Reviews (page 7 of 12)
Good, early Boss.
Pretty good album, not my faves of his. I think his voice is buried too deep in the mix, for a lot of the album. Three stars
Ik hoor de kwaliteit, maar nog steeds geen fan
I would give it 2.5-2.75 if I could. Not a bad album, just really boring sonically. Felt very one-note, but I think it picked up a little bit towards the end. I think the second half of the album was better than the first. Adam Raised a Cain was specifically silly.
Won't lie, I was sceptical at best here. I was wrong, it's decent and I will listen to this again
A bit too sad for me. Still pretty good
This one feels like a grower, or that it hits better drinking in a bar.
mid grade dad rock, nothing special
Loved the arrangements
Wasn’t intimately familiar with any of the songs on this album but it was a decent listen. Didn’t really have to skip much other than the super repetitive ending to Adam Raised a Cain. Nothing stood out on this album either though. Classic, basic Bruce. (3)
It's hard to have anything to say about this. It's okay, and the songwriting is solid but it sounds quite dated. I like Springsteen's other work from around this time, but this didn't really do it for me.
- he looks like robert pattinson - his voice is lower than i thought - i like some of the piano and harmonica instrumentals (reminds me of billy joel) - favorite tracks: adam raised a cane, darkness on the edge of town - rating: 3/5
Pretty good but dwarfed by born in the USA
Never been a Bruce fan. I get why people are Bruce fans though. Can't deny the passion and musicianship and arrangement of a larger band, coming together as one. Just not my type. Prove It all night is one of the better ones Does it stand the test of time? yes--a classic that should endure.
Big fan love the line half African half amazing
Enjoyed listening to it. His voice is alright
Achei meio sem gracildo pra estar no top 1001. Não sei
Racing in the Streets!
Nid schlecht, aber aunid spektakulär
If this were a "1001 Album Covers You Should See Before You Die" list, this would get 1 star, that album cover is really bad. It looks like he has really short arms and doesn't know how to make a sexy face. Thinking about a guy with no sexy face knowledge and really short arms singing this does make the album a lot better, though. There isn't a lot to hold onto with the music itself. All of the songs get pretty samey halfway through with how big and poetic every song tries to be. Just get Springsteen out of here and replace all of his verses with the sax guy. I could listen to him all day.
I’m a little cynical of EVERY Bruce album making this list, but this one is actually very good. Might have been a 4 if it wasn’t the third Bruce album I’ve had on here in the space of 20 days
To be listened to
A cozy record, but as you progress, it sounds increasingly repetitive. My pick would be "Adam Raised a Cain".
As a Jersey boy, I know there is a disappointment in me not loving Bruce. Not sure if its the voice, or just the feeling that I must love him. It's fine, there are songs I like and moments that are good. There are also moments I really dont like.
Lo puse de fondo mientras estudiaba algunos conceptos para la universidad, fue una buena experiencia. 7/10.
If you had listen newer Springsteen albums you'll have the feeling of a basic and maybe boring music, Springsteen changed a lot from this album onwards. Fine background music, tho
The Boss. A legend. Not a huge fan but I get it.
By no means do I dislike Springsteen, or this album, but does he really need 5 albums on the list? Once you've heard one you've kinda heard them all.
Not for me, but I can see how people would connect to this album. The lyrics are nice to read. I prefer his music from the 2000's.
I need Bruce Springsteen to calm down. There are so many songs on this album that I probably would've loved if it weren't for him screaming things repeatedly for the chorus. I'm not sure if that's his appeal for a lot of people, but I much prefer his melodic vocals to him screaming. I think "Screaming in the Night" (ironic) and "Racing in the Street" are some of my favorite songs off this album because he's belting, not yelling.
I never really listened to much by Springsteen before. I really like some of the songs on this, but overall the album is just okay.
Not my favourite album, not a bad listen just not my thing. I do not understand the love for Springsteen, but maybe I do not understand the context? I do enjoy other albums of his.
Bruuuuuuúce!
Aburrido sorry el rock no es tan lo mío, menos el gringo Bro.
It’s a good album, but don’t stand outs.
fav track: Adam Raised a Cain
For my first Springsteen album, this wasn’t bad. Fun, quick, some good variation. I liked it!
premda načelno okej i ima nekih dobrih pjesama, većinom mi je previše kao za bumerski rok radio. al budući da mi je bio zapravo dojmom bio najbolji njegov album dosad, dat ću trojku
Starting to understand what my mom means when she refers to "old country". This was good, but still not really my thing.
Fourth Springsteener - we're getting there. He looks a little like McCartney on this cover. My mental image of Springsteen has always been that he's one of the most Murican men to exist given how he looks in his old age, so it's amusing to have this contrast now that I know how he looked when he was young. Anyways, it's been nearly 100 albums since I listened to Born to Run, which is an album I don't remember all that much about. I recall the piano having a fun, prominent and bouncy sound, though that's about it. Given that this is his second album when going by the list chronology, I'm expecting more of the same. Here goes. Yeah, more of what I'm used to. The first three quarters of this album were pretty alright, though by the time the fourth quarter rolled around I started to get pretty fatigued by this album. Those bouncy, energetic piano chords are good for what they are and the guitars have a decent level of bite to them. The songs with those vast, weightless, boundless atmospheres generally make for the best songs on the album. However, the more traditional heartland rock instruments didn't move me all that much - notably the organs, harmonica and brass. Apparently this album marked a big pivot from its predecessor, though I didn't really notice much of a difference aside from moments with an occasionally dour sound. Overall, I can respect this album, but it isn't really my speed. Book time. A change of pace from Born to Run. Created after a withdrawal from the rock star lifestyle. Inspired by his early upbringing in the boonies. A wide range of emotions and subject matters. Wikipedia says this album has many influences and didn't sell as well as his previous release, but still performed well on the charts. Well-received by critics of the time, but they were polarised on the lyrics. Re-evaluated as one of Springsteen's best albums and has received enduring acclaim. Yeah, the four Springsteen albums that I've listened to all appear to have solid claims to the 1001 album throne. I cosign this inclusion. I'm doubtful as to whether that fifth, late career album is warranted, however. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.
I like The Boss and his million dollar blue collar haircut. I’ve only heard this album and ‘Nebraska’ though, and Nebraska is much better.
