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highly recommended

A Long Time Comin'....

No matter how many songs are included in a package like this, it's always the ones that are missing that stick in your mind. For me, it's "One Step Up". For someone else, it may be "Cadillac Ranch" or "Racing In The Street", etc. Until Bruce Springsteen releases an all encompassing box set of mammoth proportions, however, we can consider ourselves well served with this 3 disc set. It presents an accurate picture of one of the most influential singer/songwriter/musicians of the past 30 years, and cleans up the sound to boot. A remastering of Springsteen's catalog is long over due; in the meantime, "Essential" does a decent job at putting a nice shine on some of the more compelling, memorable songs ever to grace a turntable, tape or CD player. For long time and casual fans alike.

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The Essential Bruce Springsteen

What is the big deal. The 2ND DISC HAS MANY GREAT SONGS, BORN
IN THE USA, GLORY DAYS, DANCING IN THE DARK, HUMAN TOUCH, & THE
RISING. Born In The USA is a track you must repeat. Recommended
if you like Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms.

Warning: 5 STARS For the MUSIC, not the CD. Hardcore fans: Just buy his studio work!

This review is kind of long but trust me it is worth your time. Don't get me wrong, the music on these cds are great, it's just not enough. Not nearly enough.

Last year, I realized my true love for Bruce Springsteen's music. Now at the age of 17 (almost 18), I own all of his studio albums save the Pete Seeger tribute. But when I was considering buying his cds last year, I had a dilemma: Should I buy this or another compilation, or should I buy some of his studio albums. I choose the latter, buying my way from Greetings to Born in the USA, since I already had Tunnel of Love, The Rising, and Devils and Dust.

I made the right move. I was blown away by the progression of his musical intricity and flow from album to album, all while retaining the same raw emotion. I later went and bought Human Touch, Lucky Town, and Ghost of Tom Joad.

If you are a hardcore fan like me, just buy his studio albums if you already haven't because that is the only thing that will satisfy your love for The Boss.

If you want to get into Bruce more, hold off on this collection or any other greatest hits type deal, because chances are you already know a good deal of his popular songs (If you don't you've been living under a rock). Trust me it would be worth it just to buy a select number of studio albums and work your way from there. I'd start with these five:

The Wild, The Innocent, and The E Street Shuffle- his second album, and my favorite; it features a lot of cool "epics" that tell stories of love, good times, and turmoil of young adults.

Born to Run- This is really when he comes into his own musically and becomes popular. It features many songs that people can relate to regarding relationships and lifestyles.

Darkness on The Edge of Town- Same as above.

Tunnel of Love- The most personal Bruce album, talking about the relationships that people go through in their lives. A great, softer side of The Boss.

The Rising- Arguably the best cd of the new millenium, it was written in response to 9/11 and features songs describing what is going on amongst the people affected by 9/11. He also has a few classic Bruce songs thrown into the mix.

That might sound like a lot, but it will be $50 well spent. Trust me. I was satisfied and so will you. This way you can make your own compilation of your favorite Springsteen songs like I have done. I made a 75 song playlist on my ipod of my favorite Boss songs, and I still feel like I haven't done him justice!

Just one more thing. If you have a problem with Bruce's politics, don't shy away from him. I don't agree with a lot of what he says, yet I have never NOT been able to enjoy any of his music because of this. I have not found one song of his offensive to me. I'll be dead honest, The Rising is the most Patriotic album I have EVER heard. So please, put aside your political beliefs for a while and enjoy Bruce Springsteen for the unbelievable music he brings to the table.

Coming from a young person whose generation has brought us some of the worst music imaginable, it is my priveledge to be able to listen to a musician as talented as Bruce Springsteen.

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American Sin

.. i thought I'd stay with the outrageous previous reviewer's penchant for punning on Bruce's song titles, but there I'd like to diverge. If an artist publicly aligns his or herself with or against a politician then he or she can be said to have entered a public debate and expect to be joined in battle by those who disagree but, really.. calling the Dixie Chicks 'Dicks', John Fogerty 'a fag', Sheryl Crow 'a whore' and comparing Kerry to Hitler says far more about the twisted psyche of the name-caller (and about the kind of person who supports Dubya despite his works) than about the subjects or the issues. Smears are no substitute for analysis or informed comment. And defending the actions of your country by saying other countries are worse is EXACTLY the kind of argument used by Hitler and his kind. Anyway (yawn) the album:
a solid introduction to those who want to know what the fuss is about but a caveat is - listen to Darkness, Born To Run, Nebraska, and Tunnel Of Love too, if not first of all. Each is a classic.

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