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THE REVIEW
After providing the review of Human Touch, I think it is necessary to talk about Lucky Town, which in my opinion is a fundamental album for the artistic and human experience of the Boss.
Created in a rush, it is Springsteen's first true album of human maturity, following the turmoil described in Tunnel Of Love and the concurrent artistic bewilderment of Human Touch, as well exemplified in the splendid Living Proof. Like Human Touch, the album starts with three great songs but continues according to a consistent line in which the crisis is absolutely not visible; in my opinion, the choice to give more space to the electric guitar is also excellent.
The only doubt concerns two songs that from a musical point I would have seen better in Human Touch ("Big Muddy" and "Souls Of The Departed"). Ultimately, 1992 shows a Bruce who, with his crystal-clear class, hides evident creative difficulties that will disappear immediately starting with Streets of Philadelphia.
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Lucky Town represents a pivotal moment in Bruce Springsteen's career, showcasing his artistic maturity following the turmoil of previous albums. Created quickly, the album delivers strong electric guitar presence and consistent songwriting. Some songs might fit better on his earlier work, but overall it reflects a clear and classic Springsteen navigating creative challenges. The album preludes a creative resurgence starting with Streets of Philadelphia.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen (born 1949 in Freehold, New Jersey) is an American singer-songwriter and bandleader best known for his work with the E Street Band. His career spans from the 1960s/1970s to the present, with landmark albums such as Born to Run, Darkness on the Edge of Town, Nebraska and Born in the U.S.A.90 Reviews
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By fyguns
Lucky Town immediately reveals itself as genuine, straightforward, without contamination.
After listening it leaves a taste of positivity and redemption.
By TommasoFalc
"Lucky Town" is a heartfelt, unified album with a single central theme: family happiness.
In Leap of Faith Springsteen says: Oh heartbreak and despair got nothing but boring.
By Hungry
"The story of this album is simple and quite unique in Springsteen's discography, written, recorded, and released in less than six months."
"If I Should Fall Behind is the masterpiece of the album, a track among the best in Springsteen’s vast discography, with melancholic lyricism and beautiful acoustic guitar phrases."
