Born To Run

Piękny album. Zaskakuje liczba instrumentów, teksty wręcz światotwórcze, sposób prowadzenia utworów. Bardzo ambitna płyta, która jest absolutnym klasykiem. Baby we were born to ruuuun!!!! Głos Bruce’a otula. To powinien być musical 7/10

★★★★★½

Uhhhh nice Echt gut wenn's losgeht geht's los Sonst ist mir bisschen zu langweilig

thunder road and born to run are the stand out tracks by miles. the rest is good too , not quite as exhilarating. 4

The Man! Enjoyed this album, very much the essence of Bruce.

Easy listening, good vibes. I love hearing all the instruments 4 ⭐️

Perfectly fine but don't tell my wife I think Bruce is severely overrated.

Good album

Really good

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One of his best albums. Title track is a classic and the outro song Jungleland is amazing.

Can’t knock the Boss!

Très bon album de The Boss une fois de plus. Pas grand chose à dire de plus à ce point. 7.5/10

Goeie muziek. Niks op aan te merken. Goede melodie en goed gezongen. ****

almost perfect, if all songs were on the level of Born To Run and Backstreets I would've given it 5 stars

Po kilku nieprzyjemnych zawodach wreszcie jakieś pozytywne zaskoczenie. Mega sympatyczny album. Energiczny, mega szybki, taki amerykański high-octane. A jednocześnie wciąż bardzo melodyjny, liryczny i muzycznie rozbudowany. Jak dla mnie zachowuje dobry balans amerykańskości. Korzysta z tego pozytywnego vibe'u, motywu drogi, skoczności i pewności siebie, a z drugiej strony nie ma tego epatowania swoją etnicznością typowego dla krajów z ubogą kulturą i bez spójnej tożsamości (can't wait for "Born in the USA"...). Mega dobrze się bawiłem przy tej płytce. Myślę, że czasami do niej wrócę.

Good album, not a Springsteen fan but this album was all over the radio when it came so it became part of the soundtrack of my youth.

Zdecydowanie trzeba przesłuchac kilka razy. Jungleland szczególnie (nie rozumiem jego znaczenia, jak na razie rozumiem to jako opowieść o mieście w którym szczęscie przeplata się z kryminalną rzeczywistością). Podoba mi sie jak haunting jest meeting across the river. Ogólnie: wsiadaj do auta, uciekamy daleko stąd. 7,4/10 Bardzo bogate w warstwie instrumentalnej.

Pretty darned good. I never heard the whole album before

Love the Boss

Great album. Catch melodies, good riffs and makes you want to get on the car and drive away.

Not my favourite Bruce. That would be Forsyth

Musical freedom freedom through music careless, joyful and free sounds filling the air with glee Start of a big career ahead Bruce with the handsome head

Arrancamos la primera semana de diciembre con otro disco de Bruce en éste reto. Tipo con una voz pasional, sexi a su manera, siento que es un artista que tengo que ponerme a escuchar de lleno. La mayoría de las canciones del disco tienen como algo épico, a punto de explotar (la intro de "She's the one" es el mejor ejemplo"). Linda manera de empezar el mes último. Hasta mañana.

Easy good-feeling album. Top production thinking about this in the 1975. The voice of The Boss is always for me a two feeling thing. I both like it and don’t fully enjoy it for long periods. However, this album have many other great melodies along with pianos and brass, makes it even better.

Boss Jams.

The Boss just hits. His defining album. Great rock, with Bluesy vibes. Very linear and maybe not interesting enough.

Solid guitar driven rock. Feels very working class, the kind of band you would hear in a bar with Bud on special. That said, it’s a good album that isn’t over produced, also shows the backing musicians.

Not available on Spotify. A rare day off.

Solid Bruce being bruce

9/10. Great vibes. This album was released 32 years before I was born, yet it sounds very nostalgic to me. Great lyrics. This is a really significant album. I'm not a fan of Bruce Springsteen, but this album is really dope! :)

Tough New Jersey lament. Strong guy being vulnerable about cars, women, and life. Put of the gate the E Steeet Band rages. The first half is perfect. A couple clunkers of side two are all thst keeps it from 5 stars. It does what an album should, takes the listener to a time, place, and feeling. A young man om the cusp fighting to find his place.

This was a big splash back in the day and has several tracks that have stood the test of time and are still staples in his set list today. I like the way the E-Street band is piano and horn driven, making them a unique sound in the world of rock and roll. If I am going to listen to a Sax solo/jam, CC is the shit. Close to a 5 but not quite. 4.25/5

Hearing the title track play regularly as kid definitely affects my review here. Not just b/c of nostalgia, but mainly due to it being a great song. I was surprised to hear how piano-driven the whole album was, and while the other seven songs have standout parts, the album probably rises in rating on the title track alone. I was shocked to read how long it took for the album to be completed, no doubt due to Bruce’s unwillingness to let the reigns go. But when you’re the boss…

I absolutely love Born to Run. Great song. The rest of this was most solid (as Bruce tends to be) and you love the variety of instruments. But this could be another artists where I enjoy his greatest hits more than full albums. 3.5/5 but getting the boss bump up.

