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Track List
01) The Ties That Bind
02) Sherry Darling
03) Jackson Cage
04) Two Hearts
05) Independence Day
06) Hungry Heart
07) Out in the Street
08) Crush on You
09) You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)
10) I Wanna Marry You
11) The River
Cd 2
01) Point Blank
02) Cadillac Ranch
03) I'm a Rocker
04) Fade Away
05) Stolen Car
06) Ramrod
07) The Price You Pay
08) Drive All Night
09) Wreck on the Highway
01) The Ties That Bind
02) Sherry Darling
03) Jackson Cage
04) Two Hearts
05) Independence Day
06) Hungry Heart
07) Out in the Street
08) Crush on You
09) You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)
10) I Wanna Marry You
11) The River
Cd 2
01) Point Blank
02) Cadillac Ranch
03) I'm a Rocker
04) Fade Away
05) Stolen Car
06) Ramrod
07) The Price You Pay
08) Drive All Night
09) Wreck on the Highway
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4:50
3:19
4:18
3:10
2:37
3:30
5:01
6:06
3:03
3:36
4:46
3:54
4:05
5:29
8:33
3:54
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First Released
1980
Rock
Enlightened
Rock/Pop
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The River è il quinto album di Bruce Springsteen, pubblicato nel 1980.
Ormai Bruce Springsteen in questo periodo aveva già raccolto critiche positive e una schiera di fans invidiabile che lo aveva già consacrato ad icona del rock, citato da molti come eroe della classe operaia (Working Class Hero).
In piena fase creativa e senza particolari ostacoli commerciali, Springsteen propone un esperimento abbastanza insolito per il periodo: un album doppio, ovvero 20 canzoni allora inedite.
Esperimento da molti considerato azzeccato: tutto l'album diventa come un libro, accompagnato da musiche molto melodiche, ballate e testi molto più liberi: tenendo cari i suoi temi da sempre trattati, questo disco diventa ancora più on the road, affrontando il tema dell'amore in modo più maturo, a volte cinico, continuando ad approntare metafore sempre più fini tra il senso della vita e il viaggio. A tratti l'album è acustico, in altre tutto il suono della E Street Band è deciso ed imponente, rendendo più orecchiabili e filanti i pezzi rock e anche le ballate r&b. Nel 2015 è stata pubblicata la raccolta dei brani registrati nel periodo di The River mai pubblicati precedentemente, The Ties That Bind: The River Collection.
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Throughout the 1970's Bruce Springsteen developed a significant following due to his earthy mid-tempo rock that often focused on the plights of the working class. He was one of the few gifted artists that could create rock that was lively and thoughtful, capable of spreading political or societal messages without coming off as preachy or holier-than-thou.
As good as Springsteen was during the 70's, it was during the 80's when he perfected his formula and forever sealed his reputation as one of rock's greatest performers. In fact he is still actively releasing albums and performing 30 years after his debut album in 1973 – a feat nearly unrivaled in the music world.
The River was Springsteen's first 80's masterpiece, a gigantic double-album that featured a whopping twenty tracks. Often the idea of a double-album is better than the actual reality; artists often run out of inspiration when composing so many tracks for one work that filler material becomes inevitable. While some of the tracks work better than others on The River, all contain that Springsteen flair that make them wholly enjoyable.
Some of the highlights of this double album are:
Hungry Heart – One of the Boss' greatest and most identifiable hits ever. This anthemic song was the first of his significantly "commercial" tracks and as such enjoyed plenty of airplay on the radios.
Independence Day – A heartfelt ballad concerning a father and son that demonstrated Springsteen's versatility when compared with the exuberant Hungry Heart.
I Wanna Marry You – This isn't one of Springsteen's better-known songs, but it's a fun little pop-rocker that provides a nice contrast to his more thought-provoking faire.
What impressed me most about this double-album is the sheer diversity offered throughout. Lighthearted pop-rockers, ballads, songs with societal messages… you'll find it all on The River, one of the Boss' best albums ever. Make sure you give this highly recommended and timeless album a listen if you haven't experienced its rock bliss already.
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The River è il quinto album di Bruce Springsteen, pubblicato nel 1980.
Ormai Bruce Springsteen in questo periodo aveva già raccolto critiche positive e una schiera di fans invidiabile che lo aveva già consacrato ad icona del rock, citato da molti come eroe della classe operaia (Working Class Hero).
In piena fase creativa e senza particolari ostacoli commerciali, Springsteen propone un esperimento abbastanza insolito per il periodo: un album doppio, ovvero 20 canzoni allora inedite.
Esperimento da molti considerato azzeccato: tutto l'album diventa come un libro, accompagnato da musiche molto melodiche, ballate e testi molto più liberi: tenendo cari i suoi temi da sempre trattati, questo disco diventa ancora più on the road, affrontando il tema dell'amore in modo più maturo, a volte cinico, continuando ad approntare metafore sempre più fini tra il senso della vita e il viaggio. A tratti l'album è acustico, in altre tutto il suono della E Street Band è deciso ed imponente, rendendo più orecchiabili e filanti i pezzi rock e anche le ballate r&b. Nel 2015 è stata pubblicata la raccolta dei brani registrati nel periodo di The River mai pubblicati precedentemente, The Ties That Bind: The River Collection.
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Throughout the 1970's Bruce Springsteen developed a significant following due to his earthy mid-tempo rock that often focused on the plights of the working class. He was one of the few gifted artists that could create rock that was lively and thoughtful, capable of spreading political or societal messages without coming off as preachy or holier-than-thou.
As good as Springsteen was during the 70's, it was during the 80's when he perfected his formula and forever sealed his reputation as one of rock's greatest performers. In fact he is still actively releasing albums and performing 30 years after his debut album in 1973 – a feat nearly unrivaled in the music world.
The River was Springsteen's first 80's masterpiece, a gigantic double-album that featured a whopping twenty tracks. Often the idea of a double-album is better than the actual reality; artists often run out of inspiration when composing so many tracks for one work that filler material becomes inevitable. While some of the tracks work better than others on The River, all contain that Springsteen flair that make them wholly enjoyable.
Some of the highlights of this double album are:
Hungry Heart – One of the Boss' greatest and most identifiable hits ever. This anthemic song was the first of his significantly "commercial" tracks and as such enjoyed plenty of airplay on the radios.
Independence Day – A heartfelt ballad concerning a father and son that demonstrated Springsteen's versatility when compared with the exuberant Hungry Heart.
I Wanna Marry You – This isn't one of Springsteen's better-known songs, but it's a fun little pop-rocker that provides a nice contrast to his more thought-provoking faire.
What impressed me most about this double-album is the sheer diversity offered throughout. Lighthearted pop-rockers, ballads, songs with societal messages… you'll find it all on The River, one of the Boss' best albums ever. Make sure you give this highly recommended and timeless album a listen if you haven't experienced its rock bliss already.
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