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Bruce Springsteen General Discussion Thread

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  • #5522
    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,445 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Bruce Springsteen: Western Stars review – the Boss takes the scenic route

    Bruce Springsteen tries out a new sound, under the ‘Western Stars’

    Bruce Springsteen Sets Out for Wide Open Territory on ‘Western Stars’


  • #5523
    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,445 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Springsteen Saxophonist Clarence Clemons Documentary Out This Summer


  • #5524
    laros
    Registered Users Posts: 863 ✭✭✭laros


    I'm really liking Western Stars .... What do people think... ?


  • #5525
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,758 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    laros wrote: »
    I'm really liking western Stars .... What do people think... ?

    Very good album. Sounds similar too wrecking ball and some of the 90s stuff. Will it be played live when hes on tour next ??? Hard to knw


  • #5526
    poundhound
    Registered Users Posts: 1,064 ✭✭✭poundhound


    laros wrote: »
    I'm really liking Western Stars .... What do people think... ?

    Incredibly disappointing!


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  • #5527
    Jerichoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭Jerichoholic


    It's very nice, it's reminding me of Magic quality wise. There are some very strong tunes there, the last album didn't have anything as nice.


  • #5528
    endabob1
    Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭endabob1


    poundhound wrote: »
    Incredibly disappointing!

    Given the rave reviews I was somewhat underwhelemd but it needs a few listens I would think


  • #5529
    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,445 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    There's 4 or 5 cracking tunes on there


  • #5530
    thegreengoblin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭thegreengoblin


    Have listened to it solidly for last few days. It's brilliant. Something incredibly heartwarming and intimate about it. The title track is one of the best songs he's ever done...it gets you right in the feels.

    Plus I've generally loved hearing mainstream artists using a pedal steel guitar in their music and it makes perfect sense on this album.


  • #5531
    oleras
    Registered Users Posts: 2,721 ✭✭✭oleras


    One word, familiar.

    I like familiar.


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  • #5532
    This is it
    Registered Users Posts: 5,184 ✭✭✭This is it


    Have only listen to it once but really enjoyed it


  • #5533
    ankaragucu
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭ankaragucu


    Slane 2020?!


  • #5534
    GBX
    Registered Users Posts: 11,900 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Somebody on here mentioned that as Slane is an MCD venue, its unlikely he will play there as he is an Aiken client.


  • #5535
    ankaragucu
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭ankaragucu


    GBX wrote: »
    Somebody on here mentioned that as Slane is an MCD venue, its unlikely he will play there as he is an Aiken client.

    You are correct of course but since the fire Mountcharles will do business with anyone.You may still be proved right (hopefully).


  • #5536
    Jerichoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭Jerichoholic


    GBX wrote: »
    Somebody on here mentioned that as Slane is an MCD venue, its unlikely he will play there as he is an Aiken client.

    Slane is an absolute chore to attend for gigs. It's the worst.


  • #5537
    John DoeReMi
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭John DoeReMi


    laros wrote: »
    I'm really liking Western Stars .... What do people think... ?

    Have to say I was severely underwhelmed at first listen, sounds very bland to my ears.


  • #5538
    ankaragucu
    Registered Users Posts: 490 ✭✭ankaragucu


    John DoeReMi wrote: »
    Have to say I was severely underwhelmed at first listen, sounds very bland to my ears.

    Give it a few more listens and turn it up!


  • #5539
    fafy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭fafy


    ankaragucu wrote: »
    You are correct of course but since the fire Mountcharles will do business with anyone.You may still be proved right (hopefully).

    Ya, it has been mostly MCD acts over a very long period of time, since mif ‘90’s approx, but Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie and Neil Young were all Aiken gigs at Slane.

    But i agree, that doesent necessarily mean, its currently impossible for an act from the aikens stable, to play there, unless someone else knows different and MCD have this venue locked down to themselves


  • #5540
    Jerichoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭Jerichoholic


    fafy wrote: »
    Ya, it has been mostly MCD acts over a very long period of time, since mif ‘90’s approx, but Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie and Neil Young were all Aiken gigs at Slane.

    But i agree, that doesent necessarily mean, its currently impossible for an act from the aikens stable, to play there, unless someone else knows different and MCD have this venue locked down to themselves

    If they didn't do it for the 25th or 30th anniversary, they're not gonna do it now.


  • #5541
    fafy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭fafy


    Jerichoholic wrote: »
    If they didn't do it for the 25th or 30th anniversary, they're not gonna do it now.

    Its all really deoendant on the act who is available and one who is touring.


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  • #5542
    Nunu
    Registered Users Posts: 2,894 ✭✭✭Nunu


    Jerichoholic wrote: »
    If they didn't do it for the 25th or 30th anniversary, they're not gonna do it now.

    Do what? Sorry I’m tired!


  • #5543
    Jerichoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭Jerichoholic


    Nunu wrote: »
    Do what? Sorry I’m tired!

    Slane gig.


  • #5544
    Say Your Number
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,762 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    I like the album, nice and relaxing listen.

    Was watching the Netflix special a few days ago, I'd love to see him do a show like that in the Olympia, but with more songs and less chat.


  • #5545
    thegreengoblin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭thegreengoblin


    Please dear lord not Slane. A bit of rain and the day is fking ruined. A couple of RDS gigs would do me just fine!


  • #5546
    thegreengoblin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭thegreengoblin


    ankaragucu wrote: »
    Give it a few more listens and turn it up!

    Bought it Saturday, went home, stuck it on the turntable, opened a bottle of wine and had a proper listen. It's the simple pleasures in life... :)


  • #5547
    Ol' Donie
    Registered Users Posts: 19,576 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    thegreengoblin wrote: »
    Bought it Saturday, went home, stuck it on the turntable, opened a bottle of wine and had a proper listen. It's the simple pleasures in life... :)

    That's the way to do it. Lovely.


  • #5548
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,758 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Saw Blinded by the light today

    Very enjoyable, decent story, some great acting and great music

    A concert movie is on the way apparently


  • #5549
    Jerichoholic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,585 ✭✭✭Jerichoholic


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Saw Blinded by the light today

    Very enjoyable, decent story, some great acting and great music

    A concert movie is on the way apparently

    Gonna see it during the week. Out of interest, were there many at the screening?


  • #5550
    fafy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭fafy


    He’s releasing his ‘’86 live appearance at The Bridge School Benefit shortly, looks good, and digital only release, from what i can see.

    This was post BITUSA tour and accousticcy

    http://m.live.brucespringsteen.net/bsmobile.asp#show?show=22746


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  • #5551
    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,445 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    fafy wrote: »
    He’s releasing his ‘’86 live appearance at The Bridge School Benefit shortly, looks good, and digital only release, from what i can see.

    This was post BITUSA tour and accousticcy

    http://m.live.brucespringsteen.net/bsmobile.asp#show?show=22746

    Hes released it. Excellent quality. Love a bit of proper acoustic Bruce.

    Still pissed off he didn't tour the new album.


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