Kerry Lynn McCarty was born in Denver, Colorado on August 16, 1961, and soon thereafter absconded with her parents to Jackson County, Oregon. Naturally, she obsesses over Bruce Springsteen to the point that when I nearly married a second generation New Jerseyan, she marveled at my mother’s uncharacteristic and largely inexplicable obsession. I’ve listened to countless hours of the Boss’s music, almost none of it willingly. Kerry and I don’t much see eye to eye and, while I do love my mother, her taste in all things sonic or aesthetic is disreputable at best. My mother and I don’t much agree. Bruce, you feel like home. Unfortunately, home is not a place of comfort. Loaded associations aside, let’s dig in. Yeah, this sounds like Bruce Springsteen. The album starts with Badlands, a song I didn’t think I knew, but I absolutely do. It’s big and urgent, Bruce is down and out, probably wearing a leather jacket, and only The Girl can help him, but The Girl can’t understand how dark and mysterious The Boss is. It’s catchy and moody, as Bruce is wont to be. Adam raised a Cain wants to be loose and wild, steeped in biblical references that reflect a personal trauma. It’s boring and sterile, a poor imitation of good writing and a loose band. Something in the night is a very Bruce ballad, and I like it. Lyrically, he’s at his best when he’s pensive and direct, sketching a scene, but not trying to philosophize, and that’s what he does here. The music is to the point—slow and serving the purpose. I do really like candy’s room—I think the ratatat of the snare and the uplifting, almost clavichord-esque keys suit the song really well. The end of the album really brings it home—prove it all night and the title track really close this well.
Kind of just average like most Springsteen. Not terrible like one of his albums on here, just average. 3/5
favorites: adam raised a cain; streets of fire; darkness on the edge of town
It was good.
Instantly feels like a soft hug from an old friend
Enjoyed Side 1 but then felt Side 2 sort of petered out. Top tracks: Badlands, Adam Raised a Cane
I like Bruce. Good album. Not great.
The first half was a slog but the second one was fine
Itelle nää pomohommat on aina ollu semmosta keskikastia. Ei vituta kuunnella, muttei myöskään aiheuta sen kummempia fiiliksiä
Rokki raikaa mutta ikoniset riffit ja koukut puuttuu. Peruskauraa.
Not quite my cup of tea to no fault of the boss. Can definitely see fans of the classic rock genre and Bruce fans loving this. Favourite Tracks: - The promised land - Adam raised a cain
Guys, I’m going to be extremely honest with you right now. I can’t name a Bruce Springsteen song. He has 5 albums on here, and this is the first one I’ve rolled so far. It was inevitable that I would get to one eventually. Obviously, I’ve heard of him before. I’ve heard the name here and there throughout my entire life and I know how much people love him. I just have never listened to his music before, and I can’t say I’ve ever had anyone recommend it to me either. Looking at his Top 10 on Spotify, I think I only recognize “Born in the U.S.A.”, which is not on this album. On this album specifically I don’t recognize a single song. That’s not a problem, since all that matters is what I thought of it as a whole. So, with that introduction out of the way, what did I think of Darkness on the Edge of Town exactly?? I liked it. I didn't absolutely love it, but as a whole it was pretty good. I think that I'll probably forget about it shortly, but it was still very decent Rock, even if it didn't really do anything new or unique. Just solid guitar playing and a voice that is, at times ok, and other times not the best. The riffs were the best parts of this one. Occasionally he'll just absolutely shred a wicked solo, seemingly out of nowhere. When he's shredding, it's pretty damn good. They call him "The Boss" apparently. Great nickname. That's a nickname that you for sure have to earn. My favorite song on this album is overwhelmingly going to have to be "Adam Raised a Cain". The vocals are super catchy, the riffs are juicy, and I was excited to have that song pop up every time I replayed the album very consistently. Well, Mr. The Boss, good first album. We'll see if this is another David Bowie situation in due time where I like all of the albums well enough to give them a 3, but most don't quite breach into the 4 territory.
I've never really got into Springsteen, though I know Born to Run. I can see how this was the follow up, it's a little different, that it's a little grittier with its themes, lots of good stuff with the band. I don't think I will ever be much of a fan of his vocals but I don't actually hate it today.
Lover boy Bruce
Ok, not my thing.
The passion in this one is very apparent even if the story doesn't quite resonate with me. I'd give it a high 3 if I could. Favourite track: The Promised Land
3,5
At a certain point, all his songs start to blend together. It's not strictly unpleasant, but boy does it get dull as the album goes on. Another reviewer wrote, "they don't call him The Boss for nothing," and I agree. Most bosses kinda suck but you have to like them publicly. Jokes aside, Springsteen has some great hits, but the deep tracks are just kinda there. 3/5
Lotta carterwauling, no joy
Bruce never really clicked with me. From the (admittedly small amount) that I'd heard, it all sounded quite bland, in terms of the music at least. Hardcore Bruce fans, don't come after me. I did always feel like there was a lot of substance underneath the music, and rather than dismissing Bruce, I genuinely wanted his music to click with me. A lot of people I know who like the same type of music that I do, seem to love and idolise him. So I was hoping a moment would come, when it would just all make sense to me. When I heard "We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions", I thought that moment had arrived. It's such an amazing album. But, it's also very, very different to the rest of his stuff, which is maybe the reason I liked it. My quest to fully understand the appeal of Bruce continues, so I was glad when this album came up. Here it goes. The storytelling aspect is great. There's a narrative building through the stories told, of the characters introduced in each song. It feels like an insight into Americana, compressed into a single record. He has the same sense of storytelling that Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave or Scott Walker has. But I'm still not connecting massively with the music if I'm completely honest. Maybe it's just a personal taste thing. I mean, everything is pleasant and enjoyable for sure, but it's not stopping me in my tracks like the other three storytellers I mentioned have done in the past. "Candy's Room" and "Something in the Night" are the songs I liked best on the album, and I did enjoy the whole thing. But it never really landed with me properly. I guess my quest to understand Bruce continues...
I think I respect this album more than love it. Not a miss, but not a favorite.
Darkness on the Edge of Town took a bit of time with me. It is not flashy and it does not grab you straight away, but it grew on me as it went on. I like how stripped back it feels compared to his bigger records. It sounds more serious and grounded. Songs like Badlands and Racing in the Street carry real weight without overdoing it. Not my first Springsteen choice, but I get why people rate it. It feels honest and hard-earned.
Josh passt schon Manches is gut manches echt LAME
Absolutely love the vocal dynamics and vocal power in Springsteen's voice. It adds a lot of depth and emotion to the already sentimental and gentle tracks. Even with some of the rowdier tracks, the way Springsteen can shift his vocals to fit the vibe adds a lot of vibrance to the album. 6/10, Favorite Song: Something in the Night
7/10 Favourite: Badlands Least Favourite: Factory
Guys of a certain age either love or loathe the Boss. I used to be in the loathe category based on the summer Born in the USA was overplayed everywhere. But my stance has softened over time. Badlands, Prove It All Night, and the title track all good, everything else sounds like Bruce. 3.5⭐️
There’s parts of this I really like, and others I don’t care much for at all - maybe even give me the ick… I can see why it appealed so much to a certain demographic. Kinda cool the first track (after watching the TM movie of the same title) came to inspire Nebraska Fave tracks: Badlands, Something in the Night & Prove It All Night
Fine Fave Track: Promised Land
Solid effort here from Bruce. 3.5/5
A super easy album to get into the groove of. A fun listen
Favorite songs: Badlands, Candy’s Room, The Promised Land, Prove It All Night
Im not a great fan of The Boss but he's ok. He gets a bit samey
Kinda liked this
This is rather good, wasn't a fan of the first few songs but it gets a lot better from Candy's Room onwards. Racing in the Street, The Promised Land and the title track are all great. Very American and a bit melancholic at times, but that's not entirely a bad thing. A pretty cool album.
Thought it was pretty consistent and enjoyed it enough, but kind of all blurred into one song for me.
Sorryyy 🫣
I respect Springsteen, but his style just doesn’t grab me.
Badlands Candy’s Room The Promised Land Factory Streets of Fire Prove it all night
This is fine. I think I'm just not really a Bruce guy, which makes me a bit sad I suppose.
Definitely enjoyed this more than Nebraska. The focus of each song is really in the storytelling rather than the music, but I enjoyed the guitar/piano/bass/drums combo on some of the more passionate songs like Badlands, Adam Raised a Cain and Racing in the Street.
- good vibes, s’écoute bien - meilleure chanson: badlands
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, some good solos and his voice wasn’t as grating as usual (for most of it at least). Like… not bad, but not good enough to make me want to listen to Springsteen again.
I'll hand it to Bruce, this and Born To Run are some of the most beautifully produced singer-songwriter albums I've ever heard. If I was more of a lyrics guy, this whole project would properly blow me away the way Adam Raised a Cain somehow did. As it stands, though, his singing doesn't really move me much; it feels like I'm only enjoying the music to half its potential, despite trying my best to keep an open mind. Standouts: Adam Raised a Cain • Racing In The Street • Prove It All Night
Solid album but this is early in his career and he builds upon everything he does here on Born to Run and Born in the USA, so it gives me the impression of a master who is still learning.
It was fine, it was Bruce Springsteen. He had some good guitar and some saxophone, his voice was the grainy emotion I expect from him and it was good. But there wasn't anything in it that I loved. It just felt fine. The lyrics were good, but not great. Maybe if I dug into it deeper I would find more to love but for now on the surface it was fine.
Is this Bruce Springsteen's best album or his worst? I'm not really sure. It definitely has it's moments. I think the songwriting is some of his most creative but nothing seems to really click into solid songs. It's like he's searching for a sound. The music is phenomenal and has some great guitar and sax solos. The only thing holding this album back is Bruce's mumbly groany echo vocals. I can't understand what he's saying in 90% of the vocals. And the vocals seem slightly buried which I have mixed feelings about. In some ways that actually helps because it gives the music a much more upfront feel. It just sucks if you are actually trying to hear the lyrics.
This wasn’t my favorite Springsteen album. The songs are well written and I appreciate the passion he sings with, but Badlands was the only song that really pulled me in. Also, do they use the intro of Racing in the Street in a scene from Pretty Woman? It sounded so much like the sad scene in the end after they’ve parted ways. Anyway, overall it was fine but it didn’t have greatness to me.
I liked the guitar solo on Prove It All Night.
beginning is good, later meh
Never been into the boss, enjoyed the second half of the album better, the first half a bit samey, willing to give it another listen!
Oh Springsteen, you're so loved, but this album was just...okay.
very good very nice didn't move anything in particular in me
not for me but i can see the appeal
some of the songs were really impactful but a few too many of them had a honky tonk piano sound which i generally dislike
Some certain songs aside, I've never liked his music. I'll try it again...and the first 30 seconds in, I'm just not into it. I've heard Badlands is some amazing song but the triumphant pianos, the mumbled lyrics. Adam Raised a Cain is pretty cool. I just can't get down with his voice, it sounds like he's drunk, almost. It's not as bad as I thought it was, but I don't like his voice. At times the raspiness is perfect and it serves the song. The next minute, he's so far into his throat that it's hard to make sense of what he's singing and it's almost comical. Like, is that for real? When he goes for those really high notes, it just doesn't sound good. I also just don't like too much piano with my rock n roll and there's always entirely too much piano with Bruce and the E Street Band and it sounds like shit. It's too theatrical, sweeping and elegant. It doesn't match his voice and it doesn't match the guitar. Combine the not so great vocals and the pianos and I just can't get into it. It's a shame, cause I really want to like it.
Decent album, enjoyable but nothing special
It's good. I wouldn't say its great
Darkness on the Edge of Town is a much more slow Bruce Springsteen project, and for some that may be exactly what they are looking for, but personally I found this album to be a bit of a step down from his usual level of quality. If you want a slow dance of an album full of Bruce's very deep and striking vocals then maybe this will be more for you, but personally I found it to drag its' feet just a bit too much for my liking. I appreciate how much more Bruce tries to focus on his lyrics here and not so much on being a rockstar, but honestly I feel the lack of energy across this project really does hold it back as I need Bruce to pump me up to enjoy the music more. Badlands is a great start and exactly what I wish this project was more like, but then it mellows itself out. Again I don't hate this sound by any means as I think Darkness on the Edge of Town is one of Bruce's best written songs but it definitely sticks out like a sore thumb. I appreciate this album a lot but it is definitely one of his weaker entires during The Boss' prime.
Amazing voice, I can where the Barr Brothers come from :) Would not listen regularity though.
Mediocre. While Bruce has long been touted as the future of rock n roll and The Boss, he just never got me too jazzed. I do like a few of his songs, but in a "if it's on I like it, but I'll never go play it on purpose" way. These earlier albums do have some good music played by great musicians. Over time Bruce got more singer/song writer-y and played simple music while focusing on his writing and singing. ("Racing in the Street" is a foreshadowing of that. Boring!) I recommend he not put the focus on his singing. He has a strong voice that sounds good when he's belting something out, but he's such a mushmouth generally. "Adam Raised a Cain" is really good musically and I can understand most of what he's saying. A little repetitive at the end, but the jam makes it worth it. I can understand why people would like this, but it's just not interesting to me. Too same-y throughout. Calling it a 3 with apologies to all of the NJ and factory-working folks
Buen álbum, no es algo a lo que regrese mucho
It's a Springsteen album. This is my favorite era of his so far.
Seems like it checked all the boxes for Bruce Springsteen songs, but also didn't seem particularly memorable
fauvorite: darkness on the ede of town, factory and badlands
I will always have a soft spot for anything Bruce Springsteen. This however is not my favorite. Love Candy's Eyes, Badlands and The Promised Land.
I honestly have never learned to fully appreciate Bruce Springsteen and this doesn't mean that he isn't incredibly talented or that this album is bad. It simply doesn't speak to me as it does to someone else
Not the mainstream stuff, but really good
The best Springsteen album I've had so far - better than Nebraska and The Rising. I've never hated his voice, but he does a really good job of expressing his anger at certain times, but optimism at others. The music though is still nothing special to me, and I doubt his other albums here will be either.
I remember this being one of the Cult Albums of the 1970s, so it was interested to to revisit in 50 years later, and ... It's OK. Well crafted songs, great musicianship, none of the bluster of later albums, but just doesn't inspire me.
I can see why people love his music I just personally don't
Honestly pretty good, I didn't know Bruce could rock out like that!
I know it may be sacrilegious but I have never got Bruce Springsteen. It's fine but it didn't blow me away.
3,5
I am not the targeted Springsteen fan (aka not a white man born in the 50s) but I can see why he is so popular with them.
Beetje te hyped album voor het slechte nieuws wat ik vandaag kreeg
4,5, definitivamente não é o meu estilo. nem acabei
The Boss is a talented guy, but I'm also not a blue collar guy from Michigan so I'm not crazy about him.
Another painfully average dad rock album. Inoffensive but certainly not interesting. Bruce Springsteen has better stuff than this.
This was a good album. Had some bangers on there. Isn't amazing amazing blow your socks off imo.
Some angry Springsteen. The usual mumbly-mouthed Springsteen. A bit of the mealy-mouthed Springsteen.
This is fine - it’s not as good as Nebraska or Born In The USA (the two other Springsteen albums I have had on the list), but it’s still a perfectly fine, if unremarkable, record.
Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Sounds great. Worthwhile for the list. I just don't fully connect.
Solid sound, tracks 4, 8 & 9 were stand out songs for me. candy’s room, streets of fire, and, prove it all night
Enjoyed, would listen to again
White people music, I just dong gel with it
honestly, a liked only about 3 -4 songs from this audio , but the ones i liked r rlly good, loved how energetic and uhm cowboy-y? his voice is
Middle of the road, unexciting. Like Tom Petty.
La Voz de Springsteen no es mi hit pero creo que hay algunas joyas ocultas como the promise land.
Started listening at 11:37 I havent been able to listen to this album the whole way through. The music isn't terrible but it just isn't making me want to listen to it. Going into the album I already had a negative view on it maybe I should give it a proper listen through to formulate a proper opinion on it. I managed to listen and was kinda disappointed it wasn’t bad music and was made really well it just wasn’t for me. It did take me a while to listen through it all again which is bad cause it’s only 45 mins but hey.
I enjoy quite a few Springsteen songs, but I haven’t heard any from this album. It was just okay for me, but I imagine if I dug into his history a little bit I’d appreciate this one more.
Springsteen the moody years
enjoyed it meer dan ik van te voren had verwacht
I feel like Bruce has some better albums. It is ok and has a couple of really good songs.
The Boss has some positives and negatives in albums but this one is one of his better ones
still not a fan of his vocals, but enjoyed this more than other Springsteen albums on here. enjoyed lyrics and stories more. 3.5 stars
Struggled to get past track 3 without wanting to kill myself! Guitar was good though.
I’ve never gone out of my way to listen to a Springsteen album before but this is definitely not as bad I thought it would be, though it’s just not fully my cup of tea. A little too cheesy, a little too American. 3 of the 10 songs were good but most didn’t leave too much of an impression. Big ups “Adam Raised a Cain”, that slapped.
I like it so far 3
Too slow and lyrics were hard to understand. Sarah, Katie W., and I listened to this album driving from Leavenworth to Ellensburg.
3.5 stars
Some good songs , some I'm less fond of. Like any other album Good mix of songs
Never heard this one before So I listened many times I like two or three song but in general I didn't connect to the whole album the passing and some of the lyrics threw me off but his voice is heavenly and in general it was ok.
Never listened to a full album of Springsteen until now - I enjoyed it more if I read the lyrics alongside, but didn’t groove with it as much as I wish I could
Not my favorite from Bruce
Not mad keen on this but wouldn't want to join Trump in calling Bruce Springsteen overrated. Just not my thing. So don't know if there are other Springsteen albums I would find better than this one but I suspect not :/
I like this enough. It wasn’t anything I’d repeat again. A passable grade nonetheless
Springsteenesque Springsteen album. Good Springsteen songs about the usual Springsteen subjects. Production and arrangement is too Springsteeny too many pianos and saxs and crescendos. Vocals are mostly Mumblespringteen which is a plus but on Adam Raised A Cain he belts it out for a bit of contrast. There are much better Springsteen albums and much worse Springsteen albums but ultimately this remains unapologetically a Springsteen album.
It's ok, I guess. But I'm not from Jersey.
First song could be a Raffi song. Is Springsteen the source of Eddie Vedder "I'm constipated" while I'm singing vocal styling? 2nd song: love how it kick in, this may be my fav song of the album, though I wish the recording of the drums sucked less. And this has a bit more of a talking screaming, a la Waits, vs the constipated Vedder, which I like better on Springsteen. 3rd song: more Raffi? yeah, no. "I just relieved my constipation" Springsteen and a piano are not it. And my god, who recorded that snare drum, awful. I don't have time for a full 2nd listen, but I'm close to rating this a 2, but just can't because I'm sure if I listen to it a few times, some of it will grow on me. And it's not as bad as 50 Cent, which I will forever regret no giving 1 to.
