rise up for some classic rock and powerful images (The Rising - Bruce Springsteen)

Member Name: runawaydream

Product:	The Rising - Bruce Springsteen
Date:	03/08/08 (14 review reads)
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Advantages: can be played no matter your mood

Disadvantages: none

released after the 9/11 attacks and the first album with the e street band since born in the usa this had alot to live up to.
but bruce isnt called the boss for nothing. and he delivers in big style.
I would class this as he's best album , it has a good mix which can be played without the need to be in the right mood.
some of these songs were inspired by the 9/11 attacks ( but not all
i find the songs universal in lyrics bruce has a knack for making them that way so you can read into it what you will.
its a commercial album that contains real songs.
it starts with lonesome day ( a single ) which is a good rousing fight back though tragedy theme song. into the fire is about 9/11 and has a good catchy chorus. waitin on a sunny day is one of the best pop songs he has written ( better than hungry heart ) and a great song live. nothin man is 9/11 inspired and close to streets of philadephia,
countin on a miracle is a full bodied rocker. empty sky is 9/11 themed with a catchy rythmn and hook, worlds apart is very different with its backing and a full rocker with some amazing lyrics. lets be friends is a fun beach song. further on up the road is a great rock song. the fuse is very modern in style and has some rather dirty lyrics. marys place is like the msuic he first ever wrote like rosalita but more grown up and a rousing party anthem.
your missing is 9/11 inspired and a lovely catchy ballad. the rising is bruce at his best and another classic anthem. while paradise is simply beautiful, the album ends with my city of ruins which is one of the best songs of he's careeer.
overall this album has everything and then some.

Summary: in my opinion springsteens best album