ScottN
(An inch above the K/T boundary layer) | | Posted: Jan 29, 2006 - 15:58 | |
healyf52 wrote:
What would he know about combat or war. Disingenuous poser..
What did "W" know about combat or war? He was a draft evading drunk (not all bad unless you want to be president) Talk about disingenuous posers!! |
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steeler
(Riding The Bus to Detroit) | | Posted: Jan 29, 2006 - 15:55 | |
healyf52 wrote:
Bruce has the right to sing anything he wants. It still doesn't mitigate the fact that he's a pretentious ass with a fake midwestern accent.
What evidence do you have in support of that position? Yeah, that's what I thought.
The man exudes integrity.
As for this song, and your complaints about it, artists often channel what they perceive to be the thoughts and voices of others. That is what art is all about --conveying message and emotion. |
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ChicoCyclist
(Chico, CA) | | Posted: Dec 02, 2005 - 11:21 | |
ChicoCyclist wrote:Had to up the rating...this is good! I was reluctant to buy the album, but I think I'm going to make a trip to Tower after work.
This album has stayed in the rotation for the last 6 months. Had some glorious summer nights on the back deck, drinking with friends and listening to this album. Ah, summer in Chico! |
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healyf52
(Midtown East, NYC) | | Posted: Nov 03, 2005 - 06:02 | |
mojoman wrote:
Stephen Crane never served in uniform, yet he wrote perhaps the definitive novel of the Civil War, "The Red Badge of Courage."
I don't like Bruce's politics, but this is a great song, and he has every right to sing it. And I say this as a Marine Corps veteran, by the way.
Bruce has the right to sing anything he wants. It still doesn't mitigate the fact that he's a pretentious ass with a fake midwestern accent. |
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SigmaBetaTooth
(Cubicle Farm in San Antonio, TX) | | Posted: Oct 19, 2005 - 14:05 | |
Gryn wrote:This is Bruce's latest? It sounds a lot like his oldest.
I'm not complaining.
I'm complaining. Bruce has always bored me.  |
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mojoman
(Rocky Mountains, Colorado) | | Posted: Oct 19, 2005 - 14:04 | |
healyf52 wrote:
What would he know about combat or war. Disingenuous poser..
Stephen Crane never served in uniform, yet he wrote perhaps the definitive novel of the Civil War, "The Red Badge of Courage."
I don't like Bruce's politics, but this is a great song, and he has every right to sing it. And I say this as a Marine Corps veteran, by the way. |
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Gryn
(Oregon) | | Posted: Sep 20, 2005 - 03:44 | |
This is Bruce's latest? It sounds a lot like his oldest.
I'm not complaining.
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ch83575
| | Posted: Jun 24, 2005 - 09:14 | |
I am glad Bill played Rosalita this morning. Sometimes I need reminded that Bruce can rock (or at least could). I do like this song though.
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thekid
| | Posted: Jun 23, 2005 - 07:40 | |
Since Bruce's return with The Rising I've been monstrously impressed with his work. Not since Nebraska have I heard such depth and investment in his craft. If you fell away from Bruce in the 80's, it might be time to give him another chance.
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zurcronium
| | Posted: Jun 23, 2005 - 07:40 | |
healyf52 wrote:
What would he know about combat or war. Disingenuous poser..
You can tell that the wingnut crowd has not forgiven bruce for supporting kerry last year. These are the same folks that still believe that WMD are in Iraq, but have not been found yet.
Yeah, right. Losers. |
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charlesryder
(SoFla) | | Posted: Jun 23, 2005 - 07:36 | |
Never been a big fan of Bruce, but I gotta say this album is growing on me.
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Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet) | | Posted: Jun 19, 2005 - 22:50 | |
From a 2 to a 1, Lord helps us plaeeeeze!
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ANNE_MARIE
(my own little three ring circus) | | Posted: Jun 17, 2005 - 13:46 | |
Dragonfly_Launch wrote:What is wrong with a Steve Earle album sung by Bruce Springsteen?
nothing...that's what i like about it. 
no really, i don't usually get Bruce but this speaks to me. thanks RP! |
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steeler
(Teetering on the abyss) | | Posted: Jun 17, 2005 - 13:35 | |
Pyro wrote:Never have been a big Bruce fan, BUT I like the subtleness and quiet of this new album. And you criticizers....get a life. Bruce is Bruce. Why do we CARE if he is a poseur, or a millionaire, or an asshole? Nobody seems to remember, the guy is a MUSICIAN first and foremost. Everything else is beside the point. If you don't care for his music, fine. If you do, great. Stop picking his personal life apart.