This is one of those albums that I know should prob be a 5-banger but just doesn’t get there for me. Bruce is undeniably cool but never really spoke to me. Prob cuz I am the opposite of cool. Dang. 4/5

Born To Run contains some of his career highs - the magnificent title track and “Jungleland” being just two of those. Having such iconic and powerful tracks also means that some of the other songs tend to feel less grand and more like fillers. They’re obviously not though and Born To Run is still a great, AMERICAN record.

Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen, what can be said that hasn’t already? An important figure in music history (and still a big act), this is one of the his defining albums and definitely deserves inclusion on this list. Personally Springsteen is hit or miss. I didn’t really care for Nebraska (came up a few weeks ago in this project), but Bron to Run has an energy and vibe to it that is undeniable. The title track is the best song on the album, but “Thunder Road” and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out” really kick things off and set the stage for a great listen. I’ll probably revisit, so this earns a 4 star rating.

I enjoyed this one. It's the third Springsteen album to come up for me here and although I didn't enjoy Nebraska, I think I've otherwise come around to a moderate appreciation for Springsteen. My favorite track here was the title track.

Liked it better than I thought I would!

I'm generally not a fan of very traditional styles of rock, much less music that sounds super inspiring and upbeat but in this album Bruce and his band manages to make it work for me, all the optimism and joy of his sound don't sound like a cheap slogan but like a genuine emotion coming from the man and his band and I think it makes all the difference, it's joy that feels meaningful and not presented as something that IS because they feel that inspired in the studio which is something I can always have more of in older rock

a creative and peppy-sounding rock album; this falls right in line with the optimistic and acoustic sounding band music that persisted from the 60s up until the late 70s. with piano (and glockenspiel) riffs, this album feels like you're happily skipping your way down the yellow brick road, with plenty of stories on every choice of the way. some of the songs sound samey. i feel like this is the kind of music you'd hear in an old 70s/80s movie where the main cast jumps in the air, there's a freeze frame, and then the credits roll.

Lovely album, one from my childhood repitoire of course. Nothing short of good music, hand crafted with country western and swing undertones with a boogie woogie sound front and center. It ain't the most stellar music known to man, but its good shit. Quality, passion and appreciation for the common man in a pop rock album.

I think Springsteen is a great story teller and I love listening to Clemons play the sax. There are some great songs here that I like, but this is not an album I would listen to in its entirety very frequently.

It's a great album, with classics like Thunder Road and Born to Run. Classic American Rock.

Classic rock and roll baby

4 out of 5, so much energy from this album

I prefer the Sesame Street version, Born To Add. But this is still pretty good I guess. All kidding aside the Boss is great. Deserving album.

This is top tier Springsteen, the title track alone is worth the price of admission. The band is on fire through out the whole album, so much raw energy. This one along with Nebraska and Darkness On The Edge Of Town are my favorite Bruce albums. 4.5

The songs are big and full of energy. It's crazy hearing just how much Springsteen has influenced modern The Killers. A lot of this sounds like the latest Killers albums. Love the instrumentation, especially the brass.

The build up to born to run is so energetic and fun. Couldn’t help but smile listening. This is up there for me even if I think Bruce is a bit of a warbler. But he has great story telling and melodies. The tracks keep you guessing and the album stays strong and never gets boring.

8.5

Not what I would usually listen to but I understand why people love this album. I see artists like The Killers and Bleachers definitely pulling inspiration from Springsteen. Songs I saved: Backstreets, Born To Run

was good

Bra americana rock album

Many times I’ll listen to an album on 1001 and I’ll here a couple of tracks I know and enjoy and the rest is meh, three times now The Boss has delivered an album here and I’ve enjoyed the songs I didn’t know as much as if not more than the ‘hits’ that are well known. I guess I must be a Bruce Springsteen fan now.

Big fan of Jungleland

Favorite track: born to run other picks: thunder road, backstreets, tenth avenue freeze out

Good album. The title track is up there with Common People as an all-timer anthem. Best Track: Born To Run Worst Track: Fire

Bruce Springsteen really is an American icon. Born to Run is classic rock, and it's a darn easy listen. Springsteen's music is so accessible, something I hadn't recognized before. His music is fantastic, yes, but he crafted his sound and lyrics to be normal and relatable to normal Americans. Not the hippies or yuppies but regular people, like your blue-collar workers. His hooks are catchy and his lyrics make you feel seen. The E Street Band, of course, is firing on all cylinders. Clarence Clemons' has one of the most beautiful saxophone solos I've ever heard in "Jungleland." The song is amazing as it is, but the instrumental part is what ends the album on the perfect note after a soaring melody.

