The Listening Post

[ShuckOwens]

While Darkness isn't as stripped down as Nebraska (which is essentially a demo tape), it's a mighty fine record to these ears. I've never thought of Bruce's music as being "glossy," though I think albums like Born in the U.S.A. and Tunnel of Love get drowned in some poor production decisions. I do have to say I'm simply flabbergasted that you would refer to something like Darkness on the Edge of Town, Born to Run, or Greetings From Asbury Park as shit.

I guess 'shit' is a bit harsh. There is frustration over something I'm not connecting with or appreciating properly maybe. The guy's songwriting skill is obviously beyond question incredible... and as Brian mentioned here years ago, he's a phenomenal guitarist. There's a lot of people with what I consider superb taste in music, among some of my buds and on this board as well... with high regards for the Bruce/ E. Street catalog. I guess I feel left out in a way... but I can't stand to listen to most of it, as it hits my ear as showy, toss-in-every-instrument-you-can-think-of extravagance.

[el caballo loco]

Darkness was the last record I bought until The Rising came out.........

I love Magic. And, while I'm not sure they can be considered albums in the traditional sense, Tracks and The Promise are fantastic.

[Tupelo Son]

There is a funny soundbite in The Promise documentary where Bruce talks about how Miami Steve always tries to talk him into keeping everything as raw as possible. For almost everything Bruce has done since Nebraska, I tend to agree with Steve, and can very much see where Shuck's coming from.

Personally, I miss early Bruce r&b and soul. He seemed to step completely away from it after Born To Run.....at least on record he did.

"There's been a load of compromisin'
On the road to my horizon"

[gdavis5446]

you forgot The Wild,Innocent and E Street Shuffle.....my fav.

Ditto!

[manshank]

Darkness was the last record I bought until The Rising came out.........you forgot The Wild,Innocent and E Street Shuffle.....my fav.

[el caballo loco]

While Darkness isn't as stripped down as Nebraska (which is essentially a demo tape), it's a mighty fine record to these ears. I've never thought of Bruce's music as being "glossy," though I think albums like Born in the U.S.A. and Tunnel of Love get drowned in some poor production decisions. I do have to say I'm simply flabbergasted that you would refer to something like Darkness on the Edge of Town, Born to Run, or Greetings From Asbury Park as shit.

[ShuckOwens]

Some people have an appreciation for the Boss gloss. I don't. My first exposure to Bruce was when my mumsy constantly spun Nebraska. That's one of my all-time favorite albums. Which makes the rest of his catalog so irritating for me to listen to.

[el caballo loco]

Lovertins,

Got back from my walk with the dogs and clicked play:

http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2010/11 ... more-18832

Prettysportiewithallthechatties,
Pony

Heaven help me I've tried to get Bruce, but aside from Nebraska it's all shit. So much gloss. And why so many chimes?

So I guess you haven't really listened to Darkness.

Have you? You're telling me that it's not another glossy over-produced 'Boss' record with chimes, glockenspiel, multiple horn sections and the kitchen sink thrown into the mix?

I believe it's the toilet on that one and not the sink.

[ShuckOwens]

Lovertins,

Got back from my walk with the dogs and clicked play:

http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2010/11 ... more-18832

Prettysportiewithallthechatties,
Pony

Heaven help me I've tried to get Bruce, but aside from Nebraska it's all shit. So much gloss. And why so many chimes?

So I guess you haven't really listened to Darkness.

Have you? You're telling me that it's not another glossy over-produced 'Boss' record with chimes, glockenspiel, multiple horn sections and the kitchen sink thrown into the mix?

[el caballo loco]

Lovertins,

Got back from my walk with the dogs and clicked play:

http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2010/11 ... more-18832

Prettysportiewithallthechatties,
Pony

Heaven help me I've tried to get Bruce, but aside from Nebraska it's all shit. So much gloss. And why so many chimes?

So I guess you haven't really listened to Darkness.

[ShuckOwens]

Lovertins,

Got back from my walk with the dogs and clicked play:

http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2010/11 ... more-18832

Prettysportiewithallthechatties,
Pony

Heaven help me I've tried to get Bruce, but aside from Nebraska it's all shit. So much gloss. And why so many chimes?

[Grifterwithafunnylittleha]

Lovertins,

Got back from my walk with the dogs and clicked play:

http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2010/11 ... more-18832

Prettysportiewithallthechatties,
Pony

[manshank]

Cal:yes indeed......deserted island for sure

[Tupelo Son]

Stones live in Brussells circa '72.....can't remember who posted that show here, but THANK YOU

Keith & Mick(Taylor).....guitar heaven

[calexico]

Now, that's some good Ryan Adams.