High Hopes - Page 2

Mr. Happy · 31 Dec 2013, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

By "Raise Your Hands", do you mean Heaven's Wall? That's my favorite song on the record! lol To each their own, I guess.

This Is Your Sword is a skipper for me.

Ahahahaha, yes. It got mindnumbing after a few listens to me

I do think This Is Your Sword is a pretty good song, but it hasn't grown on me yet. It sounds like a not-quite-so-good version of American Land, to my ears. I'm sure I'll like it much more after a few more listens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julie in the rv mirror

This record is unlike anything Bruce has done before. I'm really enjoying some of the effects- I think the distorted vocal on American Skin is perfect. I also love that this is a real rock record again.

I agree with all of this

Sebastian. · 31 Dec 2013, 15:59

Pre-ordered mine today - complete with Born in the USA DVD from my 1st Bruce concert!

Julie in the rv mirror · 31 Dec 2013, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebastian.

Pre-ordered mine today - complete with Born in the USA DVD from my 1st Bruce concert!

I preordered the set, too; I'm going to get the vinyl as well. How cool that you get a DVD as a souvenir of your first show!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

Ahahahaha, yes. It got mindnumbing after a few listens to me

I do think This Is Your Sword is a pretty good song, but it hasn't grown on me yet. It sounds like a not-quite-so-good version of American Land, to my ears. I'm sure I'll like it much more after a few more listens.

Lol Yeah, it is rather repetitive, but I have always been a "music first" person, and this song just grabbed me- can't explain it. It has me dancing.

(reminds me of one of my all-time faves- Miss Me Blind) I think it's going to be tremendous live.

This Is Your Sword does sound like something from the Seeger Sessions (would have fit on Wrecking Ball), and I'm pretty tired of American Land, so maybe that's why I'm not so big on the tune. Lots of people seem to like it, though.

tonyloaf · 01 Jan 2014, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebastian.

Pre-ordered mine today - complete with Born in the USA DVD from my 1st Bruce concert!

Done

Julie in the rv mirror · 03 Jan 2014, 01:32

If anybody's still waiting to hear it, the album will be streaming starting this Sunday night: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_good_wi..._wife/1001731/

Julie in the rv mirror · 06 Jan 2014, 00:23

The stream has gone live:

http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_good_wife/springsteen

Sebastian. · 08 Jan 2014, 18:48

For UK fans you can listen here:

http://www.theguardian.com/music/mus...s-album-stream

tonyloaf · 08 Jan 2014, 19:50

thanking you

AndrewG · 10 Jan 2014, 11:46

I had low hopes for High Hopes but some of it is really good I have to say. Love the studio version of American Skin, in fact it's excellent, maybe it should have been the title and opening track. Frankie Fell in Love is great fun. Just Like Fire Would sounds like it's an outtake from the late 70s. New Tom Joad version is great and I prefer it. Dream Baby Dream was always good. Hate Harry's Place. Awful. Sorry.

Julie in the rv mirror · 11 Jan 2014, 10:37

Dream Baby Dream kind of puts me to sleep.

Harry's Place has some cool lyrics:

Your blood and money spit-shines Harry's crown...

Sebastian. · 13 Jan 2014, 02:04

I love Dream Baby Dream. I found myself singing it on my fitness test for the RAF.... I got a few funny looks from the corporals.

Sebastian. · 13 Jan 2014, 19:24

Mines in the post!

*AndyK* · 14 Jan 2014, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebastian.

Mines in the post!

So is mine. But I was sent an amazon download code by email last night so gave it a run this morning. Not sure if it's the near 6 hour drive I endured this morning but I wasn't vastly impressed on first listen. The title track is ok and Tom Joad and 41 Shots are reasonable studio versions of songs that I've really enjoyed hearing live plenty of times (especially Tom Joad). Franklie Fell In Love is the only other really memorable track right now... London to Liverpool tomorrow so that'd a few more listens to judge it.

Sebastian. · 16 Jan 2014, 15:54

It's here, Born in the USA time!

