Blending up-tempo old-school pop rhythms with bluesy rock and reflective power ballads, Bruce Springsteen's album brims with heartfelt reflections of hope, love, loss and life.
The optimistic set is a glaring contrast to the outpouring of anger and frustration towards the Bush administration that charged Springsteen's last album Magic. And the timing is no coincidence. With Barack Obama now in office, Springsteen is clearly seeing a new light on the horizon for his beloved nation, and the world. And New Jersey's rock n roll son can't help but sing about it, as heard on the inspiring title track Working On A Dream.
From the rocking My Lucky Day, to the award-winning theme song from the film The Wrestler (starring Mickey Rourke), and The Last Carnival, a touching tribute to long-time E Street keyboardist, Dan Federici, who passed away in 2008, this is an emotional album of truth, substance and heartfelt passion.