Not my favorite of his but solid.

An unstoppable roar this one. Not my fave but the energy of a performer capturing his full voice in the studio is undeniable.

El maldito jefe

AH oui le Boss , du plaisir !

I’ve never been a Bruce fan but this album has the most incredible raw energy I totally get it.

Surprisingly good time! First pass didn't really do much for me but being in the right mood helps so much. This album is great! 4.5, but if I had to round, possibly down to a 4

A classic.

Gotta admit, this is pretty fun.

OK

Backstreets is the stand out for me, but the tracklist is solid from front to back. The piano riff on Jungleland reminds me a lot of Tiny Dancer, but it’s still a great song. I don’t think this is Springsteen’s best but it’s definitely a classic.

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Classic. Already loved this album, a nice walk down memory lane.

I enjoyed the upbeat nature of this album

7.5 Bruce is either talking or yelling. Nothing in between.

Who doesn't love The Boss? Great album!!

lots of good tracks, couldn't really follow the "story" due to the mumbly singing style Standout: Thunder Road

Exactly what I expected and probably better than that. May listen again.

This was so much better than Born in the U.S.A. to me. A lot more rock ballad and actually feels like it brings something unique to the music scene from the mid 70s. I quite liked Meeting Across the River and Tenth Avenue Freeze Out.

Thunder Road played at my father-in-law's funeral and really impeded my ability to listen to this album without crying. Bruce crushes it though.

the boss, great

I hate listening to songs that mention running, streets, roads, etc when I am running My brother has been doing this, and I tried once before, but I nearly had a nervous breakdown trying to figure out my real feelings about the joshua tree, so I started over, and I decided I would do the project on days I run for longer than 30 minutes So I wake up in the morning like let's goooo and what does it serve me? Born to Run, which is wall to wall ROADS, STREETS, BACKSTREETS, BORN TO RUN BABY BUT I really liked it and I had a good time, and listening to born to run while I was running felt lame still but also cool I can't remember if I listened to this before. I think the only Bruce album I have listened to all the way through might be darkness on the edge of town.

I love the ideas here, it's musically so fun and I love the piano and saxophone in this and of course there are some all-time classic songs on this, but tbh I am not that into him. I think it's the vocals they do not really do much for me. Like I want to like him more but I do not. ah well. will continue to scream-sing along to born to run when it comes up on my driving playlist and ignore most of the rest of this album

Great poetry and a perfect blend of excitement, emotion, and chill. I feel that amusement park in his memories, I feel that longing for the road, I feel that need for freedom. You can’t fake these things.

Almost all of the songs sound a lot like "Born to Run" so I was going to dock this some points, but then I realized I really like "Born to Run" so I'm not mad about that.

Nice. Not my fave album of all time, but I enjoyed it.

Damn, have we heard a lot of this a thousand times? Would hold up a thousand times again. If you're sick of the title track, the rest of the album will pleasantly remind you why you liked it so much in the first place.

Deliciously short and so very Bruce!

I'm never going to be a Bruce fan, but you gotta give credit where it's due: The man brought the goods on this album. The title track is a masterclass in writing—not even how to write a song, but how to use action verbs to make a story sing. This isn't a 5 for me only because the rest of the album doesn't speak to me personally. Also, there were a couple of tunes where I felt like the arrangements overwhelmed the material. Shoutout to Clarence Clemmons, though. His playing throughout was tremendous but it was especially epic on Jungleland.

Brilliant stuff

fav tracks: thunder road, born to run, jungle land star rating could increase on subsequent listens

Love the wall of sound. The lyrics are repetitive, but the instrumentation (sax and trumpet) and energy is fantabulous.

Maybe my favorite from Springsteen. Solid album with excellent storytelling

Bruce has never really been my taste in music, but there's no denying the talent or how influential his early work was.

Classic American rock.

Loved

Good stuff.

This album is good and I am a fan of the boss but knowing his contemporary context really puts the whole proletariat rock thing into perspective and makes these albums all a bit less believable

Short but sweet, love his voice. Favourites were backstreets and jungleland - getting into 70s rock?

BRUCIE! Beautiful 8/10

3.5★. This thing is trying to make me a Springsteen fan, and, despite the rough first impression he made on me with Nebraska, it's kind of working... This one's not quite on the level of Darkness on the Edge of Town, but it's a thoroughly good album with some great highlights. Love the saxophones.

