Born To Run

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

If Bruce was my boss, I wouldn’t get much work done. I think we’d drink too many warm beers in the summer rain. I’d never given this album a real chance. That was my bad. It’s an anthemic staple of rock that leaves you longing for middle America, running into the great unknown, and finally looking back realizing the grass may not always be greener on the other side of the river.

Nice old school joint.

Pretty solid album, even after not being the biggest fan of Springsteen's voice.

Classic. Still love it.

not my cup of tea. good to listen to while chilling

Excellent album. Ideal for a road trip.

😮 Notsobad.. 4

Eh. It was fine.

Another classic Bruce album. It's just not a 5 for me but it is very good.

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

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

Its obviously really good, but I cant say I am into it much

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

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 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

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!

Oh, baby this town rips the bones from your back It's a death trap, it's a suicide rap. 3.5

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🗣️

This is bar far my personal favorite Springsteen album. That’s it. Enjoy!

‘Born To Run’ is a great song. The whole album is good, though not really to my taste.

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

Balladeering bar room anthems.

He's called The Boss for a reason. I enjoyed this more than I expected to, when it finished I put it on again.

As good as I remembered

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

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.

all time American classic

Great album with many classics

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

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

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!

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.

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.

Best boss album At least 4 Bordering a 5

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

Of course this was wonderful. One of my all time favourite songs lives here. Beautifully made. A joy to listen to.

Bra 7/10

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.

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.

It cannot be true, but my stats say I've never heard this record. What!? Artist #123 in my Last.fm (now #114)

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

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’s really fucking good 4/5

pretty good, did enjoy his voice

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!!

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.

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.

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.

it’s like if bob dylan was less boring. really does paint a picture and keeps it driving

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.

Thunder Road is such a killer song. Probably a true 3.5, but Thunder Road and the title track bring it up

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.

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"

3.5/5

Okay

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.

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.

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

Extremely great! The deep cuts are pure genius, peppered with the big hits we’ve all known for years.

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.

Born To Lay Down ici

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

4.5/5 really

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

It's a pretty good one, but I'm not really in love with it for whatever reason

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.

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

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.

Another one

'merica

Good listen.

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.

Blue jeans wearing, fist pumping Americana rock n' roll.

"Born to Run"? "Thunder Road"? "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out"? All on the same album? You son of a bitch; I'm in.

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.

Is like watching the music part of SNL. Good record.

Cool stuff, maybe I didn't get it all though. I couldn't shake the feeling of forced profundity.

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.

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.

A real solid album, with the title track in its holy glory

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

Headline song is good, rest is fine

You can see why it's a classic and how it's established that entire sound. I think I'd like Nebraska more for some reason?

It's springsteen, not my fav but not bad

No bangers but his voice is good and the songs appear to be very different from eachother. Paxton’s wedding screwed this guy for me. 😂

Classic. 4/5

I love the mini-soap opera that runs throughout this album. It'a a shame that the lyrics get a little lost in the music. This is Springsteen as a poet. His whole soul meets rock 'n' roll is hard to resist. The wall of sound works really well. There's something of a goosebumps moment when he sings "when the Big Man joined the band..." ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! Brooding.

This is a good album. I liked the wild energy of it. Obviously I loved the sax parts and the piano too! Standout song would be Born to Run of course but I also really liked She's the One. If I'm being completely honest, I don't think I'll necessarily reach for this again, but I had to bump it up a star once it clicked for me how obvious an influence this album/artist had to have been on Jack Antonoff/Bleachers.

Killer first album of 1001.

Liked it

A classic for Mr S. Solid and on point.

