Reviews (page 8 of 15)
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.
Cinematic.
This album has great production and instrumentals. The songs are truly beautiful. The vocals aren’t exactly my favorite, but still complement the songs well.
In my Springsteen top five, for me Born to Run still holds up after all these years, but Jungleland is the true pinnacle of the album.
One of the best ever to do it. This album isn't his peak but it still slaps
Enjoyed more than I expected.
Eight tracks! Do one, Kanye.
Amazing album that had some great early hits that launched Bruce.
The boss brings it, this might be my favourite Springstein album.
When I was younger I really didn't like Bruce Springsteen's music, but I think it has gotten through to me slowly over time, and these songs hit me pretty good now. Some heavy hitters here really - 10th Ave Freeze Out, Born to Run, Jungleland... The saxophone solos are one of the things that would have turned me off in the past, now I find them quaint.
Prima album!
Bruuuuuuuuce
Great album with some classics On it. BRUCE IS ALWAYS SO BELIEVABLE WHEN HE SINGS AND always sounds like it is just the way he talks!
Classic Americana. I think everyone has heard the title track and Thunder Road.
Good Album. Amazing Songs. I loved how the album was structured. Thunder Road as an overture, than the big one born to run and on the end, the emotional peak, Jungleland. I simply love the saxophone solo's.
good
solid
LeviBANGER
Cinemascope at 33rpm.
solid. I am not a huge fan, but can respect it.
Noch nie bewusst gehört! Schon n besonderes Album.
chris dusseld tes commentaire commencent serieusement a m'agacer, 4/5
So many of the elements of music I live seemed to have been born here. It’s bombastic and enormous and energetic and feels important and meaningful.
If The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle was an accidental miracle, Born to Run was an intentional masterpiece. It declared its own greatness with songs and a sound that lived up to Springsteen's promise, and though some thought it took itself too seriously, many found that exalting.
A cracker! Evocative, emotive, stadium Rock 'n Roll. This album just screams USA! Favourite tracks: Born to Run & Thunder Road.
Solid Springsteen. Hated Jungleland
Great album. Never really liked Thunder Road all that much but also hadn't listened to it much and after this album I like it a lot more. Born to Run is just a phenomenal song and my favorite of Springsteen's. Already Saved: Born to Run Saved After Listening: Thunder Road, She's the One
Saved Prior: None Off Rip: Thunder Road, Backstreets, She's the One, Jungleland Cutting Edge: Born to Run Overall Notes: While I can't say I fully understand the insane hype for this guy, I will say that this is the best of this type of album that I've ever heard. Was going to give it a 3, but that felt wrong so I'm bumping it up to a 4.
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It's okay. I like meeting across the river. and Jungleland
Bruce Springsteen is the main guy here but the E Street Band really add so much to the overall compositions. They keep things from getting too boring, too formulaic, and elevate Springsteen with sweeping instrumentals that allow for a fuller sound with more personality. Springsteen brings his own, and the E Street Band give it more ground to stand on. Helluva band. Anyway, Springsteen basically IS heartland rock, and he's very much in this sound. Undeniably solid album.
I really like this album. It can be tough to review since the songs are so well known and played so much. Some haven't aged as well as others, but Thunder Road and Jungleland will always be rock anthems.
I definitely preferred this to Darkness On the Edge of Town and see why it’s considered the best album by Bruce Springsteen. So many of these songs are classics and it seemed like Bruce Springsteen at his best. Although Bruce Springsteen is still not my absolute favorite it was still a great album. Favorite songs: Night, Backstreets, Born to Run, Jungleland Last favorite song: Thunder Road Light 8/10
Nämä Brucen levyt ovat aika tasalaatuista suorittamista. Thunder Road ja Born to Run olivat ne kohokohdat.
it was a blur
Surprisingly I've inky very listened to one Springsteen album in its entirety before this! Liked this a lot.
Sounds epic, definitely needs a closer listen than I can give to it.
