Born In The U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen

June 4, 1984

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1	Born in the U.S.A.	4:39	$1.29
2	Cover Me	3:28	$1.29
3	Darlington County	4:50	$1.29
4	Working on the Highway	3:15	$1.29
5	Downbound Train	3:37	$1.29
6	I'm On Fire	2:39	$1.29
7	No Surrender	4:02	$1.29
8	Bobby Jean	3:48	$1.29
9	I'm Goin' Down	3:31	$1.29
10	Glory Days	4:18	$1.29
11	Dancing In the Dark	4:05	$1.29
12	My Hometown	4:37	$1.29

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SylvanDweller

Great to hear the BOSS!

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020

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This CD sold and shipped by Bridge Media, but arrived in Amazon Prime bubble wrap bag. There's a small crack in the jewel case. The CD showed signs of age; CD print impression on the inner booklet, streaking haze spot on the reverse side. Just ruined the purchase experience. I played the disc and I couldn't hear if the haze had any affect. It was great to hear this album again. I feel the recording wasn't the best quality, compared to other recordings I've heard.

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Sam Allen

Yeah, it's that good.

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2010

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Do I even have to explain how awesome this album is? I didn't purchase it until a few months ago, and even in knowing half of the songs quite well I was blown away instantly. The hit singles are awesome as stand alone songs, but when put together as part of a full-on album they are even better.

The smash-hit opening title track sets the tone for the album with it's triumphant keyboard riff; this is a fine blend of arena rock charisma and energy mixed with Springsteen's trademark heartland rock sound. Then another big hit, "Cover Me" comes in, and it is arguably Bruce's hardest-rocking and most guitar-driven number, which definitely adds bonus points, as the best rock songs are the ones with the best guitar riffs usually.

The next set of tracks heavily harken back to the days of early rock and roll music with the bluesy "Darlington County" and the rockabilly-esque "Workin' On The Highway." Next up are two warmer sounding numbers, the somewhat dark "Downbound Train" and the hit single "I'm On Fire," which is among the softest numbers Bruce has laid to tape. The chilly synths on the former and the stacatto picking and warm synths on the latter truly make these songs brilliant.

The next pair of songs are highly reminiscent of Bruce's earliest success; neither "No Surrender" nor "Bobby Jean" were released as singles, but honestly, they could have been. The former is my personal favorite on the album, and definitely has a "Born To Run" feel to it. The last third of the album is made up entirely of hit singles - truly an impressive accomplishment that you can actually manage to CLOSE an album as such.

The first of these hit singles is "I'm Goin' Down," which is another track highly reminiscent of the early days of rock and roll music with its fairly standard chord progression and its uppity sound. "Glory Days" is next, with its brilliant keyboard and guitar riff that gets your feet stomping. Then, the semi-soft arena rocker "Dancing In The Dark" (a number one Mainstream Rock hit) and the warm sounding ballad "My Hometown" (Springsteen's only time topping the Adult Contemporary chart) end the album in style.

Every track is good in its own unique way, and if you listen to the album yourself, you're going to understand what I mean. It's that good. 15 million copies later it has stood the test of time as Bruce's ultimate triumph.

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One of the Best Albums Ever

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017

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Born In The U.S.A. is one of the greatest albums of all times. A full seven cuts on this album ended up on the top ten list. Every song on this album is worthy. There is no filler on this album. Unless you can't stand Bruce Springsteen, this album needs to be in your collection. While your at it, you might want to pick up some CD's with Springsteen's live performances of these songs. Live Springsteen is legendary. I have seen the Boss perform live. It isn't an experience you soon forget.

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Dono

Springsteen's Best!

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015

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This is definitely Bruce's best album (other than "Live 1975-85" and "Born to Run," which is his greatest). From the explosive (esp. the drumming) "Born in the U.S.A." to the guitar-driven "Cover Me" to lamenting "Downbound Train" to the hits "Glory Days" and "Dancing in the Dark" to the chilling epic "My Hometown," this album shines! "I'm on Fire" is supposedly pretty good but I'm not so big on that one. "Working on the Highway" just annoys me but again, others may like it. "Darlington County" and "I'm Goin' Down" are solid as well. Overall a very good album!

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Savonarola

A Decent Album

Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2013

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In some ways this is similar to "Nebraska." The songs are quick character sketches, they touch on the troubles experienced by ordinary people in the United States. The difference is that the people here aren't serial killers or the like, instead they face their problems with quiet heroism. Consequently the album is upbeat, filled with anthems and even triumphant at point.

It's also in the spirit of the age; not the "Morning in America" Reagan era which critics usually pick up on; rather the age of synthesizers. While politics come and go, overused synthesizers on a rock album remain forever awful. That sound undeniably made the album a huge hit, but in retrospect make the album sound silly. Fortunately there's enough guitar driven rock and roll that the synthesizers can be mostly overlooked as an excess of the mid-80s.

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M. North

Born in the USA

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2013

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I've been a Bruce fan all my life as I grew up listening to him because my Dad is a fan. But only within the last couple of years have I really started listening to his albums. I hadn't heard this album all the way through until Hard Rock Calling 2013 when Bruce sang the entire album. It was amazing, and I couldn't get 'I'm Goin' Down' out of my head since watching the film 'Springsteen and I'. It's a great album and I understand why it's one of his most popular. I don't think you have to be a fan to like this album, as I've caught my partner humming along once or twice! Every track is great.

Chip Persona

Bruce at his best

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2019

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One of the greatest, if not the greatest albums of the 1980s. Bruce's cinematic bleak view of a post-Vietnam USA falling apart. No Reaganistic gung ho here. Crummy jobs, boarded up shops, a yearning for a past which isn't coming back, all set to Bruce's best tunes and played with crackerjack musicianship by the E-Street Band. So good it hurts.

Doccox

The 1980's successor to Bob Dylan??

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2015

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Often viewed as the definitive Springsteen CD based on the " Born in the USA track".
Having been brought up on the protest songs of Dylan , I came to the Boss late in life. Another protest singer - actually listen to some of his lyrics carefully it is not a praise to the American way of life ( as Sprinsteen had to point out to Ronnie Reagan) - then enjoy the music as well.
There are so many Springsteen CD's now. Whether you collect them all or check out the double CD "best of" I leave to you but do at least listen closely to this CD

Kev Edwards

Original 1985 CD Pressing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2019

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I prefer the original pressing of this CD, the newer pressings sound soft by comparison

Lynn B.

Sounds great.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2020

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Arrived on time & well wrapped.
Great to hear these songs again.

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