Well, this album was released the day I turned one! 5th January, 1973. And whilst I’ve long been a fan of Bruce Springsteen, it’s only now that I’m listening to this album, for the very first time!
I’ve read that a 22 year old Bruce did a two hour solo audition for John Hammond, in the latter’s offices. Hammond was so impressed he set up a gig, to showcase Bruce to a whole crowd of industry execs, the same day!
This is a great album. And pretty stunning for a new young artists’ debut. His trademark intensity is there from the outset. But, whilst I like that side of his oeuvre, it’s the mellower stuff I like most.