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 | Title : The Rising
Author : Bruce Springsteen
Release Date : 20020730
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Although it seemed the Boss had put writing rock anthems behind him after Born in the U.S.A., his longtime fans knew if any artist could write anthems addressing September 11, 2001, and not make them sound jingoistic, it would be Bruce Springsteen. The numerous anthems on his much-anticipated first full-length album with the E Street Band in 18 years are subtler than those of the Born to Run era. But the elements are all there: the joyous rocking strains of 'Countin' on a Miracle,' 'Mary's Place,' and 'Waitin' on a Sunny Day'; the dark overtones of 'Further on Up the Road'; the stunning guitar solo that closes 'Worlds Apart,' a dramatic Arabic-tinged piece detailing star-crossed love between a Muslim and an 'infidel.' Although most of these songs deal with death and tragedy, they still inspire. But while the lyrics are intriguing, what's more remarkable is how well The Rising works as epic rock & roll as it draws from rockabilly, soul, doo-wop hard rock, country, and even industrial. To skewer a cliché, when The Rising is good, it's great. And even when it's not great, it's still awfully good.
Buyer Reviews :
So along with many long time Brucie fans - the question for me was whether The Rising would be up with the classic albums of his first fifteen years (Tunnel of Love, Darkness, Born To Run being my top three) - or down with the worthy mediority of his output since. And it's the second for me.
The good points first. The lyrics are as fantastic as ever - full of tenderness, understanding and love. The E-Street Band sound great - imparting a real energy, which has been so lacking from Brucie's stuff recently. And I'm sure these songs will go down very well in concert.
And now the bad points - or rather point. Brucie in general just doesn't have the tunes he used to have. There are too many simple three-chord ideas without originality - and no amount of effort (which is there in abundance) can cover it up. For me over half the songs fall into this category - and that's too many pushes of the fast-forwards button.
In conclusion - The Rising is a must-buy for Brucie diehards like me - but I fear it will be gathering dust alongside Lucky Town in three months time - while I turn once again to the classics.
(by Jon Sofier)
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