Bruce Springsteen General Discussion Thread

delbertgrady · 25-11-2013 10:49AM

If that is the track listing, I think it's unfortunate that a twelve-track album is being fleshed out with a cover, two remakes and a studio version of a long-available live track. Wrecking Ball's contents were stretched enough with a previously available track, a studio version of a long-available live track and - if you count the deluxe version bonus tracks - a remake. If history has taught us anything, it's that he's shelved material others would kill for.

Any word on whether these new songs are part of the same batch of orchestral, atypical, allegedly "Copland-esque" songs he was working on before he ditched them in favour of writing the Wrecking Ball material?

RickyBobby1 · 25-11-2013 05:24PM

Album out January 14th I heard hopefully wrong would have being a handy Christmas present

eldest200 · 25-11-2013 06:31PM

New tour next year?

Dr. Nick · 25-11-2013 08:55PM

eldest200 wrote: »

New tour next year?

Unlikely for Europe anyway

Spanish Johnny · 25-11-2013 09:08PM

delbertgrady wrote: »

If that is the track listing, I think it's unfortunate that a twelve-track album is being fleshed out with a cover, two remakes and a studio version of a long-available live track. Wrecking Ball's contents were stretched enough with a previously available track, a studio version of a long-available live track and - if you count the deluxe version bonus tracks - a remake. If history has taught us anything, it's that he's shelved material others would kill for.

Any word on whether these new songs are part of the same batch of orchestral, atypical, allegedly "Copland-esque" songs he was working on before he ditched them in favour of writing the Wrecking Ball material?

Agree with you. As much as I love his music and the band I cannot get too excited about this in terms of a 'new album'.

I particulary dislike the fact that a cover is the title and lead of a 'new album'. Would have preferred 12 Covers to be honest than a mix of both.

That said I do welcome a studio recording of 41shots

stop animal cruelty · 25-11-2013 09:26PM

eldest200 wrote: »

New tour next year?

As much as ld love to see him again soon, l hope not...cant afford to

can barely afford the new album!

stop animal cruelty · 25-11-2013 09:33PM

Did anyone hear about the course on the theology of the man himself? in america of course....it was on the john murray show last week..heres a link to the podcast http://www.rte.ie/radio1/podcast/podcast_thejohnmurrayshow.xml would love to study that

eh i dunno · 25-11-2013 10:20PM

Can anyone recommend some good Springsteen books?

stop animal cruelty · 25-11-2013 11:03PM

eh i dunno wrote: »

Can anyone recommend some good Springsteen books?

"bruce" by peter ames carlin, came out last year...springsteen himself helped him write it

http://www.ie.wowhd.com/books/peter-ames-carlin-bruce/dp/28071203#bc=49a6

gg2 · 25-11-2013 11:05PM

stop animal cruelty wrote: »

"bruce" by peter ames carlin, came out last year...springsteen himself helped him write it

http://www.ie.wowhd.com/books/peter-ames-carlin-bruce/dp/28071203#bc=49a6

Pretty sure they have it in Dunnes for under a tenner

stop animal cruelty · 25-11-2013 11:24PM

gg2 wrote: »

Pretty sure they have it in Dunnes for under a tenner

10er? jez thats a drop, was €18-€20 last year

gg2 · 25-11-2013 11:42PM

stop animal cruelty wrote: »

10er? jez thats a drop, was €18-€20 last year

Well thats if we're talking about the same one and I'm pretty sure it is as the one I saw is called "Bruce" too... Pretty sure its the same pic.... I just spotted it a few weeks back and pointed it out to the OH for Christmas:o

stop animal cruelty · 25-11-2013 11:49PM

gg2 wrote: »

Well thats if we're talking about the same one and I'm pretty sure it is as the one I saw is called "Bruce" too... Pretty sure its the same pic.... I just spotted it a few weeks back and pointed it out to the OH for Christmas:o

haha am hoping to point out the new album to one of my friends

eh i dunno · 25-11-2013 11:50PM

stop animal cruelty wrote: »

"bruce" by peter ames carlin, came out last year...springsteen himself helped him write it

http://www.ie.wowhd.com/books/peter-ames-carlin-bruce/dp/28071203#bc=49a6

thanks. Book depository have it for just under a tenner and free postage

delbertgrady · 26-11-2013 05:25PM

Sorry that this is just a copy and paste job.

