[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Bruce Springsteen — Radio Nowhere
Album: Magic
Avg rating:
6.9

Your rating:
Total ratings: 2083









Released: 2007
Length: 3:12
Plays (last 30 days): 2
share tweet wikiwebsitesearchamg
cd
mp3
search
I was trying to find my way home
But all I heard was a drone
Bouncing off a satellite
Crushing the last long American night

This is radio nowhere
Is there anybody alive out there?
This is radio nowhere
Is there anybody alive out there?

I was staring at a dead dial
Just another lost number in a file
Dancing down a dark hole
Just searching for a world with some soul

This is radio nowhere
Is there anybody alive out there?
This is radio nowhere
Is there anybody alive out there?
Is there anybody alive out there?

I just want to hear some rhythm
I just want to hear some rhythm
I just want to hear some rhythm
I just want to hear some rhythm

I want a thousand guitars
I want pounding drums
I want a million different voices speaking in tongues

This is radio nowhere
Is there anybody alive out there?
This is radio nowhere
Is there anybody alive out there?
Is there anybody alive out there?

I was driving through the misty rain
And just searching for a mystery train
Bopping through the wild blue
Trying to make a connection with you

This is radio nowhere
Is there anybody alive out there?
This is radio nowhere
Is there anybody alive out there?
Is there anybody alive out there?

I just want to feel some rhythm
I just want to feel some rhythm
I just want to feel your rhythm
I just want to feel your rhythm

I just want to feel your rhythm
I just want to feel your rhythm
I just want to feel your rhythm
I just want to feel your rhythm
Comments (188)add comment
 e_b wrote:

How on earth did you get that number wrong!?


Pretty sure it was intentional...NO ?
Posted 2 months ago by Jaxxierb    [ Reply ]
I like this song, but i like it even more on RP -- the true embodiment of Radio Somewhere.
Posted 4 months ago by knitmills    [ Reply ]
this song - Springsteen->Eddie Vedder->Neil Young

I should look on youtube if there are any performances together - surely vedder and springsteen exists
Posted 9 months ago by sidsiva737    [ Reply ]
I was literally reading in the news that Springsteen’s mom just passed.

Coincidence, or is Bill reading the same feeds as I am at the same time?

RIP Adele
Posted 9 months ago by CowboyJJ    [ Reply ]
Can't get enough of Bruce!

Sir Bill-any way you can fire up Backstreets for this old fart? Been on RP for about 7 years now (outta So. Cal) and sadly (for me) haven't heard it here.


Not life of death.......but.............thx-
Posted 9 months ago by NEOvManhattan    [ Reply ]
A song about the radio waves that Radio Paradise has thankfully replaced for me.
Posted 10 months ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:

I would like Bruce Springsteen to go away and stop recording the same boring song over and over. Thank you.



Same and boring must have something to do with yourself. This man has written some incredible songs during a long career. Close the door on your way out because you're the only one who's going away!
Posted 10 months ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
it's just occurred to me that bruce in the photo on this cover looks exactly like matthew mcconaghey. wow.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 adyboy94 wrote:


Tommy Tutone




How "867-5309" of you  :-)
Posted 1 year ago by Rstrickster    [ Reply ]
Saw this young man in Portland a couple weeks ago-got tix for the Pit.

No way he's 74- he's 44 as he bounces around the stage.

Can't wait to see him again in LA in Dec.

Da Boss!!
Posted 1 year ago by NEOvManhattan    [ Reply ]
Radio nowhere? Hey Bruce, ever heard of Radio Paradise? It will soothe your soul Boss.
Posted 1 year ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]


Tommy Tutone

Posted 1 year ago by adyboy94    [ Reply ]
And here we are, February 1, 2023 and Bruce hits the road AGAIN at 74 freekin years old! Go get 'em Bruce, see you in Austin Tx Feb 16th!
Posted 1 year ago by ddehoyos    [ Reply ]
 e_b wrote:

How on earth did you get that number wrong!?


