I realize it's a small pool considering most on TWW are early/mid 20s, but for anyone else who considers Springsteen to be one of the greatest artists in all of music, post here.

Topics could include:
-Live in Dublin
-Buzz around the upcoming fall album/tour
-The great debate: is he better as a solo folk singer or full E-Street rocker?
-What is his best album? Or worst?
-Better with Mike Appel or Jon Landeau?
-Seen him live?

[Edited on August 21, 2007 at 10:20 PM. Reason : ]

8/21/2007 10:19:41 PM

nebraska ftw

8/21/2007 10:27:16 PM

i'm about 93% sure i was conceived while a bruce springsteen song played in the background

8/21/2007 10:29:21 PM

^^ A very interesting choice. Stark. Brutal. I've always thought that among the solo albums that one's undoubtedly the best.

As far as the whole catalog, it's in my top 5.

[Edited on August 21, 2007 at 10:30 PM. Reason : ]

8/21/2007 10:30:20 PM

what you know about the boss.



paging Restricted



The boss is the voice of my soul.

8/21/2007 10:36:35 PM

Quote :

"Live in Dublin"

This album sucked, I mean like really sucked. He totally butchered songs like Atlantic City and Highway Patrolman. He needs to drop the folk crap and rock.

In conclusion,

Quote :

"nebraska ftw"

8/21/2007 10:55:01 PM

^ I actually just got it two nights ago.

While I don't think the new renditions of the older songs should become canonical, I thought it was at least interesting and fresh as an experiment.

8/22/2007 7:58:49 AM

And I'm driving a stolen car
On a pitch black night
And I'm telling myself I'm gonna be alright
But I ride by night and I travel in fear
That in this darkness I will disappear


[Edited on August 22, 2007 at 8:09 AM. Reason : l]

8/22/2007 8:07:10 AM

One soft infested summer me and Terry became friends
Tryin' in vain to breathe the fire we were born in
Catchin' rides to the outskirts tying fate between our teeth
Sleeping in that old abandoned beach house
Gettin' wasted in the heat

8/22/2007 8:11:10 AM

seen him live twice, amazing shows, he sets seem to go on forever

8/22/2007 9:58:20 PM

Much shorter in this decade - only 2:45 on average. Used to be 3:30 regularly back in the day. Anyone got any bootlegs to trade?

8/22/2007 10:10:51 PM

Quote :

"is he better as a solo folk singer or full E-Street rocker"

E-Street Rocker.

8/22/2007 10:35:32 PM

i love nebraska and all

but let's talk about ryan adams instead

8/23/2007 1:18:07 AM

NOT IN HERE BUDDY


Wizard imps and sweat sock pimps, interstellar mongrel nymphs
Rex said that lady left him limp. Love's like that (sure it is).
Queen of diamonds, ace of spades, newly discovered lovers of the everglades
They take out a full page ad in the trades to announce their arrival
And Mary Lou she found out how to cope, she rides to heaven on a gyroscope
The Daily News asks her for the dope
She says "Man, the dope's that there's still hope".

8/23/2007 4:33:40 AM

shit, i didn't notice it was the official thread.

so amend my post to "nebraska fuckin' rules"

8/23/2007 6:08:30 AM

i never understood why they called him the boss

that name automatically makes him overrated imo

8/23/2007 7:19:29 AM

Quote :

"Springsteen has long had the nickname "The Boss," a term which he was initially reported to dislike but now seems to have come to terms with, as he sometimes jokingly refers to himself as such on stage. The nickname originated when a young Springsteen, playing club gigs with a band in the 1960s, took on the task of collecting the band's nightly pay and distributing it amongst his bandmates "

8/23/2007 7:46:17 AM

Hey, bus driver, keep the change
Bless your children, give them names
Don't trust men who walk with canes
Drink this and you'll grow wings on your feet

Broadway Mary, Joan Fontane
Advertiser on a downtown train
Oh, Christmas crier bustin' cane
He's in love again

8/23/2007 8:17:26 AM

i saw him live at UNC a few years back, he fucking rocked. that was right after johnny cash had died so bruce did a bad ass cover of "i walk the line" that was one of the best live shows i have ever been to i think

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"seen him live twice, amazing shows, he sets seem to go on forever"

he kicks ass

[Edited on August 23, 2007 at 11:39 AM. Reason : .]

8/23/2007 11:37:51 AM

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"i saw him live at UNC a few years back, he fucking rocked. that was right after johnny cash had died so bruce did a bad ass cover of "i walk the line" that was one of the best live shows i have ever been to i think"

yes. too bad he didn't even come remotely close to selling kenan out. it was a good show though.

8/23/2007 11:59:04 AM

I was at that one. Rare to get both Rosalita and Jungleland in the same setlist these days.

