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2007’s Magic saw Bruce Springsteen enjoy a monumental return to form. His frustrated takes on American social and political life created an album bristling with indignation, introspection, and an indubitable spirit. Working On A Dream, his 16th studio album, continues this creative streak. Produced once again by Brendan O’Brien, it could almost be seen as a companion album: one that’s less political and decidedly more optimistic. Indeed, songs like “What Love Can Do” were written during the Magic sessions, and the whole album was recorded during the 2007–2008 Magic Tour, lending some overlap between the two projects. Kicking off with the eight-minute opus “Outlaw Pete,” (‘at six months old, he’d done three months in jail’), The Boss takes no prisoners as he and his E Street Band power through upbeat songs like the title track and “My Lucky Day,” gutsy rockers like “Good Eye” and stirring ballads like “Surprise, Surprise" and “The Last Carnival”. There’s some MOR material (“Kingdom Of Days”; “This Life”) and it’s far from a musical reinvention, but Working On A Dream is a life-affirming and buoyant addition to Springsteen’s unparalleled oeuvre. --Danny McKenna
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33 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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Up front, I confess, I love Springsteen, solo and backed. And to be honest, I expected not to like this album. I'd heard it streamed, and thought it wasnt my cup of tea. I've seen Bruce solo and with the E-Street Band etc 15 times. And I travel to do it, so I am a real fan (minor league compared to some, but still a real fan). I think all Springsteen fans love the introspection of Tunnel of Love, the bleakness of Nebraska, the anger of The Rising and Magic, and the naive romanticism of the Born To Run etc. This is none of those, it's generally happier, bouncier, though for those of us who want to look, the sad and dark edges are still there in The Last Carnival, Life Itself and The Wrestler.
Like all of Bruce's more recent stuff, this shows an artist at the height of his powers, not afraid to reinvent himself, try something new. Yep, I'd agree the the lyrics for Queen Of The Supermarket are not quite up there with Empty Sky (a song that proves you can cut someones heart out with a harmonica), but someone has to tell my toes to stop tapping. And maybe that's the point, it's just a bit of fun. And it's not Crush On You (thankfully). Funny it's been singled out for its lyrics, but like many of his fans I've sung out loud about ramrodding with my honey 'til half past dawn, and lets be honest here, that's not Shakespeare either, but it does make me smile.
And for anyone who says that it's not Born To Run, well you're right, it's not. If he was still doing albums like Born To Run now, would we still be buying them, or would we be calling him a one trick pony or "a one legged man tryin' to dance his way free"? There'll never be another Born To Run. There'll never be another Darkness, River, Rising, Magic, Born In The USA, Magic etc etc either
Give the album the chance it deserves, despite my doubts, I have to say, I rather like it. I rather like it a lot.
Like all of Bruce's more recent stuff, this shows an artist at the height of his powers, not afraid to reinvent himself, try something new. Yep, I'd agree the the lyrics for Queen Of The Supermarket are not quite up there with Empty Sky (a song that proves you can cut someones heart out with a harmonica), but someone has to tell my toes to stop tapping. And maybe that's the point, it's just a bit of fun. And it's not Crush On You (thankfully). Funny it's been singled out for its lyrics, but like many of his fans I've sung out loud about ramrodding with my honey 'til half past dawn, and lets be honest here, that's not Shakespeare either, but it does make me smile.
And for anyone who says that it's not Born To Run, well you're right, it's not. If he was still doing albums like Born To Run now, would we still be buying them, or would we be calling him a one trick pony or "a one legged man tryin' to dance his way free"? There'll never be another Born To Run. There'll never be another Darkness, River, Rising, Magic, Born In The USA, Magic etc etc either
Give the album the chance it deserves, despite my doubts, I have to say, I rather like it. I rather like it a lot.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
`Working on a Dream' is the latest offering from Bruce (at time of writing) and follows on pretty much where `Magic' left off, but with the benefit of less intrusive production this time round. The album opener `Outlaw Pete' is a great way to kick things off and I love it despite the irritatingly catchy main refrain! The title track, in my opinion, is probably the weakest track on the album and always surprises me that the album was named after it, but that's why I'm not in musical marketing. `Good Eye' is Bruce's homage to `Crossroads' and is one of the most overtly bluesy tracks he has done in a long while, but with a rocky edge to it. One of my favourites on the album is `Kingdom of Day's and this is the one that feels most Springsteen-esque to me, it definitely harks back to previous songs of his. `Queen of the Supermarket' is also a very strong offering and this album finally closes with the bonus track `The Wrestler` from the film of the same name. Overall this album throws up no real surprises and although it is very good, it is not one of his best. It won't be one I'll immediately be coming back to when I fancy that instant hit of Bruce, but it is one to be enjoyed and replayed at various times over the coming months when the mood takes you. Good but not great.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I follow Springsteen career since 70's.
This is the worst album from Bruce, without no doubt.
I can't imagine Bruce singin' pop music, but he sings bad pop songs in this album, in which only 2-3 songs aren't bad ones.
Only if you like 'Human Touch' album, you should buy it.
This is the worst album from Bruce, without no doubt.
I can't imagine Bruce singin' pop music, but he sings bad pop songs in this album, in which only 2-3 songs aren't bad ones.
Only if you like 'Human Touch' album, you should buy it.
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Bruce's Marmite album
I only got into Springsteen about four years ago, and have now managed to accumulate most of his studio albums, as well as a couple of compilations and live albums. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Andy Boyle
gift
Excellent and speedy delivery. This product was a gift which was very well received and greatly enjoyed...a real Bruce Springsteen fan.
Published 8 months ago by c'est moi
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This album is absolutely pants. Have listened to Bruce over the years and couldn't believe what I was hearing, maybe Surprise Surprise being the worst on offer. Read more
Published 19 months ago by phil
Working On a Dream
As always with Bruce read between the lines for the messages and wonder at his vast knowledge of how to make fantastic music which is both current and yet informed by the greats of... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. Robin S. Head
Another triumph, and no fillers.
I've been a Springsteen fan for a fair few decades now, and have replaced all of my beloved and much worn vinyl albums with the cd counterparts as the years have gone by. Read more
Published 23 months ago by SL-N/1973
fresh legs
The Boss has again proved that he is not prepared to rest on his laurels and sell us more of the same. Read more
Published on 3 April 2010 by Peace Man
The good the bad and the E Street Band
This is the first new Springsteen album I've bought for many years, and I'm glad I did. As other reviewers have already said it is a bit of a curate's egg this one. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by S J Buck
A warm collection - give it time to grow
To be honest the first couple of times I listened to this I was very disappointed. The songs all sounded the same , I hated the production and it felt very MOR.
I was wrong. Read more
I was wrong. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by I. Stuart
NOT A CLASSIC BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ALBUM
I had read quite a few reviews of this album release and was very unsure as to what I should expect as they ranged from terrible through to classic, so I decided that the best way... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by Michael Nicholl
Solid offering from The Boss
After the phenomenal "Magic", which is one of my very favourite Springsteen albums ever, I was very interested to hear how he would follow up such a great album. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2009 by A. Sweeney
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