entry from The Boss. I love the depth of sound and variety of instruments used on this, really fleshes out the album. I do enjoy the singer-songwriter vibe on Springsteen's first two albums a bit more than this one, but clearly the shift in sound worked for him. And there's still some all-time classics on this. Fav Tracks: Thunder Road, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Born to Run
Its obviously really good, but I cant say I am into it much
2.5/5
Er staan mooie nummers op dit album en het luistert prima weg, maar ik zal nooit een Bruce Springsteen fan zijn. Het is 2,5 ster omhoog afgerond.
My wife says, “all bangers.” I was never a huge fan until this year when I went to see the show at the baltimore arena. I’m a convert.
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Meh. Never understood the appeal of Springsteen.
Unless you’re a Springsteen fan the majority of this album fades into obscurity with only 2 stand out songs out of 9. Obviously the title track and thunder road are classic Springsteen but the rest are rather disappointing
Man...I really want to love the boss. Born to Run is such an alpha tier song, but the rest just isn't on the same level. 3.5/5
once again good but not my thing
Thunder Road, Tenth Avenue Freezeout, Born to Run, Jungleland 3/5
When it's good, it's very good. When it's bad, it's because of Bruce, not the band, and it's because it's overly derivative and too mushmouthed/wordy.
What a mess. Not in a hot crazy girl kind of way, I wouldn't even want 15 minutes in the pub loos with this album. I continue to be dumfounded by his success.
Didn't enjoy this as much as I thought I would
So much goodness. (Except Backstreets - bleh.) The tracks that didn’t get air play are even better than the ones that did. I’m loving the last three.
I liked it, but the album as a whole isn’t great, it just has 3 amazing songs.
Favorite Springsteen album. This band knows how to rock a sax solo.
5/5. An intelligent and emotional album driven by male desire and passion. There are some great songs here and even though I’ve listened to it multiple times, I still find something new that I love about it. The run of Thunder Road, Born to Run, and Jungleland are a perfect trio. The other songs like Backstreets and She’s the One also stand on their own. With the other songs filling out the space, there is never a dull moment throughout. Being a Jersey native myself, this one speaks to me.
I’m going to assume Bruce Springsteen and this album have a bit of a “Seinfeld isn’t funny” trope going on. Perhaps at the time this released it was a fresh sound and Springsteen’s style of singing didn’t sound like a caricature of himself. But as time has passed and many people have taken inspiration from and created their own music in this style, the original stuff here doesn’t sound very original. I could be off here, but that’s the vibe I’m getting. I was disappointed that Thunder Road had nothing to do with The Ballad of Thunder Road other than taking the name of the song from the film, as I quite enjoy Ballad. Not a bad song though. Meeting Across the River was quite enjoyable to me. That’s all I got. 2/5
I see the album and I can't help but smile. This review going to take me down a sentimental road, so be patient with me. I smile because I immediately think of my older sister Paige, who loved Bruce. This album makes me think of being teenagers growing up in Ann Arbor. I think of our constant rivalry from sports, to music, to who can drive a stick shift better, whos better at basketball and who can hit the golf ball off the tennis racquet the furthest into the cemetery. Hell, everything was a competition. Anyway, Paige loved Bruce. I loved Bon Scott's ACDC (Prince not yet arrived on the music scene). And because of this, although I'm sure I heard this album more times than I can remember, I never gave it the proper respect it deserves. I couldn't admit to my sister, this is a very good album. And after listening to a few times over the last couple days, I am saying this is a very good album. I'm just not going to admit my sister! Love you, Paige! Back to the album. I have 2 songs I love by this guy and this album has one of them. She's The One. Yes, it makes me think of my wife. She is the one. Has been the one, will always be the one. And her eyes do shine like the midnight sun. She has the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. Born to Run is a classic, but have long forgotten other gems like Thunder Road and Jungleland. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this album. Every song is very good or made me feel very good due to the memories it generated. Hell, a few times I just got lost in my own head thinking back to the days of being a kid. Good times, man. Good times. One more memory. Later on in life, I borrowed this album from Paige for my roommate to record. Yes, back when there was vinyl and you taped to a blank cassette tape. Anyway, we had a puppy dalmatian named Aiko. Means little loved one in Japanese. She ate the album. Don't think she has ever forgotten this. All this and I am not a fan of this guy. But I am a big fan of this album and the feelings and memories it brings. 4.5 but damn near hit the 5!
If Bob Dylan was fun to listen to. 4
2 Never really bought into the hype surrounding this guy. I’ve always kind of found his music to be a really generic attempt at connecting with the middle American blue-collar crowd, and this album didn’t do much to change my mind. Really don’t feel like there’s anything overly interesting or diverse going on across the music, and vocally, it feels like he’s doing a parody of himself at times. I will say, the 1975 release date surprised me as I thought this came out in the 80s, so I guess I’ll give him some credit for sounding ahead of his time here. Born to Run is probably the best song on the album by default, but Thunder Road holds a special place in my heart solely due to the Jim Cummings short film of the same name - I recommend giving it a watch on Vimeo if you haven’t seen it, though as a heads-up, there’s a good chance it might make you cry (or at least I did).
Saksofonen er kul, og flere av sangene er dansbare. Pianoet blir for voldsomt til tider. Men verst av alt er stemmen - jeg takler ikke hvordan Bruce Springsteen synger. Det blir så "brølete"??
I'm not a big Bruce fan. This is a pretty iconic album, with a few OK songs..
Honking saxes, chiming guitars, crashing pianos - and more Meatloaf than I would have thought. I felt like I was on a cracked bitumen roadway in western New Jersey.
Enjoyed
Yeah you know what you’re getting really don’t you
Not as good as born in the USA. Couple big hitters obviously but some less good. Sometimes I think his voice got a bit lost which is what we here for ?
Ja het is Bruce Springsteen, ja het is een held, maar ik vind de sound (om dat woord nog maar eens te gebruiken) van dit album nogal rommelig. Wat doen al die blazers en dat glockenspiel daar? Ik mis het van-dik-hout-zaagt-men-planken-geluid van de Boss. Daar moesten we nog een paar albums op wachten. Nou vooruit, hij revancheert zich een beetje met het laatste nummer op de plaat.