Close!
Posted 1 year ago by eh40159584    [ Reply ]
 msbolton wrote:

I just realised why I rate so many songs as outstanding (8): the next rating down is 'quite likeable' (7). Springsteen's Radio Nowhere is a good example - it is better than quite likeable but for Springsteen, it's not outstanding. Could there perhaps be a rating in between such as 'excellent / really good'? I think that we all understand the meanings of  'quite likeable' (sort of OK, not offensive) and 'outstanding' (speaks for itself) but what about tracks that are better than quite likeable but not outstanding? BTW I have been listening to RP for a couple of years now and there are very very few artists / tracks that I would fast-forward from. I have discovered many new (to me) artists) and been reminded of many that I once knew but had almost forgotten. Thanks RP.

I just had the same experience while increasing Springsteen's "Radio Nowhere" from 7 to 8.  I would suggest changing Most Excellent to Great to even out the big jump.

Posted 1 year ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
Maybe follow up with Petty's Last DJ?

agree with below, Radio Paradise - Everywhere    
Posted 2 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Bruce Springsteen was trying, bouncing, crushing, staring, dancing, searching, driving, bopping...  And back in 2007, still pronouncin' the "g" at the end of each word.
Posted 2 years ago by weedyjoe    [ Reply ]
 e_b wrote:

Jenny, Jenny... I got your number.... 8765309

How on earth did you get that number wrong!?


Dyslexia, I'd assume. 
Posted 2 years ago by NotShakespeare    [ Reply ]
I just realised why I rate so many songs as outstanding (8): the next rating down is 'quite likeable' (7). Springsteen's Radio Nowhere is a good example - it is better than quite likeable but for Springsteen, it's not outstanding. Could there perhaps be a rating in between such as 'excellent / really good'? I think that we all understand the meanings of  'quite likeable' (sort of OK, not offensive) and 'outstanding' (speaks for itself) but what about tracks that are better than quite likeable but not outstanding? BTW I have been listening to RP for a couple of years now and there are very very few artists / tracks that I would fast-forward from. I have discovered many new (to me) artists) and been reminded of many that I once knew but had almost forgotten. Thanks RP.
Posted 2 years ago by msbolton    [ Reply ]
Radio - Nowhere

Radio Paradise-everywhere!

Bruce!!
Posted 2 years ago by NEOvManhattan    [ Reply ]
Bruce makes lots of great songs. This is another one
Posted 2 years ago by Jeffrey_Mishik    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by Hc    [ Reply ]
 blackflag wrote:

There's something à la Pearl Jam in this song ...




I hear that! ...Good tune!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Good tune!
Posted 3 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
RP is the profound vivid response to the anguish in this song. 
Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
There's something à la Pearl Jam in this song ...
Posted 3 years ago by blackflag    [ Reply ]
Very Pearl Jam but still good :)
Posted 3 years ago by joanferva    [ Reply ]
The first Springsteen album I listened to! I knew about Born in the USA and Born to Run, obviously but never paid that much attention to it, they were just FM hits to me.
Then someone gave me this record as a gift and I was blown away! 
Any track from this album brings me back to my room when I was 17. Love it!
Posted 3 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Jenny, Jenny... I got your number.... 8765309
 
I knew a girl once whose number was 997-5309 - I´ll never forget that 
Posted 3 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Eddie Vedder at the begining
Posted 3 years ago by Nippur    [ Reply ]
Border Radio had better be next
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
nice Rockin tune....
Posted 4 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 gmichaelt wrote:

jagdriver isn't dyslexic. His fingers, however…
 

I'm not Ysdlexic either.
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 e_b wrote:
jagdriver wrote:
Jenny, Jenny... I got your number.... 8765309
 
How on earth did you get that number wrong!?
 
jagdriver isn't dyslexic. His fingers, however…
Posted 4 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Jenny, Jenny... I got your number.... 8765309
 
How on earth did you get that number wrong!?
Posted 4 years ago by e_b    [ Reply ]
Just what I need to wake me up from my morning Stuper. Coffee and a dose of The Boss.
Posted 5 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:

The Who — The Seeker
Patti Smith — So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star
Elvis Costello — Peace, Love and Understanding
Bruce Springsteen — Radio Nowhere

You got me rockin' Bill, Not being very productive, but I love the set!

 
YESSIR!!!  4 GODLIKES WOO-HOOOOO!!!  : )
Posted 5 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]

The Who — The Seeker
Patti Smith — So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star
Elvis Costello — Peace, Love and Understanding
Bruce Springsteen — Radio Nowhere

You got me rockin' Bill, Not being very productive, but I love the set!

Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
This is a marvelous road trip album..
Posted 6 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
{#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}
 
totally!

A 10/10. Reminds me of Roadrunner (Jonathan Richman song)  Both songs are brilliant, and the fact that RP can play them both without the satellite drone is a further reason to contribute some cash to the new radio radio. (Go Elvis!)
 
Posted 6 years ago by milesfinn    [ Reply ]
funny song to hear on an internet station... :)
Posted 6 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:
I would like Bruce Springsteen to go away and stop recording the same boring song over and over. Thank you.

 
I wish some posters would go away and stop admitting over and over that they don't know how to listen to a wide variety of vibrant music.  
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}zesty !!!
Posted 6 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Growing up in NJ, I was subjected to way too much Bruce, and became a bit of an anti-fan.

I'm kinda digging this song...
Posted 6 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
Nothing like an E Street concert! Great performer. His one man show in NY was amazing. Glad to have seen Bruce all these years with his great music!
Posted 6 years ago by NEOvManhattan    [ Reply ]

springsteen via payne detail
Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
OH YEAH
Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 Bosami wrote:
Always Awesome.
 

Definitely.
Posted 14 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Always Awesome.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:
I would like Bruce Springsteen to go away and stop recording the same boring song over and over. Thank you.
 

How's that clever thing working out for ya?

I got four words for you: Bruce rocks. {#Bananajam}Go Yanks. {#Nyah}

Posted 15 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:

Questionable comment since you've given Dylan some high marks — has anyone's voice has aged worse than his? 


Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself. (Thanks Uncle Walt!) Now, back to Flogging Molly.

Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
His voice has NOT improved over time. Sorry, Boss, it's time to go home.{#Snooty}
 
Questionable comment since you've given Dylan some high marks — has anyone's voice has aged worse than his? 

Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:
I would like Bruce Springsteen to go away and stop recording the same boring song over and over. Thank you.
 
Although I disagree with Mugro, today's follow-on is "Requiem for a Dying Song." Pretty funny.

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
His voice has NOT improved over time. Sorry, Boss, it's time to go home.{#Snooty}
 
Sorry crocky, it's time for you to crawl back to the swamp! {#Naughty}

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
His voice has NOT improved over time. Sorry, Boss, it's time to go home.{#Snooty}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Jenny, Jenny... I got your number.... 8765309
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I would like Bruce Springsteen to go away and stop recording the same boring song over and over. Thank you.
Posted 15 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
 MJMJ wrote:
I just discovered that if you are really drunk, not every BS song sounds like utter crap 
 

LOL.

Bruce's work just got vapid after he left Joisey, IMHO.
Posted 15 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
I just discovered that if you are really drunk, not every BS song sounds like utter crap 
Posted 15 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
 rogersullivan wrote:

Well, I, for one, am inspired. Everything but RP is Radio Nowhere, as far as I can tell. And to tell you the truth, given how dead America feels at this point, I, too, just want to hear and feel some rhythm. If anyone has the right to request hearing rhythm, it's Bruce. He knows what he's talking about. 
 

Nine months later and it still applies!  At least now we have leadership we can have some respect for and confidence in!

Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
WOW an out and out Rocker from Springsteen...NICE!
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
'kin 'ell! A Springsteen song which I like - a first, perhaps because it's got such a rocky insistent riff, and doesn't sound anything like other Springsteen numbers. 7 from the gobsmacked Nottingham jury.
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Oscar_the_Grouch wrote:
Bruce Springsteen - Radio Nowhere
Elvis Costello - Radio, Radio
Thievery Corporation - Radio Retaliation

And again today too.

Never did much care for Springstone, but a descent tune nevertheless, better than most of his commonly heard songs.
 

and again today......
Posted 15 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
Bruce Springsteen - Radio Nowhere
Elvis Costello - Radio, Radio
Thievery Corporation - Radio Retaliation

And again today too.

Never did much care for Springstone, but a descent tune nevertheless, better than most of his commonly heard songs.
Posted 15 years ago by Oscar_the_Grouch    [ Reply ]
Who'da thought that Bruce Springsteen would make the best record ever?