Julie in the rv mirror · 16 Jan 2014, 23:03

I have my DVD on now- Downbound Train just ended. I freaking love that song!

The audio mix on this thing is outstanding.

No Surrender now...

Julie in the rv mirror · 16 Jan 2014, 23:17

I'm Going Down...Jake killing the sax solo!

Bruce's vocals are fantastic thus far.

Sebastian. · 17 Jan 2014, 02:36

My hometown is my highlight. Amazing song with the sunset just superb.

Julie in the rv mirror · 17 Jan 2014, 08:21

Live versions from the Jimmy Fallon show the other night:

Heaven's Wall:
http://vimeo.com/84362492

High Hopes:
http://vimeo.com/84362680

duke knooby · 20 Jan 2014, 00:02

10th uk no.1 album for mr springsteen it would appear

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25802202

LucyK! · 20 Jan 2014, 11:13

*Lead balloon warning*

Bored. Bored, bored out of my mind!

Radio 2 had High Hopes as Album Of The Week before it was released (they play one song each day from an upcoming album) and not one of them excited me, I was at work so not properly listening but they really didn't grab me at all.

Now got the album and sorry to say the boredom hasn't improved! I found almost every song to be completely lifeless, and on a good selection of them I can sing other Bruce songs over the top as they're re-works of existing songs.

I can only hope that the tour ends up being like the Working On A Dream tour, during which Bruce dropped I think all but one songs from the album and went back to just playing songs and requests from his back catalogue.

Sorry Bruce

chairboys · 20 Jan 2014, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucyK!

Radio 2 had High Hopes as Album Of The Week before it was released (they play one song each day from an upcoming album) (

Technically, they play two! If you listen to the Alex Lester show he plays one and then they play a different one later. However, over the course of the week, both shows play the same five. Nitpicking, but worth mentioning. Ok, it wasn't worth it.

But, judging by your comments, one would have been plenty.

Julie in the rv mirror · 24 Jan 2014, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucyK!

*Lead balloon warning*

Bored. Bored, bored out of my mind!

Radio 2 had High Hopes as Album Of The Week before it was released (they play one song each day from an upcoming album) and not one of them excited me, I was at work so not properly listening but they really didn't grab me at all.

Now got the album and sorry to say the boredom hasn't improved! I found almost every song to be completely lifeless, and on a good selection of them I can sing other Bruce songs over the top as they're re-works of existing songs.

I can only hope that the tour ends up being like the Working On A Dream tour, during which Bruce dropped I think all but one songs from the album and went back to just playing songs and requests from his back catalogue.

Sorry Bruce

Sorry you feel that way, Lucy, but I don't agree. (Except for Dream Baby Dream)

Yes, some of the songs are re-worked (Joad, 41 Shots), but of the ones we haven't heard before, I think there are some really good lyrics. Maybe because I love The Rising so much, but I really like Down in the Hole, Frankie Fell in Love is fun, and I love Heaven's Wall.

I guess we'll be seeing very soon how the new tunes work out live.

I wasn't really crazy about the Dream tour (though I saw a couple of amazing shows near the end of the tour) compared to the Magic tour. The requests were fun, but I think the dedicated section in the middle of the show kind of disrupted the flow; I liked it better on the WB tour when he just picked one here and there. The last tour where I really loved the new songs was Magic.

As much as I love the shows, I'm ready for something new.

Adje · 05 Feb 2014, 15:30

8 minute Video from Dutch News about Bruce in Africa:

http://nos.nl/video/606376-bruce-spr...uidafrika.html

Partial in Dutch and English.

Julie in the rv mirror · 05 Jun 2014, 02:15

I found this thread while I was looking for something else, and I thought it might be interesting to revisit it now that we've heard most of the songs in their live incarnations. IMO, the standout song, by far, turned out to be The Wall:

YouTube Video

Having seen it live a couple of times, I can attest that it was a very moving experience, and when he followed it immediately with Born in the U.S.A., it was just a stunning two-pack.

melon · 05 Jun 2014, 17:32

High hopes, 41 shots and tom joad are my favourites so far. Just like fire would makes me feel happy... whether its supposed to or not.