Ik ben helemaal niet zo'n fan. Maar hier kom ik niet onderuit. De hoes verraadt het al. De man heeft er zin in. En dat horen we! Een half uur lang een heel vol geluid. Dit is een goed album!
Samen met darkness on the edge of town het absolute hoogtepunt uit het oeuvre van the Boss. Van voor tot achter genieten. The Boss verlangde absolute perfectie bij het maken van het album en absolute perfectie heeft hij er van gemaakt. Iconische plaat.
Very mediocre.
Oh, baby this town rips the bones from your back It's a death trap, it's a suicide rap. 3.5
LISTEN ONE: OKAY BOOMER! I see the appeal, I get it. But this sound isn't for me. Its little melodramatic and lays it on thick with the 'good ol' american boy' shtick. It is just cheesy AFFFFF Meeting across the river is a potential vibe though.. LISTEN TWO: Tenth Avenue freeze out has some super cool jazz elements i missed on the first listen. the piano is killing. I think the lyrics in 'night' speak to why his songwriting doesn't work for me. Those kind of "My life is so shitty and monotonous but im gonna make it work" is lame I can also hardly understand what he is saying. I cant deny the other great sonic elements though, every musician here was in there bag making this. It sounds great. I dig the intensity of 'She's the One' LISTEN 3: Alright a couple hours have passed. Lets see. Im sorry this lyrics are so fucking corny I cant take it. Tenth Avenue freeze out is solid.
Springsteen always hit for me. Born to run and thunder road always hit. Tenth Avenue freeze out is fun. The keys continued to stand out to me throughout, felt like they carried a lot of the instrumentals. Not sure if id relisten to anything I hadn’t already heard but it was solid as a whole. Best: born to run, tenth Avenue freeze out, thunder road MMM: TENTH AVENUE FREEZE OUT🗣️
If you’re not swept up by the lyrics it kinda falls flat. Maybe just the morning I’m having.
It's a rating full of losers, Bruce is pulling out of here to win. The lyrics is amazing. How can he remember all words during his concerts??? That piano is super match with this music. I thought about 3-4 but after few times you start understanding the power of this album. Definitely this vinyl is needed.
That sure was a Springsteen
This is bar far my personal favorite Springsteen album. That’s it. Enjoy!
Boring and overrated
Probably the album I have listened to most in my lift. Every song is great. Born to Run (the single) almost killed Bruce getting it done. Many Springsteen classics on this: Thunder Road, Tenth Ave., Backstreets, Born to Run, Jungleland - all performed regularly in concert 40 some years later. The transition from Meeting Across the River to Jungleland is so good. A true classic.
Decent album… It’s nuts how well rounded this album is after sounding absolutely nothing like his first two tries. Incredibly clear production, I can focus on each instrument clearly and it lets each song sound fresh every listen. The Professor is absolutely killing it here, it really should be Roy Bitten and the E Street Band. I always have a soft spot for She’s the One as a forgotten deep cut and great sax solo. Perfect album outside of the slight drab and pretentiousness of Meeting Across the River.
‘Born To Run’ is a great song. The whole album is good, though not really to my taste.
I understand every criticism people have about Bruce, I just don't care.
As always, Bruce fails to have a bad album. Massive hits, cool theatric and thematic production, timeless lyricism, a great band, packaged in a good run time.
Bruce never disappoints, always a good mood, although this album, especially compared to his other, later albums, just couldn't keep all the way up. Still a very good album but one could tell that he just wasn't all the way there yet in terms of writing the big big hits and stadium anthems
Really like, didn’t really to Springsteen before apart from his hit but his album is making me look in to his discography.
Hey, no obnoxiously gated drums
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Yeah, this is my second album from "The Boss" on this list. What a fucking joke. This is so god awful unlistenable and horrible. There is nothing to this other than just an overly rushed ramble through some shitty song. Get this guy out of here. I'm sure there are even more of his albums on this list, so I have that disappointment to look forward to.
The musical equivalent of a root canal, complete with a voice that sounds like a dentists drill. 🦷
Balladeering bar room anthems.
Meh
Why is he so popular? Why is he The Boss? He can't sing.
Buono!
I really liked Thunder Road and of course the titular song. The songs on this album sound very, very similar to me. 3.5 stars.
2. He starts to annoy me after a few songs.
He's called The Boss for a reason. I enjoyed this more than I expected to, when it finished I put it on again.
I liked Thunder Road but that was about it. The album wasn’t very long but it felt like it was, many of the tracks ran together for me.
Don't have enough of a Springsteen catalogue to say for sure but, for me, this is his best. "It's a death trap. It's a suicide rap. We gotta get out while we're young."
As good as I remembered
Pretty good, probably needs another couple listens before I have a final opinion. 3.5 for now.
Loved this album. You can definitely tell why he became such a big star.
Bruce is so cool. The instrumentation throughout combined with the vocals gives it such an epic feel. Loved it!
Not the biggest Bruce fan and this didn't really convince me
Not my taste but well done
Hadn't realised but spotify already plays me a few from this album in various mixes
Better than expected
Great first and last track. Favorite would be Jungleland. I'm pretty sure there's deeper meanings to this album that I would enjoy if I understood, but it still sounds amazing if I casually listened. 7.9/10
First album I listen to from Bruce Springsteen and I'm impressed. Whole album is insanely good. "Thunder Road" - 10/10 "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out" - 5/10 "Night" - 8/10 "Backstreets" - 9/10 "Born to Run" - 8/10 "She's the One" - 7/10 "Meeting Across the River" - 6/10 "Jungleland" - 10/10
Nope
Even if you’re not a traditional American, Bruce Springsteen is such a well known name at this point that it’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t heard of his music, despite this I had never heard one of his albums before so I was interested to see what this had in store. Now I have to say one thing that particularly stood out to me was Springsteen’s charisma, he really puts effort into his vocals, this can clearly be heard on songs such as ‘Night’ and ‘She’s the one’ as his voice sits in the back but is still projected to the front, it makes for an interesting mix. Of course this album also contains the classic that is ‘Born To Run’ which is just an anthem of energy and spirit you can’t help but love. I also particularly enjoyed the slower cuts on here such as ‘Meeting Across the River’ with some excellent jazz accompaniment. Usually I’m not a fan of very traditional American sounding albums but I can’t help but appreciate what this album has to give, it’s got soul, it’s got spirit and it’s a nice handful of songs, it pleasantly surprised me.
