Pete Chianca
Review: 'Bridge and Tunnel Boys' a fascinating study of Billy Joel vs. Bruce Springsteen
In "Bridge and Tunnel Boys," Jim Cullen traces the ways Springsteen’s and Joel’s lives and careers have intersected.
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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
- Nov 20
- 3 min
Review: Nicki Germaine's photo book 'Springsteen: Liberty Hall' is a literal treasure
"Springsteen: Liberty Hall" documents a fascinating period, and having this opportunity to revisit it is nothing short of thrilling.
Pete Chianca
- Nov 5
- 4 min
'The Wild, The Innocent & the E Street Shuffle' at 50: Why it's one of Springsteen's greatest
On its 50th anniversary, celebrating the greatness of Springsteen's sophomore effort.
Pete Chianca
- Aug 26
- 3 min
Howls & whispers: Thoughts on Springsteen at Gillette, 8/24/23
What is a Springsteen show in 2023 if not an fusion of howls and whispers, hope, the burdens of mortality and the pleasures of life?
Pete Chianca
- Jun 1
- 3 min
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
- Jan 5
- 5 min
'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
- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Nov 11, 2022
- 4 min
'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
- Oct 9, 2022
- 5 min
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
- Sep 30, 2022
- 6 min
'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
- Sep 25, 2022
- 9 min
'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
- Jul 29, 2022
- 8 min
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
- Mar 6, 2022
- 6 min
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
- Nov 11, 2021
- 6 min
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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