worldwideboss Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) I have been a fan of Bruce Springsteen for quite some time, and, while I was in the process of buying his studio albums, there was always one that I for some reason couldn't get around to buy - The River. Maybe because it is a double album and therefore more expensive and I was afraid I wouldn't like it very much. But a few weeks ago I saw it and decided I'd buy it - after all, it was one of the few I was missing and I was curious.At first I liked it, but didn't consider it a masterpiece. However, some tunes, aside from the well-known title track and Hungry Heart, got stuck in my head (Sherry Darling, Two Hearts, Out In The Street, Cadillac Ranch and Ramrod, mainly) and I put it on rotation. And I was surprised by how good this album really is. It has everything: introspective slow songs, great rockers and characters whose stories hit you hard.I am happy to say The River is one of the best albums I have in my collection and one that I can put on whenever I feel like it, because it just has so much variety. Edited October 7, 2007 by worldwideboss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr=axl Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) I can't believe it was one of tha last albums you bought by Bruce It was one of my first and i loved it from the first time i played it. I have every studio and live album released by Bruce and also the compilations, he is just one of my absolute idols Edited October 8, 2007 by gnr=axl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 he is just one of my absolute idols Obsession, sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevdo242 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 The only Springsteen album I've got is Born To Run. I love it, so I really should buy The River, seeing as I love the title track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwideboss Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 I can't believe it was one of tha last albums you bought by Bruce Believe it or not, I actually bought Lucky Town before it...But I am happy I finally bought it. Oh, and I forgot to mention, but Drive All Night is one of the best songs ever, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr=axl Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 The only Springsteen album I've got is Born To Run. I love it, so I really should buy The River, seeing as I love the title track.You will not be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr=axl Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I can't believe it was one of tha last albums you bought by Bruce Believe it or not, I actually bought Lucky Town before it...But I am happy I finally bought it. Oh, and I forgot to mention, but Drive All Night is one of the best songs ever, in my opinion.Drive all Night is just a stunning song.''Through the wind, through the rain, the snow, the wind, the rainYou've got, you've got my, my love, heart and soul'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DopeSickGirl Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I adore the title track So heartwrenching, so beautiful.xDSGx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwideboss Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 I can't believe it was one of tha last albums you bought by Bruce Believe it or not, I actually bought Lucky Town before it...But I am happy I finally bought it. Oh, and I forgot to mention, but Drive All Night is one of the best songs ever, in my opinion.Drive all Night is just a stunning song.''Through the wind, through the rain, the snow, the wind, the rainYou've got, you've got my, my love, heart and soul'' Those lyrics are just beautiful. And the sax... Oh, the sax... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMonk Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I've only got Born To Run but I listen to it heaps and I really love it, one of my favourite albums.Has Springsteen made any albums that are mostly either just him and a piano, or him and acoustic guitar? You know, just really stripped down...cause I'd love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwideboss Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 Has Springsteen made any albums that are mostly either just him and a piano, or him and acoustic guitar? You know, just really stripped down...cause I'd love that.Yes, he has. 3 of them, actually:- Nebraska (1982)- The Ghost of Tom Joad (1995)- Devils & Dust (2005)I don't have The Ghost of Tom Joad yet, so I can't account for it, but both Nebraska and Devils & Dust are fantastic - especially Nebraska, which is one of my favourite albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMonk Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Thanks a lot mate. I'll check out Nebraska for sure . I really need more of his stuff, he's perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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