[alovesupreme]

could someone explain the reasons for the boss being so revered? I've never liked his music to the dismay of one of my music buddies.

I just can't stand him. i've listened to born to run, darkness on the edge of town, some of born in the usa and a little bit of his newer stuff like the rising and that other one i can't remember.

this is one of those canonical figures i've yet to appreciate, so could someone give me some insight?

edit: and yes, i have read through the lyrics. eh...

[thomas697]

I dont know either .. Im currently going through and collecting as many albums from the rolling stone 500 albums list and im just completely swerving away from anything Bruce Springsteen. I hate the doors but im still getting all there albums, So I suppose I nothing Bruce Springsteen, I dont even know what it is specifically, but I guess I feel that he brings nothing new to the table other than paper thin musical patriotism!

I also dont care for Guns & Roses that much, and put them in the same sort of category!
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[dp39]

Everyone has musicians they like and don't like. I feel as if everytime someone doesn't like an artist there doesn't need to be a new thread for it.

The Boss writes music for/about blue collar hard working americans. He runs shit.
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[Juan Schwartz]

Taste is subjective and all, so it might just be you. I really like bruce's lyrics, music ect., but if you dont its fine. However, i wouldnt cast the boss aside until youve heard Nebraska, its his best.

[telefunker]

old man ain't my boss. i agree with op, he's shit.
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[cartoken]

Bruce, is for me, like a folk artist from nepal, Turkmenistan, Uruguay or Uganda ... he's may be great but i just don't get it ! but you're obviously american !! so, You should !!

[40footwolf]

[Juan Schwartz]

thomas697 wrote:

[jjstraka]

I went through a huge Springsteen phase about 5 years ago. I listend to everything he ever did and took it all in. I don't really care for much of it anymore. I still like "The River" and "Darkness on the Edge of Town" and alot of the more carefree rockin' tracks off his box set. I also found his recent Magic to be a good listen.

Springsteen is a great showman, but he is a ham, and is his music is often overblown. I mean "Born to Run" is just as ridiculous as Meat Loaf, but "Bat Out of Hell" didn't take itself so seriously. These are just the conclusions I have come to.