It is also a reminder of his songwriting craft and class, from his teen band’s fascination with rhythm and blues (Baby I and You Can’t Judge a Book by the Cover), to social commentaries (Growin’ Up and Henry Boy), to in-your-face treble guitar squall and funk-stomp (He’s Guilty), to the album’s second half, which features better known material (Born To Run, The River, The Ghost of Tom Joad).
• Bruce Springsteen. Chapter and Verse. Sony.
• Four stars ( out of five)
Single download: Wrecking Ball
For those who like: The Band
— Shane Gilchrist
