Review
“Rob Kirkpatrick’s rich narrative sheds new light on the songs that have become a soundtrack for the American experience.” – Mark K. Updegrove, former publisher of Newsweek and MTV Magazine“Beautifully written.”—David Barker, editor, Continuum’s “33 1/3” series“The Words and Music of Bruce Springsteen, by Rob Kirkpatrick, offers a fresh, compelling look at The Boss’s art, his life, and even his country.”—Library Media Connection“This is a musical biography of rock singer Bruce Springsteen that travels chronologically through the artist’s many albums examining Springsteen’s creative processes of songwriting, performing, and recording. The author discusses cultural and social contexts for Springsteen’s music, lyrical themes and motifs, musical analysis, and musical and lyrical influences.”–Reference & Research Book News“Other books have covered the life and works of popular musician Bruce Springsteen, but few offer the depth of analysis an (more…)