Muy personal y bien construído y elaborado. Inconfundible voz
went into this one expecting to give it a 5 but i wasn't blown away by it
This one is pretty cool
Pretty solid. I’m not a huge fan of Bruce’s voice, but there are some really well don tracks in this album. Favorite tracks: “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” “Born To Run,” and “Jungleland”
Very fun
The piano and sax throughout were a dang treat. Feels like old americana, joyful, sad, honest. He’s the boss for a reason!
love this album
Kanonskiva! Är det nåt jag skall klaga på, så är det för få låtar. Troligtvis den bästa, jämnaste Springsteenskivan. Inte en dålig låt egentligen tycker jag. 4+
Eat song is its own mini story but yet part of a while experience. The writing is superb and the guitar work is excellent. I never got into Springsteen but I can see that wasn't a good thing. This albums is really good. Although over it is short run time, it delivers all it needs to say in the short time. I found that the start was a little softer than the rest of the album but once it gets going it is something that you can just visualize. The story in the lyrics is clear and concise and able to give you an experience that you were almost there.
A classic
Some classics I've heard before that the rest of the album gave some interesting new context to.
Didn’t think I could be converted into a Bruce fan but this album may have just done the trick.
Yeah, it’s good
Fav song: Jungleland Really great album, love the production and sound. Great piano melodies too!
Album was... fine. It definitely felt like a product of it's time in the way he sings. The music itself was really good though.
Nice one! Never listened to a full album by the Boss
Pretty Sick album. Whatever I can tell that a lot of artists took inspiration from Springtein. He's got a very interesting storytelling style and the buildup and release his lyrics have going into the hook is cathartic. Good Album
One of those albums where you're like "Meh, Springsteen", but you're super into it anyway
1975. Key Songs: Born to Run, Night, Thunder Road
It has a sound. Leaves me a bit cold mind
Fun!
Strong start with ‘thunder road’ but then just very samey. I spent the entire album thinking god he just sounds like an American meatloaf- but Meatloaf songs actually hit the heights these tracks only wish they could. Despite the repetitive nature of the tracks it was continuous decent tracks though and The last track left me wanting more however and was my favourite ‘jungle land’ Worst track- ‘she’s the one’ Listened once score 7/10 The last Bruce album in the list did score higher on second listen however this gift draw me enough to listen again and now I just want some Meatloaf please!
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run Opens with the best track then attempts to copy it for most of the album before turning into Christopher Cross at the end. I just don't quite get Bruce, but I know it ain't really for white English northerners. So I guess I'll review similarly to the last time we had one and say that I enjoyed the ride, although i swear a couple of songs threatened to turn into Bat Out of Hell at times, without me loving it. Best Track - Thunder Road (this decision may have been influenced by Alfred Molina's belting rendition in The Boroughs on Netflix) Worst Track - Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out (the point a which I knew how all the rest of the album would sound) 6/10
not too interesting but cant go wrong i guess
Pretty good at points, kinda funny at others, overall I liked it better than the first Springsteen but will probably not return
While there are some definitive hits on this album. It's not my favorite Springsteen and I also am a little bit of a Bruce hater.
He has better albums, like the hits
Very big sound. Some great melodies but it can feel a bit over the top.
"Big" is how I would describe this album. The songs just sound large, with expansive accompaniment. It's arena-filling music. The opening is really great, it introduces you to the energy of the album right off the bat. I think the music does get a little same-y over the runtime of the album, and the loud rock sound does overwhelm the lyrics on a few tracks. This does unfortunately drag the album down for me, it sounds like a live album and in this case that does not quite increase my enjoyment enough to overcome the shortcomings. There's a lot to like here and I think this is a very solid inclusion on the list, but I don't expect to come back to this album often. Favorite track: "Born to Run," although "Backstreets" is not far behind
Besser als Nebraska
Not really for me. I can see its merits, but it wasn't an album made for me.
normalito, nada wow. 5/10
This was decent enough. Im not a big Bruce fan but there were some songs I enjoyed here
MEH.
Thunder road and born to run are the stand outs here. The rest is ambitious, which is a polite way of saying that the other songs are dull. Hasn't quite find his niche yet has bruce on this album
I don’t mind it, but every Springsteen song kind of sounds the same. He’s a talented guitarist though
I really enjoyed how epic it was, but maybe a tad bit too vocal focused for me to really click with it.
Yep, that sure is Bruce Springsteen. It is good but it doesn’t really stick with me. I’ll give it 3.5. Could maybe be a 4 if it was the first Springsteen album I’d heard.