This is the second Springsteen album I've had now, and another that I just haven't connected with on any level beyond one song. I'm reading a lot of people raving about Thunder Road. It feels like it should be an air-punching good time but it's evoking absolutely nothing in me. I don't really like his voice, or particularly the way he sings. It feels like he's tuned into a completely different energy to me. I get why people might like him, but christ, it's not for me. And just to pick out one track in particular to shit on: Backstreets is fucking terrible, my word.
i liked the beginning songs and i'd overall rate it a 7/10
Ok and deserves a few tries
I know I should like it more but Sprinstein has some bad memories attached
it was okay. not my usual choice. really enjoyed jungleland :)
all time American classic
One of the defining albums of my life. One I come back to again and again. No one calls it a concept album, but that's exactly how we should view it. A wild headrush of ideas, imagery and emotion. Never bettered, often imitated. Woah, she's the one.
Great album with many classics
One of the best albums of all time! Still!
I think I prefer sad / reflecting Bruce if we're doing a whole album (see Nebraska) but the undeniable energy of Born To Run is felt throughout. Having lived in NYC for a decade now, I think I've probably heard these songs at bars roughly 10,00 times. 4/5
Incredible, deep voice complementing sweet country tunes
Meh
немножко не моё
Good
18 avril 2023
It seems that Springsteen had crafted his formula by this album. All of these songs are epic, made to be performed live in a huge arena. Some of his stuff iconic songs are here - even the cover is legendary. That said, I am not 100% on board. Yes, some songs could be exciting and moving, but I got a little tired of listening to the same formula over and over by the end of the album. I’m taking some songs to my personal playlist, but must confess that like Nebraska better.
Second half of this record in particular makes me feel like I could punch a hole in a wall
Springsteen hasn't hooked me. But I like this one.
The album that kick started the Boss’ streak of near perfect records. Songs that make me wanna hop in my ‘69 Chevy and leave my small hometown to discover the American dream.
Surprisingly like Meatloaf
A very good album and probably my second most listened to Bruce Springsteen album. It's hard to not like this one. Still it doesn't quite reach the top.
Favourite Springsteen album. Fantastic.
⭐️ Jungleland
bruce always hits can’t even lie
Brilliant production! Best I’ve heard since I heard a couple songs from the Phil Spector Christmas Album!
Yes, this album screams 'Murica, baby'! Although I've never been a fanatic of Springsteen, I appreciate what his music represents. My knowledge of his music prior to this is whatever got radio play. The "Born to Run" album has absolutely beautiful music, really great lyrics, and I even appreciate his voice. However, the amalgamation just doesn't work for me. His voice would fit with much harder music. I get that the contrast is part of the storytelling, and I guess that's the rub for me. If the same music and lyrics had another, more mellow voice, I honestly don't think that would work for me either. I don't know, Daryl Hall's voice would probably work perfectly with it. Anyway, the album misses the mark with me. It's really a shame, because the music and lyrics are really special. I wish my brain would accept his voice as harmony with it. Now where this album absolutely shines in Clarence Clemons' sax! His solo in Jungleland is an 11 out of 5. No exaggeration. I got chills listening to that. It is PHENOMENAL!! It's probably the one thing that is keeping me from giving this a 2.
Top tier album. Not my favourite by Springsteen but still clearly a classic. Every song is worth listening to and most of them are great.
Although I loved his 80’s stuff as a kid I always kept Springsteen at a distance. Partly because I veered towards newer music in my youth and early adulthood. But a big part of it is probably due to the complete cult of Springsteen in my home town Göteborg. Springsteen has been playing the local arena every summer since the eighties it seems like. Bruce has generations of people in this city worshipping him. Naturally, as a youth identifying with indie, punk, hip hop etc I didn’t want to be a part of that crowd. Although I’ve always enjoyed some of his songs I have never really went further into his oeuvre, because it didn’t interest me. Until the last couple of years that is. Maybe it’s because I just have few years left to 40 ;). Still, I am not completely sold on Born to run although I definitely see what people love. What struck me was that it felt less dated than a lot of other 70s rock. Maybe because Swedish indie rock still sounds like thunder road almost fifty years later. Anyway, I already have tickets to see Bruce for the first time this summer in Göteborg. Mid life surrender
At first I was like, “damn Springsteen made his every track sound like a Meat Loaf song” But then I realised, Meat Loaf made his song sound like every Springsteen track. Fair play to both of them.
Overall, a great album. I love the passion in his singing. I thought the last track, Jungleland was a bit overwrought. I'm a bit tired of hearing Born to Run at this point, so my favorite track is probably Backstreets.
Je comprends l'attrait de Bruce, surtout pour son public qui reconnaît sa réalité dans ses paroles, mais il ne me rejoint pas tellement.
The comments about how he sounds like Meatloaf have ruined my life. But it feels weird that I’ve never heard a Springsteen record in totality. Was basically exactly what I expected, which isn’t a bad thing. He’s great.
Pretty good album but you’d think he’s sponsored by general motors or something
An all timer. No filler, just a band firing on all cylinders to create a perfect American work. 10 stars. Bruce is the man. It's that simple. Greatest American rock artist to ever do it.
Again, the more famous a Springsteen piece is, the worse it is. This is the second most famous album, and boy do I not like it. Basically just one long saxophone + piano chord drone (the real progenitor to Arcade Fire?) and if you changed every lyric to mumble-yelling "wish I was James Dean" not much would change. Big disappointment after Darkness was a revelation. The musical equivalent of having just one window open on the freeway.
Decent rock album, not a groundbreaking sound however and a lot of the songs have the same feel to them. Was not a very captivating listen but still enjoyable. Esp. Liked the vocal performance of backstreets together with the piano made it have a grand feel to it. Favourite Track: Backstreets / tenth avenue freeze out
I am pretty critical of artists with multiple albums on the list. Not sure if I get anything out of this I don't get from Nebraska, and multiple albums means other noteworthy ones are lost. Probably could have died without listening to it, but the title track is strong enough to keep this rating up a little.
