GtrPlyr Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Looking forward to hearing the new Bruce album, though I must say I'm mildly annoyed with the lack of originality on the album title. C'mon Bruce, Emmylou Harris put out Wrecking Ball in 1995, you couldn't think of another title? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Looking forward to hearing the new Bruce album, though I must say I'm mildly annoyed with the lack of originality on the album title. C'mon Bruce, Emmylou Harris put out Wrecking Ball in 1995, you couldn't think of another title? Yeah - plus it is a title of a Neil Young song. Not a big fan of the album cover, either. I haven't bought a new Springsteen album since Devils and Dust, perhaps I'll get this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Wrecking Ball' track listing1. We Take Care of Our Own2. Easy Money3. Shackled and Drawn4. Jack of All Trades5. Death to My Hometown6. This Depression7. Wrecking Ball8. You've Got It9. Rocky Ground10. Land of Hope and Dreams11. We Are Alive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 That song sounds like a song for Army recruiters or a Tea Party rally. How do you see that? Bruce has been about the idealism that this country purported to exemplify when he was growing up. He's not bitching about having to pay too much in taxes and not proposing the someone go get army strong. I see the honest outrage of someone seeing apathy and promises unfufilled, if not outright broken. I've pounded on Bruce for things in the past, but I do think he is honest in his desire for a communal reawakening of what made the promise of America Great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrNo Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I hate the single, sorry. And the new producer's credits make Brendan O' Brien sound like Phil Spector in comparison. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Aniello Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 It's sounds like a flag waving song, so it could be we will see those people who are into such things latch onto the song. Maybe not. It was just my first impression. I like Bruce songs about cars. And I like Nebraska. After that, I don't know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 It's sounds like a flag waving song, so it could be we will see those people who are into such things latch onto the song. Maybe not. It was just my first impression. I like Bruce songs about cars. And I like Nebraska. After that, I don't know. Says more about the audience than the singer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TLF18 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 good points about the flagwaving.... and promises broken... points i touch on in my review of the song: http://bumslogic.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/in-depth-political-analysis-of-the-new-bruce-springsteen-song/ check it out, let me know what you think... .and pass on the link if you dig it. thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Ann Powers from NPR's For The Record on the new song. http://www.npr.org/b...-social-protest Also, Analogman, are you this guy from the For The Record comments section? Mark P (KarlPopperFan) wrote:protest songs have never accomplished anything. And "we take care of our own," sounds like a tea party, anti-government sentiment.Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:20:45 PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 No - I believe in protest songs. I don't see Bruce protesting anything in that song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Ha ha. I didn't think that it was you, just attempting to be a smartass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 No - I believe in protest songs. I don't see Bruce protesting anything in that song. Bruce has always been a political songwriter. Sometimes it's about the politics of personal relationships and sometimes it's about the politics of nation states and the individual.. Tougher than the Rest is just as political as The Last to Die, it's just the macro vs. the micro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
auctioneer69 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 "From the shotgun shack to the superdome" Er, cringe.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Lefsetz has this to say (look up his blog to read the rest): It sucks. But it doesn’t matter. I’ve got sympathy for the Boss and the rest of the classic rockers. They’re afraid. Used to be they brought tablets down from the mountaintop, we were all fascinated and paid attention. Now these stars are just grist for the mill, their output is for fans only, gets no radio play to speak of and is instantly forgotten. I’m gonna get reams of hate mail. Because these New Jerseyites, both honorary and real, have an investment in Bruce. He centers their lives, in the same way Jon Bon Jovi does for a younger generation. But that does not make any of their new music good. But they can’t take a risk. Bruce Springsteen should fire the E Street Band. But his audience won’t let him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The title track is better: http://youtu.be/NWpG_ULYpr8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yawn!!! (I nearly posted up the same comment that Emmylou released an album by that name.) LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrNo Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvAx2qagtlQ "Man, that's a great song. Awesome production, too. Who did it? We gotta work with that guy." --The Boss, 2010 Why didn't Little Steven say something? Nils? Anyone? How did this happen?!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Lefsetz has this to say (look up his blog to read the rest): i had a hunch he would name the album wrecking ball. fwiw, gillian welch also has a tune called wrecking ball. better than the NY tune...that emmylou covered. it's not that bad of a song, but these guys have been making shit 3 times longer than they made anything good. they don't have anything to prove anymore. just do an acoustic album for god's sakes or what until you have some inspiration Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imsjry Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wow....tough croud here. I think its a great song which in another era, would be a big hit. Would I have prefered something different; an acoustic album perhaps? Hell yes. But I'll take any Bruce I can get...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 i'd love to hear a live, in the studio album without overdubs from bruce. just drums, bass, piano and guitar. just straight ahead...no gimmicks. i guess i was a little harsh initially with this tune. it's not bad and is definitely not too cheesy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 US Tour DatesMarch 18 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena (on sale Feb 4)March 19 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum (on sale Feb 3)March 23 - Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Times Forum (on sale Jan 28)March 26 - Boston, MA - TD Garden (on sale Jan 28)March 28 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center (on sale Jan 28)March 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center (on sale Jan 28)April 1 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center (on sale Jan 28)April 3 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center (on sale Jan 27)April 4 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center (on sale Jan 27)April 6 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (on sale Jan 27)April 9 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden (on sale Jan 27)April 12 - Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills (on sale Jan 28)April 13 - Buffalo, NY - First Niagara Center (on sale Jan 28)April 16 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center (on sale Jan 28)April 17 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena (on sale Jan 28)April 24 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion (on sale Feb 3)April 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (on sale Feb 3)April 29 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (on sale now)May 2 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center (on sale Jan 27) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
opsopcopolis Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Another day, another reason to hate Ticketbastard. Got completely shut out of Boston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 From Billboard.com: Clarence Clemons' Nephew Playing Saxophone on Bruce Springsteen Tour Bruce Springsteen has announced that two saxophonists, including Clarence Clemons' nephew, will join his upcoming world tour with the E Street Band. The announcement was made Thursday on Springsteen's website. Springsteen says longtime collaborator Eddie Manion wil "share the saxophone role" with Jake Clemons. Returning singers Cindy Mizelle and Curtis King, trombonist Clark Gayton and trumpeter Curt Ramm also will be on the tour, along with newcomer Barry Danielian on trumpet. "Wrecking Ball" is Springsteen's 17th album and the first since the death of E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons last summer. The tour starts March 18 in Atlanta. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 well, with all those new folks, they'll have to be well rehearsed and probably won't change the setlist much. this is a good thing. the last show i saw on the last tour was a bit sloppy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 The setlist won't change much in the beginning but there will also be a lot of pressure on those folks to learn all the material. By the time the (unannounced but inevitable) fall and winter dates in North America roll around, they will be changing it up as much as Bruce ever does (which is normally about 30% or so per night by the end of a tour) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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