UNCUT MAGAZINE – New Issue Celebrates The 40th Anniversary Of BRUCE SPRINGTEEN’s Classic LP ‘BORN IN THE USA’

25 July 2024

BRUCE SPRINGTEEN‘s 6 LP Born In The USA turned 40 last month.

British music monthly UNCUT may be his most successful
album, but it is also his most misunderstood.

“As this landmark record turned 40, we investigate how The E Street Band spun stadium rock gold from Springsteen’s unflinching studies of alienation, self-doubt and the American dream gone sour. Meanwhile, long-term admirers Kurt Vile, Lucinda Williams, Tom Morello, and Adam Granduciel celebrate an album of relatable characters, surprisingly raw performances and “total Boss music”.


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Also features on The Police, Sturgill Simpson, Lowell George, Manics,
John Murry & Michael Timmins, Dawn Landes, The Jesus Lizard

This month’s FREE CD contains 15 new tracks by artists/bands
such as The Jesus Lizard, Nick Lowe, X, Mercury Rev, and more.

You can buy a copy and let it be sent to your home address. Info HERE.

4 June 1984 – BRUCE SPRINSGTEEN Released His Million Seller Album ‘BORN IN THE USA’ 40 Years Ago Today

Back in time

4 June 2024

40 years ago today, on 4 June 1984 THE BOSS
released his 7th LP, entitled BORN IN THE USA.

The album that made his star status even bigger than it already was.
The record went to No. 1 in the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, and in
several European countries.

We can discuss the fact if it’s Springsteen‘s best album ever (certainly not, IMO)
’till the cows come home, but one thing’s for sure, Born In The USA cemented his
working-class hero aura for eternity.

Rolling Stone: wrote back then: “Like the guys in the songs, the music was born in
the U.S.A.: Springsteen ignored the British Invasion and embraced instead the legacy
of Phil Spector’s releases, the sort of soul that was coming from Atlantic Records and
especially the garage bands that had anomalous radio hits. He’s always chased the utopian feeling of that music, and here he catches it with a sophisticated production and a subtle change in surroundings, the E Street Band cools it with the saxophone solos and piano arpeggios — from song to song.”
Full review here. Score: 5/5.

Singles/clips: Born In The USA / Dancing In The Dark / Glory Days

– BORN IN THE USA –

– DANCING IN THE DARK –

– GLORY DAYS –

ALBUM


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The Boss: Instagram – All Albums

PAUL McCARTNEY About BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Last Night At The Ivor Novello Awards 2024

24 May 2024

Macca honoured The Boss with this deadpan quote at Ivor Novello Awards last night, where Springsteen became the first international songwriter to receive the Fellow of the Ivors Academy (whatever that means).

Born in the USA to run.

(Images: cover of Macca‘s ‘Best Of’ LP and cover of Springsteen‘s
‘The Wild, The Innocent And The E Street Shuffle’ album)

MANFRED MANN’S EARTH BAND Topped US Singles Chart 47 Years Ago Today With SPRINGSTEEN Song ‘BLINDED BY THE LIGHT’

Top singles from the past

19 February 2024

Band: MANFRED MANN’S EARTH BAND

Who: Rock group formed by South African
musician Manfred Mann (now 83) after his
previous band named after himself broke up.

Active: 1971–1987, 1991–present / 15 LPs

Hit single: BLINDED BY THE LIGHT
A song written by Bruce ‘The Boss’ Springsteen

Score: Numero Uno on the US Singles Chart
on 19 February 1977, 47 years ago

“Blinded by the light, revved up like
a deuce / Another runner in the night”

MME BAND: Story – Facebook

TURN UP THE VOLUME’s JUKEBOX 2023 – 10 New Tracks Added Every Week

Every week 10 new rad tracks added

In order to not miss a beat Turn Up The Volume scans the musical
horizon daily (doing it for years now, actually) to stay in touch with
all new things sonically great and shares the results on a weekly
basis.

Check the 10 new rad cuts just
added to this rad 2023 playlist.

TRACK-BY-TRACK

1. ‘Nookie’ by FIDLAR (Los Angeles)

L.A.’s fierce punks cover Limp Bizkit‘s 1999 hit
(more than 125 million streams on Spotify).

And it goes like… wham bam bloody motherfuckin’ bam.


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2. ‘Los Angeles’ by LOL TOLHURST x BUDGIE x JACKNIFE LEE (UK/US)

Three renowned musicians came together in their beloved L.A. The former The Cure drummer Lol Tolhurst, the former Siouxsie and The Banshees drummer Budgie and Irish producer Jacknife Lee. They canned an album (out in November) and released the title track Los Angeles with LCD Soundsystem‘s mastermind/voice James Murphy on vocals,
just today.

And? It’s a stompin’ and pumpin’ dance banger.

Touchdown.