Not my jam but I can't give it a 2 because despite the music seeming maudlin at times, it's sincere. It never sounds corny or cheesy. It's alpha male emo in the best possible way. nothing toxic. way to walk that fine line Bruce. carry on.
It was ight
Not a Springsteen fan but I've always dug this one.
Just not for me. Men litt bedre enn det forrige.
Not for me. Very Bruce Springsteeny.
Springsteen’s penchant for nostalgic melodies and arrangements has always been a tough sell for me, but Darkness is one of the few albums that regularly features if not melodies, instrumentation that pushes against the E-Street trappings. It’s also maybe the first album where he is Springsteen, story teller, bard of the common man. It was there before, but still had the sense of autobiography, like he was playing the character in the songs and vice versa. Here, as with the rest of his career (plus or minus a Tunnel of Love), it’s song as short story, the drama heightened, portrayed, and *felt* by Springsteen and the band. It’s a bit of a toss-up between this and Born to Run for me an pre-megastardom Boss, but I’ll always favour the quieter material over the bombast and melodrama.
gueno, pero no es mi tipo de musica
This is music from a very certain time and place, and I won't repeat all the Springsteen cliches about powerfully expressing working class dreams and all that - there's energy, cynicism and heart in spades across this record. That said, it loses some punch as it carries on and Prove It All Night cannot hold a fucking candle to Because The Night! Favourite tracks: Adam Raised A Cain, Racing In The Streets, Factory
This album keeps it real, channeling raw emotion and the grind of daily life. Springsteen paints the working man’s fight to hang on—pushing through disappointment, reaching for small moments of joy. It feels like the characters are waking up to the seriousness of adulthood but choosing to persevere, even when the world feels stacked against them. The music is stripped down but powerful, perfectly matching Springsteen’s gritty voice.
I don't listen to much Bruce but I know him. Good stuff. not for me though. Never really attached to Bruce. I like a couple tracks but wouldn't be able to listen to him for an extending period. Wouldn't mind
I admittedly don't listen to The Boss that much, but he kind of sounds like Elvis in this album sometimes
Idk man, I know he's iconic and everything, but this was pretty meh. However I did like Adam raised a Cain and Promised Land, a few other decent songs in there. I can just really feel how good he *thinks* he is at this and it ruins it for me.
Good listen. Soulful songs about a way of life that doesn’t seem like it exists anymore.
Some people love the Boss, but he just doesn't hit the list of thr greats for me. He does have some great guitar lines though. I think I just struggle through his mumble
This is #4 of 5 Boss albums so far, so nearly there now. And while I would argue that both this album and "The Rising" could very easily be eliminated from the collection without any Springsteen withdrawal symptoms, I also found that I enjoyed this album more than "The Rising". It starts off strong with both "Badlands" and "Adam raised a Cain", but then kind of wanders around after that for much of the rest of the album, with only a few embarrassing moments (like "Something in the night" or "Prove it all night") and a few flashes of insight (parts of "Racing in the street" and "Streets of fire"). I do wish there was more variety across the album, though; too many tracks sounded kind of interchangeable, at least musically. It's nice to get a Springsteen album, though, that has the E Street Band fully participating (unlike "Nebraska"), yet without overwhelming the senses and sensibility (e.g. "Born to Run"). I'm not really sure I'll ever be a big fan of his sound and songs, though, and I found Christgau's critique very apt of the unevenness of the album: he wasn't sure whether Springsteen was "an important minor artist or a very flawed and inconsistent major one". I'm not sure either, but you have to admire his ability to endure and adapt across these many decades.
Listenable with that distinctive voice but not a great fan.
There is more than enough Springsteen on this list to make this entry an unnecessary one. These songs are just as good as they are on any of his other records. The E Street Band is in fine form, as usual. The themes explored are as personal as they are universal, just like every other Springsteen album. I'm gonna switch this one out and replace it with The Hold Steady's Springsteen-esque "Separation Sunday".
Ei kriibi kõrva, aga Bruce Springsteenil on ikka palju paremat kraami olnud. Ma ütleksin, et see plaat on vaid väike "koma" tema tugevamate albumite vahel.
Meh
- Den Bruce kan wel zingen maar toch niet grote fan - 0 nummers toegevoegd aan MMMM - 0 nummer al toegevoegd aan MMMM
3.5
Never been a fan of Springsteen’s voice, and the instrumentals can be predictable and boring. Streets of Fire surprised me, I was into the heavy, resisting beat with a nice guitar solo. Rest of the album was fine just not my choice in sound.
ganz gut
Later
1978 Bruce Springsteen and 2025 Bruce Springsteen are very different people. The '78 version seemed to be in need of some good snuggle time with the friendly animal of his choice. I've been snuggling with a six month old kitten, and she does wonders for my mood. Anyway, this Bruce doesn't sound like he was in the best place mentally. The listening was a challenge! But then: kitten snuggles, all better. Challenging listens aren't bad. I'm not adding this to my regular rotation by any means, but it was definitely a worthwhile experience.
Some hits; some slow mumbles.
No geral eu não costumo ser um grande fã de piano rock – até por isso nunca tive muito apreço pela carreira do Elton John (escrevendo isso tendo a certeza de que algum álbum dele vai aparecer por aqui eventualmente e a expectativa de que minhas opiniões mudem até lá. Um indicativo do quanto Darkness on the Edge of Town é bom é o fato de até eu, que não sou muito do estilo, ter gostado dele. As guitarras, os saxofones e as gaitas são de arrepiar até o último em várias faixas. Tenho certeza que, em próximas audições e acompanhando as letras, vou gostar ainda mais.
Apart from the odd track, I was never really a fan of Bruce Springsteen and this album doesn't change my opinion.
I like Born to Run better. This feels like one long song.
I can certainly understand why critics love it, it's kind of an "anti-Springsteen" Springsteen record. That doing it for the sake of art and whatever. There are some great songs on here like "Badlands," "Candy's Room" and "Racing In The Street". The rest of the record doesn't do much for me at all. It's ok.
I'm not that big of a fan of Bruce Springsteen. I also understand that by not heaping one million bits of praise upon him might make some of my fellow Americans come after me. Bruce Springsteen falls into the same group so much of this does. Not for me but not something that I would change the radio station if the music came on.
Started enjoying it at “The Promised Land”. Sounds like a Zevon song. And then I listen to “Factory” and realize it’s not. It’s a Springsteen song. Good songwriting here. He’s got a unique style. Personally I don’t care for his slurred singing. It takes a lot of the magic away for me. This is my first listen of any Springsteen album and I look forward to hearing what all the hype is about. 3.4 stars, rounded down to 3.