To be honest, this is an album I've been dreading. I've never much liked Springsteen and I feel kind of defensive about it. There was no chance of listening to this with a completely open mind even though I tried. Most of the songs were new to me aside from the anthemic title track. I was surprised how theatrical they were and am equally surprised that he's not yet been Mamma Mia'ed (i.e., there's no Bruce Springsteen jukebox musical yet, that I know of). The songs are BIG both in sound and in story. I loved the quote that Springsteen wanted this album to sound like "Roy Orbison singing Bob Dylan, produced by [Phil] Spector." I think that's pretty much what he did. However, there is a young white American east coast dude-ness to this music that puts a wall between it and me. I can certainly appreciate it but I don't identify with it much at all. Interesting to read later that compared to previous albums, this one "includes few specific references to places in New Jersey, in an attempt to make the songs more identifiable to a wider audience." I'm interested in those earlier albums --- I think their specificity might actually appeal more to me. Overall, I liked this one but I am not yet a convert. Give me another and we'll see.

Not as good as I was expecting

A nice album with one amazing song on it (Born To Run). Admittedly, Springsteen's raspiness and mumbling can get a bit annoying after some time. But for the forty minutes duration of this album it was totally fine. I enjoyed it for a change of pace.

Feel like this would be a natural enjoyed record because of the Killers. Not bad, but not 5 for me.

Just a good, classic, American album. I love the Boss because the whole theme and idea in his music is always about class struggles, but in a way that manages to not feel preachy. Fave track: Gotta Hand it to "Born to Run." That said, this album has a few skips for me so I'll stop short of rating this as total perfection.

Early Heartland Rock. Nice to listen to once, but I wouldn't neccessarily listen to most of these songs again, the exception being Born to Run, which is the only real Showstopper here. 3.5/5

Bruce is a referent. Sometime he has been in Barcelona and with great concerts.

Brucie boy

Verry cool. To me a very American uplifting almost epic sound.

Bruce used to get "new Dylan" comparisons but I don't think Dylan was ever capable of this sort of grand romanticism. He also used to get doubters and cynics questioning him thanks to the record company overhyping him at the time (which he abhorred), but I think any doubts about whether or not he was for real should've been blown away by a cursory listen to the album; whatever you think of it, he *meant* this stuff. Maybe a bit too self-conscious in being big and widescreen, and "Jungleland" at the end does frankly get out of hand and overcooked, but on the whole hard to beat as an example of this sort of thing...

This album makes you feel free. Good example of how the front man is nothing without a good band around him. Favorite songs - Meeting Across the River, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out

My Mom loves The Boss so I gotta respect it. Classic all American album with GOATed saxophone

neke pisme mi nisu baš nešto, ali san baš kroz cili album posebno guštala u klaviru! oduševio me!!

Odlično odlično!!!! Guštala san. Ocjena manje jer mi neke pisme nisu uopće bile napete, ali ove ostale 🔥

Nice one, Bruce

He really does know how to evoke that sense of desperation in lower/middle class America. He's got his sound and doesn't vary a lot but this is still a great record

wouldn't say that i particularly enjoyed it. good style tho.

Who doesn't love the boss?

Quite a few bangers, had a really good time with this!

I'm much more into the Nebraska style of Bruce, but you can't deny the electricity the flows through this album. That title track!

gloriously, madly in love with the joy and elevation of classic 60s pop and 50s rock & roll, self-mythologising to the highest degree, every ounce of drama squeezed out, everyone racing through the streets till dawn, gazing at girls on porches, and busting out of here

3.7 - great album, with doings like the title track and “Tenth Avenue Freeze Out” you can’t and don’t want to get out of your head, along with epics like “Jungleland”. It’s big, bold, soulful rock ‘n roll - bordering on a gluttony of it, which is the biggest thing that keeps me from resting it higher.

Anthemic, triumphant and heartfelt. As overblown as this album gets at times, I can't help but feel bruce's enthusiasm and charisma in his performances

Another album I'm ad I finally listened to. I'm ashamed to say I don't know much about Springsteen aside from his singles. This album was a bit of an eye-opener. Thunder Road, Backstreets and Jungleland are absolutely amazing. This is 40 minutes of rock classic.

