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Track Listings
Disc: 1
1 | Hitch Hikin' |
2 | The Wayfarer |
3 | Tucson Train |
Disc: 2
1 | Western Stars |
2 | Sleepy Joe's Café |
3 | Drive Fast (The Stuntman) |
Disc: 3
1 | Chasin' Wild Horses |
2 | Sundown |
3 | Somewhere North of Nashville |
4 | Stones |
Disc: 4
1 | There Goes My Miracle |
2 | Hello Sunshine |
3 | Moonlight Motel |
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Double 180gm vinyl LP pressing housed in gatefold jacket. Includes digital download. 2019 release. Western Stars Bruce Springsteen's first new studio album in five years. This collection of songs takes his music to a new place, drawing inspiration in part from the Southern California pop records of the late '60s and early '70s. The album was recorded primarily at Springsteen's home studio in New Jersey, with additional recording in California and New York. The 13 tracks on Western Stars encompass a sweeping range of American themes, of highways and desert spaces, of isolation and community and the permanence of home and hope. Ron Aniello produced the album with Springsteen and plays bass, keyboard, and other instruments. Patti Scialfa provides vocals and contributes vocal arrangements on four tracks. The musical arrangements include strings, horns, pedal steel and contributions from more than 20 other players including Jon Brion (who plays celeste, Moog, and farfisa), as well as guest appearances by David Sancious, Charlie Giordano, and Soozie Tyrell.
Product details
- Product Dimensions : 12.45 x 12.42 x 0.21 inches; 1.06 Pounds
- Manufacturer : Columbia Records Group
- Original Release Date : 2019
- Run time : 51 minutes
- Date First Available : April 26, 2019
- Label : Columbia Records Group
- ASIN : B07QXTFPGX
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 2
- Best Sellers Rank: #45,422 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #19,982 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
- #20,939 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
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On a side note, k.d. Lang should run, not walk, to the nearest studio and cover 'There Goes My Miracle.'
Some Further Thoughts (7-29-19)
OK, so after letting the album 'settle in' over the past few weeks (yes, I'm still listening to it way too much), I am quite happy with my initial knee-jerk review. Of course, it will take some time to decide if it truly is 'the best ever.' Without even getting into the gorgeously anachronistic soundscape of the thing (though why Bruce chose this particular 'feel' for it does, I think, connect with its message), there is one overarching theme that I haven't heard mentioned, and it is that it's not just about someone in the autumn of their life, but of an aging artist (albeit a hugely successful one) still grappling with the creative process- the self-doubt, the miraculous spark of creation that disappears all too quickly, and now, most importantly, the mortality of one's art ('miles to go are miles away'.) And let's face it, in his chosen field, pop music has the shelf-life of a gnat. It's right there, in the opener- the hitchhiker is a metaphor; it's his music he wants you to give a lift to. And of course in the incredible closing cut ('she was boarded up and gone like an old summer song'.) The stones/lies in his mouth, on his tongue- songs. In 'Somewhere North of Nashville', is he actually thinking about himself, and how long, in the grand scheme of things, 'his song' will last? He wants so much to believe those western stars will shine again, will be immortal (which, in a way, harkens all the way back to Atlantic City- 'everything that dies, some day comes back' ) On this level, it becomes something quite personal, and even more fascinating.
It's been interesting, also, to read other people's thoughts about it, though some of the ludicrously negative things written in regard to its authenticity (he's from Jersey!!!) are laughable; my favorite western is 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance', and I'm quite sure John Ford was never a cowboy.
I read recently that Bruce made a performance film of the album, which I suppose is the next best thing ( it really is a shame he's not going to tour this.) If he does an encore, does anyone have a guess? My choice, especially considering the presence of David Sancious on the album, is 'New York City Serenade' (listen to your junkman- he's still singin'.)
Worth every penny.
I've read somewhere that "Western Stars" is Springsteen's attempt to capture that SoCal sound of the early 1970's, and he does manage to recreate it in some ways. Yet, for some reason, as I repeatedly listened to "Western Stars" I was reminded of another Springsteen album, 1987's "Tunnel of Love". It has some resemblance to that album, with many of the songs on "Western Stars" dealing with relationships, and even the sound of the album echoes the former album in many ways. You could also say that there are elements of "I'm On Fire" here and there as well. You might even find yourself comparing "Western Stars" to "Nebraska", "The Ghost of Tom Joad" and "Devils & Dust". "Western Stars" has elements of all of those recordings.
However, it also finds Springsteen......singing? Yes, singing. Like really trying hard to sing. Case in point, "There Goes My Miracle"--Springsteen's vocals have never sounded so.....creamy, or is it dreamy? Absent here is the gruff and growl, instead replaced with crooning and twang.
Generally, I found "Western Stars" to be a pleasant and pleasing Springsteen album, even though it doesn't reinvent the wheel. Instead, it finds Springsteen comfortably settling into a rocking chair on his front porch. The songs have a nice, well-worn feel to them. The lyrics are thoughtful and well-written. It's a good, decent, late-stage Springsteen album. I like it better than some of his other albums of the past 20 years. It's good, but not classic.
For me, the key tracks here are: "Hitch Hikin'", "The Wayfarer", "Tucson Train", "Sleepy Joe's Cafe", "Sundown", "There Goes My Miracle" and "Hello Sunshine", with honorable mention to "Stones" and "Chasin' Wild Horses" and "Western Stars".
Here's how "Western Stars" compares to Springsteen's other albums:
1973 Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.: Three Stars
1973 The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle: Three and a Half Stars
1975 Born To Run: Four Stars
1978 Darkness on the Edge of Town: Four Stars
1980 The River: Four and a Half Stars
1982 Nebraska: Five Stars
1984 Born in the U.S.A.: Five Stars
1987 Tunnel of Love: Four Stars
1992 Human Touch: Two and a Half Stars
1992 Lucky Town: Two and a Half Stars
1995 The Ghost of Tom Joad: Three Stars
2002 The Rising: Three and a Half Stars
2005 Devils & Dust: Three Stars
2006 We Shall Overcome: Four Stars
2007 Magic: Three and a Half Stars
2009 Working on a Dream: Three Stars
2012 Wrecking Ball: Four Stars
2014 High Hopes: Four Stars
2019 Western Stars: Four Stars
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Don’t make the mistake I did , this is a beautiful album , stunning infact. Sit back close your eyes and be transported to a time when life was laid back. As I have gotten older, I have come to appreciate Mr Springsteen more and more. Letter To You and Western Stars are gems. Buy them both now and just
appreciate the arrangements, and his voice…
The vinyl pressing was near perfect.
Cheers 🥃