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Recorded in Springsteen's New Jersey bedroom on a 4-track cassette recorder.

As a followup to THE RIVER, a double-album blast of old-time rock and roll, this amazing solo-acoustic folk album came out of nowhere in the fall of 1982. More precisely, it came out of Bruce Springsteen's back pocket. He recorded what would become NEBRASKA at home on a 4-track recorder, intending it as a demo tape for a full-band album. The band versions were recorded, but Springsteen sensed something missing; eventually, he became convinced that his demo tape, which he had carried around in a back pocket of his jeans for several days, had a spiritual wallop that he and the band couldn't recreate. He had the cassette cleaned up and turned into his sixth album.

There's little doubt that he made the right choice. The songs on NEBRASKA form a bleak cycle about men on the run, from the law, from their fathers or from themselves, usually for reasons even they don't understand. And Springsteen's dry, howling voice, which sometimes dips to a desperate whisper and sometimes rises to a haunted scream, seems to carry all their fears and all their hidden knowledge. The title song, about Charlie Starkweather, the serial killer chronicled in the movie BADLANDS, is one of two on the album about men who see the electric chair as their natural, God-given fate, if not their salvation. A couple of others could be the very drivers of the cars Paul Simon once counted on the New Jersey turnpike, except that where Simon saw America, all these characters see are dirty refinery towers.

This was songwriting that channeled both Woody Guthrie and Hank Williams, and the stark sound of NEBRASKA was not merely a homage to them, but a perfect casing for these tales. Whether strumming through "Atlantic City," picking out arpeggios on "Nebraska" or banging out a shuffle on "Open All Night" (a rare upbeat moment), Springsteen's lone acoustic guitar was all the accompaniment they needed, echoing their loneliness and isolation.

Solo performer: Bruce Springsteen (vocals, guitar, harmonica).

Personnel: Bruce Springsteen (vocals, guitar).

Recording information: New Jersey (1982).Rolling Stone (11/89) - Voted #43 in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Albums Of The Eighties" survey.
Alternative Press (11/00, p.144) - Included in AP's "10 Essential Political-Revolution Albums" - "...The USA never sounded as desolate as it does on this living-room recording....Springsteen gives working-class alienation an unmistakable voice."
NME (Magazine) (9/25/93, p.19) - Ranked #29 among The 50 Greatest Albums Of The '80s.
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List Price $7.94 (You save $1.15)
Category Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs
Label Columbia
Orig Year 1982
All Time Sales Rank   1787  
CD Universe Part number 1086036
Catalog number 38358
Discs 1
Release Date Oct 25, 1990
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Bruce Springsteen
Engineer Mike Batlin
Recording Time 40 minutes
Personnel Bruce Springsteen - vocals, guitar
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Mansion on the Hill$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Johnny 99  $0.99
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.State Trooper  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Used Cars  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Open All Night  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.My Father's House  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Reason to Believe$0.99

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Average Rating: (4.9 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

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5 stars The Songwriter Shines
I owned just about every Bruce CD ever made except this one. Now that I have it, man did I miss out on years of enjoyment! This CD is amazing! The songwriting skills of "The Boss" shine through each track. It's like he's singing to you one on one. Just close you eyes and let Bruce take your mind and your soul on an endless ride into Nebraska! I recommend this CD to anyone that longs for REAL MUSIC. Thanks Bruce.
Submitted by JJRupp (Philadelphia, PA, USA) Verified Buyer
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5 stars A must have for the Bruce fan
Bluesy, jazzy, wonderful lyrics. This CD touches your soul.
Submitted by rzalone (Marion, NY, USA) Verified Buyer
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4 stars Good CD
It is good to hear albums that made Bruce Springsteen. I ecourage anyone to buy this CD.
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5 stars songwriting
this is Bruce on his own, rude, touching; sometimes his voice sounds cold and far, it's only desperate instead. This album is far from e-street sound, actually I think it's impossible to play it with a band. Great atmosphere and Bruce is fantastic, wounderful album.
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5 stars Pre-Born In The USA
I really love this record it touches on the subjects of living in small town america.Bruce crafts his work with only just a acoustic and a harmonica.My favorites are "Johnny 99'and "State Trooper".One of the greatest albums of the 80's in the era of big hair and MTV.It really is Bruce at his best while other artists in the 80's moved towards a synth pop sound and Bruce stayed to his roots.This one really is a classic as well a keeper.It really distants itself from the other 80's albums.
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