NightProwler Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 1. The Wild, The Innocent and The E Street Shuffle This is my favorite album of all-time. Musically and lyrically, it is one of the best of all time in my opinion. Rosalita, Incident on 57th Street into New York Serenade is just brilliant. Not to mention my favorite song at the moment, Kitty's Back is on this album. Definately an underated album that many fans should give a listen too.2. Nebraska Bruce's first solo album, and definately darkest album. Nebraska, the song about two murderers. Used Cars, Reason to Believe and my personal favorite Highway Patrolman. This album paints a picture in my mind that no other can. Just a great all round record.3. Born To Run Thunder Road opens the records and Jungleland closes it out. Then you have Tenth Avenue Freeze Out, Backstreets and Meeting Across The River just to name a few of the songs. Definately no fillers in this album. 4. Magic I'll probably get criticized for this choice, but this is definately one of, if not the strongest E Street Albums since The River. You'll Be Coming Down, Magic, Devils Arcade make this album what it is. A great Springsteen rock album. It was overlooked since its release, and it still is. It deserves more credit, as possibly the best album of the decade. 5. Greetings From Asbury Park, NJ Springsteen's first album. Some call it an E Street album, some call it a solo album. Either way it is one of his best. Opening with the folk version of Blinded by the Light (which is superior to Manfred Man's shitty version), and then into one of my favorites, Growin' Up. This album is definately one of Springsteens most facsinating lyrical creations. Not the most popular album, even with hardcore fans, but one of the better albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightProwler Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 1. Born to Run2. Greetings3. Darkness on the Edge of Town4. Nebraska5. The RisingNice list. Darkness is another goodie and Greetings is SOOO underated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningBolt Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Born To Run is by far my favorite Springsteen album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwideboss Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 My favourite would have to be The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle, simply because of the sheer brilliance of it, be it lyrically or musically.At number two would be Born to Run. It's just a magnificent journey from Thunder Road to Jungleland, with such perfection that words are truly hard to find when trying to describe it.Number three is The Rising, a personal favourite of mine. It is one of Springsteen's longest albums and one of the most heterogeneous. And it has so many gems in it... Despite its length, it manages to flow very well and to make time fly by.Darkness on the Edge of Town is at number four in my list. The feel of that album is perhaps like no other. The rage in the others of every song, the epics like Streets of Fire and Racing in the Street, everything about that 10-song selection just makes it that special.And, finally, at number five, the often-forgotten but amazing Tunnel of Love. An album which is more introspective than perhaps any other Springsteen album and that, for such a reason, adds something unique to his catalogue. It may not have the E Street Band in full swing, but the selection of songs more than makes up for it. It's magic.Speaking of Magic, the album of that name gets a honourable mention from me - it would come at number six, tied with The River. The album I listen to the most these days, though, is Tracks. Every time I crank it up, I just think: how can this guy have written so many incredible songs and never release them until 1998? Bruce Springsteen truly is one of the greatest artists of the second half of the 20th Century, and certainly my favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (6. Greetings From Asbury Park,NJ)5. The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle4. The River3. Nebraska2. Darkness On The Edge Of Town1. Born To RunI could switch BTR and DOTEOT and it would still be alright for me, can't really choose between them. Hammersmith Odeon '75 would be #3 if I included live albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightProwler Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 My favourite would have to be The Wild, The Innocent & The E Street Shuffle, simply because of the sheer brilliance of it, be it lyrically or musically.At number two would be Born to Run. It's just a magnificent journey from Thunder Road to Jungleland, with such perfection that words are truly hard to find when trying to describe it.Number three is The Rising, a personal favourite of mine. It is one of Springsteen's longest albums and one of the most heterogeneous. And it has so many gems in it... Despite its length, it manages to flow very well and to make time fly by.Darkness on the Edge of Town is at number four in my list. The feel of that album is perhaps like no other. The rage in the others of every song, the epics like Streets of Fire and Racing in the Street, everything about that 10-song selection just makes it that special.And, finally, at number five, the often-forgotten but amazing Tunnel of Love. An album which is more introspective than perhaps any other Springsteen album and that, for such a reason, adds something unique to his catalogue. It may not have the E Street Band in full swing, but the selection of songs more than makes up for it. It's magic.Speaking of Magic, the album of that name gets a honourable mention from me - it would come at number six, tied with The River. The album I listen to the most these days, though, is Tracks. Every time I crank it up, I just think: how can this guy have written so many incredible songs and never release them until 1998? Bruce Springsteen truly is one of the greatest artists of the second half of the 20th Century, and certainly my favourite.Tunnel of Love is great. I think it is Springsteen's most mature album lyrically. Lots of ppl overlook that album because it came after Born In The USA, but its definately up there in his catalogue. Tracks is great. Some of my favorite songs are off it. Roulette, Hearts of Stone, Restless Nights, My Love Will Not Let You Down. Luckily when I went to the Buffalo concert in November, I got to hear Restless Nights, because it was Stevies Birthday and he said it was his favorite Bruce song. They play MLWNLYD also and add to the fact they played all of Greetings. Just a superb concert.And yes Springsteen is definately one of, if not the greatest artist in the second half of 20th century. He is my favorite whether he's with the E Street Band, Solo, or the SSB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 1. Nebraska2. Born to Run3. The River4. Born in the USA5. Darkness on the Edge of TownI'll second the love for Magic. The production undermines some of its better qualities (Brendan O'Brien jumped the shark a while ago), but it was a resurgence of strong songwriting. Unfortunately, its follow-up (Working On a Dream) was a big let down. I think Bruce himself said it was kind of like a sequel to Magic, but "Queen of the Supermarket" is probably the worst thing he's ever written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morten.. Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 1. Darkness On The Edge Of Town2. The Rising3. Tunnel Of Love4. Born To Run5. The River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I'll second the love for Magic. The production undermines some of its better qualities (Brendan O'Brien jumped the shark a while ago), but it was a resurgence of strong songwriting. Unfortunately, its follow-up (Working On a Dream) was a big let down. I think Bruce himself said it was kind of like a sequel to Magic, but "Queen of the Supermarket" is probably the worst thing he's ever written.Agree about this...while the Rising was good Magic was definitely a step upwards. And then Working on a Dream delivered his strongest tune in years (The Wrestler) and also possibly his weakest track in Queen of the Supermarket. Some of the other tracks had potential but didn't reach it and yes, Brendan O'Brien's terrible production didn't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightProwler Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Yeah I agree Working On A Dream wasn't the best. There are a few songs that I enjoy listening to though. Outlaw Pete, What Love Can Do, This Life, Life Itself, Tomorrow Never Knows are decent songs. I think he rushed the album. The Last Carnival and The Wrestler are the only real standout songs IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street_Of_Dreams Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Born to Run is amazing. Every song is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appetite for illusions Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Impossible, don't think I could ever pick a top 5. Each album has a different meaning to me, so depending on my mood, the day or the season my top 5 would change. I agree with the post on Magic though. Fantastic album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Live at Hammersmith 1975Born to RunDarkness on the Edge of TownNebraskaWild,Innocent, E St Shuffle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Impossible, don't think I could ever pick a top 5. Each album has a different meaning to me, so depending on my mood, the day or the season my top 5 would change. I agree with the post on Magic though. Fantastic album.Echoed.Big fan of Boss' newer music to be honest, doesn't get the praise it deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Eyes Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Difficult choice, both The Rising and Born To Run are high on my list. What I'm really enjoying right now is Live In Dublin with the sessions band. Some beautiful performances, so many different instruments. Listen/watch it repeatedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.