3.4 - Exhibit B: Why I think Bruce Springsteen is fucking overrated.
Best boss album At least 4 Bordering a 5
Pretty good album, a bit repetitive, but Born To Run is an amazing song.
Gotta respect the energy Springsteen brings to every song
one of those albums that makes you realise why boomers have a superiority complex. this is amazing; all the little instrumentational details work and bruce is amazing at both writing and performing songs. best tracks: born to run, backstreets, night
My partner’s all time favourite artist is Bruce, but I’ve never really seen the fuss. I’ve always thought the big singles were decent, but were never something that made me want to listen more. Let’s see if this album changed my mind! Songs I already knew: Born To Run Favourites: Born To Run This album was fine, but I do think that it validated my previous thoughts on Bruce. Nothing really blew me away on this album. It was fine with a couple of ear worms but not really anything more. I found the piano at the beginning of Jungleland eerily similar to Tiny Dancer, and the vocals (especially in She’s The One) eerily similar to Trey Parker parodying rock music. Overall, I didn't dislike the music by any means, but I also doubt I'll be rushing back to hear it again.
Of course this was wonderful. One of my all time favourite songs lives here. Beautifully made. A joy to listen to.
Meeting Across The River into Jungeland 👌🏻
Bra 7/10
Goated album. Already listened a bunch, but will do it again!
My dudes. This was a great start to this project/experience. I was listening to this album while working on the trailer and it really put me in a great mood. 10th Ave Freeze Out, the second song of the album, has a nice swingin' groove to it that I found very motivating. I'm rating it 4/5 for the nostalgic classics on this album, the solid music, and the positive vibes.
An oldie and possibly a goodie. Not my favorite, the Boss has always been a struggle for me to get into. I appreciate his story, rise to fame, and his storytelling in a folk/rock style. Obviously a classic, but just not my style.
Classic. Didn't know all the songs, but enjoyed most (not so much 10th Ave). Felt very dramatic at times -like musical theatre almost. I enjoyed the slow songs too! Keyboard/sax/guitar/little trumpet/slightly gravel sound in the voice - it's a unique and identifiable soundset.
I enjoyed it more than I had expected I would.
So this is the album that made Springstein a household name. This guitar tone on Thunder Road is just so fogey. Tenth Avenue Freeze Out is a fun tune. My problem with Bruce's voice on Born To Run is that his diction is terrible! it sounds like his tongue is too big for his mouth. The song is a pretty compelling hit though. The rest is just whatever. Fine Bruce you got a 3 star from me congratulations.
So I accidentally listened to Born in the USA, which I'm going to rate. Obviously can't argue with The Boss. Mainly thought about Boomers and their ironic love of Bruce.
It cannot be true, but my stats say I've never heard this record. What!? Artist #123 in my Last.fm (now #114)
Respect to the man but not a bit of me
Catchy stuff! Lands somewhere in the world of rock that I haven't really listened to much. Fav track: Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Least fav track: Backstreets
Huge Springsteen fan because of this album. So much to love here! 5/5
4.5
The title track is one of the greatest tracks ever. The rest isn’t far behind
Excellent album that deserves some time spent on it.
Overall enjoyed it, Great musicianship. Springsteen’s voice for me has a lot to be desired.
It sounded like Bruce Springsteen... And that's not a criticism. Strangely familiar and comforting.
It’s really fucking good 4/5
pretty good, did enjoy his voice
Unas baladas de Bruce. Vinilo.
4/5 - Born To Run is undeniably a classic! I especially admire how the album can stay consistent without the songs all sounding the same - each one brings something different and something memorable. My favorite song was Born To Run, but my favorite song that I hadn't heard before was Jungleland. Great stuff!!
Bruce Springsteen altijd wel lekker.
Eerste ervaring met The Boss. Vond het prima
Really good. I’d never heard the album but knew the singles. Glad I heard it.
pretty banger
This is my third Bruce Springsteen album and by far this one is my favorite so far. I really loved this album and I will be listening to it again! I gave The Rising a 2/5, and Born in the U.S.A. a 3/5. Awesome stuff.
4/10 Not my vibe + Beatles çakması falan gibi hissettim?? Hepsini dinlemedim, atlayarak şarkılara baktım çok benlik değil.
Would I choose to listen to Bruce, No. Would I listen to him if his stuff was already playing, probably. The music isn't bad, it's just I can't stand his voice singing, and its all Americana. The album, going on for 50 years old, is not bad, still gets radio air time, so peops still want it to listen to. Definitely has sounds of Meatloaf, Van Morrison, and Dire Straits in there, especially the first track Thunder Road which has a very samey vibe as Meatloaf's Dead Ringer For Love. The last track Jungle Road has a Dire Straits Romeo and Juliet sound.
Boring
Samey, bit of a boring album.
Enginn diehard aðdáandi, fíla röddina bara so-so, en þetta eru dramatísk lög með góðum stíganda sem er erfitt að falla ekki fyrir. Hvet ykkur til að gefa Brúsa frænda séns.
Trying to remove any personal biases or sentimentality for this record is difficult, but objectively this could easily be deemed the Peak of Springsteen. The record simply has some of his highest highs and has served as a constant well for his live setlists. Even the "weaker" tracks are consistently played by Springsteen live and serve to exemplify the bigger sound, tender lyrics, and emotional story-telling he would continue to develop across other albums and efforts.
Classic of rock. Great album start to finish.
Springsteen’s masterpiece, a perfect storytelling rock album. His vocals might not be for everyone but they really add to the impact of the music.
Feelings: to dance around a fire with friends road tripping with the windows down in a summer day
As familiar as I am with Bruce Springsteen's hits, I've never sat down and listened to one of his albums cover to cover before. Right off the bat, Thunder Road, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, and Born to Run are all classics! I wasn't familiar with the rest of the album. The only song I didn't really care for was Meeting Across the River. This whole album was fantastic! The addition of piano and sax gives it that traditional Springsteen sound that everyone is so familiar with. The E-Street Band was tight on this record. The Boss just oozes Americana. When you hear one of his songs, you are immediately transported to NY in the 70's. Overall, a great album. I'm glad I got to listen to it. Bruce was insanely influential to artists that came after him. Favourite songs: Thunder Road, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Born to Run, Jungleland Least favourite songs: Meeting Across the River 4/5
Þessi plata er hrein snilld, eins og flest sem afmælisböddíinn minn hefur gefið út.
