Western Stars Springsteen

I am quite amazed at the mixed reviews this album has been getting.

Whilst this is no Darkness or Tunnel of Love I think it is a superb record with a lot to commend it. I think some of the hype was certainly over the top but I must say there is some brilliant material on it. The stand out is without doubt "Drive Fast (The Stuntman)". The similarity between this song and the outstanding Wrestler are fairly obvious but it is superb.

The production is a bit shiny for my taste but once you get beyond that a lot of the songs are truly beguiling.

Give it a few listens and I hope you wont be disappointed.

 

 

And in case you forgot about The Wrestler!

 

 



Bruce Springsteen - Tucson Train (Official Video)

 

The next "single" from Western Skies comes with the first performance video. It has literally just been dropped as I type and in one listen I like it and also like the visuals.

Make your own judgement!

Bruce Springsteen - Western Stars

Well the long promised solo album from Springsteen has been announced. The title is Western Stars and promises character driven songs and sweeping, cinematic orchestral arrangements!

Lead track is hello sunshine:


The track listing is as follows and like most of his most recent material is produced by Ron Anielo:

1. “Hitch Hikin’”
2. “The Wayfarer”
3. “Tucson Train”
4. “Western Stars”
5. “Sleepy Joe’s Café”
6. “Drive Fast (The Stuntman)”
7. “Chasin’ Wild Horses”
8. “Sundown”
9. “Somewhere North of Nashville”
10. “Stones”
11. “There Goes My Miracle”
12. “Hello Sunshine”

I quite like the sound of the song titles, but time will tell! Out on 14 June on the usual formats.

Probably of equal excitement is the news that there will be a new E Street Band lp and tour in 2020. Seems fairly certain.