The Rising (Special Packaging) [Limited Edition, Special Edition]

Bruce Springsteen | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 12, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition, Special Edition
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000069RLN
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,737 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Lonesome Day

2. Into The Fire

3. Waitin' On A Sunny Day

4. Nothing Man

5. Countin' On A Miracle

6. Empty Sky

7. Worlds Apart

8. Let's Be Friends (Skin to Skin)

9. Further On (Up The Road)

10. The Fuse

11. Mary's Place

12. You're Missing

13. The Rising

14. Paradise

15. My City Of Ruins

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Although it seemed the Boss had put writing rock anthems behind him after Born in the U.S.A., his longtime fans knew if any artist could write anthems addressing September 11, 2001, and not make them sound jingoistic, it would be Bruce Springsteen. The numerous anthems on his much-anticipated first full-length album with the E Street Band in 18 years are subtler than those of the Born to Run era. But the elements are all there: the joyous rocking strains of "Countin' on a Miracle," "Mary's Place," and "Waitin' on a Sunny Day"; the dark overtones of "Further on Up the Road"; the stunning guitar solo that closes "Worlds Apart," a dramatic Arabic-tinged piece detailing star-crossed love between a Muslim and an "infidel." Although most of these songs deal with death and tragedy, they still inspire. But while the lyrics are intriguing, what's more remarkable is how well The Rising works as epic rock & roll as it draws from rockabilly, soul, doo-wop hard rock, country, and even industrial. To skewer a cliché, when The Rising is good, it's great. And even when it's not great, it's still awfully good. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Boss is Back...With a Powerful Message, August 4, 2002

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James Crouch (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rising (Special Packaging) (Audio CD)

The Rising, Bruce Springsteen's first album with the E Street Band since the 1984 landmark album Born in the USA, is a blazing return to form. His vocals are pure, intense, and emotional, sounding better than they have in years. The E streeters have fallen directly back in step with Bruce seeming to have not skipped a beat in their decade and a half away from Mr. Springsteen. It is easy to see the added maturity of the band, as they have evolved their sound for a new musical climate without forgetting the elements that defined their sound when they first got together over 25 years ago. The album showcases very solid guitar work, including some incredibly roaring solos and leads from Bruce himself, wailing away on his Telecaster. There are a wide variety of songs represented here, as well as many different musical styles. There are straight up rockers, more laid back songs, some excellent slide guitars, and even some middle eastern sounds reminiscent of recent work by Sting. Some of my personal favorites are Lonesome Day, Let's Be Friends (Skin to Skin), Further on up the Road, and The Rising. The album is filled with songs of loss and redemption, friendships and hardships. This skillful blending of emotions fills the music with added sense of reality which makes it that much more meaningful. This is a real man with real emotions that people can relate to. While watching VH1 recently, a Michael Jackson fan said that there were two types of rock stars: those like Springsteen who are very approachable people that often go out to local clubs and meet with everyday people, and those like Jackson, who seem like untouchable people that lead very guarded lives, on a completely different level than you and me. He said that this "untouchable" status was what drew him to Jackson. Springsteen's approachable nature, t-shirt and jeans appearance, and abilty to relate to the feeling of everyday people are what draw myself and many others to listen to his music. Give this album a try. It is one of the most powerful statements in this post 9/11 world (not to sound too cliched, but I really do think it's a powerful album from a man who realizes that our world has changed). A quick note about the limited edition: It comes in a bound cardboard booklet with about 45 pages of pictures and handwritten lyrics for every song. It's not absolutely essential, but if you're a Springsteen fan having the handwritten lyrics is a very nice touch. Hope you enjoy listening to this album as much as I do.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Profound and haunting...a masterpiece, August 1, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Rising (Special Packaging) (Audio CD)

This is my favorite Springsteen album, but for a different reason. Once I heard this,it became more than just music. It's not just about Sept.11- it's about love and loss in general. I lost the love of my life to a surprise heart attack, and this cd articulates so much the feelings,the profound sadness, the coldness of life going on unimpeded."I wake from Paradise, and I wait for Paradise". He nailed that one. This music may not heal, but it has comforted me in ways I can't express. If you're hurting, give this one a try. Thanks, Boss.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bruce at his finest, July 19, 2003

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beth (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rising (Special Packaging) (Audio CD)

It's almost a year since it was first released, and nearly 3 million concert tickets have been purchased to see this stuff done live... so it's not just me. It's an album about our entire existence... not just living through that fateful day 9-11-01. Bruce brings us through the lowest of lows and reminds us that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It is not another misunderstood anthem like Born in the USA. It is another masterpiece of rock and roll, reminding us that "everything will be okay" If you don't have it yet... you need to get it and listen to it... and then, listen to it again!