The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission.
Album: Bruce Springsteen, Working on a Dream, (Columbia)
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Recorded in between times on last year's concert tour, and it sounds like it.
Brendan "Loud!" O'Brien is producing again and the E Street Band sounds delighted to be hammering on the anvil. But because it was made piecemeal, the album is also patchy. "Queen of the Supermarket" is Springteen kitsch, while "Life Itself" is more solemn than life itself. But for every slight misjudgement, there are three chugging, muscular ballads of the spirit of which Roy Orbison would have made much. And no politics.
Pick of the album: 'My Lucky Day': top-notch jackhammering
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments