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RS #467: Bruce Springsteen – Tunnel of Love

Bruce Springsteen, Tunnel Of Love
"Issa not too bad, eh Boss!?"
#467

Bruce Springsteen, Tunnel of Love

Release Date: 1987
Previously Owned: No
First Time Listen: Yes
Impressions:  Let's get this straight: I like Bruce. But, I'm not too knowledgable. I recall this album seeming like a weird deal at the time because it followed up Born In The USA, (which in hindsight seems impossible.) It still sold well, but sort of seemed like a disappointment. Let's fire up the Spotify and give this album a listen... Oddly, the spare, Bo-Diddleyish ditty "Ain't Got You" starts off the album a lot … Continue Reading ››

Concert Review! The Replacements at Riot Fest Chicago

The best photo my iPhone could muster.
The best photo my iPhone could muster.
I took a break from my Album Death March to head out to Riot Fest Chicago in Humboldt Park last night to check out the reunion of The Replacements. Or at least "The Tommy Stinson and Paul Westerberg Show With Two Guys From Paul's '90s Touring Band." My tempered enthusiasm was about as high as it could get and still be considered "measured." The Replacements are … Continue Reading ››