Posted:
Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:12 amby WalrusOct9
Sorry, I'm a diehard Bruce fan but this is the worst album he's made since Human Touch...I'd actually rank HT above this just for the title track and Jeff Porcaro's drumming.
Posted:
Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:39 pmby StoneCold
WalrusOct9 wrote:Sorry, I'm a diehard Bruce fan but this is the worst album he's made since Human Touch...I'd actually rank HT above this just for the title track and Jeff Porcaro's drumming.
Too early to assess, need more listens. Some songs do stand out as pretty good.
The Last Carnival, What Love Can Do, Life Itself and The Wrestler.
and
Tomorrow Never Knows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__nWoN13CJ0
Posted:
Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:14 amby WalrusOct9
It's weird...I'm much more of a fan of Bruce's more rockin' stuff, but the only songs that really grab me on this are the song for Danny and "The Wrestler," both of which sonically would've fit well on Devils & Dust.
Posted:
Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:27 pmby journel
after "the river"...i'm done with the boss!
Posted:
Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:53 pmby WalrusOct9
journel wrote:after "the river"...i'm done with the boss!
You're missing out on a lot of amazing music then.
Posted:
Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:20 pmby G.I.Jim
What Bruce songs were in the new Adam Sandler movie? I've never owned any of his albums (yes...I know I'm a slacker!). I can't remember the name of the new movie, but it's new to dvd, and it's a drama which is new for Adam. Good movie, and Bruce had songs all throughout (at least I'm pretty sure it was him). What I heard were all pretty mellow songs, but they were awesome. I'd buy a cd today if I knew which one they were from. Help me figure it out!
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:27 amby journel
WalrusOct9 wrote:journel wrote:after "the river"...i'm done with the boss!
You're missing out on a lot of amazing music then.
are you talking about that disco album "born in the usa"? i just prefer vintage springsteen stuff, if you're enjoying his recent releases good for you but i ain't buying it!
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:25 amby JohnH
As I just listened to Outlaw Pete and the melody is playing in my head...hmmm now a Kiss song comes to mind- this sounds like I was made for loving you!!!!! And somebody's already posted the same thought on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uANKzbaucU&NR=1
Posted:
Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:31 amby WalrusOct9
He's put out a lot of other albums in the last 29 years besides "Born In The USA." The new one and "Human Touch" are really the only weak albums he's made since The River.
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:53 amby Michigan Girl
G.I.Jim wrote:What Bruce songs were in the new Adam Sandler movie? I've never owned any of his albums (yes...I know I'm a slacker!). I can't remember the name of the new movie, but it's new to dvd, and
it's a drama which is new for Adam. Good movie, and Bruce had songs all throughout (at least I'm pretty sure it was him). What I heard were all pretty mellow songs, but they were awesome. I'd buy a cd today if I knew which one they were from. Help me figure it out!
Are you referring to
Reign Over Me, Jimbo?
If so....that's early 80's Bruce, I believe.....
The River!!
Posted:
Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:00 amby Ehwmatt
Adam Sandler's got impeccable taste in music. So many great songs in all his movies.
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:34 amby G.I.Jim
Michigan Girl wrote:G.I.Jim wrote:What Bruce songs were in the new Adam Sandler movie? I've never owned any of his albums (yes...I know I'm a slacker!). I can't remember the name of the new movie, but it's new to dvd, and
it's a drama which is new for Adam. Good movie, and Bruce had songs all throughout (at least I'm pretty sure it was him). What I heard were all pretty mellow songs, but they were awesome. I'd buy a cd today if I knew which one they were from. Help me figure it out!
Are you referring to
Reign Over Me, Jimbo?
If so....that's early 80's Bruce, I believe.....
The River!!
You are the BOMB!
I'll check it out. Oh, and yeah...it was "Reign over me". Pretty good movie.
Posted:
Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:35 amby finalfight
Ehwmatt wrote:Adam Sandler's got impeccable taste in music. So many great songs in all his movies.
Isn't Styx his favourite band?
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:15 amby StoneCold
Ehwmatt wrote:Adam Sandler's got impeccable taste in music. So many great songs in all his movies.
You can watch Reign On Me on youtube, somebody posted in parts.
This one begins with a great Springsteen track. "Out In The Street"
Reign Over Me - Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0EbI-1J5h8
Full song live
Out In The Street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI8Wa-di3t4
Posted:
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:05 amby Andrew
First half of this album is a real struggle...Outlaw Pete is the worst opening track EVER but the second half features some strong tunes...
Posted:
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:23 amby StoneCold
Andrew wrote:First half of this album is a real struggle...Outlaw Pete is the worst opening track EVER but the second half features some strong tunes...
Ha, ha, 2nd time he's getting accused of plagiarism on his opening tracks. Radio Nowhere (Jenny - 867-5309) and now "Outlaw Pete" (Kiss - I was made for loving you).
It's listenable but I agree not a good album opener like Radio was.
Song comparisons
Kiss and Springsteen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uANKzbaucU
The Boss accused of stealing from KISS, the world must be coming to an end.
Posted:
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:37 amby StoneCold
This one sounds more like Radio Nowhere than Jenny.
Splendid Isolation - Warren Zevon - 1989
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYRI2Re5dmo
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:45 pmby X factor
Andrew wrote:First half of this album is a real struggle...Outlaw Pete is the worst opening track EVER but the second half features some strong tunes...
I gotta agree about Outlaw Pete, Drew. I have really tried to like that tune but it aint happening. But I think there is some strong stuff on the record. And to me the WRESTLER tune is worth the price of admission!
