Bruce Springsteen - Human Touch (2 LP)
- LP
- 2 piece(s)
- 1992
- 14 tracks
- 58 min
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Something's off with the sound, I can't quite put my finger on it. It feels cold and lacks bass and lower midrange. It's a shame because apart from that, both vinyl records are super flat with zero surface noise.
This version might not be the top-notch one, there's some background hum all the way through, but it's not too distracting. You won't wanna switch it off, it's just there. But the mix/mastering is spot on, great sound, with depth and separation that keeps you hooked.
This isn't a standout album, but it's not one to overlook either. Without the E Street Band, this record was often criticized, yet it contains some truly excellent tracks that deserve a listen. Does it have some slow moments? Naturally, at nearly 60 minutes, Bruce could have trimmed it down, but he didn't, and that's that. Some might argue that this is Springsteen's most uneven collection, but I believe much of that inconsistency comes from the track order. Songs like "Human Touch," "57 Channels," "Real Man," "Man's Job," and "All or Nothing at All" are absolutely fantastic, making this an album worth owning. That said, even I'll admit that if the weaker tracks had been cut from both this album and Lucky Town, we'd have had something truly special. Human Touch and Lucky Town are like dance partners, following the same path and sharing the same qualities, offering a similar vision. Originally planned for release in 1990, Springsteen shelved it until he finished Lucky Town, leading to both albums dropping on the same day in 1992. At this point, Springsteen was at the peak of his career, much like many artists, he had nothing to strive for, nothing to complain about, he was happy in his new marriage, so what was missing from these albums was a bigger focus than just Bruce himself. What Human Touch offered was a series of potential hit singles rather than a cohesive album, as the songs don't flow together contextually, but as singles, they could have smoothly transitioned into his next musical phase. And let's not forget the three additional tracks that would have made the album overly long: "Red Headed Woman," "Secret Garden," and "All the Way Home." I'm not here to defend this album, which was overproduced and polished to excess, nor am I here to tear it apart. It is what it is, and I'm more than happy to have those standout tracks, which I've added to my growing collection of Springsteen songs from albums I felt had little to offer. But if I can get even one great Springsteen song from an otherwise lackluster album, I'm grateful for that one track and the joy it brings. Remember, this isn't disposable pop music, this is Springsteen painting vivid pictures in a different way, and it's worth your time. I won't make excuses for the weaker material either, even though he was working with a new band, a new sound, and the only remnant from the E Street days was Roy Bittan. Human Touch was a bold departure, a record featuring just Bruce, with no cinematic personas to hide behind. This was Bruce out in the open, which might just be what sets this record apart, as listeners could no longer project themselves into these songs. This was Bruce singing about himself, leaving listeners with nothing to say but, "Hey, I'm happy for you," but your life is not my life, and listeners were looking for that communal, 'every man' atmosphere, which is sadly missing. Human Touch was Springsteen's ninth album, where he'd consistently delivered great material, and with that in mind, I'll admit that this is where things started to change for me. Perhaps he was affected by the lukewarm response to this album and Lucky Town, as he shifted his musical direction and aspirations, leading to albums like The Promise, Working On A Dream, Magic, Devils & Dust, and The Rising, which offered only a few good songs each, almost as if Bruce was saying, "Well, if that's how you feel," and went off down a path he found interesting, with little concern for the listeners at this point.
Good quality pressing here. It's a tad too quiet for my liking, but that's just me being fussy. It's not one of his best or a crowd-pleaser, but it's still a decent addition if you're trying to collect all of Boss's work.
Audio quality is fantastic! It's a step up from the original, and the original was already pretty good. There's a bit of a wobble on both discs, but it doesn't mess with playback. Some gunk on the records from the sleeves, but a quick Spin Cleaning fixed that right up. Definitely worth the money!
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