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Bruce Springsteen — Brilliant Disguise
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CrawdadLA
(Austin Texas)
Posted: Apr 30, 2013 - 03:19
 
Commercial hits or not...

:)

Great song.  

On_The_Beach
(The Blue Planet)
Posted: Feb 26, 2013 - 17:30
 
 Sasha2001 wrote:
Spoken like someone with no historcal knowledge of Bruce's work. The least you could do is read the syllabus before slamming the Professor.  
 
Seconded. "Born to Run" was probably his most commercial song (but not best, by a long shot), so I'm not sure what BR's on about. This album for instance may well be his best.

Sasha2001
Posted: Feb 26, 2013 - 13:58
 
 BLADERUNNER wrote:
{#Sleep}
his last good song was Born to Run.  since then he been living off of his reputation.  look up the word "commercialized" and it might say see Springsteen, Bruce.

 
spoken like someone with no historcal knowledge of Bruce's work. The least you could do is read the syllabus before slamming the Professor.  
leafmold
Posted: Feb 26, 2013 - 13:57
 
 martinc wrote:
Saw him a couple of months ago. I had seen him 4 times in the 80's. The show rekindled my appreciation for his music, songwriting and as a performer. He played for 3.5 hours and not a weak song in set list which extended from day on to the present. The band was tight. Hearing his songs during the night reminded me of what an artist he is. Has had ups and downs but not denying his musical talent and love to entertain.
 
Likewise saw him in the 80's and recently and he is an outstanding performer. And always a wonderful artist. I'll always appreciate Bruce.

Darlington
(Columbia, South Carolina)
Posted: Feb 26, 2013 - 13:57
 
 BLADERUNNER wrote:
{#Sleep}
his last good song was Born to Run.  since then he been living off of his reputation.  look up the word "commercialized" and it might say see Springsteen, Bruce.
 

Darkness on the Edge of Town disproves this, IMHO.

johnjconn
(chicago land)
Posted: Feb 26, 2013 - 13:56
 
One of the best relationship albums/cd ever recorded.
Front to back , BS takes you on a journey of love found, love blossoms, love troubles, love lost, love recovery. 

martinc
(Ottawa Canada)
Posted: Jan 27, 2013 - 10:28
 
Saw him a couple of months ago. I had seen him 4 times in the 80's. The show rekindled my appreciation for his music, songwriting and as a performer. He played for 3.5 hours and not a weak song in set list which extended from day on to the present. The band was tight. Hearing his songs during the night reminded me of what an artist he is. Has had ups and downs but not denying his musical talent and love to entertain.

BLADERUNNER
(Port City on the Cape Fear)
Posted: Jan 26, 2013 - 06:34
 
{#Sleep}
his last good song was Born to Run.  since then he been living off of his reputation.  look up the word "commercialized" and it might say see Springsteen, Bruce.

Dave_K
(Waterbury, CT)
Posted: Oct 24, 2012 - 05:59
 
 scraig wrote:
This is what Chris Isaak would sound like if he had no talent and was from the east coast.
 
You have to admit this is funny!  I think Bruce would laugh at it.

rdo
(DC)
Posted: Sep 22, 2012 - 16:58
 
There are only two BS songs I like.  This one (9) and Tunnel of Love (10).   The rest?  Pffft.  Really, what's the BFD?

RKeaton
(South of Paradise)
Posted: Jul 21, 2012 - 19:56
 
Like Bruce or hate him, I think you have to admit this is a masterstroke of songwriting.

ziakut
(Albeit In The Meantime)
Posted: Jun 20, 2012 - 07:29
 
I was gonna say that this sounds like filler to me, but then again I'm not much of a Bruce fan. However there are some tracks from this album that I do like. It's amazing to me what a following Springsteen has considering that his style is so non melodic and gruff. That being said, if that style was a deal breaker then Tom Waits and Dylan would all be unheard of.

SynapseRider
(ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha)
Posted: Apr 17, 2012 - 18:53
 
I have never been a big fan of Mr. Springsteen.  However, this song will always take me back to the fall of 1987 and those first few dates with the woman who would eventually become my wife.
 

sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Feb 14, 2012 - 08:05
 
 scraig wrote:
This is what Chris Isaak would sound like if he had no talent and was from the east coast.
 

Good Lord, I am not a huge Springsteen fan especially post 70s but that is a bit of a stretch!{#Stop}

dwlangham
Posted: Feb 14, 2012 - 07:59
 
Great midlife crisis album.

On_The_Beach
(The Blue Planet)
Posted: Jan 13, 2012 - 18:10
 
 scraig wrote:
This is what Chris Isaak would sound like if he had no talent and was from the east coast.
 
I think you got that backwards, Sparky.
Sure, Chris is OK at aping the sound of other, more talented artists, such as Bruce, but he's no original.



Imkirok
(The Arctic Hinter Land)
Posted: Jan 13, 2012 - 13:44
 
 scraig wrote:
This is what Chris Isaak would sound like if he had no talent and was from the east coast.
 
Says the person who rated "She blinded me with science" a 9.  To each his own, I guess.



MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Jan 13, 2012 - 13:42
 
 GirlFriday wrote:
I just really don't like Bruce Springsteen, man!
 
there are a lot of musicians...
but only one BOSS...



scraig
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Posted: Jan 13, 2012 - 13:42
 
This is what Chris Isaak would sound like if he had no talent and was from the east coast.

whtahtefcuk
(Flagstaff, AZ, USA)
Posted: Jan 13, 2012 - 13:41
 
The Boss is rad... Like him or not he is awesome!