And btw- if anyone in their right mind actually believes Springsteen purposefully lifted a melody from a 30 year old DISCO Kiss song, you need medical attention...
Posted:
Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:49 pmby StoneCold
Added a few more above.
Really digging this one. A Bruce "train song"!
Tomorrow Never Knows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__nWoN13CJ0
This one's pretty simple but a feel good singalong.
Surprise, Surprise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUwrVISlc7s
Posted:
Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:17 pmby StoneCold
WalrusOct9 wrote:Sorry, I'm a diehard Bruce fan but this is the worst album he's made since Human Touch...I'd actually rank HT above this just for the title track and Jeff Porcaro's drumming.
Ok, having heard all except one bonus track I can honestly disagree. I like more of these tunes right off than some of those on Magic. Not to say the others aren't weaker.
For one thing, it speaks more of hope and love than Magic did. Easily another hit album.
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Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:13 amby WalrusOct9
It does. The lyrics aren't great, but that doesn't really bother me...I just don't find any of the songs overly catchy despite the fact it's blatantly trying to be a pop album.
I'm glad Bruce is in a happier place, but honestly, he seems to put out weaker albums whenever that happens.
Posted:
Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:41 amby fightingilliniJRNY
Rolling Stone gave Working On A Dream 5 stars. I honestly have never seen a 5-star review from them.
Posted:
Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:50 amby Jana
fightingilliniJRNY wrote:Rolling Stone gave Working On A Dream 5 stars. I honestly have never seen a 5-star review from them.
Orlando Sentinel gave it three out of five stars.
Posted:
Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:08 amby Rockindeano
This makes fans of Bruce smile:
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND TO LAUNCH 2009 US AND EUROPEAN TOUR
5-STAR (ROLLING STONE) NEW ALBUM 'WORKING ON A DREAM' (COLUMBIA RECORDS) OUT TODAY
RESPONSE TO FIRST TICKET SALES IN SCANDINAVIA CAUSES SYSTEM CRASH WITH UNPRECEDENTED SALES IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN AND BERGEN, NORWAY
Outlaw Pete is an 8 minute EPIC. Such a great story and song.
Disagree Walrus. As Bruce himself said, "I'll put up the Rising, Magic and the new one against any three we have ever done." After Sunday's Halftime show, sales will be phenomenal.
No Ohio shows for Proggy. Need to go to Penn State, Hershey or Pittsburgh. This is just the opening leg with lots of dates to be added for multiple night shows.
DATE CITY VENUE ON-SALE DATE
Feb 1 Tampa, FL Super Bowl XLIII
Apr 1 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose Feb 2
Apr 3 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena Feb 2
Apr 5 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center Feb 7
Apr 7 Tulsa, OK BOK Center Feb 7
Apr 8 Houston, TX Toyota Center Feb 7
Apr 10 Denver, CO Pepsi Center Feb 2
Apr 15 Los Angeles, CA LA Memorial Sports Arena Feb 2
Apr 21 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden Feb 2
Apr 22 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden Feb 2
Apr 24 Hartford, CT XL Center Feb 2
Apr 26 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena Feb 2
Apr 28 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Spectrum Feb 2
Apr 29 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Spectrum Feb 2
May 2 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Feb 6
May 4 Hempstead, NY Nassau Veterans Mem. Col. Feb 2
May 5 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena Feb 2
May 7 Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre Feb 6
May 8 University Park, PA Bryce Jordan Center Feb 2
May 11 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center Feb 2
May 12 Chicago, IL United Center Feb 2
May 14 Albany, NY Times Union Center Feb 2
May 15 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium Feb 2
May 18 Washington, DC Verizon Center Feb 2
May 19 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena Feb 2
May 21 E. Rutherford, NJ Izod Center Feb 2
May 23 E. Rutherford, NJ Izod Center Feb 2
May 30 Landgraaf, Holland Pink Pop Festival March 7
June 2 Tampere, Finland Ratinan Stadion ON SALE
June 4 Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm Stadium SOLD OUT
June 5 Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm Stadium SOLD OUT
June 7 Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm Stadium SOLD OUT
June 9 Bergen, Norway Koengen SOLD OUT
June 10 Bergen, Norway Koengen SOLD OUT
July 2 Munich, Germany Olympiastadion ON SALE NOW
July 3 Frankfurt, Germany Commerzbank Arena ON SALE NOW
July 5 Vienna, Austria Ernst Happel Stadion ON SALE NOW
July 8 Herning, Denmark Herning MCH ON SALE NOW
July 11 Dublin, Ireland RDS Jan 30
July 16 Carhaix, France Festival des Vielles Charrues Jan 30
July 19 Rome, Italy Stadio Olimpico ON SALE SOON
July 21 Turino, Italy Olimpico di Torino ON SALE SOON
July 23 Udine, Italy Stadio Friuli ON SALE SOON
July 26 Bilbao, Spain San Mames Stadium ON SALE SOON
July 28 Benidorm, Spain Estadio Municipal de Foietes ON SALE SOON
July 30 Sevilla, Spain La Cartuja Olympic Stadium ON SALE SOON
Aug 1 Valladolid, Spain Estadio Jose Zorrilla ON SALE SOON
Aug 2 Santiago, Spain Monte Del Gozo ON SALE SOON
Posted:
Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:09 amby Deb
Rockindeano wrote:This makes fans of Bruce smile:
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND TO LAUNCH 2009 US AND EUROPEAN TOUR
May 7 Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre Feb 6
Hate it when artists do that.
Only playing TO (like it's the only big city in Canada
), that's like only playing NY in the US. Bon Jovi ticked me off for years doing that, until they started hitting Vancouver and other Canadian cities again the last few years.