The song “born to run” was on as Biden announced he was dropping out well done universe

i really enjoyed it, there were a lot of different elements of different instruments, it was like a a mix of rock and folk music that i really like

4.5/5

Never been a super fan of Springsteen so I did a look work looking into this one and it really moved up this rating. Still not my fav, he has a little too much macho facade for me, but his lyrics really are deep and meaningful to the white working class poor experience. He wants love, to get out of his town and working class life, but feels stuck and knows he can only give so much to live up to the macho lifestyle. He also discuss the complicated return of working class young men from Vietnam. This experience did not make me a Bruce Tramp, but I do see why this album is influential and appreciate what he created.

Love the music on this album, even though I don’t really connect with Springsteen’s lyrics.

It was good. I like running. Perhaps I wasn't born for it, but I live for it currently.

Favourite track was by far Thunder Road, great album and my first in this journey (albeit a re-listen). Still holds up as a great album

I despise Springstein, but have to admit this album is BIG and FUN, and produced expertly. His best work by far

this really came out in 1975? i had no idea - i mean, the title track was still getting pretty regular airplay 10 years later. after the 80s, i'd kinda written off the boss, but sometime in the 90s, i remember seeing a clip about making the video for the song streets of philadelphia, and that really changed my mind about him. for anyone who didn't live through the 80s and 90s, it's hard to convey the pervading fear that was AIDS - the movie philadelphia was kind of a huge moment in cultural understanding of the disease. at the time, homosexuality, especially male homosexuality, was still largely looked down on (there are always exceptions, of course), and the disease itself was a death sentence. i mean that literally: in that time, if you were diagnosed with HIV, it was only a matter of time until it developed into AIDS, and once that happened, it was only a matter of time until you died. no survivors, only people who hadn't died of it yet. so when the movie came out, it was a huge deal - and when tom hanks got the oscar for his role in it, his wearing a red ribbon to the awards show got a lot of attention, and marked a (perhaps small, but real) cultural turning point. springsteen did the soundtrack album for the movie, which is how we got here. so, in the video, he's walking down a literal street in philly, only he refused to lip-sync for it - he insisted on recording his vocals live, for real, as he walked. so the production team gave him an earpiece to hear the playback, and they hid a for-the-time tiny mic in the scarf he was wearing, and his vocal track, at least in the video, was actually him singing for real as he walked. i honestly don't know why that made such an impression, but it really did - it wasn't an artist just being a dink, yelling about being given the wrong brand of water on set or whatever, it was this guy, who's always been the working-class hero, insisting on maintaining the integrity of his work, and resisting all the forces trying to get him to take shortcuts, even - and maybe especially - where they fundamentally don't matter. but it mattered to him, and for whatever reason, i really respected that. still do. somewhere in the early 2000s, he released an album of pete seeger songs - the wife and i listened to that cd in the car until it was so scratched up it wouldn't play anymore - and the way that album was made (in a small room in his farm out in the middle of wherever jersey, with minimal production and even less editing - you can hear him calling out key changes) was more proof to me that he's the real deal and i was wrong about him being just a cardboard cutout of a musician. uhh...also, this album was pretty good. nice to hear what turns out to be some much earlier material from him, for sure.

God plade, den kom dog aldrig helt op at ringe. Men absolut en lyttevenlig plade

I'm not a huge Springsteen fan, but I like some of his songs, I get his appeal, and I recognize his songwriting chops. I find he's most appealing to me ion album form, rather than individual tracks. This is a fantastic album. Just sometimes, the tracks are a little ... over the top. Like Jungleland. It wants to be epic, and apparently it is to many Boss fans, but to me, it's just a little ... too much. Didn't quite nail it. Anyway, solid 4/5. Probably 4.5/5 but damn it, we can't do that.

The boomers are right.

85/100

I really, really like "Thunder Road". It is one of my favourite songs to play on the piano, and I've liked it ever since I heard it at around 17. A highlight of my concert experiences was when me and my dad saw Bruce Springsteen and he closed with an acoustic version of "Thunder Road". This album contains other tracks though. They hold a high standard, the backing band is great and you can tell how much time has gone i to the songwriting and production. It does feel a bit too polished and formulatic at times. Each songs is not as big heavy hitters as can be found on for example "Born in the U.S.A.". It finishes just shy of a 5 for me. A very strong 4 star.

Born To Run sounds like a musical or rock opera. The writing is Dylanesque and beautifully poetic in a relatable blue collar tone. As a complete album it gets redundant and tiresome but each song is strong on its own. This album isn’t a masterpiece and I’m not sure why it gets lauded as one. 3.5

6.5/10, Sony earpods, maybe worth a relisten with over ear. Felt samey but listenable.

I enjoyed it a fair bit, feels much more positive and optimistic than Darkness At The Edge of Town. Also, it's a simple album cover, but it has a timeless quality to it, for something made 50 years ago it looks like it could've been shot yesterday.

I would really like to not like this. I mean, who wants somebody else to appoint themselves "the boss"? Pretty presumptive, yes? But, I like it. Despite my nature for antiauthoritarianism, this still resonates with me. I feel unclean.