Masterpiece.
It's alright I guess. Bruce is good but this is a bit too piano heavy for me. Seems like he's going for more of an American Elton thing here. I like his dark stuff like Nebraska and Ghost of Tom Joad better
Not bad.
Another classic springsteen album.
it’s like if bob dylan was less boring. really does paint a picture and keeps it driving
Thunder Road: 3/5 Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out: 3,5/5 Night: 2,5/5 Backstreets: 3,5/5 Born to Run: 3/5 She's the One: 2,5/5 Meeting Across the River: 2,5/5 Jungleland: 3/5 Totaal: 3/5
He’s called “The Boss” for a reason, Born to Run is definitely one of the reasons.
yew kno it bb
Pleasant, not groundbreaking
Perfection. Every song.
About what I expected. I’m not a Springsteen fan, I think his sound is the same across every song. It’s just one long Saturday night live track
This is one of those "I'm driving down the highway" albums and I love it. Bruce Springsteen really captures that '80s sound that is so comforting and relaxing while still having tons of energy when it's needed.
Born to run is a banger but I felt there was a whole lot of the same otherwise.
Thunder Road is such a killer song. Probably a true 3.5, but Thunder Road and the title track bring it up
Yeah, not much of a Springsteen fan. Very mediocre.
It's good. But I just don't understand the hype
One of the best albums i have ever heard!
3 a lo mucho
Album felt very feel good and free. Strong start and a strong finish, was kinda eh about some of the songs between
It was so overplayed at the time that I kind of blocked it out, but it's or course better than I remembered, with many more deep tracks showing a maturing artist with a deep bag of songwriting and playing and a tightly assembled crew.
Always a classic.
Was all that Sax and Piano necessary?
I'm actually surprised how much this reminds me of "Bat Out of Hell" by Meatloaf. Very theatric, feels like it tells a story. Favorite tracks: "Thunder Road", "Jungleland", "Born to Run", "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out"
Born to run - great track The rest - a bit boring
Not too much my style, but there were a few songs I'd saved. It really does sound nostalgic, though, and I'm happy to have listened to it.
It always amazes me that the same person who wrote "Because The Night" and the "Nebraska" album can create so much utter dross.
Much as I disagree with the current version of Springsteen politically, the music from this timeframe was on point. The era was meant to be one of discovery..seeing what is out there.... Guess that means we are all born to run
3.5/5
Okay
I never really appreciated Bruce Springsteen until I listened to this album. It’s a great album.
Surprisingly R&B soulful with lots of brass. Also incredibly similar to Bat Out Of Hell album. In any case, it's very good and accessible.
Bruce is good listening, although I don't think he's a god. I enjoyed the album overall, especially Jungleland.
Classic
Nei
A classic for a reason. Full of sex and longing and abandon
No siis hyvä mutta vähän petyin koska kaipasin vielä lisää vauhtia kuitenkin.
Ei ongelmaton levy: Brucen musiikki on tällä lähes kauttaaltan ylipaisutettua ja ylimietittyä (vai ali-?). Miksi Thunder Roadissa on 20 eri osaa, joista paras tulee vain kerran? Miksi Nightin koukku tuntuu ilmaantuvan ihan milloin sattuu? Miksi joka biisiin on pinottu niin monta soitin- ja lauluraitaa, että kaikki hukkuu yhdeksi massaksi? Ja siltikään en voi olla perustasolla pitämättä tästä kaikesta: jokin Brucen musiikin duurivoittoisessa folkpohjaisuudessa tuntuu sen verran raikkaalta, että vaikka Born in the USA -mestariteokseen on tästä pitkä, pitkä matka, minun on kuultava myös Born to Run vielä monta kertaa uudelleen.
Springsteen has a maturity contra his age on Born to Run, and it's more that than novelty that gives the record classic sheen. It was interesting to me today in contrast to another personal favorite listened to: That album took three quarters of an hour for its twelve songs, which speed by. Born to Run, on the other hand, sounds like it has more tracks than its eight, and sums up much in just over half an hour. Other than that, I'm new to it, and still have to try hard to work past the cliché. Of course, it's interesting that that element exists so early in Springsteen's oeuvre and on songs I'm less than familiar with.
didnt really have any songs i like, but the guitars q solid
can be an energetic background music while working, was a lot better than I expected. no particular favs but defo won't mind coming back to listen
Bruce simply isn't for me. Instrumentals on the album are awesome, but it just doesn't connect for me. Favorite track: Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
Not sure which I like less, the banging piano notes or the shrill sax.
Extremely great! The deep cuts are pure genius, peppered with the big hits we’ve all known for years.
4/10 bad mix. Boring. Weird lyrics
Really admire the mythic quality to his writing. Wasn't very familiar with his catalog, despite what I assume is a lifetime of exposure via the media. Can understand why it's revered - the sound, the subject matter, themes, language, everything screams American. The perspective feels urban and urgent and of its time. Enjoyed it but, ultimately, not for me.
langweilig, eintönig, viel Saxophon, not my thing, aber im hintergrund in einer Bar ok
I don't really get Bruce Springsteen. Not that I don't like the music, I do, its pretty good but I don't understand why he has this cult like fervor surrounding him. This is an album of above average pop rock (with the standout being the title track) but Springsteen fans seem to think he is the second coming. Which really confuses me. I don't have a huge amount to say about the music apart from it was good but I couldn't really pick out any standout moments. A Very solid 3/5 for me, liked it but probably not going to put it on again any time soon
I mean, come on -- Thunder Rd and Born to Run alone would be enough to make this one 5 stars before adding in Backstreets, She's the One, etc. Stone-cold classic
I think what’s so great about “Born To Run” is that it’s so short and sweet? You real appreciate how bombastic each song is. It also works together as a unit very well - it’s very easy to get tired of the title song when heard on the radio, but when you hear it in its original context, you can’t help but love it!
