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For the past 10 years or so, I've been a very avid fan of Springsteen's work. That may not sound like much, considering when he began recording, but consider the fact that that 10 years is half my life, and it's a huge deal. I'm very familiar with his work, including B-sides and other little bonuses, and this album ("Working On A Dream") struck me, at first, as a B-side album to "Magic." My opinion has since changed very much. From the opening 8-minute journey through the life of Outlaw Pete to the musings of a wrestler past his prime, Bruce has once again done what he does best - he's taken the life of an individual person in society, taken their story, and turned it into something fantastic and new, all the while maintaining the accuracy and intricacy of all the little details of that person's story. Yes, he's done it before, but each time it's something new, and each time, it's fantastic. This album is no exception. I've come to love it very much. The bonus DVD is a nice feature; it gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the album, and in one or two cases it shows the music video for a song as well. The music video to "A Night With The Jersey Devil" can be found online, but here you have a copy to watch whenever you want, whether you are connected to the internet or not. The packaging is very nice, though you can't take the lyric booklet out of it. It's attached to the inside of the front flap of the album cover, while the CD is in a sleeve in the middle section and the DVD is in the right-hand section. The only negative I have is that the CD case was bent slightly and wrinkled in the corners during shipping. It's not a huge deal, but it was mildly annoying.

This is Bruce Springsteens best, for so many reasons because it shows the happy side of him, most of his older songs are great too but there always depressing. I think this is his best work yet keep up the good work bruce!

I love Bruce but he is dangerously close to being over exposed. Why he chose to put out this boring lifeless record I don't know. The wrestler is an excellent song. Working on a dream and my lucky day are pretty songs if not great. The rest of the record could have remained in the studio. I am glad for Bruce's late career renaissance but his talent would be better served if he would be more judicious in the work he puts out. Also I am not a big fan of the production of his latest records, I would like to hear a more raw and stripped down sound.

if stink could emanate from your sound system, the stench that this cd would produce would require you to hire professionals to clean your house, car, boat, plane, spaceship or whatever. listening to this induces thoughts of those huge bulldozers pushing all that gar-bage around in staten island while the seagulls sing chorus. disinfectant, deodorant, and christmas tree car fresheners should be included with every cd. at the very least have three clothespins available. one for your nose and two to jam into your ears. for those of you fortunate enough to be at least five states away, bruces latest stinklalong will help you recreate the sounds, smells, and politics wafting out of joisey. massive amounts of zero stars for this festering pile.

Hi, I appreciate this new release which seep notes that remind me the music of genius like Beach Boys, Byrds, Beatles, Roy Orbison and Phil Spector, notwithstanding it seems to be the first album where melodies and sounds are so overwhelming as regards to the lyrics which sometimes simply express a generic optimistic hope that people will make a U-bolt and take complete different roads concerning main issues which currently concern USA and the whole world. But also personal relationships and the passage of time are not neglected here and permeate some majestic songs like Kingdom of Days, This life, What love can do and Life itself. Anyway anytime I come near to the end I feel a pang in my heart, and Surprise surprise is not sweet enough for me to bear the sadly, gloomy and haunting The Last Carnival, sang fondly like the last bittersweet tribute to magic E Street organist Danny Federici. Never forget him and all dreams he gave (and still donate) me. Thanks Danny for all you have done ! Presumably the Boss is at his very best on the album-closing, Golden Globe-winning "The Wrestler," great lyrics on a touching sound carpet where acoustic guitar and piano chords wonderfully interlace. Springsteen powerful, raw voice during Outlaw Pete blow me away, it reminds me past masterpieces where he used to shout out his rage and disillusion, also great are follower My lucky day and Working on a dream. In the complex a strong album, the sound is a little bit better than Magic but still not completely satisfactory, hope next E Street release will bring back the Big Man, his terrific sax solo are nearly absent here. Also hope to breath soon some of the old fire, in the meanwhile I'll go and see them live. See you there. Greetings from Italy, ciao Raffaello

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I was so looking forward to getting this CD, but when it arrived, it quickly became eveident that I had allowed myself to be suckered. Despite being billed as various artists (therefore one would rightly assume the originals) this is a cheap copy featuring 'the Hit Crew'. Suffice to say, I doubt this crew has ever had a hit and never will. IMO: The copies contained on this CD are lame, compared to the originals. DON'T BUY!!