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| 0.0 | EVedder27 | September 13th 10 |
Listening to Born to Run, it's so blatantly obvious to see why modern groups such as the Gaslight Anthem and Titus Andronicus are heavily influenced by the Boss. As soulful, as it is a "feel-good" record, Born to Run is a testament to the sentiment and style of music known as Americana. Brilliant songwriting and exemplary musicianship are what places the album head and shoulders above it's peers, not to mention the intense sincerity that is poured into every track. And quote me when I say that Jungleland is one of the greatest songs ever written. Like ever.
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| 5.0 classic | Wrencher | April 14th 12 |
Stand-out tracks: "Thunder Road", "Born to Run", "Jungleland"
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| 5.0 classic | meatwadsprite | December 1st 23 |
didn't think it was that great until i heard it a second time. Love the saxophone and piano together for those big bombastic highpoints and endings to the songs and the lyrics are beautiful and emotional. a classic and must hear.
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| 4.5 superb | charlopiano | April 21st 21 |
It?s hard to judge albums that have in their tracklist one of the greatest songs ever written. Born To Run is still incredible even 46 years after it was first released. Luckily for us, this album isn?t only the title track. The rest of the album is as amazing and we can still hear its influences to this day. Cause Springsteen really revolutionized what pop-rock would sound like in the years to come, with this record?s heavy use of piano, glockenspiel, and horns. The album?s full of moments that shine by their ingenious instrumentation, whether it be the opening piano line in Thunder Road or in Jungleland, the instrumental break on the title track, or the incredible saxophone solo on Jungleland. Really, you might say that this is the quintessential American album. In the end, you can put this album at any party you want, and you can be damn sure, people are gonna love it.
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| 5.0 classic | beng360 | November 11th 20 |
With one of the greatest closing tracks of all time, Springsteen's modern view on America lifts this album to one of the many 70s classic rock phenomenons.
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| 5.0 classic | IsildursBane44 | April 2nd 20 |
Born to run might be one of the greatest songs of all time. The song and album never get old or worn out. The Boss speaks with such wisdom and sense of adventure. It makes me want to drive on the highway with my friends, and let the wind guide us as we belt out "Tramps like us, baby, we were born to run!"
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| 5.0 classic | Kaijala | November 23rd 18 |
The sound of a man worked to his fullest, the epics, the emotions, to me there is no better album I've ever heard. From Thunder Road to Jungleland, Born To Run says it all.
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| 3.5 great | kheman1317 | May 16th 18 |
I had very high expectations for this album, but unfortunately it didn't live up to the hype. It still is a very good album though. Probably the best Springsteen album out there.
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| 5.0 classic | Stephen Prager | September 16th 17 |
This is the Springsteen album that nobody argues about - it has the raw power and emotion of his first two albums, anchored by perfect performances by an E Street Band at its full capacity.
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| 5.0 classic | BigLeach65 | November 16th 15 |
Being from Jersey I have pretty much been listening to this since birth. A great album that always makes me feel good. Jungleland gives me chills. Absolutely incredible album.
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| 4.5 superb | lz41 | February 20th 15 |
'Inspiring' is a word that is almost a veiled criticism today, aligned with chick flicks and 14 year old talent show winners. But 'Born to Run' really is one of the most inspiring rock records ever.
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| 5.0 classic | SurroundedByIdiots | May 25th 14 |
Groundbreaking album. I am shocked this is not featured on Rolling Stones top albums list.
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| 5.0 classic | artrock | March 2nd 13 |
This album feels special. When I listen to it, I imagine the pleasant night air (Night), dark blue skies (Born to Run), and the countryside (Thunder Road).
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| 0.0 | Squidplane | November 21st 12 |
The timeless sound of American youth and the need for an escape. The sound of moving towards accomplishing what needs to be done 4.5/5
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| 5.0 classic | Hayzte | September 10th 12 |
"You ain't a beauty, but hey... you're alright"
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| 5.0 classic | Monheim | September 25th 11 |
If you don't absolutely love this album I have to assume that you have no heart and hate music.
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| 5.0 classic | GnFnRs87 | August 30th 11 |
If you don't like this album then you don't like music. Simple. Springsteen speaks for the lonely and the unloved in ways that have never been equalled or surpassed by anyone. He truly believes in the characters created in his songs, 'Thunder Road' is a landmark in song-writing with some of the best lyrics ever written that narrate the life of a normal guy looking for his break in life. The amazing title track tells us we were all 'Born to Run' and the closing track 'Jungleland' is epic. Springsteen uses something we all have, hope and dreams, to create what is certainly one of the greatest albums of all time. I cannot praise this album highly enough. A masterpiece by a true genius.
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| 5.0 classic | qwer7yfreak | December 28th 10 |
What exactly is there to say about Bruce Springsteen that hasn't already been said by hundreds of music publications, adoring fans, and even casual music listeners? Bruce Springsteen is definitely one of the best rock artists, well, ever. He could actually rock, without trying too hard and without any pretensions. The band he assembled could really play, and there are not enough adjectives to describe Clarence Clemons masterful skill at the saxophone. And Born to Run is Springsteen's opus. His defining moment. The album that all of his other releases would be inevitably compared to, in one way or another. Here the band is at its strongest and the songwriting at its best. There is never a bad, or mediocre, or even merely good moment on this album. Every song is amazing. From the classic opener "Thunder Road" to the epic and emotional "Jungleland," there are really no missteps or misfires. I know I sound like a fanboy, but I really can't help it. Bruce Springsteen is one of my favorite musical artists, and Born to Run one of my favorite albums.
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| 5.0 classic | dante1991 | July 28th 10 |
Brilliant pop-rock album from the 70s. Very energetic and very uplifting to listen to with some all time classic songs (who hasn't heard "Born to Run"??). Springsteen is also a beast live.
Top 3 Tracks: "Thunder Road", "Born to Run", "Jungleland"
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| 3.5 great | Iai EMERITUS | June 27th 06 |
Born To Run was the album when Springsteen ceased to be a promising songwriter, and became an artist that countless other musicians wished they were. Home to a big heart, big ambitions, a big sound, and big tunes, it's stuffed front to back with all-American anthems about getting out of the gutter and making it big. Which, of course, is precisely what Springsteen did after its release. Yeah, the title track and "Thunder Road" get all the plaudits, and both are indeed amongst the best rock songs ever, but don't sleep on "10th Avenue Freeze Out", "Night", and "Jungleland" either.
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