The Boss is back...

[Biggles]

Not even Big Man's "death" (we all know he's still alive, rocking the hell out of wherever he is;)) can stop The Boss from coming back in full force:

http://brucespringsteen.net/news/index.html

Bruce Springsteen's new album 'Wrecking Ball' has been set for March 6 release on Columbia Records. Marking his 17th studio album, 'Wrecking Ball' features 11 new Springsteen songs and was produced by Ron Aniello with Bruce Springsteen and executive producer Jon Landau. A special edition of 'Wrecking Ball' will also be available and include two bonus tracks and exclusive artwork and photography.

Also, a single from the album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Bz0d2xm7U&feature=youtu.be

Fellow Springsteenfans! (I know there must be some of you here...)

I have a feeling that 2012 might be a good year after all! At least musically! :yeah:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Nice to see him going with a different producer. Nothing against Brendan O'Brien ( the work he did was quality ), but he has been with Bruce as far back as The Rising.

Change can be a good thing :yep: Anyway, look forward to the new stuff.

[Biggles]

Judging from the track names, I'd say that this album will not be as "happy" as previous:

'Wrecking Ball' Song Titles:
We Take Care of Our Own
Easy Money
Shackled and Drawn
Jack of All Trades
Death to My Hometown
This Depression
Wrecking Ball
You've Got It
Rocky Ground
Land of Hope and Dreams
We Are Alive

I reckon the title song is this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqASHIMbkcg

[ReallyDedPoet]

An angry Bruce can be a good thing. Those tracks look promising, thanks for sharing :yep:

[vienna]

Given his lack of real productivity and impact on the music scene in the past decade or so, should he relinquish his "Boss" title and be henceforth known as "Middle-Manager"?... :hmmm:

(To all you "Bruuuuce!" fans out there, it's not as if I'm calling for him to be made redundant... :DL)

[ReallyDedPoet]

Given his lack of real productivity and impact on the music scene in the past decade or so, should he relinquish his "Boss" title and be henceforth known as "Middle-Manager"?... :hmmm:

(To all you "Bruuuuce!" fans out there, it's not as if I'm calling for him to be made redundant... :DL)

Until somebody else steps up and shows the same longevity and maintained quality of music, I would say no. I think he has aged quite gracefully.

His productivity has never been higher, his impact on the music scene may have lessened as far as direct impact, though his continued influence on the industry is still quite strong and will be for years to come. Arcade Fire being one of the more prominent. Kings of Leon being another.

Interesting little tidbit:

Bruce Springsteen got the nickname 'The Boss' when he was much younger and playing gigs with a band in the 1960s. It was his job to collect the money from these gigs and distribute the money with this band members. The nickname stuck although Springsteen disliked the nickname but has since come to terms with it.

[Betonov]

Any news or hear-say on an European tour :06:

[Penguin]

Judging from the track names, I'd say that this album will not be as "happy" as previous:


Well, decline and struggle have always been themes of his earlier records - can't say I know much of his work in the past 2 decades.

Imo his darkest album is also his best record: Nebraska :yep:

[Osmium Steele]

Stopped listening or caring about Freehold NJ's favorite son the first time I heard "Born in the USA".

Imo his darkest album is also his best record: Nebraska :yep:

Ditto - Although much of the Born in the USA album was supposed to have been released on the orginal version of Nebraska. Pink Cadillac would have ruined the album IMO.

[Jimbuna]

Well, decline and struggle have always been themes of his earlier records - can't say I know much of his work in the past 2 decades.

Imo his darkest album is also his best record: Nebraska :yep:

I've got that album :sunny:

[Biggles]

Any news or hear-say on an European tour :06:

Check here! http://brucespringsteen.net/news/index.html (right side of screen).

This far, there is only info of the European leg. :O: Apparently he gets to the States in the fall... Well his biggest fanbase is in Europe so I'm not too surprised...

[Betonov]

Thanks Biggles :DL

June 11th Trieste, that's close enough :D

[Penguin]

To ya'll Nebraska fans: I can only recommend the "Badlands" (http://www.amazon.com/Badlands-Tribute-Bruce-Springsteens-Nebraska/dp/B00004Z0M0) album, those are some great cover versions.


Stopped listening or caring about Freehold NJ's favorite son the first time I heard "Born in the USA".


Oh really? Can you elaborate why you didn't like the song? It was his breakthrough in Germany, so this was my gateway drug to Bruce:03: His older records followed soon.


Ditto - Although much of the Born in the USA album was supposed to have been released on the orginal version of Nebraska. Pink Cadillac would have ruined the album IMO.

I love the acoustic version of Born in the USA which he recorded for Nebraska, very soulful and intense - though I guess this version would not have been the mega hit like the "stadium rock" was.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UBei3n4FOY

[BossMark]

When I saw the title of this thread "the boss is back" I thought it meant that your missus was back :haha::har::har::haha:

[Biggles]

When I saw the title of this thread "the boss is back" I thought it meant that your missus was back :haha::har::har::haha:

Oh if only it was true! My missus went away for England for six months just this Thursday, and during this time we will have a "break" as it is called. But she didn't seem to hopeful regarding our chances of becoming a couple again:wah:

Anyway, back to Bruce: Someone mentioned acoustic and Born in the USA. That's enough for me to post this video (shush, it is! :haha:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8MAsAoRxqw

[soopaman2]

Bruuuuuuce!

Has anyone here heard of the Stone Pony?
Deep Bruce fans would know it I suppose.

I live the next town over, sadly the town is it in, has been taken over by Bloods, Crips and insincere property owners, stealing from the town of Asbury Park.

I actually saw Bruce a few months ago, show up there and begin jamming with a local band, spontanious like. It is so awesome after all this time he never lost his love for his roots.

Truly the Boss!:salute:

He even gave me an autograph without accusing me of wanting to put it on e-bay. (like Roger Clemens did when I stumbled across him in Midtown)

Freeholds son, I can tell you what Freehold turned into....

[Biggles]

Just thought I'd revive this old thing by posting a new song from the album that one can listen to via Swedish site Aftonbladet.se (some kind of marketing thingie, Springsteens Twitter linked to it so have to be legit).

My verdict: AWESOME!!!! :yeah:

Here it is, on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeIrTXkA68M

[soopaman2]

I am happy to see someone from overseas able to appreciate one of Jerseys sons.

I always thought he was great, and really great to his fans, and with all his fame is very down to earth.

E-street band was named after a narrow street (narrow, as in have to pull over to let opposing traffic through) less than a quarter mile long in Belmar NJ ( next town over from me, just over the Shark River highway 35 Bridge)

I remember passing out on this street a few times, alot of bars in Belmar, as it is a shore haven for Bennies (New Yorkers who come down in the summer, and cause accidents with aggressive city-like driving, and make great ticket revenues for cops, because they always drive drunk)

A testament to Bruce and his boys, and their love for his home. Small town boys made big..
RIP Clarence.