Genre: Album
Grade: A-
Notable People: Bruce and The Band, Produced by: Ron Aniello, Bruce
Title: Letter to You
Review: Bruce’s’ 20th studio album and his first since 2014 with The E-Street gang….is a magnificent throwback to his late 70 efforts. Reminiscent of Darkness on the Edge of Town……all jangly guitars, deep and sometimes foreboding lyrics, Roy Bittan’s tasteful driving piano and a wall of guitars and backup vocals. Miami Steve and Nils Lofgren shine with the extra guitars and Max Weinberg may be the most underrated rock drummer around. The tunes miss The Big Man’s sax efforts, but Clarence’s nephew does a nice job of filling in for his late uncle. I had kind of lost interest in most of what Bruce has been doing in recent years, but this will catch your attention. Still a master.