Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.
Bruce Springsteen · 1973
37 min · 9 tracks · rock music
Springsteen's debut brims with vibrant storytelling and a fusion of rock and folk influences, capturing youthful restlessness.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady narrative flow throughout youthful restlessness and energy vibrant storytelling in lyrics
- Context
- Released on January 5, 1973, 'Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.' marked Bruce Springsteen's debut album. At this point in his career, Springsteen was an emerging artist still in the process of establishing his voice, having played extensively in New Jersey and New York clubs but not yet achieving national recognition.
- If you like
- rock music
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. is an album by Bruce Springsteen, released in 1973. Springsteen's debut brims with vibrant storytelling and a fusion of rock and folk influences, capturing youthful restlessness. The album received critical acclaim upon release, particularly for its poetic lyrics and unique sound that blended elements of rock, folk, and jazz. It laid the groundwork for Springsteen's future success and influenced the singer-songwriter movement of the early 1970s, eventually leading to his breakthrough with 'Born to Run' two years later. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. sound like?
Springsteen's debut brims with vibrant storytelling and a fusion of rock and folk influences, capturing youthful restlessness. Rooted in rock music.
What makes Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. by Bruce Springsteen notable?
The album received critical acclaim upon release, particularly for its poetic lyrics and unique sound that blended elements of rock, folk, and jazz. It laid the groundwork for Springsteen's future success and influenced the singer-songwriter movement of the early 1970s, eventually leading to his breakthrough with 'Born to Run' two years later. Released on January 5, 1973, 'Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.' marked Bruce Springsteen's debut album. At this point in his career, Springsteen was an emerging artist still in the process of establishing his voice, having played extensively in New Jersey and New York clubs but not yet achieving national recognition.
Who is Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. for?
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. works well if you're into steady narrative flow throughout, youthful restlessness and energy and vibrant storytelling in lyrics.
How many songs are on Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.?
Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. has 9 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blinded by the Light Standout 5:04
- 2 Growin’ Up Standout 3:05
- 3 Mary Queen of Arkansas 5:21
- 4 Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street? 2:05
- 5 Lost in the Flood 5:18
- 6 The Angel 3:24
- 7 For You Standout 4:40
- 8 Spirit in the Night 5:00
- 9 It’s Hard to Be a Saint in the City 3:11
Release Date
January 5, 1973
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
37 min 11 sec
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