GirlFriday
(Head for the hills)
Posted: Jan 13, 2012 - 13:40
 
I just really don't like Bruce Springsteen, man!

Imkirok
(The Arctic Hinter Land)
Posted: Jan 13, 2012 - 13:40
 
 handyrae wrote:
Is that you baby or just a brick in disguise.........

 
 
Is that you baby or just a bridge in disguise...


johnjconn
(chicago land)
Posted: Dec 12, 2011 - 19:20
 
Bill never plays Springsteen.

Best album of the 80s and the best relationship album
ever!

Foot
(NorCal / Wine)
Posted: Dec 12, 2011 - 19:18
 
 scrubbrush wrote:


makes me think of Neil Diamond
 
Or (from the same era) Steve Wynn & the Dream Syndicate sans piano...


msymmes
(Toronto, CA)
Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 13:10
 
Just shows you that Bill has impeccable taste in music.

{#Clap} 

Antigone
(A house, in a Virginian Valley)
Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 12:54
 
I don't understand the hate for this song. I like it. I think the lyrics are nicely done and the tune is catchy. Maybe not the most edgy Springsteen out there, but still enjoyable to me.

iTuner
Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 12:54
 
Blecchhhhh

BikeCoachDave
(Columbia, Ky.)
Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 12:52
 
This album is so unique for the Boss. I honestly feel its his best work ever. I listen to this one top to bottom far more than is more famous works like Darkness. Its almost a shame it was so commercially successful, which so often is the only reason it draws out the haters.

MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 12:50
 
there are a lot of musicians...
but only one BOSS...

Alafia
(the new east wing)
Posted: Jul 08, 2011 - 08:11
 
Kitschy pop not worthy of the Boss, or RP.


handyrae
(Zero Point Field)
Posted: Jul 08, 2011 - 08:10
 
Is that you baby or just a brick in disguise.........

 

davlon
Posted: Jun 06, 2011 - 16:44
 
Have always considered this to be one of his worst hits. Even if infrequent, I'm surprised this is a RP pick.

MannAudioltd
(Worcester England)
Posted: May 06, 2011 - 02:41
 
is it me or does this sound fast?

Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Apr 04, 2011 - 11:05
 
I like Bruce so much better when isn't trying so hard.

lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Apr 04, 2011 - 11:03
 
Two brilliant songs from around the same time.  Mistake by Elvis C. and Disguise by Bruce.

breakloose
(Sydney - Australia)
Posted: Mar 03, 2011 - 23:57
 
 Rooney wrote:
If I never heard this song again for the rest of my born days, it'd be okay, ya know?
 
                     {#Ass}

michaelc
(Walnut Creek, CA)
Posted: Jan 31, 2011 - 16:15
 
 HazzeSwede wrote:

Neil Presley !

 
Elvis Dimond


HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: Dec 31, 2010 - 08:51
 
 scrubbrush wrote:


makes me think of Neil Diamond
{#High-five} 
Neil Presley !


scrubbrush
Posted: Nov 29, 2010 - 16:38
 
 HazzeSwede wrote:
Love this one....make's me think of Elvis. Weird.
 

makes me think of Neil Diamond

HazzeSwede
(Vinyl Land)
Posted: Oct 29, 2010 - 00:25
 
Love this one....make's me think of Elvis. Weird.

Rooney
(Near Paradise)
Posted: Sep 27, 2010 - 08:19
 
If I never heard this song again for the rest of my born days, it'd be okay, ya know?

Wardleader
(Philadelphia USA)
Posted: Aug 26, 2010 - 08:48
 
It is always good to hear bruce on RP.  Between the sacred ground of the 60's and whatever it is you crazy kids are listening to today is Springsteen territory.  Not as forceful as his face of the future of Rock, but, he got older, grew up and wrote about that stuff too.  You know, cowboys aren't the only guys with no good floozie girlfriends, bitter divorces and friends that died to young in the cold light of the sun.  The Tunnel of Love is dark and you don't know if you'll be the same when you come back out into the light.

iTuner
Posted: Aug 26, 2010 - 08:25
 
And this is where I leave for a few minutes.

johnjconn
(chicago land)
Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 14:11
 

Agreed, this is a masterpiece!
I often thought this was the best overall "human relationship" descriptions ever written (for Rock and Roll of course).  
TOL walks you through the joy of discovery, to the despair of loss.  Brilliant piece of work.



akousa
(North Coast, USA)
Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 12:24
 
This is an overlooked masterpiece. It's Bruce's Blood on the Tracks, for lack of better comparison. I'll put this up against anything he's done.


diannemck56
(Sacramento)
Posted: Jun 23, 2010 - 11:21
 
One of my favorites from The Boss  {#Dancingbanana}

peter_james_bond
(The Burg)
Posted: May 22, 2010 - 17:05
 
 joemama wrote:
Love and life is confusing.
 
Absolutely! Anyone who says they've got it figured out is most likely delusional. 


jkhandy
(Near the ocean (in my mind))
Posted: May 22, 2010 - 15:25
 
"God have mercy on the man who doubts what he's sure of."  Yes!  Thanks Boss.

Stefen
(West Hollywood, CA)
Posted: May 22, 2010 - 15:25
 
One of his better pieces.

twcarlin
(too far, and not far enough)
Posted: May 22, 2010 - 15:23
 
I'm a huge fan of Bruce's early work, but this, like so much of his later stuff, is pedestrian.