8/23/2007 12:40:12 PM

Well they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night.Now they blew up his house too

8/23/2007 2:00:18 PM

i read about the chicken man

he was not a very nice guy

8/23/2007 3:53:18 PM

good ole phil testa

8/23/2007 3:58:07 PM

BAD

LANDS

8/23/2007 7:49:26 PM

Gotta live 'em everyday

8/23/2007 8:08:42 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Testa

8/24/2007 9:35:45 PM

love me some bruce, i think its one of the few guys besides the eagles that i know every word to every fucking song

8/25/2007 2:19:40 AM

BRUCE AND THE E-STREET BAND IS PLAYING THE VERIZON CENTER IN DC. PEACE BITCHES!!!!!!!!!1111111

[Edited on August 30, 2007 at 9:51 PM. Reason : Free Single on itunes from the new album]

8/30/2007 9:49:28 PM

^ when when when? I live in Maryland now!

also - http://www.radionowheredownload.com

8/30/2007 10:23:56 PM

November 11, tix's on-sale 9/21

8/30/2007 11:14:34 PM

Tickets on Sale this Friday

9/18/2007 3:54:39 PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bV5iHgdRQRg

9/18/2007 6:08:14 PM

10AM Tomorrow for Verizon Center.

9/20/2007 8:48:55 PM

Gotta wait for next leg of the tour - the UNC game is that Saturday.

But I've got Magic arriving on vinyl on the 25th!

9/20/2007 9:16:20 PM

The Concert is on a Sunday.

9/20/2007 9:28:27 PM

Quote :

"is he better as a solo folk singer or full E-Street rocker"

E-Street rocker, hands down.

[Edited on September 21, 2007 at 12:46 AM. Reason : wish he'd play in Seattle or Vancouver]

9/21/2007 12:44:26 AM

I've had the pleasure of seeing the Boss in concert once.

It was great. But, after the show, my friend was all upset that he didn't play "Born in the USA," and I was a little embarassed of her in front of all the die hard Bruce fans.

[Edited on September 21, 2007 at 2:32 AM. Reason : ]

9/21/2007 2:32:16 AM

^


i would have been the complete opposite.

9/21/2007 7:45:13 AM

Sold the fuck out

9/21/2007 10:06:32 AM

NEW ALBUM ROCKS!!!!!!!!!

Vinyl was waiting at my doorstep today - on my second listen through at the moment. More later...

9/24/2007 7:21:40 PM

First show last night - rehearsal in Asbury Park w/ limited audience admission. The setlist:

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Radio Nowhere
No Surrender
Gypsy Biker
Empty Sky
Something In The Night
Girls In Their Summer Clothes
The Night
Promised Land
Living In The Future
Devils Arcade
Candy's Room
She's The One
Lonesome Day
My Hometown
The Rising
Last To Die
Long Walk Home

Thundercrack
Born To Run
Darlington County
American Land

---

Quite a mix. Some rare gems, too. Hopefully he's not just messing around because it was only a rehearsal and keeps it up. Never thought Thundercrack would ever be played live again.

9/25/2007 12:13:03 PM

anyone got a link to magic?

9/25/2007 12:47:42 PM

Comes out in CD format tomorrow.

Oddly, I think the two weekest tracks on the whole album are Radio Nowhere (the single), and Magic (the titular track).

Compared to the Rising, this record's got melodies in spades - and if you long for the Darkness/River-esque sound of piano/glock, you will be satisfied. This is, at long last, true old school 1980 E-Street sound.

10/1/2007 10:52:04 PM

well, maybe this should be on the arcade fire thread, but whatever, win and regine played with springsteen last night in ottawa, state trooper:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x37u3n_bruce-stringsteen-and-arcade-fire-s_music

and keep the car running:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x37u3j_bruce-stringsteen-and-arcade-fire-k_music

plz to imbed

[Edited on October 15, 2007 at 5:49 PM. Reason : looks like someone already got to the AF thread anyway]

10/15/2007 5:48:18 PM

State Trooper...incredibly rare. What a gift.

10/15/2007 6:17:37 PM

Quote :

"Deep in the heart of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's set at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, "Meeting Across The River" and "Jungleland" were played back to back, just as they close Side Two (remember sides?) of Born To Run. Eyewitnesses were blinded by the impact and house security scrambled for their earplugs. And that was just half-way through the show. "

...this is going to be the greatest tour in the history of mankind. Seconded, of course, by the 99-00 tour.

10/21/2007 7:44:51 PM

havent gotten to hear any of the new album, give me some tracks to highlight.

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"and if you long for the Darkness/River-esque sound of piano/glock, you will be satisfied."

Wyloch, i've read several reviews that have stated the exact opposite

10/24/2007 7:15:09 PM

i heard a brand new track on little steven's show on sunday night on 96.1

i could have swore it was an old track

http://www.littlestevensundergroundgarage.com/homepage.html

here's his site for anyone who's interested..he played some cool stuff

10/24/2007 7:16:53 PM

High points of the album:
- I'll Work For Your Love
- Long Walk Home
- Your Own Worst Enemy
- Gypsy Biker (best track)

Quote :

"Wyloch, i've read several reviews that have stated the exact opposite"

Hey, eye of the beholder and all. I happen think it's the closest analog.

I consider this album to ranked just one slot above Born in the USA as his 6th best record.

10/24/2007 9:12:45 PM