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)
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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
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
Worst to Best: Studio Albums
I've read hundreds of lists like these over the years and thought it's about time I did my own one. Some of these albums go up or down in my estimations fairly regularly but this is, broadly speaking, a good representation of how I feel about them. For this list, I have decided not to … Continue reading Worst to Best: Studio Albums
Album Review: Western Stars
Bruce Springsteen's nineteenth studio album Western Stars was released in June of 2019 to critical and commercial success. With the announcement of a cinema released documentary companion piece coming in October, I thought now would be a good time to share my feelings on the album. This is Western Stars. Album Rating: 5/5 I think … Continue reading Album Review: Western Stars
Talk About A Dream 