Born To Lay Down ici
aucune surprise
This album is pretty good. Some songs are good while others are meh. TBH I expected this album to be more dad-rock than it actually is, which is good. Also, does the last song in albums need to be ridiculously long, like why is Jungleland 9 minutes long? Favorite song: Born to Run Worst song: Jungleland
Such a goddamn easy 5. My favorite song here just might be Meeting Across The River, which is Springsteen's least known song from this album. Then again, every song here is a 5. The Boss swung for the fences here, and hit an all-time tape measure home run that won the pennant. Shout out to the Big Man Clarence Clemons, especially his sax solo on Jungleland.
As far as Bruce Springsteen's discography is concerned, this is my favorite of his I've heard so far, but that still isn't saying it's anything special to me. His voice is still harder to enjoy than praise, and while some of the inclusions of things like saxophone do heighten the experience, a lot of it just feels like that classic rock 'n' roll your great uncle would play at the family BBQ, rather than something to actually rock out to.
his voice is awful to listen to. 2.
hate springstein
Love it!
I'm not a massive Springsteen fan. I know he's a legend and all that but he's never really done it for me. This was a nice enough listen. Born to Run is a cracker of course, but it does go on too long. All of them outstay their welcome really. Cut them down to 3 mins and you're onto something, Brucey.
I love this album for many reasons, but the perfect use of piano and saxophone might be the biggest one.
The GOAT
Bruuuuuuuuce
Highlights: Night, Born to Run, Jungleland
its played out for americans, especially those who grew up in the 80s listening to the radio, but its still actually really good. 4/5
lagano
the title track is a stunner but despite his reputation for sincerity the boss seems forced and fakey on this one
4.5/5 really
Not really for me but can see how some songs can be enjoyable.
God, Bruce has so many five star albums in my book. Having that many five star ALBUMS is much rarer than having many five star songs. Born to Run, Born in the USA, The River, Greetings from Asbury Park, to name a few. What a gift to the universe Bruce Springsteen is. I grew up on this music and still guzzle it from the firehose any chance I can get. But listening to it as a studio album in one fell swoop did make me realize two things: I've listened to all these songs as singles more often than I've listened to them in the context of an album - I honestly forgot how he had one energetic, creative banger after another on this. Thunder Road (in my all-time top five favorite songs), Tenth Avenue Freezeout, Backstreets, Born to Run, She's the One, AND Jungleland on the same album? Even Night and Meeting across the River (which leads into Jungleland perfectly) are two I've heard less but still shine. It's an embarrassment of riches. Also I realize I've listened to the live versions of a lot of these more frequently than the studio version - he's one of those artists that I crave the live version - partly because I've had the pleasure of hearing him sing all of these songs live before, and his concerts are always transcendent, where I feel blissed out by joy, and partly because there's nothing like the energy and inventiveness of him live, even if it's a recording. Bruce, in my opinion, has it all - and what makes him so incredible is on display here: the musicianship (the piano, the riffs, the melodies, the bridges) in each song; the energy, effort, and earnestness of his voice & performance (you can HEAR him sweating and leaving it all on the floor for us - none of that lounge-y smooth style a lot of artists have now where it seems like they don't want to be caught expending effort??); the poetry of the LYRICS AND the fact that you can HEAR and understand most of them without having to look them up (so many poet musicians mutter their careful words so carelessly that you have to google the lyrics to actually make sense of them); and his prolific talent - every song on this album has a GORGEOUS and memorable intro (in addition to the rest of the song being killer of course), and an equally moving or energizing (depending on the song) unique ending. How does one do that?! They're all different and divine. Jungleland always makes me a little weepy at the beginning - weepy with gratitude and glee and nostalgia. Maybe because of how wrapped up my memories of these songs are with my McCormack Family. What an incredible way to end an album. God, I really just love and appreciate him.
A masterpiece. One of the easiest 5 star ratings of my LIFE. The full cover of this album is hanging on the wall in my home. I don't even need to listen to it again to know what I want to say. One of the best openers of all time? Born to Run maybe the single best pop song ever written? I defy you to listen to that opening snare roll into the first riff and not get goosebumps. Backstreets is criminally underrated, as if that was somehow even possible for this guy. Even the "filler" songs like Night and She's the One are better than 99% of songs ever written and I will die on that fucking hill. (For what it's worth, I kind of consider Meeting Across the River to be an intro for Jungleland.) Taking no questions. Standouts: Thunder Road, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Night, Backstreets, Born to Run, She's the One, Meeting Across the River, Jungleland
ez 5 stars
When I was younger, I had gotten a number of Springsteen albums. When you grow up in suburban New Jersey (read: white), you are required to be a fan of either Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, or Bon Jovi. I chose Springsteen. I had gotten four or five albums by Springsteen. The only one I remember clearly. The ONLY album I will listen from beginning to end, and not reach for the skip button, is "Born To Run." Every song on this album is craftfully made. Hell, the title track took six months. That tells you something, right? As I got older, I got tired of Springsteen. The way he suddenly sounded like he was from Texas. The way he lost touch with the common folk when it came to prices on concerts. But this one album? I will always come back to. Masterpiece, from start to finish.
So this is where it really took off for Springsteen. What makes this album so infectious? I do think it's the whole thing put together; some songs as one offs might not grab you, but together they consistently pound his quintessential sound (with the E-Street Band), massive energy, and top-notch lyrics. It feels like a very up-tempo Bob Dylan; that's partly because his lyrics are that deep and partly because the E-Street Band adds a style not unlike the Band when they were backing Dylan. The piano in particular is just awesome on pretty much every track (but especially on Thunder Road, Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, Backstreets, Born to Run, and Jungleland). The sax is also clutch on many songs. Springsteen truly was/is a master songwriter and musician. Fantastic album.
What a great album. I don't think I've listened to it closely before, but the one thing that stood out is I knew almost all the songs on the album. That's how good it is - nearly all the songs are classics. Favorite tracks (but they're all good to great): Thunder Road ("You ain't a beauty but hey you're alright" - great line), Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out (funny, I didn't know that was the title of this song that I've heard a ton of times because I didn't know what they were saying over and over throughout the song - I thought it was something like "Red devil in the free ride" which makes no sense. Oh, it's "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out"? Oh, ok. Not sure what that means either, but great song either way), Born To Run (stone-cold classic that never, ever gets old), She's the One (another that I recognized but didn't know by its title), and Meeting Across the River (nice track, one I didn't previously know, but really enjoyed the mellow mood, particularly in contrast to all the rocking on the album), Jungleland (Bruce's epic - good stuff). Perfect album - easy 5.
