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The Best of The Boss
Born to RunBorn to Run by Bruce Springsteen
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When we think of Bruce, we think of Thunder Road and Born To Run. This is where it all began. In terms of Bruce's best rock ballads,full of cars, girls and romantice ideas, look no further.
Born in the USABorn in the USA by Bruce Springsteen
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Whilst Born To Run was raw and romantic, this album is powerful and and edgy. Probably the best known title track, full of frustration and emotion. A mix of upbeat songs(Glory Days) and haunting ones.
NebraskaNebraska by Bruce Springsteen
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Famously recorded on a four track tape recorder in his home, this is Bruce at his most bleak, but in some ways most brilliant.Listen to the stories and you find themes of family, desperation and hope
Darkness on the Edge of TownDarkness on the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen
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A similar album to Born To Run, with plenty more of Bruce's best tracks (Badlands, Promised Land) Cars and girls the main theme again!
MagicMagic by Bruce Springsteen
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This is Bruce and the band back to their barn storming best. From the rousing, fist pumping opener Radio Nowhere to the eerie, haunting Magic, The Boss has produced a near flawless modern rock album.
The RisingThe Rising by Bruce Springsteen
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Possibly an expression of American emotion post 9/11, but whatever the origins, the theme is a simple one of hope through affliction, but it's expressed better in some songs more than others.
The River (2CD)The River (2CD) by Bruce Springsteen
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Apart from the title track and Independence Day, not too many other classics. But The River is one of his best ever songs. It makes the album.
Live 1975-1985Live 1975-1985 by Bruce Springsteen
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Bruce just wouldn't be Bruce without his live performances. Some fantastic stuff here, almost all his songs are helped by a live rendition.And Bruce's intriguing mumblings before the performances!
The Ghost of Tom JoadThe Ghost of Tom Joad by Bruce Springsteen
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Raw, original, and very enthralling. The stories are really involving, and full of themes not unknown to Bruce. Echoes to Nebraska, but still an original piece.
Plugged - MTV in ConcertPlugged - MTV in Concert by Bruce Springsteen
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Basically the best of Lucky Town and Human Touch - which makes it a better buy than those two seperately. Plus a fanatastic version of Atlantic City.
We Shall Overcome The Seeger Sessions [CD + DVD]We Shall Overcome The Seeger Sessions [CD + DVD] by Bruce Springsteen
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Perhaps a risky move to go in this direction, but it pays off. It doesn't take long to start singing along, and the songs are just fun!Makes for a great live concert.