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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Devils & Dust | |||
| 2. All The Way Home | |||
| 3. Reno | |||
| 4. Long Time Comin' | |||
| 5. Black Cowboys | |||
| 6. Maria's Bed | |||
| 7. Silver Palomino | |||
| 8. Jesus Was An Only Son | |||
| 9. Leah | |||
| 10. The Hitter | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Devils + Dust (live acoustic) | |||
| 2. Long Time Comin' (live acoustic) | |||
| 3. Reno (live acoustic) | |||
| 4. All I'm Thinkin' About (live acoustic) | |||
| 5. Matamoros Banks (live acoustic) | |||
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The last time Bruce Springsteen ventured West for inspiration, the result was the desolate Nebraska and its tales of serial killers and used cars. On his first record in three years, Springsteen navigates barren deserts and Old West war fields for a dozen forlorn songs that co-star the artist and his acoustic guitar. Though he's always had a knack for carving out the hooks and melodies that make each journey memorable, this time around Springsteen relies on the lyrics to carry the tune-desperate tales of tragedy, heartbreak, and lust with a Latino twist, like the boxer coming home ("The Hitter"), a distressing border-crossing incident ("Matamoros Banks"), and the Nevada hooker with good intentions ("Reno," which led to the warning sticker Adult Imagery). With no E Street Band in the mix, the album is decorated with horns and strings and Springsteen’s novel falsetto on two his best efforts: "Maria’s Bed," where the narrator comes home to his woman after 40 nights on the road, and the fast-picking "All I’m Thinkin’ About," where he has more than Carolina on his mind. A decade from now this will be an underrated record in the Springsteen chronicles. (Includes bonus live DVD). --Scott Holter
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Devils & Dust (2005 UK 17-track 2-disc set comprising of 12-track CD album featuring acoustic based recordings with pedal steel guitar harmonica and violin filling in the sparse rootsy arrangements plus BONUS DVD featuring the entire album [remastered in 5.1 surround sound] with 5 live acoustic performances captured by filmmaker/photographer Danny Clinch filmed in New Jersey February 2005 with Springsteens extensive personal introductions!)
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this on the day of it's release eagerly anticipating new material from the "Boss" man. After the first couple of plays, I thought another "Nebraska" - dark, introspective but sometimes a little dull if you are in the wrong mood. Suddenly, having played it again and read the lyric booklet - I can't take it off my cd player for very long. It grows and grows on you. If you are a fan of the stadium rocker Brucie, then this might not appeal, although "All The Way Home" and "Long Time Comin'" would fit right in to that sort of setting. The rest of the album takes you through some deep lyrics, and different moods. I much prefer it to "Nebraska". There are shades of Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, the album has a distinct country feel to it, and it's delivered with effortless cool. Stand outs for me are the moody "Devils and Dust", and "All I'm Thinking About is You" which is a light countryish song that becomes very catchy after a few plays. Plus you get a bonus acoustic dvd. Happy listening.......
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Much to my shame this is the first album I've bought of Bruce's. A wonderful introduction to my now slowly growing collection. For the folks who reviewed slating I'd suggest buying the VH1 Storytellers DVD. Perhaps you'll be enlightened as to whats behind Jesus Was an Only Son... other than the obvious. The guy is simply a genius. I also was fortunate enough to see him in Atlantic City, NJ November last year whilst on holiday. Any man who's 55 and can still rock like that well deserves his alias... The Boss. Don't delay, buy the album, it wasn't No1 for nothing. A breath of fresh air in today's hazy pop-ravaged nonsense.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I have (I think) all the Bruce records and enjoy most of them. This one is definitely one of his best. OK there are similarities to Tom Joad and Nebraska as well but this is a fine cd.
And don't listen to the "DVD is no good" review <g>. Explore it - it had Bruce doing some of the tracks very stripped down and solo (tho one with the family (?) backing him).
Very good indeed
And don't listen to the "DVD is no good" review <g>. Explore it - it had Bruce doing some of the tracks very stripped down and solo (tho one with the family (?) backing him).
Very good indeed
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devils in the details
This was the first Springsteen album I ever bought, and as a result, I now have all of his studio albums bar one or two, and a few compilations and live albums. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by Andy Boyle
I don't get sick of this album
This album is another of Springsteens journeys through the towns and varied peoples of America with their stories. It is not a particularly cheerful album, but I like that. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Joystick
As dry as dust.
Springsteen showed with the excellent 'Nebraska' just how good he was at the stripped down approach with great songs played with verve and style. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Juan Sheet
Criminally-underated
Along with Nebraska, Tom Joad and the Seeger Sessions (another criminally-neglected masterpiece), this is among his best records. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Nicholas B. Gibbs
mattts cry
good cd great dvd wot a live act this guy is anybody got a spare obi strip for this mines was missing otherwise good
Published on 5 Dec 2009 by Matthew J. Mccrudden
It's been a while...
I loved born to run, but haven't really been into much that Bruce has done since. Bought this album on the recommendation of a friend, and because of the song "Jesus was an only... Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by one-eyedundertaker
one of bruce springsteens better albums
its funny just the other day i reviewed working on a dream saying it was my favourite since ghost of tom joad. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by M. P. Lansley
Carefully constructed album
I have only listened to the album once so far, but it seems to me to be a carefully constructed album, with Bruce Springsteen with a good idea of what the fans will be looking for,... Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2007 by D. Hopkins
Not "Nebraska", not "Tom Joad"
The sinking horror of listening to the execrable "Jesus ..." summed up this sadly weak effort from the greatest of them all, Bruce Springsteen. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2007 by Eric Ambleside
UP THERE WITH HIS BEST WORK
'Up there with his best work' might sound like a rather ambitious claim when comparing to Bruce's acknowledged classics. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2006 by DAG
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