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Founded in 2007, Blogness on the Edge of Town is one of the premier online sources for news, commentary and conversation about Bruce Springsteen.

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Pete Chianca

BOOK REVIEW: 'Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska'

How Springsteen unraveled these dark tracks, and the effort it took to release them, is fascinatingly explored in Warren Zanes' new book.

Pete Chianca

'Greetings' at 50: Bruce Springsteen's first album was better than it had any right to be

On the 50th birthday of "Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ," some thoughts on what Springsteen's fateful first album brought to the table.

Pete Chianca

Here's what the critics are saying about Springsteen's 'Only the Strong Survive'

What are critics saying about Bruce Springsteen's album of soul covers, "Only the Strong Survive"? Mostly, they like it.

Pete Chianca

'Only the Strong Survive' review: Springsteen's smooth soul tribute will grow on you

It's a collection of stirring soul nuggets that Springsteen eventually sells through sheer force of his own clear affection for them.

Pete Chianca

Springsteen's 'lonely valentine' turns 35: In praise of 'Tunnel of Love'

Bruce Springsteen's "Tunnel of Love" was a departure. What it also was, it turns out, was one of the great relationship albums ever.

Pete Chianca

'Nebraska' at 40: Bruce Springsteen's masterpiece?

Most are in agreement that Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" deserves its accolades. But is it his greatest album?

Pete Chianca

'Magic' at 15: Why it's one of Springsteen's greatest albums

The 15th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's "Magic" seemed like a great excuse to give it some long overdue appreciation.

Pete Chianca

Springsteen's 'The Rising' at 20: Here's why it remains a staggering achievement

20 years later, "The Rising" remains the definitive artistic response to Sept. 11 — and one of Bruce Springsteen's greatest achievements.

Pete Chianca

Happy 10th Birthday 'Wrecking Ball'! Here's why it's one of Springsteen's greatest albums

To mark its 10th anniversary, I explain why any conversation of Springsteen's best albums has to include "Wrecking Ball."

Pete Chianca

BOOKS: Stevie's memoir is a must-read; plus, another Bruce book that's worth your time

Here's our review of Stevie Van Zandt's "Unrequited Infatuations," and also of another Bruce book worth your while, "Shades of Springsteen."

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