A solid album from an amazing artist.
I always have trouble with Bruce’s voice but I can’t deny this is a great album , with a few perfect tracks 8/10
10/10. Every other song or so is fantastic, the others hit sometimes, miss other times.
Thought it was a pretty decent album and then Jungleland melted my face off. In a good way. 9/10
I find it funny that the album is lauded as an everyman down-to-earth rock'n'roll performance, when it's loaded so full of grandeur and production. It's like countrypolitan, but for rock. Anyhow, my pretentious opinions of genres and musical taxonomy aside, this is a powerful album. The band's performances are impeccable and the whole group is operating seamlessly. It's great to hear each person playing off of the other, adding to the energy and flow. Nearly every track has a building swell, especially the central trio of 'Backstreets', into 'Born to Run' into 'She's the One', where it seems the band is about to boil over into musical explosions. And somehow, the recording equipment just barely takes it all in and keeps it together. In the end, Bruce's contributions tie it all together. His lyrics are specific enough to fell real, while open enough for almost anyone to find their place in them. His voice and delivery imbue each track with a genuine depth and range of emotion. You can tell his heart is in everything and that comes through in the durable goodness of this album.
It's a pretty good one, but I'm not really in love with it for whatever reason
No complaints
Ah, yes. The the undisputed Boss Boomer, the King of Mumbles, himself. This album, as expected, is a collection of glorified blue-collar myths directly targeted at a white-collar middle class audience who wants to feel just a little (not too much, mind you) like a rebel. We're talking jean jackets, not leather. We wouldn't want to go too far. Springsteen's "Born to Run" is a very clever bit of marketing and storytelling... as long as you're looking at it from the right perspective. Like those clever street artists that create photo-realistic sidewalk murals that make it seem like the concrete has cracked away to reveal a fantastical world beneath when you stand in just the right place. But if you take two steps to the left or right, the perspective breaks and the mural is revealed for what it is: a two-dimensional illusion. Just like the murals, if you're not standing in just the right place, Bruce Springsteen's blue-collar mythos is revealed for what it is. A two-dimensional illusion. I'm several steps to the left of boomer so all I see is the fake.
I cant count the amount of Times ive screamed my lungs out in the car to this album. For me this is among the best albums of all time. Its classic timeless sound Will never not be amazing for me. The lyrics tells a whole story and the boss delivers it fantastically
Track 1: Thunder Road Track 2: Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Track 3: Night Track 4: Backstreets Track 5: Born to Run Track 6: She's the One *Track 7: Meeting Across the River Track 8: Jungleland *Indicates favorite track
Maybe a cold autumn Sunday evening after getting back from an uninspiring draw at Old Trafford is the ideal conditions for listening to Born To Run. Whatever the case, I definitely enjoyed this a whole lot more than I ever have listening to Springsteen for any extended period before. I'm not about to memorise all the lyrics and mime-scream them at my girlfriend anytime soon, but yeah, very good. I have no idea how the title track crams quite so much epic into 4.5 minutes. The song is really 8 minutes long, you have been tricked. Don't love all the tracks, but the good ones are so good it makes it. By the end of Jungleland, I definitely understand the Meatloaf comparison, the difference is this guy has more tunes.
Born To Run is objectively a good song. The rest is meh for me. First Listen?: Y Fav. Track(s): Born To Run Rating: 2/5
I really enjoy Springsteen, especially his early stuff, and this album is fantastic. Knowing the history about how important this album was to his career makes it hit even harder. Of course, the live versions of these songs is always better since they become live epics (like Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out becoming 20+ minutes). A near perfect album and just fun to blast while driving down the highway.
Good album, far from being a masterpiece tho. A lot of the songs are really good, but they occasionally feel bland.
Better than I was expecting, not a huge Springsteen girl, but I was suprised
I’m not American but I can appreciate some Americana rock every now and then. Bruce is clearly at his best singing about porches, streets I’ve never heard of, girls drinking’ warm beer and other American shit. Out of all the album covers of his featuring a picture of himself this is by far the best. Best tracks, Born to Run and Jungleland. Good album, solid 3.5/4 outta 5
Bruce as he comes
Top 3 Songs: 1 - Born to Run (5) 2 - Thunder Road (1) 3 - Jungleland (8)
Gonna be honest, this album made me feel absolutely nothing. I have no connection to Bruce Springsteen. He's a completely unknown figure in my part of the world and prior to this, the only music of his I've heard was his "Nebraska" album, courtesy of this generator (and I hated that one, by the way. One of my 1/5s).
The most intense ode to hanging out that there ever was. The title track is so transparently, obnoxiously, maddeningly stirring that it still overwhelms me with its sheer belief, and my eyes get wet with both ironic and unironic tears. "Jungleland" is one of the more beautifully layered songs of the 1970s, and "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" features some scenery-chewing Prince-y vocal tics.
I like, but there’s such a thing as too much saxophone (apologies to Kenny G)
A few years ago, before I knew about Dimery’s list or this website, I made my own list of classic albums I’d never listened to. Born to Run was on my list and in fact, was the very first one I listened to. I didn’t use star ratings but it looks like I probably would have given it a 3. After hearing it again today, 3 is about right.
Another one
masterpiece
'merica
Meh
Good listen.
Good but not the best
Great. Similar throughout but not worse for it.
Much to the chagrin of many of my "we grew up in the 70s & 80s" peer group, I wasn't that big into Bruce back then. Over the decades since then, I've definitely come to appreciate his music much more deeply. Although I don't make much effort to seek out his music, I do enjoy a lot of his work. This album has changed that for me. I'm in. Of his albums I've listened to, this is high up -- maybe highest up -- on my list of favorites. The compositions are well-constructed and accessible. Performance-wise, I love that during an era of soaring and screaming guitar solos (nothing against those; they can be wonderful, but they were everywhere in that era) we don't hear a whole lot of leads and solos, and when we do, the saxophone is often in front, which is fantastic. His artistry and insight as a lyricist are quite evident to me in this album. I remember seeing 'Born To Run' in my English literature book when I was a sophomore in high school in the early 80s (the only other song lyrics I recall seeing in that same massive compendium was a Dylan song), and when I read that carefully at age 15 or 16, that stuck with me as a fine work of poetry. As someone who loves poetry, I am so taken in when song lyrics can stand on their own as art even without ever hearing the song. I had not actively listened to this album in a mighty long time and thanks to this project I just heard each track in full. Maybe it's my mid-50s point in life, maybe it's what's going on societally both here in the States and around the world, maybe it's my ongoing music studies as an early-stage music student, I don't really know, but I am here now. I am now a truly big fan of this album. I feel like I've heard it for the first time.