I've got to be honest - I've been mixing up "Born to Run" and "Born in the USA" for like 30 years...

Not bad, never really got this far with the boss

Too epic for me

Classic Bruce.

Born to Run is such a goddamn good song. By far the best song on the album. Thunder Road and Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out are solid. And if you're into the usual Springsteen story songs, you probably love this whole thing. I'm about four-fifths of the way there.

Strip away the lyrics, strip away the wounded machismo of Springsteen's voice and 'Thunder Road' could be a Ronette's track. 'Tenth Avenue Freeze Out' could easily have Solomon Burke crooning and moaning over the top of it. 'Night' brings Meat Loaf to mind, with its sweeping, piano-led arrangement. And so forth. Which is to say, that there is a old school, almost conservative bent to the music on 'Born To Run' - it mostly looks backwards, but when it does serve as a harbinger of music to come, it points towards that most theatrical and archly classic performer, Marvin Lee Aday. But of course, you shouldn't strip away the lyrics - but there again, the subject matter is an elevated take on 'Teen Angel' and its ilk. Very good stuff, but nothing new under the sun. I never realised how twinkly the E Street Band were at this point. I kept waiting for 'Jungleland' to burst into an Elton John track, or perhaps the theme music from Cheers.

Bruce seems like really likable guy, which makes me like his music. I usually have to listen to something more than once before I fully get it or fall in love but I’m definitely going to listen to this one again.

Listening to backstreets and the feeling is so nostalgic. Like I'm trying to remember the memories yet letting them go all for once. Just finished the whole album, wnted to saviour each and every moment therefore didn't give real time review of each song. The instruments of this album is just out of world experience. Give it a listen.

The Bruce is loose!

Amazing album wish my live experience wasn't so bad. Would love to give him another shot.

Good enjoyable rock, which has helped shape American rock over the 70/80s. No bad songs, highlights Thunder Road and Born to Run 4/5

4.5 Not a huge fan of running, but this album is great!

Enjoyed this.

Slice of America A story telling wonder Grit and class combo

I love the titular song and can tell it’s a fantastic album but can’t really say I was in the mood for it

8/10

Okay okay okay, I know this is like lower-common-denominator classic rock that is appeal to the masses and doesn't necessarily have the most interesting concepts, but something about the feeling of listening to it just makes me feel like I need to eat a plate of fried chicken and run through the city with an American flag. It conjures an image of America with total freedom and bliss which of course isn't the case at any point, but can't we pretend for just these 39 minutes? 8/10

06/06/24 S Tier—————————5 Born To Run A Tier—————————4 Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Thunder Road B Tier—————————3 Jungleland Night Backstreets Meeting Across the River She’s the One C Tier—————————2 D Tier—————————1

Ich wusste nichts, was Bruce Springsteen für Stücke gemacht hat. Bin ganz begeistert Meeting across the river ist zum Beispiel ein Stück mit dem ich nicht gerechnet hätte. Ebenso Jungleland

This album makes me feel like I’m riding my bike through the streets as a kid in summer in the early 80’s!

First: my, what a sound. Never have I heard such punchy sounds, tingly triangles and walloping saxophones. Second: this LP is much older than me, but I still feel that strong independent spirit - not in the "indie rock" sense, but in the "grit that built America" sense. Everything is played with bombast, and the Boss is top hoss. Tracks: "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out", "Jungleland"

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

I liked this album, particularly Backstreet and Jungleland

A really Classic album

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

bruce springsteen white man of the century <3

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

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

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

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.

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

Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce

Springsteen is good

A classic.

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

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.

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.

Good but not as good as the other one

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

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.

Nice album. Very positive music.

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.

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

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

!!!!

Pretty fun.

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.

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!

Bruce is proving to always be a win.

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

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.

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.

Not my favorite, but a few gems on here.

An American classic

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

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

Very strong 4, 86/100

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

Hi Bruce.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

has some good stuff in it

1975! Great!

Попсовенькое энергичное звучание, в принципе прикольно

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

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

Entiendo a los señores de la mediana edad

The best Boss album for my money.

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.

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 🤪

oh bruce <3

Kinda corny with a self-indulgent final song but not gonna lie, pretty damn good. Almost makes me believe in the Springsteen mythos. Best song: Thunder Road

I’ve been in need of a good solid rock album. To be perfectly honest, I expected to be giving out a 5 for Mr. Bruce. Don’t get me wrong, classic after classic but I expected a tad more. However, after my continuous 2 star ratings and not giving above a 3 in too long I’m going to go high because this music style is exactly what I look for.

Album Nr. 12 Der Boss ist eben der Boss. Fast perfektes Album mit leichten Abstrichen bei dem einen und dem anderen Titel.