I could play this riff on the guitar all day and not get bored.
Posted 15 years ago by andychannelle    [ Reply ]
Jenny,Jenny, Who can I turn to?.....
Posted 15 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Bruce Springsteen - Radio Nowhere
Elvis Costello - Radio, Radio
Thievery Corporation - Radio Retaliation

...Hoping for Queen's Radio Ga Ga next.
Posted 15 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
"shayde" wrote: I am SO done with this song. When I first heard "Oh, a new Bruce song, lets see what he's up to" - I was horrified at what I heard. 4 chords, over and over again. No variation between verse and chorus. Same phrase repeated constantly, nothing even remotely inspiring or interesting here. I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm That phrase is said dozens of times in this song. This is inspired music?
Well, I, for one, am inspired. Everything but RP is Radio Nowhere, as far as I can tell. And to tell you the truth, given how dead America feels at this point, I, too, just want to hear and feel some rhythm. If anyone has the right to request hearing rhythm, it's Bruce. He knows what he's talking about.
Posted 16 years ago by rogersullivan    [ Reply ]
For me, this pales incredibly to the previous track by LEON RUSSELL!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Wow. As this started I thought, 'hey a rocker who sounds like Springsteen', but low and behold it's him! Bruce, for me has always been one of those admittedly influential artists that I never really cared for very much. This though is a very nice rockin' diversion. This just might be the first Springsteen album I buy.
Posted 16 years ago by ksb    [ Reply ]
Alafia wrote:
Repetitive and annoying.
Yes, as the lyrics indicate - he's found his niche.
Posted 16 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
I have to criticize your criticism. Don't assail the new album and then say, "I will not be buying this album". Huh? If you haven't bought it and listened to it thoroughly then you're not qualified to bash it. You can say you don't get a good first impression or whatever, but you can't be as harsh as you're being when you admittedly are only half-informed at best. You say you're a huge Bruce fan. If that were true you'd buy the album and try to like it - something you obviously aren't doing now. Isn't the chance of a few really good songs from one of your favorite artists worth the risk of wasting 15 bucks? It always has been for me. But maybe that's just me.
You're right. I am only partially informed. Unfortunately I don't have a paycheck right now so buying substandard Bruce albums (compared to the old ones) is not a huge priority. I did buy Devils and Dust and was not terribly happy with that. I have every regular (not all live/compilation) album Bruce has made thus far. Sorry...give me Thunder Road, Spirit in the Night, or New York City Serenade any day over this song. However, you may notice I've updated my rating and posted a new comment. But this song will never be a 9 or a 10 for me.
Posted 16 years ago by snakechaser    [ Reply ]
I originally gave this a 4 but I had to up it to a six b/c I actually like it when it comes on now. I had commented earlier that I think it is marginal Bruce and that opinion has not changed. But the man has a formula now and it works pretty well. I guess I mean to say it's growing on me...
Posted 16 years ago by snakechaser    [ Reply ]
First time I heard it felt like the millionth time. I was over it before it was over. respect to Bruce, though.
Posted 16 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
I knew it. All the old-school fans hate his new album. But I think it's great. Hate bombastic Bruce, but I dig new Bruce.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Oh man, it's like he's regressed to a teeny-bopper. This is appalling.
Posted 16 years ago by Murray    [ Reply ]
figsout wrote:
brutal!! cant stand bruce
Really? I'm not a huge fan of Bruce. But this rocks!
Posted 16 years ago by pkimbrel    [ Reply ]
this is not Radio Nowhere is Radio Paradise
Posted 16 years ago by andy_pomus    [ Reply ]
figsout wrote:
brutal!! cant stand bruce
bruçal!! cant stand brute
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
brutal!! cant stand bruce
Posted 16 years ago by figsout    [ Reply ]
His voice is spot on
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Repetitive and annoying.
Posted 16 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
8675309 Divide by 2,000,000 and round to the nearest decimal to get my rating.
Posted 16 years ago by Waybo    [ Reply ]
Outstanding. Pretty much nails the current state of commercial radio.
Posted 16 years ago by E_A_D_G    [ Reply ]
Agreeable, listenable. Not much depth or dimension that one would expect from someone with so much experience, considering his past lyrical accomplishments.
Posted 16 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
Good sense of humor. I'm impressed. OK, you can stay. cobalt789 wrote:
Ha! Yeah...but I live here; I have to come back. I'll be quiet now.
Posted 17 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Decent basement jam. Capo second fret Em C G D .. actually F#m D A E.. uh huh..