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3. ‘Causing My Insanity’ by ROWDY OUTSIDER (Ireland)

These three Irish misfits will crash your speakers with this new steaming
speedball. Think Blink 182, Green Day and Sum 41 in their early insane days.

“The song is a reflection on the struggle of falling into habits that once seemed incomprehensible. The lyrics are quite self-deprecating, filled with feelings of self-doubt
and show us trying to confront our own insecurities. The song explores the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts, battling demons that threaten to cause insanity.”

Wowzers.


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4. ‘Playful Enchantress’ by LOOSE FANG (Vancouver, CA)

Following three mind-bending singles in 2020 these Vancouver rascals return with
their 4th mind-bending slam. It has a punked-up groove that draws your hungry ears’ attention on the spot.

Top!


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5. ‘History Books’ by THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM feat. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (New Jersey)

It’s the title track of the New Jersey’s upcoming album (out in October) and features
co-vocals by their longtime superstar friend Bruce Springsteen. It’s a glorious 24-karat anthem. Rock ‘n’ roll streams through these guys’ veins. Rock ‘n’ roll streams through their
veins.


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6. ‘Mexico’ by THE NOLAS (Montreal, CA)

This Montreal-based indie rock 4-piece had their 6-track self-titled debut EP out in 2015.
A couple of singles followed, and this brand-new one should be your favorite summer cracker while you consume fresh margaritas.

Mexico is a mid-tempo funk-punk groover that explodes now and then with
a fiery guitar flare that has the vigor to break down moron Trump‘s racist wall.

Let’s roll.


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7. ‘Good News’ by CITY GHOST (Salt Lake City)

City Ghost is a magnetic alt-rock band who use their music
to inspire others to be their true and authentic selves.

This new song is Salt Lake City‘s the band first single
off of their upcoming 3rd EP Cause and Effect.

It’s about “A sentiment for being fed up with mental health struggles and
just wanting to find the light at the end of the tunnel. The song ebbs and
flows through themes of struggle and relief, and crisis and hope.”

Expect a guitar-layered, emotional, mind-boggling meditation, infused with
poignant vocals, that swings forth and back, and has a heart-rending feel.

Check-in.


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8. ‘Too Bright To Burn’ by LOVINA FALLS (Boston, US)


Photo by Joan Hathaway

Lovina Falls is the new musical project of Valerie Forgione,
the lauded vocalist of 90s band Mistle Trush.

“I love writing, recording, and performing music, and have spent most of my life doing so. Since Mistle Thrush, I’ve been scoring for theater, independent film, and podcasts, and while it can be rewarding to work with directors and actors to set the tone or mood for a scene, much of it is solitary work. I missed being able to connect with people directly. And I really missed singing. The experience is unmatchable.”

Too Bright To Burn is a trippy, instantly sticky and bass-driven vibe with
Forgione‘s crystalline voice flowing all over it. It’s part of her notable debut
longplayer Calculating The Angle Of Our Descent.

Enjoy.


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9. ‘Reluctant Heart’ by ARIH SK (Canada)

This new piece of the Canadian singer-songwriter is about the fear of
trying again when it comes to love. It features Amanda Lyn Parker
on backup vocals.

Reluctant Heart is a jolly-sounding mid-tempo musing with a moody touch.
The kind of zippy guitar-strumming tunes that mesmerize spontaneously.

Enjoy.


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10. ‘Heart Full Of Tunes’ by BRAND NEW MORNINGS (UK)

Formed in 2020, Brand New Mornings mix west coast 3-part harmonies
and English 70’s folk rock results in a modern indie sound with retro charm.

Heart Full Of Tunes is a charming and sepia-colored Americana-resonating lullaby performed the English way. It’s strength is actually that it evokes universal sentiments of mind-relaxing dreaminess. So welcome in these chaotic times.

Dream here.


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ALL TOGETHER

Steam to Spotify and stream.


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THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM – Their New Glorious Rock Anthem ‘HISTORY BOOKS’ Features Friend BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

Daily electricity to load your batteries

21 July 2023


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New Jersey‘s rock team THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM
finally show up again after a long hiatus of 9 years.

Their 6th LP, titled HISTORY BOOKS arrives on 27 October.

Pre-order info here.

Last April the first single titled Positive Charge landed.
And now TGA share a 2nd track from the upcoming album.

It’s the title track and features co-vocals by their longtime friend
Bruce Springsteen. Well, they always sounded a bit like The Boss.

Brian Fallon said to Associated Press: “I was going to seek the guy on the hill for wisdom, but really, it was Federici’s Pizza in Freehold, New Jersey. But some mythical work was done at that table. We brought the band back together.” Later, Springsteen texted, “Hey, why don’t you write us a duet? I’ll come sing with you.’”

History Books is a glorious 24-karat anthem.
Rock ‘n’ roll streams through their veins.

Listen/watch .

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM: Instagram – Bio – Discography