Further information now on Bruce's site, with his liner notes also available.
Two-thirds of the album is with Tom Morello.

High Hopes tracklisting:

1. High Hopes (Tim Scott McConnell) – featuring Tom Morello
2. Harry’s Place * – featuring Tom Morello
3. American Skin (41 Shots) – featuring Tom Morello
4. Just Like Fire Would (Chris J. Bailey) – featuring Tom Morello
5. Down In The Hole *
6. Heaven’s Wall ** – featuring Tom Morello
7. Frankie Fell In Love
8. This Is Your Sword
9. Hunter Of Invisible Game * – featuring Tom Morello
10. The Ghost of Tom Joad – duet with Tom Morello
11. The Wall
12. Dream Baby Dream (Martin Rev and Alan Vega) – featuring Tom Morello

All songs written by Bruce Springsteen except as noted

Album produced by Ron Aniello with Bruce Springsteen

*Produced by Brendan O’Brien

PS, the cover is terrible.

RainyDay · 26-11-2013 09:42PM

eh i dunno wrote: »

thanks. Book depository have it for just under a tenner and free postage

Your local library has it for free;

http://borrowbooks.ie/

gg2 · 27-11-2013 12:06AM

delbertgrady wrote: »

PS, the cover is terrible.

Bruce is the most fanciable man on earth IMHO but that album cover is making me cringe:(

Also story with this Tom Morello business??? When he says featuring does he just mean instrumentally or singing?

blastman · 27-11-2013 07:45PM

gg2 wrote: »

Bruce is the most fanciable man on earth IMHO but that album cover is making me cringe:(

Also story with this Tom Morello business??? When he says featuring does he just mean instrumentally or singing?

Well, he's a guitarist primarily, so I presume that's what he's doing on the tracks he's credited on.

Raoul · 27-11-2013 10:42PM

blastman wrote: »

Well, he's a guitarist primarily, so I presume that's what he's doing on the tracks he's credited on.

He also sings! Can't remember what alias he goes under though.

random_guy · 27-11-2013 10:44PM

Raoul wrote: »

He also sings! Can't remember what alias he goes under though.

The Nightwatchman.

lc180 · 27-11-2013 11:04PM

Sorry if this has been asked but.......

Is this new album an E Street Band collaboration?

Dr. Nick · 27-11-2013 11:26PM

lc180 wrote: »

Sorry if this has been asked but.......

Is this new album an E Street Band collaboration?

Yes and no, it's an album of out takes and covers. E street members appear on some of the songs.

gg2 · 27-11-2013 11:36PM

Dr. Nick wrote: »

Yes and no, it's an album of out takes and covers. E street members appear on some of the songs.

Everything about this album is leaving me cold..... But sure we won't judge it too quick!

8mv · 05-12-2013 10:28AM

Jake Clemons on Newstalk at the moment

blastman · 05-12-2013 12:10PM

Raoul wrote: »

He also sings! Can't remember what alias he goes under though.

True, apparently one of the songs on the album is a duet with Springsteen, but he's playing on several other tracks.

lc180 · 06-12-2013 12:31AM

Isn't it usually about this time of year he announces Ireland & European gigs?

Just in time to bankrupt surprise everyone in time for Xmas. I'd love a Dublin gig next summer but not gonna get my hopes up.

scottmcb04 · 06-12-2013 07:13AM

Whoever was looking for the Rolling Stone special edition on bruce, they have re-issued it over here(canada), got my copy today!

Thought I'd post it here in case they do the same back home!

stop animal cruelty · 15-12-2013 03:27PM

Just came across this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYPCSeeCzqg&feature=youtu.be

Merry christmas bruce buds

clickhere · 15-12-2013 04:19PM

stop animal cruelty wrote: »

Just came across this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYPCSeeCzqg&feature=youtu.be

Merry christmas bruce buds

Every time i see a new post ,i get all excited that some one has news of a new tour been announced.Thanks for the video.Merry Christmas to all our Bruce Boardies.:D

carolinespring · 24-12-2013 10:49PM

Happy Christmas fellow fans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEc1X1toJxM&feature=share

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