Posted 17 years ago by healyf52    [ Reply ]
Damn, I wish I were in Jersey right now, man. Just me and my 14k gold chain resting on my ragu-stained wife beater, playin' air guitar and drinkin' a cold brewsky. GO BOSS! We LOVE YA! You're totally awesome no matter how old you look and sound or how much talent you've lost!
Posted 17 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Wow. I thought Springsteen was done. This is a great song. Wonder what the rest of the album is like.
Posted 17 years ago by lingchih    [ Reply ]
Good riddance. Don't come back. cobalt789 wrote:
This is the first time in months that I have switched away from RP because the song just plain sucks. This is total crap. See you all later.
Posted 17 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
shayde wrote:
I am SO done with this song. When I first heard "Oh, a new Bruce song, lets see what he's up to" - I was horrified at what I heard. 4 chords, over and over again. No variation between verse and chorus. Same phrase repeated constantly, nothing even remotely inspiring or interesting here. I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm That phrase is said dozens of times in this song. This is inspired music?
Yeah, it is. If you get what the song is about the repetition (something that's kinda common in blues/pop/rock music, you may have noticed) is perfectly relevant. I've had the opposite reaction and the song has grown on me more and more. It's hardly the strongest song of his career (or even the album) but uninspired? Hardly.
Posted 17 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
My thoughts exactly. Thank you. AphidA wrote:
I think we can all agree that Bruce Springsteen is overrated, right? Good. Thank you. Now we can all just get along.
Posted 17 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Mindscrape wrote:
8675309... oh wait.
yep, most definitely
Posted 17 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
Wow. What happened to Loose Bedspring? He actually put out something good this time...
Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
No, but we can agree that your comment is subjective. AphidA wrote:
I think we can all agree that Bruce Springsteen is overrated, right? Good. Thank you. Now we can all just get along.
Posted 17 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
old school Bruce fan , from the stoney pony days, not like every one says I was there ....Still one of the best still to me
Posted 17 years ago by silverghost57    [ Reply ]
AWESOME!!! THE BOSS!!!! 2 DAYS IN A ROW!!! YEEHAW! (or whatever Jersey jackoffs say in their annoying jersey accents)
Posted 17 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Yeah, really over this song too. 6 -> 4.
Posted 17 years ago by ajamison    [ Reply ]
I am SO done with this song. When I first heard "Oh, a new Bruce song, lets see what he's up to" - I was horrified at what I heard. 4 chords, over and over again. No variation between verse and chorus. Same phrase repeated constantly, nothing even remotely inspiring or interesting here. I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm I just want to hear some rhythm That phrase is said dozens of times in this song. This is inspired music?
Posted 17 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
I think we can all agree that Bruce Springsteen is overrated, right? Good. Thank you. Now we can all just get along.
Posted 17 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
1wolfy wrote:
I don't like much of his music, but this one works for me
same here
Posted 17 years ago by MisterVErb    [ Reply ]
Very well said! RobK wrote:
I have to criticize your criticism. Don't assail the new album and then say, "I will not be buying this album". Huh? If you haven't bought it and listened to it thoroughly then you're not qualified to bash it. You can say you don't get a good first impression or whatever, but you can't be as harsh as you're being when you admittedly are only half-informed at best. You say you're a huge Bruce fan. If that were true you'd buy the album and try to like it - something you obviously aren't doing now. Isn't the chance of a few really good songs from one of your favorite artists worth the risk of wasting 15 bucks? It always has been for me. But maybe that's just me.
Posted 17 years ago by KermitDfrog    [ Reply ]
It's amazing how much time people have on their hands... RobK wrote:
I have to criticize your criticism. Don't assail the new album and then say, "I will not be buying this album". Huh? If you haven't bought it and listened to it thoroughly then you're not qualified to bash it. You can say you don't get a good first impression or whatever, but you can't be as harsh as you're being when you admittedly are only half-informed at best. You say you're a huge Bruce fan. If that were true you'd buy the album and try to like it - something you obviously aren't doing now. Isn't the chance of a few really good songs from one of your favorite artists worth the risk of wasting 15 bucks? It always has been for me. But maybe that's just me.
Posted 17 years ago by bwdulken    [ Reply ]
I don't like much of his music, but this one works for me
