And magnificent sounding. Bruce must have actually let his sound engineers do their jobs, for a change.

I don’t yet know how I feel about it overall. This style of music is usually at its best when accompanied by either especially poetic lyrics or by very simple, sparse ones. Bruce does some of his typical “replace wit with detail” work here, and it misaligns a bit for me. But then, the cinematic qualities he’s pushing give those details more of an underlying sense of narrative than they’ve had in some time, so...

Sleepy Joe’s Cafe could be a Roger Clyne cover, and I love it.

One thing I enjoy here, which I also enjoyed about Tell Me by Tom Waits and a few other albums in recent years, is hearing these old artists who as young men felt like they had to abandon Roy Orbison in order to follow Bob Dylan come back around, and wonder if maybe they didn’t miss out on some of Roy’s lessons.

God dammit this is good! You shouldn't be allowed to do this pushing 70.

Hitch Hikin' fucking rules, LV.

I will say Sleepy Joe's Cafe doesn't really do it for me.

But the rest, the rest(!), is magnificent. Perfect theme and he threads the needle all the way through.

Hello Sunshine is one of the those subtle tracks that takes a little journey and by listen 7 becomes like the greatest thing you've ever heard.

The use of strings throughout is right on the money.

What I wouldn't give to hear him do this full album in a small theater.

Inspiring.

Man, Stones is really really nice.

I finally watched Bruce on Broadway on Netflix. Show was even better than I remembered. Just so we’ll thematically planned out to map his journey.

Okay, back to Western Stars which yes is very epic. I would, instead of a small theater, like to see these songs arranged live with an orchestra.

Ok There Goes My Miracle has shot straight to the top man. What an incredible chorus. Some of his best singing ever.

Look I love this album but I am very glad he's not doing any more solo shows right now. Give me a full-on E Street tour or give me nothing!

in terms of "feel," this album somewhat reminds me of a mixture of beck's morning phase and colors.

Yea i wish we could have both but ill take E STreet anyday. I need one NOW.

This album is brilliant. I love Hitch Hiking - what a fucking wonderful way to open this album.

Top Treats: Hithicking, there goes my miracle, western stars, moonlight motel, tuscon train, and hello sunshine.

Wonderful snacks: the rest

Sleepy Joe? Im not feeling this one but it does feel like a nice little detour and palette cleanser which helps hold up the rest of the album.

Bruce sounds wonderful on this album.

I think Tuscon Train is the catchiest damn thing. I love how the drums come in halfway throughout the verses in more of a 4/4 time. I love how the bridge gently slides out of itself right back into the tail end of a verse. Its brilliant.

We’re probably gonna wind up at the same show, Strat. My wife has already informed me she is willing to pay whatever it takes to get super close seats, haha

Would gladly enjoy such a concert with someone as excited as me!

What’s a typical E Street show like these days? All the hits + whatever album they’re promoting?

I feel it’s been so long since the last one that we don’t really know what to expect

a 4 hour marathon party.

What’s the pee break song?

Usually 60 percent hits, 20 percent songs off the new album, and 20 percent deep cuts/covers. They're a good time.

Sounds like a PJ show

Basically.

Alright. Fine. Y'all talked me into it. I'm downloading the record now.

Peer pressure!