the highway is alive Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 overall - i like it, no real surprises here, it's an esb record in the vein of the river and bitusa. very little republican bashing which is good to see. i only herd it on zoom once but here are my notes "One Minute You’re Here" – really quiet song to start the album bit like hitch hiker on western stars. spooky. gave me stolen car vibes "Letter to You" – weve all heard it "Burnin’ Train" – massive rocker it kocked me in the ass. chorus is him screaming "all aboard the burnin train" "Janey Needs a Shooter" – its the 78/79 version. honestly sounds out of place. bruces voice sounded rough. not sure why its on album "Last Man Standing" – bit acoustic. shimmering piano. soft/spooky bit. "The Power of Prayer" – gospel-like, probably the least esb sunding of the album. one lyric i caught "im a god fearing american and im goddamn proud of it" preach it boss "House of a Thousand Guitars" – not a rocker. plodding, mid-tempo. dont get the hype "Rainmaker" – bit like devils and dust. doesnt mention trump by name but clearly about him. "If I Was the Priest" – again, really out of place. i suppose its faithful to the original but bruce strains too much "Ghosts" – weve all heard it "Song for Orphans" – it was ok, again i refer the original "I’ll See You in My Dreams" – another one that kocked me in the ass this one is like dream babby dream, it builds and builds and builds 3 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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freeholdboro91 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 what zoom listening party? Link? Recorded ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmac69 Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 For me it goes a bit different. One Minute You’re Here , Next Minute You’re Gone - softly spoken opener that sets the tone for album , a meditation on loss. Letter To You- for me yes we’ve all heard, very solid rocker that is reflecting on 45 years of blood sweat and tears, remaining true to yourself and us the audience. Burnin’Train - angry type rocker. Liked it a lot . Had a Lucky Town / Living Proof vibe. Janey Needs A Shooter- pretty true to original. Definitely has a Darkness type feel from that period. Last Man Standing - great story telling song. Loved it. Some nice sax from Jake. The Power Of Prayer- title worried me , expected a morbid downer. Surprising more upbeat , boppy with some more sax from Jake. House Of A Thousand Guitars - people were divided on this. Personally loved it. Another great story telling song however not the full on rocker I expected. Rainmaker - great track . Rootsy rock. Had a This Hard Land feel. Loved it. If I Was The Priest - impressive 71 year old pulling off sounding like 23 year old Bruce. Ghosts- absolutely love it. Instant classic for mine. Song For Orphans - I enjoyed this the most of the 3 older songs. I’ll see You In My Dreams - beautiful closer. Feels like a good bye of sorts. Loved it. Opener and closer bookended nicely. Throughout the album it’s all about reflection, reminiscing , hope, faith, loss, blood, sweat and tears. Look forward to hearing it with pure sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sleepyjoe Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 What listening party? Watch none of this be accurate like the "reviews" for the initial rumor containing The House Is On Fire, Nancy's Bar, and others I can't remember the names of. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Growin' Up Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, the highway is alive said: overall - i like it, no real surprises here, it's an esb record in the vein of the river and bitusa. very little republican bashing which is good to see. i only herd it on zoom once but here are my notes "One Minute You’re Here" – really quiet song to start the album bit like hitch hiker on western stars. spooky. gave me stolen car vibes "Letter to You" – weve all heard it "Burnin’ Train" – massive rocker it kocked me in the ass. chorus is him screaming "all aboard the burnin train" "Janey Needs a Shooter" – its the 78/79 version. honestly sounds out of place. bruces voice sounded rough. not sure why its on album "Last Man Standing" – bit acoustic. shimmering piano. soft/spooky bit. "The Power of Prayer" – gospel-like, probably the least esb sunding of the album. one lyric i caught "im a god fearing american and im goddamn proud of it" preach it boss "House of a Thousand Guitars" – not a rocker. plodding, mid-tempo. dont get the hype "Rainmaker" – bit like devils and dust. doesnt mention trump by name but clearly about him. "If I Was the Priest" – again, really out of place. i suppose its faithful to the original but bruce strains too much "Ghosts" – weve all heard it "Song for Orphans" – it was ok, again i refer the original "I’ll See You in My Dreams" – another one that kocked me in the ass this one is like dream babby dream, it builds and builds and builds You were the plonker who was saying the album (or single) would be called House is on Fire, were you not? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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davemunday Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, the highway is alive said: overall - i like it, no real surprises here, it's an esb record in the vein of the river and bitusa. very little republican bashing which is good to see. i only herd it on zoom once but here are my notes "One Minute You’re Here" – really quiet song to start the album bit like hitch hiker on western stars. spooky. gave me stolen car vibes "Letter to You" – weve all heard it "Burnin’ Train" – massive rocker it kocked me in the ass. chorus is him screaming "all aboard the burnin train" "Janey Needs a Shooter" – its the 78/79 version. honestly sounds out of place. bruces voice sounded rough. not sure why its on album "Last Man Standing" – bit acoustic. shimmering piano. soft/spooky bit. "The Power of Prayer" – gospel-like, probably the least esb sunding of the album. one lyric i caught "im a god fearing american and im goddamn proud of it" preach it boss "House of a Thousand Guitars" – not a rocker. plodding, mid-tempo. dont get the hype "Rainmaker" – bit like devils and dust. doesnt mention trump by name but clearly about him. "If I Was the Priest" – again, really out of place. i suppose its faithful to the original but bruce strains too much "Ghosts" – weve all heard it "Song for Orphans" – it was ok, again i refer the original "I’ll See You in My Dreams" – another one that kocked me in the ass this one is like dream babby dream, it builds and builds and builds “Kocked me in the ass” that’s some tune 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beautiful Loser Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 The highway is alive tonight but is he kidding us all about what he heard I'm sitting down here in the campfire light dissecting each and every word 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
