Chimes of Freedom [EP] [IMPORT]

Bruce Springsteen

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 22, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1988
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP, Import
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00004OCRN
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #151,525 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Available again. Remastered from the original Canadian CD. This is a longer version than the first U.S. master and features the songs in their complete unedited form. Tracks 'TougherThan The Rest' (live), 'Be True' (live), 'Chimes Of Freedom' (live) and 'Born To Run' (live-acoustic). Originally released in 1988 in conjunction with the Amnesty International Tour. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An eclectic mix from rock's hardest working showman!, March 1, 2000

By	Matthew A Bass (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

Recorded on an Amnesty International tour, Bruce and the E Street Band are in top form on this live 4-track mini disc (originally issued in CD 3-inch form) that brings out a few rarities. Bob Zimmerman's "Chimes" are deftly interpreted by the "new Dylan," and the unexpected appearance of "Hungry Heart" b-side "Be True" is worth the purchase price alone. Best though, is a haunting, extremely personal acoustic version of "Born to Run." Only complaint is that the incredible spoken intro was removed (but you can see it on the Springsteen Video Anthology). "Tougher than the Rest" rounds out the four songs.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bruce Sings For Amnesty, October 12, 2000

By	Thomas Magnum (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Chimes Of Freedom was originally released from Bruce's Amnesty International shows (the last time he played with the E Street Band prior to the 99-00 reunion tour) with the proceeds going to that cause. The tour took place after his Tunnel of Love tour and you get two songs that were prominently featured in those shows, "Tougher Than The Rest" and "Be True". The latter song was originally released as a B-side to the River release "Fade Away" and is a great song. The title track was played specifically for the tour and is an old Dylan song, but Bruce's version is taken from the Byrds rendition of the song. Springsteen has always sang about the underdog and this song perfectly captures the spirit of what Amnesty is all about. The disk closes with an intense acoustic version of "Born To Run". In it's original form, you can get lost in the big production of the song, but in this version it's stripped down to its core which is all about desperation and restlessness. Chimes is an interesting document from an era in Bruce's career that doesn't get alot of attention, but considering what it was all about, maybe it should get more.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An epiphany of the folk / rock genre, May 23, 2002

By	Phil Deschaine (Haslett, Michigan, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This LP is absolutely the best recording of Bruce Springsteen available anywhere. The title song is powerful, driving, and full of the energy, passion, and compassion Bruce's rock & folk music embodies. The acoustic version of Born to Run strips away the song to its essential core -- two people on the road looking for connection to each other and their community. "Tougher Than the Rest" and "Be True" are great singles full of energy and clarity. This CD is a must have for anyone who likes Bruce Springsteen and the folk/rock genre.