Sent from my GT-I9197 using Forum Runner

13 Jan 2014, 02:04	#36
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,027	I love Dream Baby Dream. I found myself singing it on my fitness test for the RAF.... I got a few funny looks from the corporals. Last edited by Sebastian.; 13 Jan 2014 at 02:09.

31 Dec 2013, 15:59	#27
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,027	Pre-ordered mine today - complete with Born in the USA DVD from my 1st Bruce concert!

03 Jan 2014, 01:32	#30
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	If anybody's still waiting to hear it, the album will be streaming starting this Sunday night: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_good_wi..._wife/1001731/

06 Jan 2014, 00:23	#31
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	The stream has gone live: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_good_wife/springsteen

08 Jan 2014, 18:48	#32
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,027	For UK fans you can listen here: http://www.theguardian.com/music/mus...s-album-stream

08 Jan 2014, 19:50	#33
tonyloaf Metal Head Join Date: 15.05.2006 Location: Brighton Posts: 2,398	thanking you

10 Jan 2014, 11:46	#34
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	I had low hopes for High Hopes but some of it is really good I have to say. Love the studio version of American Skin, in fact it's excellent, maybe it should have been the title and opening track. Frankie Fell in Love is great fun. Just Like Fire Would sounds like it's an outtake from the late 70s. New Tom Joad version is great and I prefer it. Dream Baby Dream was always good. Hate Harry's Place. Awful. Sorry.

11 Jan 2014, 10:37	#35
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	Dream Baby Dream kind of puts me to sleep. Harry's Place has some cool lyrics: Your blood and money spit-shines Harry's crown...

13 Jan 2014, 19:24	#37
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,027	Mines in the post!

16 Jan 2014, 15:54	#39
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,027	It's here, Born in the USA time!

16 Jan 2014, 23:03	#40
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	I have my DVD on now- Downbound Train just ended. I freaking love that song! The audio mix on this thing is outstanding. No Surrender now...

16 Jan 2014, 23:17	#41
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	I'm Going Down...Jake killing the sax solo! Bruce's vocals are fantastic thus far.

17 Jan 2014, 02:36	#42
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,027	My hometown is my highlight. Amazing song with the sunset just superb.

17 Jan 2014, 08:21	#43
Julie in the rv mirror Spirit in the Night Join Date: 23.07.2008 Location: On the edge of town (in the Darkness...) Posts: 1,559	Live versions from the Jimmy Fallon show the other night: Heaven's Wall: http://vimeo.com/84362492 High Hopes: http://vimeo.com/84362680

20 Jan 2014, 00:02	#44
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,888	10th uk no.1 album for mr springsteen it would appear http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25802202

20 Jan 2014, 11:13	#45
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Lead balloon warning Bored. Bored, bored out of my mind! Radio 2 had High Hopes as Album Of The Week before it was released (they play one song each day from an upcoming album) and not one of them excited me, I was at work so not properly listening but they really didn't grab me at all. Now got the album and sorry to say the boredom hasn't improved! I found almost every song to be completely lifeless, and on a good selection of them I can sing other Bruce songs over the top as they're re-works of existing songs. I can only hope that the tour ends up being like the Working On A Dream tour, during which Bruce dropped I think all but one songs from the album and went back to just playing songs and requests from his back catalogue. Sorry Bruce

05 Feb 2014, 15:30	#48
Adje trying to be realistic Join Date: 28.09.2007 Location: Posts: 1,959	8 minute Video from Dutch News about Bruce in Africa: http://nos.nl/video/606376-bruce-spr...uidafrika.html Partial in Dutch and English.

05 Jun 2014, 17:32	#50
melon Long Distance Loafer Join Date: 17.07.2007 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 4,586	High hopes, 41 shots and tom joad are my favourites so far. Just like fire would makes me feel happy... whether its supposed to or not. Sent from my GT-I9197 using Forum Runner