Title track stuck in my head all day.

I really enjoyed the instrumentals (harmonica, guitar, piano, saxophone) in this classic rock album. I recognized a lot of the songs but Backstreets was definitely my favorite. Would like to give Jungleland a re-listen or two. Overall loved the album.

Very good overall.

When I saw the cover I honestly expected a boring country album that I would forget before I even finished my first listen. Lesson learned not to judge a book by its cover!! Incredibly vibrant, interesting instrumentals layered over top of amazing vocals and some tearjerker lyrics that don't feel unearned... what an album! 6/1001.

Pretty good altough I wouldn’t listen normally

jó energiájú, a dalszövegek nagyon jók, elég lágy zenei stílus

4/5. There are too many good songs to warrant a lower 3 star rating so I went with a 4. Born to Run, Thunder Road, Jungleland are all classics.

Bruce! What is there to say really? You know what you’re getting and it never disappoints.

Good one, catchy and fulfilling. The piano parts are a bit cheesy at times but it’s a minor thing overall.

Classic album, would listen to in the background. Kind of like Billy Joel plus Joe Jackson plus Meat Loaf but not quite as good as any? Quintessential Springsteen though and I liked the simplicity of Meeting Across the River.

I always thought this album was released in the early 80's. I'm a little shocked to find out it was 1975. I had only heard Born to Run previously, but the rest of the album is in the same vein, although there is enough variation to keep it interesting. Bruce is an amazing lyricist, but not a great singer, yet there's a passion in his voice that's undeniable.

I have always appreciated Springsteen's voice and the energy of his tracks. This album did not fail to deliver on those. The the greatest album of all time, but an enjoyable listen for sure.

Maybe I didn't really like Bruce because I never listened to a whole album of his all the way through, this album was very good. The amount of piano and saxophone and other horns really brought a whole new element to the songs. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out is a song I have heard a few times but now actually listening to it that is a jam. Born to Run is a classic. She's the One really showcases the horns. Jungleland is a great way to end the album as a high energy song which fades off at the end. I really expected this to be an average rock album but I was pleasantly surprised. This is a very strong 4 for me, flirted with a 5.

Great album. Instrument diversity is key

Just an expertly crafted album, every instrument and wail is carefully planned but still manages to sound purely spontaneous and full of passion. As someone that hasn't sat through a full album from The Boss quite yet this set a high bar, and I'll always appreciate when an album feels like a true story front to back. Bruce manages this as the album starts strong and keeps up a solid pace through the first half to peak at Born To Run and then end with a denouement in the final two tunes. Really enjoyed this, more than expected.

I’ve never appreciated Bruce Springsteen’s voice, though I came around to it by the end of the album. His music seems like a great snapshot of the time and I’m sure it was that much better to be listening to it in the 70’s.

I absolutly love the songwriting. It's awesome. The saxophone, the guitar, the structure i love everything. But i don't really enjoy the way Bruce sings and his voive. It seems slured i can't understand half the words. Granted i'm not american but to me he seems drunk. Put a decent rock singer like Meatloaf on this and it is perfekt.

i yam what i yam

good one.

It's a good album, with lots of good songs and good sounds, some songs did not hit for me.

Très cool, rythme énergique majoritairement que j'ai bien, une chanson bien plus calme également mais intéressante (il y a une sorte de trompette/saxophone/je ne sais pas, qui me rappelle des dessins animés :o)

I love Bruce, I love his music, his message, everything, but I can’t listen to this on repeat

Can't muster up the enthusiasm that others seem to have with this album, but it was a good listen nonetheless.

That sure did contain Born to Run. Still quintessential classic rock, still sounds like the same song twelve times.

Very nice this very nice

Classic Standouts: Born to Run, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Jungleland, Thunder Road, Backstreets, Others: Night, 4.5/5

Jazz, Rock, Brass, Springsteen. It has it all, a personal favourite of mine

It’s not your basic rock album. I love how rich the songs are, with piano, saxophone and other instruments clearly asserting their presence.

Born to Run is an absolute classic of a song, and Springsteen has a real talent for lyricism. Interestingly, in many respects this sounded a lot like Meatloaf to me in terms of epicness of some of the tracks.

classic

Best song - Thunder Road

Not my personal favorite, but a solid album. Understand why so many view it so highly.

