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.
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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
- Nov 6, 2022
- 1 min
Watch: Springsteen & Mellencamp pay tribute to Jerry Lee at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
Bruce clearly relished the opportunity to pay tribute to the late rockabilly legend, who passed away Oct. 28 at 87.
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
- Oct 2, 2022
- 1 min
Watch: Bruce Springsteen, clearly ready to rock, blows away The Killers at Madison Square Garden
Bruce Springsteen (and Jake Clemons!) took to the MSG stage Saturday night to join The Killers on not 1, not 2, but 3 songs.
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 29, 2022
- 2 min
Springsteen's soul covers album is official — here's what you need to know
Bruce Springsteen's new studio album, a collection of fifteen soul music greats titled Only The Strong Survive, will be released Nov. 11.
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
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
Jann Wenner accidentally announces new Springsteen album, and other news
Bruce Springsteen is releasing a "stunning" new album this fall according to Jann Wenner, who knows a thing or two about reporting stuff.
Pete Chianca
- Aug 24, 2022
- 2 min
So how do we feel about the Bruce Springsteen soul covers album?
Bruce Springsteen is rumored to be doing an album of soul covers. But should he be?
Jesse Jackson
- Aug 19, 2022
- 1 min
Meet Kayla Padilla, creator of Springsteen Heardle!
Kayla Padilla is the Bruce fan extraordinaire who created Springsteen Heardle, the guess-the-Springsteen-song game.
Jesse Jackson
- Aug 3, 2022
- 1 min
Springsteen fan roundtable: The great ticket brouhaha
Our Springsteen Fan Roundtable discusses the good, the bad and the ugly about the state of the 2023 tour.
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
- Jul 27, 2022
- 2 min
It's the optics, stupid: Why the Springsteen ticket brouhaha is so galling
So I'm starting to feel like the Springsteen/Ticketmaster mess is about 25% pricing and 75% poor optics.
Pete Chianca
- Jul 23, 2022
- 4 min
Irate Springsteen fans: Here's how to speak out against Ticketmaster
Springsteen fans can help ensure Ticketmaster is not allowed to engage in dynamic pricing in the first place.
Pete Chianca
- Jul 15, 2022
- 2 min
Congrats Grandpa Bruce! Here's a Springsteen playlist for Lily Harper
Let's face it, Bruce Springsteen has been practicing being a grandpa for years. And now he is one.
Pete Chianca
- Jul 12, 2022
- 2 min
LONG TIME COMIN': Springsteen announces 2023 U.S. tour details
Dates for Bruce Springsteen's 2023 U.S. tour have been frustratingly elusive — until now.
Jesse Jackson
- Jul 7, 2022
- 1 min
Throwback Thursday: The Philly Elvis tells all!
"Elvis" is in theaters and Philly Elvis was on Set Lusting Bruce in this throwback episode, recalling his Springsteen stage adventure.
Jesse Jackson
- Jul 5, 2022
- 1 min
PODCAST: Meet Jamie Seh, sports director, 'Cuse alum, Springsteen fan
Jamie Seh, sports director of WKMG TV in Orlando, talks about her passion for sports, and her love of Bruce Springsteen's music.
Jesse Jackson
- Jun 26, 2022
- 1 min
FLASHBACK: The greatest Springsteen selfie ever?
Jessica V. joined Jesse on Set Lusting Bruce to talk about her 2017 viral Springsteen selfie that's still making the rounds today.
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