Enjoy this album.
eh
3.5. Solid.
Bueno
Springsteen writes good songs, but sings like a drunk in the corner of a pub. The slurred, shouty vocals are really off putting to me
3.0 - Ok
Adam Raised a Cain rocks very hard, good song! Streets of Fire is a cool ballad but the keyboards made me smile. Overall a bit boring but better than expected.
I didn’t expect to enjoy this album. After hearing “Badlands,” I thought the whole album was going to be full of poppier almost 80s style songs but then “Adam Raised a Cain” hit and damn I loved that one. That gritty, bluesy aggression is much more my style. The organ work, the vocals delivery is raw and emotional, very soulful, it reminds me of certain ‘70s bands. This album is versatile it shifts from pop driven tracks to a majority of ballads that add that blues-rock dynamic. The harder bluesy rock songs are definitely my favourites. Even the ballads have weight though, his voice has a rasp and grunt that makes them feel powerful. “Candy’s Room” has an immense build up. It starts slow, almost teases you, then climaxes and explodes into something very intense. Really unique structure for a song. Lyrically most of it centers around blue collar struggle, heartbreak, and defiance, feels very human without pretentiousness. He constantly references cars, romance, and specific women which felt a bit repetitive at times but it still works because it’s relatable and easy to imagine, also because they are easy to understand without being too simple. Production wise, the organ, the piano flourishes, the subtle guitar tone, the saxophone, rich without being overproduced. Overall, this feels like a complete and well rounded album, soulful, gritty, and dynamic.
Springsteen is ok. I've enjoyed his major hits, but his other music does not move me. ★★★
Better than I expected not being a huge Bruce fan. Solid, energetic rock. I can see why people like him so much
Ive never been much of a fan. I always preferred something grittier. This album feels all American circa the 80’s. Tapping into something hopeful and nostalgic.
Like the sound of a '57 Chevy revving its engine and then roaring down the open road.
Very good. His act is fully formed even at this early stage.
Background music, really. Not much more to be said.
I don’t think I have heard this album by the Boss before, I enjoyed it
I enjoy reading reviews where they call this dad music. I was around 20 years old when this came out and at that time it was revolutionary and a relief from disco that dominated the 70s. Yes I am a dad but I wasn’t then. So it’s not really dad music any more than the Rolling Stones or the Smiths are dad music. This is not my favorite album of his, but Racing in the Streets is a favorite.
I never listened to Springsteen, as I had a preconceived idea that I might I find it boring. I liked to be wrong on these ideas, but this album was boring with some better tracks.
Appreciate the artist. Never really got into Bruce
If you‘re looking for Dad Rock, this is for you! Fav: Something in the Night
This is more the Springsteen I thought of before that never really caught my ear. Unoffensive but kinda one note and not as interesting as the other albums
There is a reason I left Bruce for last: I don't think he's very good. That said, this album wasn't all bad. Agree with Kev that Adam Raised a Cain is a jam. But so much of the rest is kind of boring and predictable to me. A solid meh / 5.
I have to say that this may have been my favorite Bruce album that we have had. Still really don't care for his voice at all. What I do enjoy is the overall energy of the album with the piano, organ, and occasional sax. I can definitely see how he translates well to a live setting. This album would be a 4 when comparing to other Springsteen albums, but I think it'll have to settle for a high 3 because I am comparing it to all other albums.
Still not a Bruce fan after all these albums. Adam Raised a Cane is a jam. Loving this. aaaaaand then back to boring with Something In the Night. Nothing blew me away with this one, per usual.
Unironically, this might be my favorite Springsteen album
His old stuff I hadn’t heard, not bad
Early Bruce. Gritty and Les’s polished than more popular work, but good to hear his roots
Good but softer than I thought
Fine
Perushyvää menevää musaa
Yeah because I'm not a fan I was a little impressed
Ten songs of his voice was a bit too much for me.
70
Springsteen has such a distinct masculinity while still being sincere and poetic, similar to the great country artists I love. His sound is not that interesting to me, and I wasn’t compelled to pay super close attention to this album.
Better than his later stuff, but i tend to say that about a lot of artists. Didn’t mind it at all.
Springsteen again. I think in terms of "shut your mind off and enjoy the music" it's ok. E Street Band is still awesome and i'm still not sold on Bruce. Can't understand him at all, and he's either mumbling or screaming and it just doesn't do it for me. He still just seems fake to me. Like he was intentionally writing songs with the purpose of resonating with "working class people" when he's never been anything of the sort. Pandering. The politician of music. Not a shocker when Born to Run was the hail mary "succeed at all costs", marketed out the wazoo album. Don't get me wrong, the music is good enough, just not a fan of Bruce's singing or his writing. BUT if I just shut my brain off and don't think how much of a blue collar poser Bruce is, it's enjoyable. Maybe i'm missing something, but I've never listened to Bruce before this list and i've had the same feeling on both this album and Born to Run.
Enjoyed this quite a bit. First album I've heard from Bruce and there are quite some good songs on here.
This website continues to expose (then correct) my blind spots. I like to pretend I know Bruce's music. I know him as this big legacy Stadium rock icon. This album is changing that. The early hallmarks are all there. The xylophone which I love. Every song is a bop but it really takes off in the 2nd half. Streets of Fire is great! But don't think I'll be reaching for this one again.
A little mush mouthed.
Good but not as much as "born to run" or "Nebraska"
Very good Bruce Springsteen album. Lots of Americana. Born in the USA is better though.
Now this is boomer rock
Pas ultra mauvais, mais ça devient répétitif rapidement - c'est du Bruce Springsteen. La vibe est bizzare; kétaine mais genre un peu down.
Pas mauvais mais sans plus.
2 star so far. Thought the Boss was supposed to sing
nice
I'm not really a Springsteen enjoyer. The back half of this album has some quality.
Very mid, nothing much of interest.
This definitely does not do it for me, I'm surprised. The music is too repetitive and too loud. 3 Heard before? Some Owned: Yes 12/1001, 12/51 (23%) Will I get? No
2.9
It was not really noteworthy but it was comfortable to listen to
It's unmistakably a Bruce Springsteen album. 10 very typical Bruce Springsteen songs, some more famous than the others. The ballads and stories told here are pretty appealing, but I just don't really care much for Bruce Springsteen. I can't find any real fault in it, it's a perfect and well rock album by any objective measure. But Bruce was never really my thing and I doubt it will really be.
