Bruce Springsteen

JP Liz

His music gets better and better and he puts a great show at his concerts

1973: Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.
1973: The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle
1975: Born to Run
1978: Darkness on the Edge of Town
1980: The River
1982: Nebraska
1984: Born in the U.S.A.
1987: Tunnel of Love
1992: Human Touch
1992: Lucky Town
1995: The Ghost of Tom Joad
2002: The Rising
2005: Devils & Dust
2006: We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
2007: Magic

Whats your favourite album and track of his????

Its very hard to choose but it would be

Born in the USA Album and the track is I'm On Fire

Driver 8

Can't choose between Born to Run and Nebraska

Track?
Probably Thunder Road, but lord knows there's competition

Reason to Believe
Rosalita
Nebraska
Brillant Disguise
Born to Run

and so on...

TelePaul

"Darkness on the Edge of Town" is far and away my favourite album. It's quite sombre and I think as an album it's edgier than "Born to Run", and more refined. My favourite Bruce song is, and will always be, Atlantic City.

stovelid

Not really a fan (as in I haven't heard a lot of his albums), but I love Nebraska.

Mr. Presentable

Album - Darkness
Track - Sandy (from Greeting)

Amazotheamazing

Huge fan, much like Dylan or Young, his body of work is diverse enough to allow you have different favourites at different times. When I was unemployed, Darkness was my favourite, when I was living it up in the US for the summer, Lucky Town was my favourite, now I'm a working slave, Born to Run comes out on top.

Darkness is the perfect album for being unemployed during a dark Irish winter, drawing the line between bleakness and honesty, whereas the more upbeat Lucky Town is great for a long hot feel good summer.

Now it's all about "you work 9 to 5 and somehow you survive to the night" and Born to Run generally.

staker

don't know all his music but i love born to run

fairynuff

Jersey Girl (with Tom Waits) ftw

Drag00n79

Favourite album is Nebraska. Favourite track is very very difficult but in the end I would have to go for The E-Street Shuffle. But like I said, it's really not easy splitting tracks with the Boss.

humberklog

Tunnel of Love. Accessble and evocative even to europeans. I find with some of his stuff that it is so routed in america that it can feel irrelevent to me personally. Not a criticism on the good,good man. More of a reflection on the cultural chasim that I don't feel he crosses. Not that he (rightly) gives a flying feck.

Driver 8

I have to say, I used to be fairly down on Born in the USA as an album, but seeing the reaction to those songs (Darlington County, Glory Days, Dancing in the Dark) over three nights in the RDS was quite something.

That said, that version of Reason to Believe was fantastic

'Ol Jack Chance

My choices would be:

Lost in the Flood (Greetings from Asbury Park)
The Promise (Tracks)
Murder Incorporated (Live in NYC)
Trouble River (Tracks)
Candys Room (Darkness on the edge of town)
Jungleland (Born to Run)
Born in the USA
The River
Atlantic City (Nebraska)

The Swordsman

TelePaul wrote: »

"Darkness on the Edge of Town" is far and away my favourite album. It's quite sombre and I think as an album it's edgier than "Born to Run", and more refined. My favourite Bruce song is, and will always be, Atlantic City.

Agree totally with your choices, though 'Nebraska' is not far behind 'Darkness'.

The 'Live in Dublin' version of 'Atlantic City' is amazing too.

'Ol Jack Chance

The Swordsman wrote: »

Agree totally with your choices, though 'Nebraska' is not far behind 'Darkness'.

The 'Live in Dublin' version of 'Atlantic City' is amazing too.

+1 Atlantic City rocks

Ruby Soho

'Jungleland' is a fabulous song. The last verse always gives me shivers up my spine! Its not as 'obvious' as the likes of Born to Run and Thunder Road, which are great, but I would definitely put it in my top 5!

Fall_Guy

Favourite song would have to be The Promise, probably couldn't be a more prototypical "springsteen" story if it tried, but then again thats probably why I like it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhN-iQQhSaA

Favourite album is probably ghost of tom joad followed by darkness on the edge of town. I generally find myself listening to recordings of live performances when it comes to bruce though, I find they tend to bring his songs to a different level of emotion and energy.

'Ol Jack Chance

yeah he is amazing live, takes it to a totally different level

TelePaul

Atlantic City makes me think about an ex, which is terrible, because she's a heartless bitch. Oh well.

What I'm really only starting to appreciate about Bruce is his ability to switch between a variety of genres, a lá Neil Young. Like Nebraska before it, the Seeger Sessions showed what a diverse artist Bruce really can be. His live shows epitomise this.

Driver 8

There needs to be a campaign of some sorts to add "Springsteenian" to the dictionary.

Adjective: Possessing or attempting to emulate the qualities of the work of Bruce Springsteen
e.g. the last Killers album attempted a Springsteenian tone, but failed

TelePaul

Driver 8 wrote: »

There needs to be a campaign of some sorts to add "Springsteenian" to the dictionary.

Adjective: Possessing or attempting to emulate the qualities of the work of Bruce Springsteen
e.g. the last Killers album attempted a Springsteenian tone, but failed

I never actually listened to that album but it was pretty much slated for that reason. I'll stay well away.

Fall_Guy

sam's town is a great album, definite springsteen influence but it really is a stretch to claim that they were attempting to achieve a springsteenian tone.

i think the singer in the band mentioned in an interview that he listened to nebraska alot during the recordings, and after that, every review pretty much branded the album a springsteen rip-off. it is far from that, with some great tunes (most of which are very "un-springsteenian"!)

The most recent song that i heard on the radio that imediately make me think that it was an obvious attempt at a springsteen sound was david gray's "the one i love". Now that has a real springsteen vibe to it.

JP Liz

I love American Land

gustavo

Fall_Guy wrote: »

sam's town is a great album, definite springsteen influence but it really is a stretch to claim that they were attempting to achieve a springsteenian tone.

i think the singer in the band mentioned in an interview that he listened to nebraska alot during the recordings, and after that, every review pretty much branded the album a springsteen rip-off. it is far from that, with some great tunes (most of which are very "un-springsteenian"!)

The most recent song that i heard on the radio that imediately make me think that it was an obvious attempt at a springsteen sound was david gray's "the one i love". Now that has a real springsteen vibe to it.

Two other albums that i got that "Springsteenian" vibe off were portions of Arcade Fires Neon Bible and Hold Steadys Boys and Girls in America so the man does have a relevant influence even today

'Ol Jack Chance

gustavo wrote: »

Two other albums that i got that "Springsteenian" vibe off were portions of Arcade Fires Neon Bible and Hold Steadys Boys and Girls in America so the man does have a relevant influence even today

both quality albums along with sams town. they didnt try to sound like they were trying to emulate bruce merely pay homage to him, much like bob dylan did to the old bluesmen and folkies on his first few albums (and even his later ones come to think of it). thats rock and roll people: taking whats gone before and building on it.

Fall_Guy

'Ol wrote:

both quality albums along with sams town. they didnt try to sound like they were trying to emulate bruce merely pay homage to him, much like bob dylan did to the old bluesmen and folkies on his first few albums (and even his later ones come to think of it). thats rock and roll people: taking whats gone before and building on it.

agreed, both albums definitely have nods to bruce, more strongly in neon bible i think, you could be forgiven for thinking bruce had written "keep the car running" to be honest. Boys and girls in america is a quality album, found it a bit limited thematically though. having said that, that's a criticism leveled at bruce a lot of the time so i guess that just adds to the similarities! it's more the songs' stories and the "social commentary" if you want to call it that (not sure i want to, really) in boys and girls of america that reminds me of bruce than the sound of the record.

Whereas i think there is a brucey sound to some of the arcade fire stuff (plus they seem to mention cars in there songs alot, obviously copying bruce!)

niallon

Favourite Bruce album? Born To Run. It's not an album, it's an out and out labour of love, every track perfected down to the very roots. For that reason, I couldn't possibly pick my favourite track from it, they're all the greatest!

Favourite Springsteen track? Oddly enough, Girls In Their Summer Clothes. I think that having reached the maturity he has now it was a great acknowledgement of it to have this semi mournful yet also celebratory track of summers now and summers past. So much more than the "out and out pop song" most reviews described it as.

kerash

I don't think its been mention so far, but my fave Springsteen track would be Wreak on the Highway from The River. A classic imo:)

The Swordsman

kerash wrote: »

I don't think its been mention so far, but my fave Springsteen track would be Wreak on the Highway from The River. A classic imo:)

Brilliant track, but I never felt it fit in with the rest of the album. More of a 'Nebraska' track imo.

Mr. Presentable

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/5ea1b68c78

Well...

springsteen-ie

How about "Kitty's Back", "Incident on..." and either "Point Blank" or "The Price You Pay".
(That's putting Thunder Road aside)

'Ol Jack Chance

lolz @ nipplenuts

Shes the one is good one too, like Lost in the Flood and I'm on Fire at the moment.

JerryHandbag

Fall_Guy wrote: »

agreed, both albums definitely have nods to bruce, more strongly in neon bible i think, you could be forgiven for thinking bruce had written "keep the car running" to be honest. Boys and girls in america is a quality album, found it a bit limited thematically though. having said that, that's a criticism leveled at bruce a lot of the time so i guess that just adds to the similarities! it's more the songs' stories and the "social commentary" if you want to call it that (not sure i want to, really) in boys and girls of america that reminds me of bruce than the sound of the record.

Whereas i think there is a brucey sound to some of the arcade fire stuff (plus they seem to mention cars in there songs alot, obviously copying bruce!)

And i thought it was just me that thought Keep The Car Running, Antichrist Television Blues, and Windowsill were more than a nod to Brucey!

Fave album would be Born In the USA, fave track Downtown Train

delbertgrady

I can't even make a shortlist of individual songs, but my favourite album is probably The Wild, the Innocent and the E-Street Shuffle. I admit this would not be a popular choice, but I don't think there's a dud track on it, and side two (Incident on 57th Street, Rosalita and New York City Serenade) is faultless.

guinnessdrinker

I think the Springsteen album that I have listened to the most is Darkness on the Edge of Town but my favourite album of his changes a lot. I'm not sure if I can pick one single track but Downbound Train from Born in the USA always stood out for me for some reason.

footballcrazy

I like his slow songs the most.These are my favourate songs/performances from You Tube. The man is incredible live.

So much passion! He is a genius.


http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PYPSZiE0OAs

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp-oDAxx8So

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbAtASU6D4

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=t6R77eGx8xM


http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vTXQQd17RV4

Jack Sheehan

Darkness is my favourite album but I've been listening to Born to run a lot recently (in the shower first thing in the morning). As for my favourite song, well nothing beats Racing in The Street.

'I got a 69 chevy with a 396..'

dr.bollocko

Loving this thread.
I am basking in the warmth of fellow boardsies loving the Boss.

Thunder road just made the hair stand up on the back of my neck for the first time in about 15 years.

TirEoghain

Jack Sheehan wrote: »

Darkness is my favourite album but I've been listening to Born to run a lot recently (in the shower first thing in the morning). As for my favourite song, well nothing beats Racing in The Street.

'I got a 69 chevy with a 396..'

I was delighted to hear this song on the Sunday night in the RDS. Really made my night! Always been my favourite, and it's feckin brilliant when live.

Bobby Jean was another highlight for me. Never saw him play the song live before, and I got a double helping of it this year, once in Dublin and again in Barcelona on the 20th July. Saw him 10 times now, and these 2 gigs I think were the best.

TirEoghain

JerryHandbag wrote: »

And i thought it was just me that thought Keep The Car Running, Antichrist Television Blues, and Windowsill were more than a nod to Brucey!

Fave album would be Born In the USA, fave track Downtown Train

Is that the Rod Stewart version of Dowmbound Train?

Driver 8

That'll be the Rod Stewart song that's a Tom Waits cover? :P

jill_valentine

JerryHandbag wrote: »

And i thought it was just me that thought Keep The Car Running, Antichrist Television Blues, and Windowsill were more than a nod to Brucey!

You guys have seen this, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsukSiGcUng

Nolanger

Santa Claus is coming to town.

forfcksake

i heard off a mate the other day that there is rumours goin around that the Boss could be playin the Aviva the end of next summer anyone else hear this?

The Swordsman

forfcksake wrote: »

i heard off a mate the other day that there is rumours goin around that the Boss could be playin the Aviva the end of next summer anyone else hear this?

I've been browsing the boards on Backstreets.com and the feeling there is that if Bruce tours next year, it is likely to be solo or with a Seeger Sessions type of setup. (The feeling also is the next ESB tour will not be until at least 2012). If this is true, I can't see either happening at the Aviva.

Cool Running

forfcksake wrote: »

i heard off a mate the other day that there is rumours goin around that the Boss could be playin the Aviva the end of next summer anyone else hear this?

Believe it or not the rumour is he will play.........Sligo, yes I said Sligo:)

Friend of mine mentioned it to me and I just seen this facebook page set up about it

http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Bruce-Springsteen-To-Play-Lissadell-House-Co-Sligo-in-Summer-2011/103159816419327

He's good friends with Leonard Cohen who played in Lissadell during the summer. If he's going on a Seeger sessions style tour then its possible he might gig in Sligo.

Would love to see it happen

Bryan4president

Jesus if he plays Sligo, tickets will be like Gold-dust. Would be great though if he came West for a gig.

yew_tree

Just has an interesting email from the states. A good contact tells me bruce and the E-street will tour in 2012, currently working on a new album.

More details to follow....

JP Liz V1

yew_tree wrote: »

Just has an interesting email from the states. A good contact tells me bruce and the E-street will tour in 2012, currently working on a new album.

More details to follow....

Hopefully Croke Park or the Aviva Stadium for them

Mars Bar

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Hopefully Croke Park or the Aviva Stadium for them

+1

The sound in the RDS does be harsh to say the least. The man deserves better!

Ormus

Jack Sheehan wrote: »

Darkness is my favourite album but I've been listening to Born to run a lot recently (in the shower first thing in the morning). As for my favourite song, well nothing beats Racing in The Street.

'I got a 69 chevy with a 396..'

You said it, what a song, I can't believe it's not considered one of the all time greats by anyone.

I've seen him live twice and he didn't play it

RadioNowhere

Ormus wrote: »

You said it, what a song, I can't believe it's not considered one of the all time greats by anyone.

I've seen him live twice and he didn't play it

I also agree, aside from the obvious songs (i.e. the whole Born to Run album, Born in the USA etc) Racing in the Street is phenomenal. The version on The Promise is so different yet I love them both.

I go through phases of what my favourite album is (usually come back to BTR) and at the minute it's the Promise (so many tracks from the Darkness era that didn't make it onto the record) and Because the Night is my favourite from that.

Roll on July, my first Bruce gig!