Vocals are good, but where this album excels are the powerhouse instrumentals. Such a fun album to listen to. Favorites are Born to run (obviously), thunder road, she's the one. 4/5

Springsteen's best work and is a great showcase of his sound

if you told me the name bruce springsteen, i could tell you with confidence that that is a musician, and approximately nothing farther than that. i know he's a *good* musician, so this album should be at least 50% bangers. this is the 1975 release. track 1, Thunder Road: "i've got this guitar and i learned how to make it talk" is CORRECT okay i think i understand why this guy's famous. i have no notes this is great. 10/10 track 2, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out: mmm, that SAXOPHONE. i'm not as big a fan of the piano in this one, but still good. 7/10 track 3, Night: the descending piano/bells as part of the bridge midway through this song is just. SO good. this is a 9/10 track 4, Backstreets: it is about this point in the album that i think to myself, this music is much brighter than another album i listened to / rated recently, and i don't mean brighter in terms of instrument choice, but it is dynamic in a way that results in the other album feeling very flat. (gotta say, mr. springsteen really tears his throat out on this one) 8/10 track 5, Born to Run: titular song! it could be that every song so far has been quite good, but i'm not getting the same "this is the best song" that others seem to feel about it. still quite good, though. 8/10 track 6, She's the One: this one has quite a good pulse on it! 7/10 track 7, Meeting Across the River: this feels like looking out over a new york skyline with a sunset-orange sky, with the trumpet. could very easily be the credits sequence to an emotional, passionate movie. 8/10 track 8, Jungleland: okay THIS is the song that plays over the movie credits, but they're driving away from the camera, and we pan up to the sky for the first minute or so of credits, then cut back to the car for some three-line back-and-forth that makes a joke come full circle. fade to black, remainder of the credits. 9/10 overall: 8.25/10 -> 4/5. they weren't kidding, this Album really does You Must Hear Before You Die.

there is absolutely nothing wrong with this album, I like a couple tracks! but I do not like Mr. Springsteen's voice :^(

So I finally get one of the seminal dad rock albums of all time. It's definitely not the worst bruce springsteen album I've gotten on this list but it still didn't do much for me aside from a couple of nice songs, obviously including the title track as well as backstreets and jungleland. The rest is by no means bad but it kind of blurred together for me since I'm not a huge boss fan in general. It's also odd that the guitar is so prominent on the cover because most of what I remember from each song are pianos and saxophones more than any guitar. I'll give it a 4 but its the weakest 4 I can remember giving an album.

Waarom heeft niemand mij verteld dat Bruce Springsteen steen goed is? (Thanks voor de pun Bas <3)

I don’t love Bruce’s voice, but this is a solid collection of songs. I can see why this album is such a classic!

I love Thunder Road and Born to Run. The rest of the songs here are at least tolerable.

The more I listen the more of a fan I am. This guy is a great musician! Highlights were Born to Run and Jungleland. I think this is the weakest of the 3 albums I've heard from Springsteen on this list, which is saying something. The bar is high!

Never been a huge Springsteen fan, but I think the last few songs of this album are genius. Overall I see why it was chosen as a lifetime album.

4.5

Pretty solid quick album. Ten avenue freeze out my fav from this. 3.5 for me will round up for “The Boss”.

Awesome very viby hat meinen ohren große pleasure bereitet

When The Boss set out to make this record, he wanted to make a statement on America and what makes it what it is. To do that, he evokes images of cars and girls and dreams of something greater. These themes that are first fully fleshed out here would go onto define his entire career. Springsteen was also interested in employing his own “wall of sound” ala Phil Spector. Dare I say, he was able to achieve a far better sound than Spector was ever able to dream of. With the exception of the near perfect titular track, I wouldn’t call this the most re-listenable albums for my specific taste. But as a clear artistic statement it’s well done and has everything you need to understand what makes Bruce “The Boss”

Bruce Springsteen's music has always been about storytelling and this album is no exception. He captures the magic of moments in his life and encapsulates them so well into songs. The whole album is solid and joyous to listen to.

Greatest storyteller

I am going to try and not copy everything that's been previously said about this album but this album is very........ bombastic? The title really gives the listener a general idea where this experience is going to go and it truly feels like (more or less in better words): "American". It reminds of a countryman's explanation of how great it is to be in "the greatest country in the world." That isn't a slight against Bruce, it just oozes a sense of patriotism. It can feel a little obnoxious at times but there's a beauty in looking at someone find their sense of freedom in a place that encapsulates it. It's, loud, it's passionate, it's embracing, and at other times it's wonderous. I've realized in the past, there are as artists that have something to say and it can be as simple as it is presented BUT at other times it can be some of the most profound things you've ever heard in your life. This is truly the ladder. 4 out of 5 stars.

Heading into this project, I would have said "I love Bruce Springsteen," but after Darkness on the Edge of Town and Born to Run, I think I'd say "I really like some of Bruce Springsteen's work." I could have sworn that I'd listened to this album before, but if I did, I think I just had it on in the background, because the title track was the only song that felt familiar. The lyrics and storytelling are the star of the show on this album, backed up by some great piano and saxophone playing. The other elements on this album are fine, but a lot of Bruce's singing is really mumbly, and that's a shame since the lyrics are so brilliant. "Thunder Road" and "Jungleland" are great, but for my money, the title track is far and away the best song on this album. It's one of those songs that makes me wish I could sing well, because it's just an absolute blast. Overall, this is a great album, but I prefer Nebraska and Born in the USA.