It was kind of boring. You can start to see where he's headed, but there was a lot of monotony to it.
there is a reason that there are only about 5 bruce songs that everyone knows - its because the rest of them are shit.
You were born. We get it, Bruce. Jeez. Everyone was born, stop banging on about it. Wanker.
Blue jeans wearing, fist pumping Americana rock n' roll.
I couldn't in the past, and I can't now - I just don't get Bruce
"Born to Run"? "Thunder Road"? "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out"? All on the same album? You son of a bitch; I'm in.
3.5 solid American blues-folk-rock. I'm someone asked what New Jersey sounds like, I'd put on Springsteen.
Yup. I'm gonna say it. I like the music of Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band. When Clarence Clemmons picked up the saxophone, I always knew it was going to be fire. And say what you will, but much like Ringo Starr, Max Weinberg is one of the best, solid, drummers on the planet. I was surprised that Little Stevie only did backing vocals on this and no guitar to be seen. I had also forgotten that this was also nearly a full decade before Nils Lofgren joined the band. Overall, this album is a classic. I'll admit that every so often I'll throw on a Springsteen song or two, because with that amazing horn section it can't help by pick me up.
Just scrapes a 4. Two classics, not sure I'm convinced by the rest very much (perhaps the singing, maybe because it sounds like a dry run for Bat Out Hell in parts)
Springsteen has said that he wanted this album to sound like Orbison singing Dylan produced by Spector. I would say he achieved that rather well. This album is dense, contemplative, and effectively sets a scenes. Unlike other heartland rock artists, Springsteen is interested in going beyond appearances and finds the meaning and significance in middle American experiences. Like the best artists he finds profundity and beauty in the mundane and is effective at getting it across.
Peak Bruce. A absolute game-changer in popular music
Is like watching the music part of SNL. Good record.
Have realized my mistake in not understanding the greatness of this album since my initial rating… this SLAPS and 4 stars was a joke.
Cool stuff, maybe I didn't get it all though. I couldn't shake the feeling of forced profundity.
I've always been "take it or leave it" with Bruce. I love his song writing, and the passion in his singing (even if his voice isn't worth shite). It turns out that most of the songs by Bruce that I enjoy the most are the ones that don't get radio play. And if it wasn't for the piano player, these songs would fall apart. However, this album kept my interest more than I thought that it would.
This is an album that should mean so much to me as a red-blooded American, but doesn't There is a track or two that is excellent.. Okay, Born to Run is excellent. The rest is just okay. If there isn't a freight train runnin through the middle of my bed, it just isn't Bruce enough for me. Just okay.
I think I've come to realize that I'm not a Springsteen fan. I think what he's come to embody, the working class hero, the common blue-collar guy has preceded his music. At least for my generation. I enjoyed Nebraska only to say that I listened with an open ear and an open heart, but this was kinda more of the same. I don't hate it, but I really don't like it and it's not something that I'd gravitate toward.
I hated Bruce when I was a kid. I hated his craggy voice in Born in the USA. My sister LOVED him. So for her birthday we got her tickets to see him at the Nationals’ stadium. And that’s when that weird thing happens where “he’s not my thing” moved to “oh but he’s damn good live” to “gotta respect a 70-year-old who has survived - and grown - the industry” to “ok, lemme listen to him more” to “I like his stuff.” Sure, it’s still not always my thing. But the title song is one of my top motivational songs - I think that is a piece of musical genius (the chord progression in the second half that slowly builds to the cascading chromatic climax (nice alliteration, Miller!) in particular). He is among the OG American rockstars. And he’s in damn good shape. I hope he lives as long as Jimmy Carter or Betty White so we can all continue to benefit from his contributions to music and as a commentary on humanity.
It seems I gave "Nebraska" a 3-star review 340 albums ago, though the impression I took away from it was that it was too slow and sad and depressing. I was hoping that "Born To Run" would be more energetic, more of the vibrant Bruce I've heard bounces around the stage even into his 70s. On that note, I got what I wanted. It is definitely more energetic and vibrant. And yet I still didn't enjoy it much more than "Nebraska." The title track is absolutely the stand out, but it stands too far above the rest. Nothing quite captures what "Born To Run" does. A 5-star song squandered on an album that doesn't do much else for me.
I’ve never been a huge Springsteen fan, though I have appreciated some of his songs that got air play. I’ve admired his evolution as an urban folk storyteller over the years. But having never really listened to this album all the way through before, I now see that those talents were there from the start. I can see how rough-edged disappointed but dreaming young adults of the 70s would have heard his lyrics and felt his passion and identified with his art. It all fits together so well, I don’t think I’d want to hear the songs separately again, but would rather hear them as this fiercely empassioned whole.
He’s The Boss, but not a boss for me. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out and Born To Run are well recognized hits, which have their time and place for me (generally at a bar which I don’t go to very often). I don’t like Meeting Across The River. I understand why people like this, but it’s not for me.
Although the album begins slow and underwhelming, the rest of it is quite decent.
not a fan
Never did like Bruce (still don't), but I'll grade on a curve because he's at least saying something and backing up the working class.
First listen. It’s actually the first time I’ve ever listened to a Springsteen album. Good album. Lots of energy. Feels like it represents and certain time and place and I understand why so many people like him even though this isn’t really my kind of music.
The boss!
A real solid album, with the title track in its holy glory
It was pretty good, nice background music for the gym. Could've been better, but nice for what it was. 3.5/5
4/5 Clear inspiration for just about all rock that came after it. Seriously drops some bangers and knows when to stop. The only issue is that lyrically I wouldn't say it holds up