Buen disco, me gustooo, pero nada muy especial. ya tenia algun tema guardado. seria un 2.5
Sorry not sorry Bruce. I recognize that it’s well made and well loved, I can even understand why but the sheer sonic volume of almost everything about Born to Run’s wall of sound dreams exhausted my brain.
Its an okay album. I like she's the one. Its 3 stars for me.
okay, dont love his voice on this album
Sounds a bit Meatloaf-y which isn't a bad thing. Some big tracks that stand out, impressive album overall. 3 5/5.
Good length. Too much saxophone. I think I like Springsteen more when other people are covering his stuff.
The Boss formula in all its glory. Play the melody on piano several times, sing it over and over, repeat it on guitar, blare it out on sax and then shout it in unison for too long. The crowd goes mad! Stars for earnestness and industry
Love him as a person. Don't love his music. They're good but it's a little too wholesome for my taste.
overwrought blowhard
I’m sorry, but Bruce Springsteen is overrated as an artist. My biggest problem is that once you’ve heard one Springsteen song, you’ve heard a lot of them. Working class guy, car, street, factory, girl, busted dream, desperate need to get out of town, then pile on piano, sax, and a huge chorus until everything feels like it’s supposed to be life changing. He keeps going back to the same ingredients, and after hearing more than enough Springsteen on this list, I’m pretty tired of the recipe. “Thunder Road” is good, the title track is obviously a classic, and “Jungleland” has some strong storytelling. I’m not saying the guy has no talent. I just don’t understand the level of worship. So much of his music feels like different versions of the same blue collar American mythology with slightly different characters and scenery. The E Street Band sounds great, and there are a few songs here I genuinely like. But one of the greatest rock albums ever made? I still don’t hear it. At this point, I’ve listened to more Springsteen than I ever cared to, and none of it has made the hype make much more sense.
Some lovely feel good songs and a great title track. Jungleland was my favourite Bruce’s voice struggled a bit on some of the early some but perhaps that’s an artistic choice Would give 3.5
Not bad. It's no Nebraska
3.6
budget Meat Loaf
My respect for Bruce Springsteen grows alongside my participation with this project. He's a great songwriter and leads a talented band full of charisma. However the fact that all of his songs make me feel like I'm in high school again just rubs me the wrong way. I don't wish to feel this way. It's cringy and smelly
Finished
I am quite a large fan of Springsteen, but this album feels like it is just on the precipice of the greatness that was to come. Sure, 'Born to Run' is an excellent track, but nothing else here quite manages to be the complete package.
Not my favorite
All the respect to the Boss. He’s a great entertainer. The band is great. The songs are great. I get why this album is so revered, but it’s not for me. Listening once was enough and I have no desire to hear it again. Just not my thing. 3 stars out of respect.
"Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" is my fave.
I’ve never cared for the title track, but the rest is all right
3.5/5
Ah, Bruce Springsteen, I have mixed feelings about you. I'm from the Jersey Shore too, so Bruce was big and my dad loved it and played his music all the time. So I hear Bruce and roll my eyes and think about how overrated he is. On the other hand, I respect Bruce as a person because he admits that he sucks. I can't remember which interview I watched, but remember his saying "yea, I'm really not a good singer" and I appreciated that he said that because at least he doesn't have a big head from all the hype. This album was fine. I enjoy jangle rock from time to time, so I think it's fun. I know a lot of people think it's cheesy, but as a saxophone player I'm a sucker for rock sax/horns. A lot of people compare BTR and Bat out of Hell by Meatloaf and they definitely sound similar to me, but I think Meatloaf does this style way better. Overall I thought BTR was pretty good, and it doesn't hurt that Bruce looks cute on the cover lol.
I liked the piano. Most of the album sounded kinda the same. I didn’t listen closely for lyrics but they felt kinda whatever.
I've never been a big fan. The exception: Nebraska. Now that was a great album. Otherwise, I am not from that part of the USA. Just too earnest and too self-important for me. Plus, there's nothing more that grates on my nethers: sax. I hate the sax...abhor. Complete deflation. Yuck. That all being said, I get that so many people love this guy and this sound. For me, however, Bruce and company is just a somewhat better version of Dave Mathews. So, in honor of being better than Dave Mathews: 3 "at least I don't want to shoot my MP3 collection in the netherland" stars.