7/10

Great album, a classic. Even the name is inspiring "Born To Run".

Never quite got this one. I mean they're classics of a sort, very full expressions of themselves. Springsteen simply has yet to move me. Maybe it's age. He has strong macho dad energy, maybe that's it. I'm still the Oedipal Son and I'm gonna kick his fucking head in. I'll listen to this one over time and see if it transforms for me. For now I'll give it four for being an excellent example of what it is, it's just a shame I don't quite understand what that is yet.

Springsteen is a legend, and the album is a classic, but it's personally not my thing.

I've never quite bought into the Springsteen thing, though I can appreciate it. I came to the song "Born to Run" via Frankie Goes to Hollywood" which controversially I still think is a better version. Thunder Road is a nailed on classic and Jungleland a great song. I can acknowledge this album's standing without it quite being my thing.

Good album. Not the best of Bruce, but some good songs.

Really like the energy of this album. Feels like there an urgency to it. The saxophone solo on Jungleland alone adds a star for me.

It’s Springsteen, it’s great lol

Rock n roll Randy Newman is pretty cool

Of course classics like Thunder Road are familiar to me. It's a good album, expected great guitar work with an interesting mix of horns and other instruments. Decent listen, not really my preferred style, but more interesting than Elvis at least.

Springsteen at his lyrical best. He's a good songwriter, and he does his own material really well. But you can't talk about Springsteen at his height without talking about the E Street band. Max Weinberg is one of the all time greats on drums, and his work here is exemplary. I love that this album features the Big Man himself so prominently. Clemons by himself is a towering influence on this whole sound. His work on Born to Run is inspiring. That solo on Jungleland is next level.

Bruce Springsteen is one of those artists that I know I don't understand at the same level as others. I appreciate his songwriting ability and happily will listen to his music, but I don't find myself reaching for his music on my own. I know he inspires many, but I haven't caught the spark. I do like what Springsteen does, but my enthusiasm often rests at "like". I occasionally explore an artist to see why others like them more than I do, and I think I've listened to Born To Run before though one of those bouts of exploration. Even if I have listened to the album before, "Born To Run" was the only track that is truly familiar to me. I like Springsteen's voice and grit. I like Springsteen's storytelling. I'm amazed at the cohesiveness of the band. The fills and riffs from the saxophone give me a sense of nostalgia. "Born to Run" is such a great example of the energy that can come from Springsteen and his band, but I don't hear this same level of energy on each track. This isn't my favorite Springsteen album. I did like the album, and I could come back for a re-listen to see what else I might discover, so I'll round up to 4 stars.

These are beautiful songs. I wish they were sung by somebody who didn't sound like they were trying to hold soup that's too hot in their mouth. However, the E Street Band fucking slaps. Musical arrangements are top tier and what earn the rating. Favorite track: Jungleland

Bruce Springsteen isn’t really my cup of tea, but even I find it hard to dislike ‘Born To Run’. It’s a great record.

Iconic album cover; Bruce singing 110% like his life is on the line; Jimmy Iovine engineered big big sound; lots of saxophone; what’s not to love? Pretty awesome.

Classic banger through and through. 8.5/10. A couple of songs drag a little long, not a ton of sound diversity.

Some good songs, although a bit too country for me, could see me enjoying it on a road trip

Night

Boss.

All the songs sounded pretty similar

I live in New Jersey where Bruce Springsteen is worshipped as a hometown hero. While I’m not a fan, there’s no way to not be familiar with his music. He’s one of the biggest stars in the world. That said, I was a little taken aback by his voice as the first track, Thunder Road, began. I’ve only paid attention to Bruce when I caught him on television singing live. He was also considerably younger on this album, released almost 50 years ago in 1975. The second track, 10th Avenue Freeze Out, has a bit of a bluesy sound to it, followed by saxophone-heavy Night. While cutoff in most photos of the album cover, Bruce is leaning on a Black guy with a saxophone. I assume that’s who’s playing on the track. Backstreets showcases the power of Bruce’s vocals. I appreciate each song on the album having its own sound instead of all sounding melodically the same, which is an issue I sometimes have with rock music. I can see why Born to Run, the single, was such a success. I’m sure it’s a big number at concerts. Same with the final track, Jungleland. However, Meeting Across the River might be my favorite track on the album. It’s an emotional ballad, and I love an emotional ballad. In all, Born to Run is a well-rounded rock album. I enjoyed listening to Bruce in his early days and see why he’s a world-renowned rockstar.

Good

Really great songwriting on an album with some huge hits.

I like the record. Not my favourite Springsteen record but it’s a solid one