Posted 17 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Bravo! RobK wrote:
I have to criticize your criticism. Don't assail the new album and then say, "I will not be buying this album". Huh? If you haven't bought it and listened to it thoroughly then you're not qualified to bash it. You can say you don't get a good first impression or whatever, but you can't be as harsh as you're being when you admittedly are only half-informed at best. You say you're a huge Bruce fan. If that were true you'd buy the album and try to like it - something you obviously aren't doing now. Isn't the chance of a few really good songs from one of your favorite artists worth the risk of wasting 15 bucks? It always has been for me. But maybe that's just me.
Posted 17 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
snakechaser wrote:
Yes, Bruce...this is radio nowhere. Nowhere near the quality of the music you have created in the past. I really don't like what I have heard off this album. Way too much of a formatted sound and not terribly creative. I am a huge Bruce fan, but I will not be buying this album!
I have to criticize your criticism. Don't assail the new album and then say, "I will not be buying this album". Huh? If you haven't bought it and listened to it thoroughly then you're not qualified to bash it. You can say you don't get a good first impression or whatever, but you can't be as harsh as you're being when you admittedly are only half-informed at best. You say you're a huge Bruce fan. If that were true you'd buy the album and try to like it - something you obviously aren't doing now. Isn't the chance of a few really good songs from one of your favorite artists worth the risk of wasting 15 bucks? It always has been for me. But maybe that's just me.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
aronson wrote:
LOL!!! This is god-awful.
I'll have yours I love it!
Posted 17 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Bruce... unevolved. Hey, Bruce, 1985 called, and they want their sound back.
Posted 17 years ago by iMichael    [ Reply ]
snakechaser wrote:
Yes, Bruce...this is radio nowhere. Nowhere near the quality of the music you have created in the past. I really don't like what I have heard off this album. Way too much of a formatted sound and not terribly creative. I am a huge Bruce fan, but I will not be buying this album!
I knew it. The old-school Bruce fans are hating his new album, which I think is great. Ha!
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
I can't believe that I'm the only person that hears "867-5309 (Jenny)" tucked away here. EDIT: I really should learn to scroll down. Someone else hears it too. Hmmmm.... Did The Boss sample a Tommy Tutone song? Say it ain't so!
Posted 17 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
To follow Paco Di Lucia with Bruce Springsteen is an absolute sin.
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Good show in Toronto this week. The band is almost too big now (he seems to add another permanent E Streeter every tour) and the carnival thing at the beginning is unconvincing, but it's been effin years since I tingled at a concert (the shots in She's The One --- 20,000 arms in the air) and I personally have never felt a concrete building the size of the Air Canada Centre shake before (during Badlands). Up to his 70s/80s standard? Probably not. A better performer than just about anybody else? Absolutely. And, for what it's worth, I don't think this sounds like Jenny at all.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Yes, Bruce...this is radio nowhere. Nowhere near the quality of the music you have created in the past. I really don't like what I have heard off this album. Way too much of a formatted sound and not terribly creative. I am a huge Bruce fan, but I will not be buying this album!
Posted 17 years ago by snakechaser    [ Reply ]
I don't listen to commercial radio anymore, so I don't really care if the Boss is playing there too. More power to him. I still like hearing him here, if its good. And this makes the cut.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Oh yay Bruce. I shouldn't like this but i do. He sounds like he is having fun and it *does* boogie :)
Posted 17 years ago by lyn    [ Reply ]
I suppose the next up is REM?
Posted 17 years ago by C57BL6    [ Reply ]
BillnDollarBaby wrote:
When I heard the opening riff, I thought it was a remake of "Jenny." You remember... 867-5309 Jenny!
Yeah, and even Tommy Tutone knew to hang it up after he wrote the original.
Posted 17 years ago by aronson    [ Reply ]
I was hoping that maybe the pathetically overused, 4-chord structure was The Boss' way of satirizing the format and commenting on the degradation of quality music on the airwaves: I mean, the song's called "Radio Nowhere"... But I think I gave him too much credit.
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
westslope wrote:
Yes, new, but classical Bruce sounding.
When I hear any fan of any band proclaim "It's just like the old stuff!" I can't help but offer the possibility that said performer has run out of ideas and is reverting to a safe place. Sad.
Posted 17 years ago by aronson    [ Reply ]