Det var egentligt et udmærket album.
A good listen (—and, somehow, not what I was expecting.) Also have a few tracks saved for the future off this one, as well.
Välspelat och välskrivet, men det är något med framförandet som inte går hem hos mig riktigt (sångstilen?)
Han kan sjunga den mannen
1. Badlands - 6 I can never full understand what Bruce Springsteen is singing. His voice is okay but it's just never fully comprehensible and that detracts from every song that suffers from this problem. Badlands is one of those songs. 2. Adam Raised a Cain - 4 Same issue as Badlands but instrumentally better. Having said that the chorus is just "Adam raised a cain" over and over again. It's rather uninspiring and leaves a lot of need for the verses to be excellent. You can't understand them though and so the song suffers from that. The guitar riffs that fill the track are superb however. 3. Something in the Night - 7 A better and more comprehensible song. The tone/pace change in the middle is well executed and the sound around that softer part is very good. Lot to like about this track. 4. Candy's Room - 3 Lyrically the start is awful and then you just can't make out what the second half of the song is about at all. Really unpleasant track. 5. Racing in the Street - 4 Instrumentally good but lyrically all over the place. Makes the first half of the track very much a snooze. 6. The Promised Land - 7 The middle part of the track without the vocals is brilliant. Harmonica is an excellent leading instrument throughout that part which leads into a solid bridge. 7. Factory - 3 Monotonous song. Very dreary and too straight forward. Not anything overly fantastic. 8. Streets of Fire - 5 Vocally it sounds awful and you can't make out almost anything before the chorus/guitar solo. It is an incredible sound on the guitar that makes up for that partially. 9. Prove It All Night - 6 Standard decent sounding track. You can actually understand Springsteen on this track but it's not anything super fantastic instrumentally until you get to a rather solid sax solo that transitions wonderfully over to guitar. 10. Darkness of the Edge of Town - 7 The best track on the album. Second verse is very enjoyable as well. Instrumentally there's a lot to like here from the boisterous drums to the supporting piano all working together in excellent harmony. Average Rating: 5.20 Adjusted to 5-Point Scale: 2.60 Rounded Up: 3 Stars
Would give a 3 and a half if I could. Some really really strong songs but a couple ones that lose the extremely strong momentum. This album makes you see a beauty in the grime of Americana
Badlands is a fantastic opening song, and has always been one of my faves. However, maybe my view is colored by having to listen to the Bruce Springsteen Greatest Hits CD my dad played over and over again in the car growing up, but the other songs didn’t click with me on this listen. They’re good songs and the messages are powerful, but nothing hit me like a ton of bricks the way Born to Run did.
Bruce Springsteen, _Darkness on the Edge of Town_ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ There's what seems like a lot of The River here, and some seeds of Nebraska. It ain't bad. Music for cleaning your house, imo.
Meh
A couple of good songs but not much more. A little more downbeat that what I was expecting. Not bad but not great either.
yeah it's a springsteen Abum
Quelques chansons sympa! J'ai plutôt bien aimé 3/5
First few tracks are a little iffy but it picks up on the second half.
Yeah, look, it's not a bad album but I would have no issues if I never heard it ever again. It's fine, I just don't really get the Springsteen thing.
Solid album. Typical Springsteen.
ja ka klassich springsteen halt
Bruce is pretty solid. This album not as good as Born In, but still has some decent tracks. Seems a little mellow. 3.5 gonna go down.
Springsteen is still pretty new to me, and it surprises me how unique his style can be among his contemporaries.
This album wasn't on my radar and I appreciated the chance to give it a listen. It didn't instantly grab me, but it was enjoyable. The themes and sound are pretty much exactly what I expect from Springsteen after I grew up listening to Born in the USA, which my dad had on vinyl.
Tough call here, not a huge Bruce fan but this was OK
I liked the sound but a little too easy listening for me.
Just not my kind of music. You can't really dance to it. He not a particularly good singer. It doesn't make your head bob. There nothing awe inspiring. It's supposed to be salt of the earth, blue collar music, but I just don't relate to it. "Born in the USA" and "Hungry Heart" are about the only Springsteen songs I would be able to think of off hand, so I'm no expert.
Hmm, this has a lot less pizzazz compared to the other Bruce Springsteen album. It still feels like he's trying to be general and not stand out too much.
Compared to born in the usa this album's sound does not suffer from the 80's production. However it does lean more into folk and country themes which make it sound more generic. I think I still prefer born in the USA.
Prefer the Boss with a less rockin’ band.
Clearly, he’s a great lyricist, the piano and arrangements—particularly the atmospheric builds—elevate the otherwise fairly typical rock sound, and he encapsulated a certain all-American late midcentury kind of experience. The poetry of the dying industrial towns. I’m just not that into the music. I think “Prove it All Night” and “Darkness on the Edge of Town” are great songs, which makes this a strong 3.
So this is Bruce Springsteen. This is my first exposure to his music ever and I’m not disappointed. Super overly dramatic and powerful but on the point of cringe and overdone at some parts.
Ok at first, got a bit boring
I can see why he's so loved, but he's not my cup of tea.
All good, nothing jumped out at me
Klingt ziemlich pompös
Stimme und Mix gut.
3.5 stars. I’ll admit that I’ve never been the biggest Springsteen fan so I tried my best to come into this one with an open mind. I really enjoyed the instrumentation and energy this album has at times. Ultimately, Bruce’s voice just isn’t my favorite and so that impacts my overall experience every time I listen to his music. Still, I can see why people are drawn to his music and it’s a decent record. I could this growing on me over time.
I've always loved Springsteen's solo, acoustic albums - "Nebraska" is one of my favorite albums ever - but I have never really vibed with the output made with the E-Street band. It's not awful, but it doesn't click for me, either. This one is no exception. "Promise Land" and "Factory" are a couple of standouts, but this one is largely a miss for me. Three stars.
Maybe a 4 but going 3 for now
I’m not a big Springsteen fan, and while I probably won’t revisit Darkness on the Edge of Town, I can still appreciate its gritty sincerity and well-crafted, working-class storytelling.
Good when Bruce sings normally, bad when he mumbles.
Great songwriting, just not songwriting for me
3.49 étoiles. J'lui aurait donné le 0.01 qui manque si y'avait eu un peu plus d'intensité.