I'd only add that I bet most of us would not withstand the same scrutiny of our personal lives, motives, values, etc.
I have never had doubts about Bruce Springsteen's integrity. Never. |
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TheLoneIguana
(Central California) | | Posted: Jun 09, 2005 - 16:11 | |
A little heavy on the rotation for this one.
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ChicoCyclist
(Chico, CA) | | Posted: Jun 09, 2005 - 16:09 | |
Had to up the rating...this is good! I was reluctant to buy the album, but I think I'm going to make a trip to Tower after work.
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Dragonfly_Launch
(Conway, Ar) | | Posted: Jun 08, 2005 - 14:41 | |
What is wrong with a Steve Earle album sung by Bruce Springsteen?
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KevinM
(Long Beach, Ca) | | Posted: Jun 08, 2005 - 14:39 | |
Betcha RP won't play "Reno" from this same CD
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zipper
| | Posted: Jun 04, 2005 - 12:19 | |
damn, this is good stuff.
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cdemon
(high in the blue ridge mts.) | | Posted: May 20, 2005 - 20:32 | |
ploafmaster wrote:Can someone tell me how a fella from Asbury Park, NJ sounds like a country boy? I'm originally from his area, and now I live in Virginia. He sounds more like he was raised around here than up there.Sup wit dat?
I suppose Garth Brooks could answer my question... He fronted a band called Steel Mill in Richmond just before Asurbury Park hit, maybe some of the southern experience rubbed off. |
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zulbat
| | Posted: May 20, 2005 - 20:22 | |
AAARRRRR! I hate this song. I was hoping you would never play it again. Is the MAN greasing you up and making you play this crap?
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Xeric
(In the back seat, hanging on.) | | Posted: May 20, 2005 - 20:20 | |
Mugro wrote:Nope. Bruce Springsteen has jumped the shark. We already have one Bob Dylan. We don't need another. We need all o' them we can get. I love this stuff. |
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sergeant_x
(Lawrence KS) | | Posted: May 20, 2005 - 20:19 | |
Fear is a dangerous thing
It'll turn your heart black you can trust
It'll take your God-filled soul
Fill it with devils and dust Wow... just, Wow!
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b_boyg
| | Posted: May 19, 2005 - 05:16 | |
healyf52 wrote:Nothing new here. Same smaltzy production. Same chord progressions. Same old metaphors. Same old, same old. Bruce, please retire!!! please!!!!
Let me guess; he's just another Bob Dylan, right? |
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sugarbrown
(happy place!!!) | | Posted: May 11, 2005 - 08:58 | |
healyf52 wrote:Nothing new here. Same smaltzy production. Same chord progressions. Same old metaphors. Same old, same old. Bruce, please retire!!! please!!!!
you need to listen to more bruce and know that this not same ole same ole unless the only album you've heard is ghost of tom joad!
Check out some of his live stuff! |
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Pyro
(Northwest Louisiana) | | Posted: May 11, 2005 - 08:56 | |
Never have been a big Bruce fan, BUT I like the subtleness and quiet of this new album. And you criticizers....get a life. Bruce is Bruce. Why do we CARE if he is a poseur, or a millionaire, or an asshole? Nobody seems to remember, the guy is a MUSICIAN first and foremost. Everything else is beside the point. If you don't care for his music, fine. If you do, great. Stop picking his personal life apart.
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healyf52
(45th Floor of Manhattan Office Tower) | | Posted: May 11, 2005 - 08:52 | |
Nothing new here. Same smaltzy production. Same chord progressions. Same old metaphors. Same old, same old. Bruce, please retire!!! please!!!!
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PeterHalvarsson
(Linkoping, Sweden) | | Posted: May 10, 2005 - 07:23 | |
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Mugro
(Lane Village, Massachusetts) | | Posted: May 10, 2005 - 07:20 | |
Nope. Bruce Springsteen has jumped the shark. We already have one Bob Dylan. We don't need another.
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KevinM
(Long Beach, Ca) | | Posted: May 10, 2005 - 07:19 | |
zulbat wrote:......Irritating moaning.....
Isn't that the way ALL Bruce is? |
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