Before I dive into my somewhat lacklustre defence of this clunky, lazily written, over-produced hot mess (good start so far), I first want to explain my relationship to the Working on a Dream album as a whole. The album, released in 2009, is something of an outlier in Springsteen's catalogue in that there is not … Continue reading Why It’s About Time We All Started To Enjoy “Queen of the Supermarket”
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Most Underrated Track From Each Studio Album (1992-2022)
As Springsteen entered the tumultuous and uncertain nineties, a lot had changed. He had released two albums of relative obscurity in the early seventies, before bursting like a supernova out of nowhere and closing the decade with two iconic albums. The eighties then saw his commercial stock skyrocket with the release of The River in … Continue reading Most Underrated Track From Each Studio Album (1992-2022)
Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J (1973)
There is much mythology and lore surrounding the rise of Bruce Springsteen, the tenacious guitar-slinger who set the Jersey Shore on fire with his rag-tag band of happy thieves. His is a story of perseverance; the intense application of enormous talent; and, most of all, family. Perhaps the smartest thing Springsteen ever did was to … Continue reading Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J (1973)
Ten Live Springsteen Songs To Ease Your Isolation
I didn't think that the first post I'd be writing in 2020 would go out in the midst of a global pandemic, or that half the world would be on lockdown. I'm currently in the middle of a 14 day isolation period while others I know are having to isolate for three months! COVID-19 is … Continue reading Ten Live Springsteen Songs To Ease Your Isolation
Sam Fender: The Geordie Springsteen?
"Look out!" Steve Van Zandt posted on his Facebook page. "Here comes Sam Fender. You're gonna hear from him!" Having Little Steven in your corner would be a confidence boost to any young songwriter but for Sam Fender it must be extra special. He admits to being obsessed with Bruce Springsteen's music and sites Born … Continue reading Sam Fender: The Geordie Springsteen?
Is “American Idiot” Green Day’s “Born to Run”?
This won't be a long post, I just wanted to put this idea forward that has been in my head for a few weeks now. I've been a casual fan of Green Day since before I knew who Bruce Springsteen was and, having just rediscovered their music after several years away, I have noticed some … Continue reading Is “American Idiot” Green Day’s “Born to Run”?
How Bruce Springsteen Contextualised 9/11
When the Twin Towers fell on the 11th of September 2001, I was only seven years old. As you can imagine, my young mind couldn't grasp the horror and brutality of the act, nor its global impact and implications. I also live in England, so while I knew this was an atrocity, it felt a … Continue reading How Bruce Springsteen Contextualised 9/11
My Interpretation: Backstreets
"Backstreets" is one of my very favourite Springsteen songs and is found on the 1975 album Born to Run. It is a beautiful but heart-wrenching song about loss and I'm writing this to present to you how I see the story. I'm not suggesting for a minute that this really is the true meaning of … Continue reading My Interpretation: Backstreets
In Defense Of: Reno
"Reno" is a controversial track found on the hugely underrated 2005 album Devils & Dust, and is responsible for acquiring Springsteen his only parental advisory warning label for explicit content. This is for good reason. The song is filled with sexually explicit imagery which has turned some fans off, since this is a side of … Continue reading In Defense Of: Reno
7 Live Performances Better Than The Studio Recordings
So, as someone who spends a great deal of their time watching Springsteen videos on YouTube (and thanks to Vevo for releasing so much lately!), I've seen my fair share of live performances. I've only managed to see Springsteen perform in the flesh three times, so the internet is an amazing way to try to … Continue reading 7 Live Performances Better Than The Studio Recordings
Talk About A Dream 