risingaurora Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 6 hours ago, the highway is alive said: overall - i like it, no real surprises here, it's an esb record in the vein of the river and bitusa. very little republican bashing which is good to see. i only herd it on zoom once but here are my notes "One Minute You’re Here" – really quiet song to start the album bit like hitch hiker on western stars. spooky. gave me stolen car vibes "Letter to You" – weve all heard it "Burnin’ Train" – massive rocker it kocked me in the ass. chorus is him screaming "all aboard the burnin train" "Janey Needs a Shooter" – its the 78/79 version. honestly sounds out of place. bruces voice sounded rough. not sure why its on album "Last Man Standing" – bit acoustic. shimmering piano. soft/spooky bit. "The Power of Prayer" – gospel-like, probably the least esb sunding of the album. one lyric i caught "im a god fearing american and im goddamn proud of it" preach it boss "House of a Thousand Guitars" – not a rocker. plodding, mid-tempo. dont get the hype "Rainmaker" – bit like devils and dust. doesnt mention trump by name but clearly about him. "If I Was the Priest" – again, really out of place. i suppose its faithful to the original but bruce strains too much "Ghosts" – weve all heard it "Song for Orphans" – it was ok, again i refer the original "I’ll See You in My Dreams" – another one that kocked me in the ass this one is like dream babby dream, it builds and builds and builds If you have been kocked in the ass, that may not have been a listening party.... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okely Dokely Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 I hope this person charged them $250 for it. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jertucky Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 4 hours ago, davemunday said: “Kocked me in the ass” that’s some tune I believe the actual title is, “Knocked Me in the Ass (Reno)”. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maccawings Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Was this an official event? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Is this the listening party that @Humphrey B Bear got to zoom ? Mr Bear is too much of a gentlemen to give much away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey B Bear Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Daisey Jeep said: Is this the listening party that @Humphrey B Bear got to zoom ? Mr Bear is too much of a gentlemen to give much away Based on their comments I am sure THIAT has heard the album. No factual errors in any of that as far as I can remember. I agree with the comments on One minute, you're here, especially. Sony have released the album to industry insiders and some journalists as a 48k stream. One of those insiders played it to a handful of their friends over Zoom, which is how I experienced it. I suspect the same applies to THIAT. No idea if THIAT is one of my co-conspirators or these Zooms are happening all over the world. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Humphrey B Bear said: Based on their comments I am sure THIAT has heard the album. No factual errors in any of that as far as I can remember. I agree with the comments on One minute, you're here, especially. Sony have released the album to industry insiders and some journalists as a 48k stream. One of those insiders played it to a handful of their friends over Zoom, which is how I experienced it. I suspect the same applies to THIAT. No idea if THIAT is one of my co-conspirators or these Zooms are happening all over the world. Mrs Bear is a lucky woman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Chaos Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Humphrey B Bear said: Based on their comments I am sure THIAT has heard the album. No factual errors in any of that as far as I can remember. I agree with the comments on One minute, you're here, especially. Sony have released the album to industry insiders and some journalists as a 48k stream. One of those insiders played it to a handful of their friends over Zoom, which is how I experienced it. I suspect the same applies to THIAT. No idea if THIAT is one of my co-conspirators or these Zooms are happening all over the world. So you’re saying that Power of Prayer actually has that lyric in it? I’d be amazed..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eileen Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Tee-hee. Does this mean that the thread starter was actually correct? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Demos Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 17 hours ago, the highway is alive said: overall - i like it, no real surprises here, it's an esb record in the vein of the river and bitusa. very little republican bashing which is good to see. i only herd it on zoom once but here are my notes " Why are you constantly trying to goad people into political discussion when it's clearly not allowed? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Chaos Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Eileen said: Tee-hee. Does this mean that the thread starter was actually correct? Call me sceptical if you must...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey B Bear Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Captain Chaos said: So you’re saying that Power of Prayer actually has that lyric in it? I’d be amazed..... No, I'm not saying that. The sound varied over Zoom from poor to appalling, and I don't rememember that lyric, but I can't say for sure. Seems doubtful doesn't it? Maybe THIAT is trolling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Chaos Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Just now, Humphrey B Bear said: No, I'm not saying that. The sound varied over Zoom from poor to appalling, and I don't rememember that lyric, but I can't say for sure. Seems doubtful doesn't it? Maybe THIAT is trolling I think it does indeed!! What was your take from what you heard? Any standout tracks? Good album? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Humphrey B Bear Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, Captain Chaos said: I think it does indeed!! What was your take from what you heard? Any standout tracks? Good album? I am excitied about it - I'm an E Street Band fan. I need to hear it more (and in good quality) before I'm going to rate it. But on first listen, it sounds pretty good to me. It always takes me many listens before I process favourite songs etc., but Rainmaker, Burnin' Train and the opener caught my attention. General consensus in the post listen discussion was that the old tracks were fantastic, but Priest was the one that stood out to me. Not sure if it belongs on this record though, but, I'll wait and see. You will start reading reviews after October 15 which is when the review embargo is over. 2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Chaos Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 23 minutes ago, Humphrey B Bear said: I am excitied about it - I'm an E Street Band fan. I need to hear it more (and in good quality) before I'm going to rate it. But on first listen, it sounds pretty good to me. It always takes me many listens before I process favourite songs etc., but Rainmaker, Burnin' Train and the opener caught my attention. General consensus in the post listen discussion was that the old tracks were fantastic, but Priest was the one that stood out to me. Not sure if it belongs on this record though, but, I'll wait and see. You will start reading reviews after October 15 which is when the review embargo is over. Great info - thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burgessliam22 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Some of what you're claiming goes against what was said in the Rolling Stone article, particularly about House of a Thousand Guitars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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