The Good Music Show
Welcome to the Good Music Show with Danny and Julius! Each episode they will give each other an album or playlist based around a theme, then talk about the music and artists that make it. They'll cover a wide spread of artists that they care deeply about: from 2Pac to Willie Nelson, John Prine to Donna Summer, Ray Charles to Future. Keeping an open mind to new styles allows Danny and Julius, as well as listeners, the opportunity to step out of individualized music bubbles and find new music to love.
The Good Music Show
S2 E5 Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" > "Born in the U.S.A." > "Tunnel of Love" - 3 Album Run
It's been a minute since our last proper episode, so thanks for bearing with us! We've been hard at work on two special episodes that break our normal format. Introducing "3 Album Runs." We'll devote a full episode to dive into 3 albums from one artist, discussing the music, the context in which they came out, and connecting the dots of how the music progressed over time.
Today, Danny takes the lead on a series of 3 albums from the Boss: Bruce Springsteen. This run takes place in the 80's when Bruce was at the height of fame, but the uninitiated may be surprised at what they hear: a subdued demo-tape of an album and a mostly solo "bedroom" divorce album as the bread of the meaty, saucy "Born in the U.S.A." samwidge.
Not only do we give our thoughts on these three albums, but we provide the context in which they came out: Bruce's arc up to this point, the state of his mental and physical health. Plus, where in the world is Little Steven, how did "A Star is Born" (2017) predict the future of popular music - and what does that have to do with Bruce Springsteen???
Next week we will discuss a 3 album run from J Dilla, and then we'll be back to the regular format.
Sources:
"Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen
"There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' and the End of the Heartland" by Steven Hyden
"Bruce" by Peter Ames Carlin
Songs featured in this episode:
"Born in the U.S.A. - Live September 1985"
"Banned in the U.S.A." - 2 LIVE CREW
"Sandpaper" - Zach Bryan feat. Bruce Springsteen
"I'm On Fire"
"Nebraska"
"Atlantic City"
"Darlington County"
"Glory Days" - Live on Late Night with David Letterman
"Tougher Than The Rest - Live April 1988"
"Cautious Man"
"Seeds - Live September 1985"
Tunnel of Love Tour Video mentioned in episode
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