Born to Run is one of the best pop songs ever written but the rest of the album is a step below (sometimes two steps). Still a really solid album with great songs and a great 'feel' to it.
Melody in parts of Backstreets feels really familiar. I wonder what I'm thinking of? [beautiful piano melody] [sick guitar riff] "America is a terrible beast that chewed me up and spat me out" [awesome sax solo]
OK, but not really into Springsteen's plaintive tone.
Overall quite good, I liked the song jungleland in particular. I don't think Bruce Springsteen is my 'normal' vibe in music but it was a good intro.
All good
I am not sure how to feel about this album. I didn’t dislike it but it wasn’t really my cup of tea. Up until the final song, Jungleland, It all fell into the background for me. Jungleland however, I really enjoyed that song. When it came on it was almost as if I had awoken from my tasks and actually started to pay more attention to the music. I can appreciate the album but it was fairly ok.
Bom álbum, embora Bruce não esteja entre os artistas que ouço comumente. 3/5
Almost every song on the album just sounds like a worse version of born to run
Somehow, I like later Springsteen a bit more. This feels like jazzy rock n roll to me, and the saxophone gives it an 80s vibe. I think the defining characteristic of Springsteen's music is the optimistic sound, especially in the closing track "Jungleland". I suppose it makes people feel hopeful and uplifted, which is okay if I'm in the right mood.
Would not buy
El jefe, la leyenda, pero de estados unidos...
When you sign up for Springsteen you know exactly what you’re getting, and this album never deviates. Although, I’m convinced he’s been better on other albums…
Wish I liked the boss more, but he just doesn't rock my socks off
Great production. a lot of passion but vocals were not for me.
After having listened to over a hundred rock albums, I've gained a new appreciation for Springsteen. I still don't like his singing, but his albums have a unique freshness and energy to them. 2.5 stars.
Solid album. There’s something that just never clicks for me with Springsteen though, and I don’t know what it is.
For years I heard Brandon Flowers cite as inspiration for The Killers Joy Division, Interpol, the Smiths. Listening to this album suggests otherwise - at least their later work surely was borrowed from this album. The imagery was undated from blue collar New Jersey to the desert but it’s all there right down to the musical styling. I wish I could understand Bruce’s lyrics a little more clearly; he’s Kurt Cobain before Kurt was. So what about this album? The story-telling feels sincere even if mostly unintelligible. The music though feels pedestrian and uninspired. I want to give this a 4 but it’s just not there for me. 3/5
Some pretty good tracks, but I was a little underwhelmed.
Born to Run song slaps. I think I need a few relistens to get a grasp of the full album
Best album by the 'Steen so far
This was okay, but really boring. Favourite Track(s): Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Least Favourite Track(s): Thunder Road
평소 듣던 음악이 아닌데도 불구하고 가슴이 울림
This was a fun listen. Never had given Bruce a listen beyond the hits, and this is def cooler than I had expected. The piano use really stuck out to me.
1- thunder road - maybe it's because I've heard 51 years of music since this was released but this is absolutely something I've heard a million times and it doesn't tickle ANYTHING for me. 2 - tenth avenue freeze out - boring, skip. 3 - Night - I tapped out. Too many instruments. Good songwriting but not compelling for me.
funny jolly album imo, springsteen is great its just not entirely my vibe; born to run is so uplifting and loved the lyrics of this album.
A pleasant foray into mid 70’s Americana. A couple of stand out tracks. You know the ones.
1975. Not sure who else was like this back then. Not ABBA. Not as many trains or buddies coming back from Vietnam as I'd expect from The Boss. Still good, though.
good
I don't really have that much to say about this one. It was by no means bad but it just isn't my kind of music. I also have no complaints either. I actually expected to dislike the album and was pleasantly surprised by it. Still not for me though.
Bruce is not really my type of music, but it was alright
Good but not my taste
Classic
Born to run is the song I hear in most running playlists. He's got a powerful voice and he's a good performer. I wouldn't race out to see his show.
C’est pas mal, mais je suis pas le plus grand fan de Bruce. Je trouve que les sons se complimentent peu Quand même 2 hits sympas dont born to run ! Ça se voit que beaucoup de chansons sont idéales pour être chantées en live 7/10
Still not a fan, but this isn't unpleasant.
Eh? Born to Run was my favorite track unfortunately. Not bad though.