Dit is wat je krijgt als je Springsteen in één album wilt distilleren. Het klinkt bijna als een parodie, maar daar kan hij niet zo veel aan doen. Hoe dan ook, niet echt mijn stijl. Ik heb me erbij neergelegd dat ik niet tot de Springsteen-sekte behoor. Ik heb er ook geen hekel aan verder, dus gewoon drie sterren.
Great classic American rock. I always thought of him as the working man's musician. Not a ton of musical variety but it's still good. Easy to listen to with great lyrics. I'm not a huge fan but I can see why people like this album.
Generally I find Bruvce Springsteen to be a very overrated artist. Sure he had some killer songs, but overall this 80's dad favourite has only two or three tricks up his sleeve. Up-tempo riffs, maybe a sax solo and his rusty singing voice. This album was proving me wrong, since the first half was surprisingly versatile, but in comes the second half and and all my prejudices were justified again.
5/10
I guess a higher three but still not a huge Springsteen fan
Off the cuff remark: it's that Springsteen thing again. I like it but just can't get wildly excited about it. Standout track: title track is a goodie Revisit?: probably
I dont really have much to say. A man was singing. It was ok.
I really like Bruce Springsteen. But this has never been one of my favourites. Still ok. But not more.
I think I’m starting to “get” Springsteen even if I’ll never be one of his superfans. 3.5/5
Bruce Springsteen is a one trick pony, and while it isn’t a bad trick, I can’t give him higher than 3 stars because of that.
Vuelve el caballo arrepentido. Después de tanto correr y andar lejos del pago, Bruce Springsteen vuelve a casa tras tres años corriendo entre los pasillos del juzgado para ganarle la carrera legal a su exmánager Mike Appel. Entre los recesos, Springsteen seguía creciendo y escribiendo, rodeado de abogados tan serios que lo obligaron a fake it till you make it en su desfachatada madurez… hasta que la consiguió en Darkness on the Edge of Town. El caballo que nació para correr vuelve a casa rezagado, entendiendo que ya no está para esos trotes. Ahora le toca ser el pilar de su hogar, ser realista y caer en la cuenta de que Adam Raised a Cain. En Atlantic y Record Plant, Nueva York, los muchachos se dan cuenta de que están lo suficientemente grandes como para no valorar las cosas. En las sesiones de estudio con la E Street Band y Bruce se construye una relación sólida, madura. Cohesionada. La tensión de los problemas de adultos se siente: ya no hay brillo inocentón ni desparpajo juvenil. Las letras ya no corren libres; ahora se sientan en un comedor, a medianoche, a resignarse en silencio por no saber cómo resolver las deudas de la vida. Se centran en la desolada clase trabajadora, en los sueños que quedan archivados en las finanzas del deber ser y en las espaldas que se erigen rectas frente al derrotero cotidiano. Ahora se valora la compañía más que las locuras. Ahora importa saber de dónde venimos para no repetir patrones, más que ser unos irreverentes que se creen invencibles. Ahora tenemos gente de la cual hacernos cargo y suspiros de tranquilidad que se resignifican en medio de un almuerzo familiar. La tierra prometida se convierte en la que enfrentamos todos los días cuando nos levantamos de la cama. Criamos a un hijo de Caín, nos alienamos en la fábrica y, al volver, pateamos una piedrita por calles donde todo arde, pero al llegar y ver la sonrisa del amor de tu vida, el hogar se convierte en miel y los cuartos, en caramelo. En este pueblo se vive en resignación, siempre al límite de la desesperanza y la alienación. Los sueños pisoteados intentan filtrar lo que les queda de esperanza en acordes sutiles, haciendo que la voz de Bruce, en un Heartland Rock templado, tenga un regusto a lo que fuimos, pero encuentre dignidad en lo que somos. El caballo que nació para correr vuelve a casa para ser rescatado y domado para querer. Como el trabajador que regresa para escuchar el día de su señora, mientras la cálida luz de los sueños que no fueron titila en cada mirada de complicidad. Al límite del pueblo, quedan esperanzas que sobreviven dignas al paso del tiempo… y se duermen temprano, porque a la mañana siguiente hay que trabajar.
It's good, the sound and composition is large and energetic. Writing is very folk inspired and Americana. I'm not entirely drawn to it, but I "get it".
Leuk album, bind bruce springsteen sowieso wel leuk, maar niet echt nummers waarvan ik dacht die zijn lekker maar wel allemaal prettig. 7/10
The Boss never managed to hit the spot for me for some reason - I enjoy it in small doses, interspersed in a playlist. But this was a bit much
6/10 I like parts, but it's all a bit sincere and overwrought. Pretty sure I used the same word in my review of Born To Run. Thing is, I feel like I should like Bruce more, but there is some many songs you need about breaking free from a crappy town, right?
Some good, but I wouldn't pull up the full album for a play.
Maybe
too lazy to do a full review today but i will say it's a pretty good album but i think his vocals work better in a more upbeat setting. most slower tracks fall flat imo
Pretty good album from Mr. "The" Boss himself. It was interesting to read about all the recording woes they had trying to get the right sound when it all sounded pretty standard to me. But what do I know?
Springsteen is a legend. Although I have never actually followed The Boss, I understand the appeal of the unusual mix of raw emotions, passionate lyrics, accompanied by very listenable and sometimes.big sounds. I like the Promised Land. The working man is his theme and as such I imagine that many a current Maga fan used to cheer Springsteen. Good to know he leaves them in no doubt.
Feiner Liedermacher-Rock, sehr gutes Songwriting. Etwas nervig ist die gesangliche Socke in Bruce Springsteens Mund.
Yes, it’s Springsteen, and while it’s not unpleasant, to be honest, it didn’t leave a strong impression on me. The album has its moments, but it feels a bit subdued compared to his other (better) work.
Decent songs, well produced SBC performed, but his voice is so ridiculous that it’s hard to take it all seriously.
Emotion filled songs. He is The Boss for a reason.
not bad. not bad at all.
Cool album. Couple songs I could do without. I can hear the influence Bruce has had on other artists. Reminds me of a more tame softer Tom Waits. The songs Something in the Night, Streets of Fire and Prove it All Night stand out the most. To much sax.
Easy to listen to. The Boss makes good music. I’ve never been a huge follower, but this was a fun listen. Feels like a good addition to a vinyl collection. Also - he did this in 1978?? Sheesh, nice work Bruce.
Some good lyrics, sounded very much what I expected