by bosap44 on November 19th, 2006

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What is it about Bruce Springsteen? Am I the only one that thinks he stinks? His band is good but who told him he could sing.

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  • by Darryl61 on November 19th, 2006

    Darryl61

    Though he may not have one of the greatest voices of all time, when you can write songs like he does, and put together one of the absolute tightest bands in the industry, you are bound to be successful as long as you can carry a tune. Just ask Tom Petty.

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  • by Krawdad on December 12th, 2006

    Krawdad

    he is the epidemy of hype!! just shows that with with the right connections you can do anything - such as sing when you can't sing!! i agree - he sure leaves a lot to be disired as far as singing goes!!

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  • by LynfromNM on November 19th, 2006

    LynfromNM

    I love his voice. I think it's sexy and manly. It carries the message as far as I'm concerned.

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  • by Anonymous on August 12th, 2008

    Anonymous

    One thing we both agree - is band is *GOOD*:).

    I disagree on Bruce though. Your comment/question made me wonder. Why do I like Bruce's singing? I don't know exactly. I first enjoyed a song, the band playing it with Bruce singing, all enjoying themselves. Then I discovered many more songs, records, discovered different Bruce voices (compare Tougher Than The Rest with War, or Out In The Street with The River), so different that to me seemed two different persons) but I've not fallen in love with Bruce's act because he sounds good, even if he does to me. It's everything emotional. It's everything he makes me feel. It's the messages, the dreams, the values, the fun, the giving, the delivering. It's, therefore, much more than technique, which I assume you were talking about that.

    You probably find those same things only in other artists!

    Cheers

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  • by carracarra on November 19th, 2006

    carracarra

    The Boss remains the Boss for a lot of people-I do believe his voice got him where he is/was - you saying Streets of Philadelphia isn't sung by what you consider a "good vocalist"? But, that is your opinion.

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  • by Amorphous Blob on August 12th, 2008

    Amorphous Blob

    I've never knowing heard anything by him that I liked at all, and, eg, Born To Run I hate.

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  • by Galeanda on August 12th, 2008

    Galeanda

    I've never really cared much for his voice and maybe it's because of where he comes from, a more urban environment, but his songs never meant very much to me, or maybe I was too old when he started to sing. I just never felt any connection to his songs as if they never related to how I was feeling or what I was thinking.

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  • by jefflovstrom on November 19th, 2006

    jefflovstrom

    He is a great song writer, a story teller of sorts, not a perfect vocalist.

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  • by Ruby21103 on November 19th, 2006

    Ruby21103

    Youre crazy!!! Have you actually ever listened to one of his songs? Have you ever actually listened to his lyrics? Its your opinion so keep it to yourself.

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  • by ComplexKid441 on August 12th, 2008

    ComplexKid441

    He's pretty good. I don't think he's bad at all, I like a lot of his songs. But I do think he is somewhat overrated. And its not so much because of his music but because he has become "The Boss", this cultural icon. Like I say, I think he's a pretty good musician, but its really because of this iconic status that he gets more credit than Mellencamp, Petty, etc, who are at least his equal if you ask me.

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  • by LittleDeadRidingHood is relentless on August 12th, 2008

    LittleDeadRidingHood is relentless

    I've never thought much of Bruce's music. I do like a few of his songs, though, "Streets of Philadelphia" being one. His voice isn't that great, but it does go pretty good with his music. He's more of a storyteller than a singer, and so his voice, with it's rough edges is well suited for his songs. On the other hand, when he tries to portray this blue-collar working class image, it seems contrived somehow, I just don't buy it.

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  • by Dandan1 on December 14th, 2006

    Dandan1

    Bruce Springsteen, one of America's greatest social commentators, Just listen to the lyrics. It's not always about the aesthetic body of a song, it's about the deep reaching and poignant point to his music.
    His reaction to the events of 9/11 and after offer up the feeling of a nation in a form that everyone can relate to.
    Empty Sky, a track from the album The Rising is perhaps one of the most devestating post sept. 11th tracks.

    EMPTY SKY

    I woke up this morning
    I could barely breathe
    Just an empty impression
    In the bed there you used to be
    I want a kiss from your lips
    I want an eye for an eye
    I woke up this morning to the empty sky

    Empty sky, empty sky
    I woke up this morning to an empty sky
    Empty sky, empty sky
    I woke up this morning to an empty sky

    Blood on the streets
    Blood flowin' down
    I hear the blood of my blood
    Cryin' from the ground

    Empty sky, empty sky
    I woke up this morning to an empty sky
    Empty sky, empty sky
    I woke up this morning to an empty sky

    On the plains of Jordan
    I cut my bow from the wood
    Of this tree of evil

    Of this tree of good
    I want a kiss from your lips
    I want an eye for an eye
    I woke up this morning to the empty sky

    Empty sky, empty sky
    I woke up this morning to an empty sky
    Empty sky, empty sky
    I woke up this morning to an empty sky
    Empty sky, empty sky
    I woke up this morning to an empty sky

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  • by Ruby21103 on December 1st, 2006

    Ruby21103

    Listen to "The River" or "Point Blank" and if you still think his voice stinks then you must have really bad taste!

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  • by TERRYTUKER on August 12th, 2008

    TERRYTUKER

    He is performing at halftime - 2009 superbowl

  • by evandad on October 21st, 2009

    evandad

    I like his voice. He sounds like Dylan would if he could carry a tune. Like Dylan his music is for common people who appreciate art. I guess that doesn't include you.

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  • by BigDaddyBS on August 12th, 2008

    BigDaddyBS

    1) He's an EXCELLENT songwriter
    2) He's a great showman
    3) He sings a HELLUVA lot better than people like Bob Dylan (even YOU have to admit that!)
    4) Songwriters who sing sometimes are NOT that great (remember Kim Carnes?) but people want to hear their songs.

  • by buxtonite ..slowly losing my mind on October 22nd, 2009

    buxtonite ..slowly losing my mind

    well I wouldn't say he stinks but he wouldn't make my top 500 albums

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  • by Kat on October 22nd, 2009

    Kat

    I'm afraid to say that I like his singing -- and he seems to be one of the few "Golden Oldies" that, in my opinion, sounds even better today than he did years ago. I saw a doccie on him on TV recently. Many of the "oldies" are making comebacks, but few of them sound as good as they did years ago (which is understandable, I suppose).

  • by Lemonyellow Di Vintage on October 22nd, 2009

    Lemonyellow Di Vintage

    He's not a terrible singer. His vocals may not be beautiful but he's alright.

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  • by Wynper on October 21st, 2009

    Wynper

    I wouldn't say he stinks but I would say he is highly over-rated! haha

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