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Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska

BrinkofForeverBrinkofForever Posts: 373
edited May 2007 in Other Music
Love him or hate him, you have to admit this is one of the best albums ever recorded. It's like looking at a series of stark black and white pictures. The songs are scant on detail, but there's just something in the song's characters that ignite the imagination.

Best songs - Nebraska, Atlantic City, State Trooper, Used Cars
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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    Great album
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    I'm intodeep and i approve this thread :)
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  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    Brink wrote:
    there's just something in the song's characters that ignite the imagination.

    agreed
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  • pirlo21pirlo21 Posts: 534
    Awesome album in my opinion.
    An all time great album by one of the all time great artists.
    Pure class.
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  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    Was listening to it the other day, amazing record.
  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    I haven't listened to it yet. Still spinning "Darkness.." and "The River". I'm excited :)
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  • off_the_recordoff_the_record Posts: 843
    highway patrolman is one of the greatest songs of all time
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  • Blind MelonBlind Melon Posts: 911
    I still love Born in the U.S.A. more, but Nebraska is quite good. I really really want to see him live now.
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  • direwolf74direwolf74 Posts: 1,622
    Easily one of the greatest albums ever made. It's by far my favorite Springsteen album, and it's probably in my top 10 of all time as well.
    "I try my best to chug, stomp, weep, whisper, moan, wheeze, scat, blurt, rage, whine, and seduce. With my voice I can sound like a girl, the boogieman, a Theremin, a cherry bomb, a clown, a doctor, a murderer. I can be tribal. Ironic. Or disturbed. My voice is really my instrument."

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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    I listened to this album twice between yesterday and this morning thanks to this thread it is a great album.
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  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    probably the one Springsteen record that holds up the best after all these years... this and BTR. "State Trooper" has to be one of the spookiest songs ever recorded. every track is gold.
  • muppetmuppet Posts: 980
    Didn't they record this with the E-Street Band? But opted for the acoustic verions instead? After hearing Atlantic City live with the E-Street Band, I think I'd much prefer the acoustic version that's on the album. Much more spooky.
  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    muppet wrote:
    Didn't they record this with the E-Street Band? But opted for the acoustic verions instead? After hearing Atlantic City live with the E-Street Band, I think I'd much prefer the acoustic version that's on the album. Much more spooky.
    i believe they did record it.. but i know for a fact they did reherse it. Bruce just liked the demo he cut better and decided to release that.

    some of the outtakes from Nebraska are worth seeking out too.

    Losin' Kind
    The Big Payback
    Born In The USA (Tracks version)
    Child Bride
    Bye Bye Johnny (Tracks)
    Downboud Train
    Pink Cadillac
  • muppetmuppet Posts: 980
    Born In The USA (Tracks version)

    Is there an actual studio recording of that? I've got a live acoustic version from one of the Bridge shows and it's absoutely amazing. Could you hook me up with a PM?
  • whulmefwhulmef Posts: 176
    A man that turns his back on his family
    aint no friend of mine.

    Highway patrolman the best guy tearjerker song ever. Its so f'n emotional not to mention damn good
  • BrinkofForeverBrinkofForever Posts: 373
    whulmef wrote:
    A man that turns his back on his family
    aint no friend of mine.

    Highway patrolman the best guy tearjerker song ever. Its so f'n emotional not to mention damn good
    I didn't know Sean Penn made a movie out of it...

    The Indian Runner

    I'm going to have to track this down... it got rave reviews on IMDB...this 5 min clip is enough to put you in tears...
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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    Brink wrote:
    I didn't know Sean Penn made a movie out of it...

    The Indian Runner

    I'm going to have to track this down... it got rave reviews on IMDB...this 5 min clip is enough to put you in tears...


    I could see Penn being a Boss fan. Let us know how the movie is?
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  • samsonitesamsonite Posts: 210
    I just picked up Nebraska and LOVE IT! I know this record is a lot different than much of his catalog but can anyone tell me if he released any other records that are similar in sound/vibe/mood? (I know this thread is over eight years old but why start a new one?)
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  • jerparker20jerparker20 Posts: 2,501
    samsonite said:

    I just picked up Nebraska and LOVE IT! I know this record is a lot different than much of his catalog but can anyone tell me if he released any other records that are similar in sound/vibe/mood? (I know this thread is over eight years old but why start a new one?)

    The Ghost of Tom Joad and Devils and Dust have a similar vibe. Personally, neither are near the perfection of Nebraska. Both are worth a listen and have their moments.
  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 3,151
    Yep...
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  • red mosred mos Posts: 4,953
    Great album!
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  • lexicondevillexicondevil Posts: 2,062
    jerparker20 said:

    samsonite said:

    I just picked up Nebraska and LOVE IT! I know this record is a lot different than much of his catalog but can anyone tell me if he released any other records that are similar in sound/vibe/mood? (I know this thread is over eight years old but why start a new one?)

    The Ghost of Tom Joad and Devils and Dust have a similar vibe. Personally, neither are near the perfection of Nebraska. Both are worth a listen and have their moments.
    Exactly. Nebraska is the best, but Devils and Dust a fairly close second.
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  • samsonitesamsonite Posts: 210
    Perfect! Thanks for the suggestions! :-)
    grace and peace
  • Daron OshayDaron Oshay Posts: 2,553
    This album changed my life. At least as far music and what would only listen to before I knew of Nebraska and what it led me to.
  • lexicondevillexicondevil Posts: 2,062
    Daron Oshay said:

    This album changed my life. At least as far music and what would only listen to before I knew of Nebraska and what it led me to.

    Ain't it cool when you find albums that completely change your perspective on music? Three songs led me to let go of my hate for Springsteen. The first was "Downtown Train" by Tom Waits. I started to realize that it, among other songs, sounded a bit like Bruce. Second was when I realized that "Because the Night" was co-written by him. You can clearly hear both Springsteen's and Patti Smith's contributions to the song. Last was when I heard "The Wrestler". Since then, I have been a huge fan and have had a chance to see him live.
    I would also say that "Never Mind the Bollocks" also changed how I looked at music.
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  • youngsteryoungster Posts: 6,576
    It's amazing. Open all Night seems like t doesn't belong since it's the only upbeat song on the album. If they ever re-visit it for a reissue, i hope they include the E St version too. I know they've played a few Nebraska songs live over the years but would love to hear how they sounded in the studio
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  • dustinparduedustinpardue Posts: 1,829
    Just bought this used on vinyl today
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  • BIGDaddyWilBIGDaddyWil Posts: 3,067
    Can't believe, I still have never listened to this.
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