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Louis P. Masur has been in a long-term relationship with Bruce Springsteen's masterful record BORN TO RUN since he was 18 years old. With a lot more time and writing experience under his belt, Masur now confronts this record with the passion of a fan and thoughtfulness and insight of a critic. He takes a rather lit crit approach to some of his analysis--for instance, focusing on the theme of place and Americana in Springsteen's lyrics--as well as suggesting a lineage of great American poets and songwriters (from Whitman to Dylan) into which Springsteen fits. But Masur doesn't ignore the music or the behind-the-scenes story of the record's creation, and he also presents a historical context for the record within the Boss's long and storied career.
| Size | | Length: | 244 pages | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 13.4 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Students of popular music who know little if anything about Springsteen will find much to appreciate here, as will also, of course, Springsteen's many fans." (starred review)
(09/04/2009)
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