Superb

Sounds even more like The Killers than I would have thought, clearly one they spent a long time studying. Thunder Road, jungleland, and the title track were the best songs, but it probably works best as a whole piece. I'm sure it won't be the only album from the boss on this list

OK, I maybe get the idea now. If I was born in the late 50s in New Jersey and had just bought my first car and was going to take my best girl to the prom, this would all be very rousing. But I don’t drive, I’m from Northern England, I don’t have a porch or a screen door so a lot of this ‘poetry’ comes off as a bit silly to me. Still got a couple of very good songs on there though.

Good album. Great guitar and i really enjoyed the bass playing in this one. The title track was the only huge banger on this one.

I grew up in an extended family that worshipped the ground Bruce walked on so I’m a bit biased. That being said, for me Bruce is a rock star. Not necessarily the most talented vocalist in the land but he sings with his heart, and his band is outstanding. Born to Run is of course a classic, but I also loved Tenth Avenue Freeze Out and Thunder road, of course.

Took me by surprise how much I enjoyed it.

pretty good album, I wouldn’t call myself a Springsteen fan but this was a really nice listen 8/10

Bruuuu(r)ce. Wat ben je goed

Bruce's breakthrough masterpiece. This is my 5th or 6th time hearing it, and it still hasn't clicked for me, so expect a re-review in the future. The lyrics are the main highlight for me. Reflecting the American dream, very optimistic as the narrator makes telling stories about leaving his past behind for a better future, and the relationships he makes along the way. Whether that be his lover, a gay best friend, or his star sax player (who is cut from the cover). Springsteen's delivery is dramatic, sometimes Wagnerian, and his words poetic, often mesmerizing. Fills the audience with motivation and hope. I didn't find the music to be very engaging (beyond "Born to Run" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out"), but I did find it all to be rich and full of substance, well-produced with all the instruments and vocals balanced well. There's never a second missed of action. I hear stories of other people completely mesmerized at various points, like the extended sax solo in "Jungle Land." I'm not in love with it as most people, but it is incredibly impressive and full of heart. I'm hoping I'll grow to appreciate the others songs as much as I love "Born to Run." I'll be coming back to this album frequently. Highlights: Thunder Road, Backstreets, Born to Run, Jungle Land

Since I'm a white collar Canadian I'm certainly not the demographic that Springsteen is targeting so its hard for me to relate to his songs about racing big V8s, working on the farm, and general Murican mythology. But I must say that this album is a landmark achievement in American Rock. Wiki tells me that he spent over 14 months in the studio recording this album, and over 6 months on the song Born To Run alone! Well he certainly got his "wall of sound" effect with standout performances by Roy Bittan on piano and Clarence Clemons on Sax. Bruce's gruff voice is in itself another instrument able to convey tremendous passion and emotion. There are many really solid songs on this album, but the highlight for me is Jungle Land with multiple tempo and mood changes. But his mic drop moment comes at the 8:38 mark when the piano builds to an incredible crescendo and he howls with incredible passion.... and that's why they call him The Boss. This could have been a 5 star album but it falters a bit with Night and She's the one, so there's a minor deduction for that.

Klassisker. Kan man få för mycket saxofon på ett album. Svar nej

Guter, pazifistischer Rock

Really like the full band instrumentals, the sax and piano really add to the songs. Obviously knew Born to Run already, but was surprised how much of this I like, this is definitely something I would want to return to. Meeting Across the River stood out for the storytelling Bruce is known for. Jungleland feels long after an album of songs that seem the perfect length.

I would give this album 5 stars for the music, but the lyrics and the vocals don't work for me.

Liked it quite a bit, super american

Never been a fan of Bruce. Not that I don’t like his music, I like it a lot. I admittedly, do not know a lot about his music. I feel like I should. Best Tracks: “Tenth Avenue Freezeout” “Shes the One” and “Jungleland”

Good music, not used to Springsteen‘s voice yet. Mastering a little off? Lyrics hard to understand (spotify).

Never really got Springsteen, but this album comes close - 3.8

I always assumed this came out in the 80s, but it makes sense in the mid-70s, exactly halfway between Dylan's folk heroism and swaggering stadium rock. Born to Run is a terrific ode to the small towns where the American dream has come to die.

What a sweet sweet album. Jungleland was a new find for me, wow I loved it.