Bruce Springsteen

Strat · Post by **Strat** » Mon July 01, 2019 4:02 pm

And Bruce references "wet panties" quite a bit throughout his book so...."mister, if you got the balls" is just bruce.

LoathedVermin72 · Post by **LoathedVermin72** » Mon July 01, 2019 4:04 pm

I would be totally fine with “wet panties”

Strat · Post by **Strat** » Mon July 01, 2019 4:16 pm

the phrase "Wet panties" does turn me on

Strat · Post by **Strat** » Mon July 01, 2019 4:17 pm

Death to my hometown is fantastic

LoathedVermin72 · Post by **LoathedVermin72** » Mon July 01, 2019 4:17 pm

Strat wrote:Death to my hometown is fantastic

Yes, this is really the only track I need from WB

Strat · Post by **Strat** » Mon July 01, 2019 4:18 pm

Also his autobiography is just a fucking joy to read. I highly suggest it.

LoathedVermin72 · Post by **LoathedVermin72** » Mon July 01, 2019 4:19 pm

We have a copy because my wife read it...maybe I'll get to it someday

liebzz · Post by **liebzz** » Mon July 01, 2019 4:21 pm

Yeah the autobiography is good. There was also a biography called Bruce that is really fantastic.

liebzz · Post by **liebzz** » Mon July 01, 2019 5:27 pm

Another bonus!

The Promise - my overall rating B (this is the collection of somewhat re-recorded/fixed up b-sides from the Darkness on the Edge of Town sessions. It is a nice collection of songs that works best when Bruce is pulling from his influences and cutting some great oldies sounding tunes)

Songs to convert tree_: Racing in the Street ‘78, Because the Night, Ain’t Good Enough For You, Fire

Other good listening: Gotta Get That Feeling, Outside Looking In, One Way Street, Rendezvous, Save My Love, Spanish Eyes, Talk to Me, The Little Things (My Baby Does)

liebzz · Post by **liebzz** » Mon July 01, 2019 6:45 pm

High Hopes - my overall rating C (this is not nearly as good as I remember it, and is really unnecessary. I will take the position, however controversial, that the electric version of The Ghost of Tom Joad works, though I prefer the original. It does not work for 41 Shots. There are a few good songs but this just feels like a lack of inspiration and a need to release something)

Songs to convert tree_: None

Other good listening: Frankie Fell in Love, Just Like Fire Would, Harry’s Place, The Ghost of Tom Joad, Dream Baby Dream

oasisfan35 · Post by **oasisfan35** » Mon July 01, 2019 7:18 pm

Of the three released versions, that I'm aware of anyway, the High Hopes version of American Skin (41 Shots) is the weakest in my opinion.

liebzz · Post by **liebzz** » Mon July 01, 2019 7:43 pm

Western Stars - my overall rating A (this is a gorgeous album that really explores territory Bruce has only touched upon in the past and he does it exceptionally well. I get the feeling this is a one off attempt at this sound but a great effort nonetheless.)

Songs to convert tree_: The Wayfarer, Tucson Train, There Goes My Miracle, Hello Sunshine

Also good listening: Hitchhiking, Western Stars, Sleepy Joe’s Cafe, Chasing Wild Horses (particularly the outtro), Stones, Moonlight Motel

Okay, I made it in less than 2 weeks. I am coming out of this a much bigger fan of Springsteen than I started. I’ll post my rankings after this journey shortly.

liebzz · Post by **liebzz** » Mon July 01, 2019 8:11 pm

Rankings post Bruce journey:

Born to Run
Darkness on the Edge of Town
The Wild, The Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle
The River
Nebraska
Born in the USA
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
Magic
Western Stars
The Rising
Wrecking Ball
Greetings From Asbury Park
Tunnel of Love
The Ghost of Tom Joad
Devils & Dust
Lucky Town
Working on a Dream
High Hopes
Human Touch

Rangi Guy · Post by **Rangi Guy** » Wed July 03, 2019 1:26 am

Giving Western Stars an initial listen. While nothing is really standing out on it's own - this is a pretty great album

Post by **epilogue** » Wed July 03, 2019 1:34 am

Yeah I think it's a well made record. I'd even call it a good record. But I'm not sure there's much that'll keep calling and keep me coming back over the years.

Monkey_Driven · Post by **Monkey_Driven** » Wed July 03, 2019 1:41 am

durdencommatyler wrote:Yeah I think it's a well made record. I'd even call it a good record. But I'm not sure there's much that'll keep calling and keep me coming back over the years.

Don't you think it is a little too early to be making such a prediction?

Strat · Post by **Strat** » Wed July 03, 2019 1:56 am

Moonlight motel just played 5 times in a row.

What a beautiful tune.

Post by **epilogue** » Wed July 03, 2019 2:39 am

Monkey_Driven wrote:
durdencommatyler wrote:Yeah I think it's a well made record. I'd even call it a good record. But I'm not sure there's much that'll keep calling and keep me coming back over the years.
Don't you think it is a little too early to be making such a prediction?

No

Post by **epilogue** » Wed July 03, 2019 2:42 am

I don't see how my "prediction" is any more premature than others who are ranking it in Bruce's top 10.

I've listened to it a couple of times. And I don't feel like listening to it again. How is that too early to call?

Monkey_Driven · Post by **Monkey_Driven** » Wed July 03, 2019 3:04 am

durdencommatyler wrote:I don't see how my "prediction" is any more premature than others who are ranking it in Bruce's top 10.

I've listened to it a couple of times. And I don't feel like listening to it again. How is that too early to call?

Because it's not years from now. Maybe Moonlight Motel will seep into your soul.

I think most people here agree it is the best thing he's done since Magic. That is not exactly a high bar.

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