Bruce Springsteen - Lucky Town (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1992
- 10 tracks
- 39 min
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Highly overlooked album. Excellent quality throughout, featuring some fantastic songs.
On the very day Human Touch was set free, March 31st, 1992, Lucky Town also made its debut, gathering mostly favorable feedback from critics. However, Bruce himself seems to have overlooked it entirely, barely mentioning it in his “Born to Run” memoir, and only a handful of tracks ever making it to his live performances. Fans swiftly labeled both albums as Springsteen's weakest, leaving everyone puzzled about what went awry. Lucky Town, unlike its counterpart, was a solo venture, with no E Street Band in sight. With both records hitting the shelves simultaneously, two factions quickly formed, though most eventually conceded that neither was particularly impressive, rendering any heated debate pointless. Even this listener failed to salvage a single track from the album for my ever-growing compilation of Bruce's songs that never quite gelled for me. The record marked a surprising emotional shift for Bruce, one that caught everyone off guard. Most of the angst was self-inflicted, as he was now a married man with two children and another on the way, seemingly having it all. The album encapsulated the dual nature of redemption and love, illustrating that while these experiences are transformative and magical, they also come with an underlying fear of loss. Springsteen never quite grasped why people disliked the album, attributing it to its predominantly cheerful tone. Yet, as I've pointed out before, Bruce's records were always brimming with cinematic romanticism, allowing listeners to step into the shoes of his characters. Here, however, all one could do was feel happy for him and Patti Scialfa, much like reading a postcard meant for someone else—it holds no personal value or interest; it simply is what it is. In many ways, this is the outlier in Springsteen's discography, written and recorded in just three weeks by Bruce alone, who played all the instruments except where noted, the piano and drums. It comes across as an afterthought, untethered and free-floating, forever leaving me with the sensation of holding an album that says or defines nothing at all. **Fun Facts:** The song “Local Hero” is inspired by a time Bruce saw a picture of himself in a store window. When he tried to buy it, he was told it wasn't for sale; the guy in the picture was a ‘local hero’. The album art was almost accidental. Springsteen and photographer David Rose were driving around L.A. when they stumbled upon a wall mural of a desert scene in the produce district. Without any permits, they posed as tourists, quickly snapping the image. Not before a homeless person yelled out “Bruce!” and ran over to greet him. Bruce was very kind to the man.
If I Should Fall Behind is hands down my most beloved song. I've noticed that a lot of the boss's tunes that I'm crazy about are under 3 mins long
This album is my all-time favorite by Bruce. There are so many amazing songs on it. The vinyl version sounds incredible, way better than my CD. I absolutely adore Lucky Town, and If I Should Fall Behind is just stunning. It's so touching that it brings me to tears, as long as it's not too early in the day—hard to cry when you've got dry eyes, you know? 😂
When comparing this album to Human Touch, I'd pick this one. While I do enjoy the title track of Human Touch, as a whole, this record is superior. Tracks like Better Days, Lucky Town, If I Should Fall Behind, Leap of Faith, and Living Proof are fantastic!!!
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