One of the rarest and most revealing songs on Tunnel of Love, “Cautious Man” is an overlooked, unsettling gem.
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The rocking arrangement and blunt language of “Spare Parts” overwhelms the dilemma at its center its moral of redemptive self-empowerment. Like “Born in the U.S.A.,” its true power emerges when it’s performed quietly.
Oakland ’07 was a solid early-tour outing with a fantastic main set (if a lackluster encore)–and it was my last show with Danny Federici.
“One Step Up” is one of Bruce’s finest moments as singer, songwriter, and actor. It’s a brutally honest, self-aware inner dialogue of a man about to stray, and it gave rise to one of the most emotional performances I’ve ever seen live.
“Walk Like a Man” is the conclusion to Bruce’s “Daddy Trilogy,” an underplayed and under-recognized masterpiece of songwriting.
“Valentine’s Day” is a powerful counterpoint to “The River.” It may even be a sequel.
“If I Should Fall Behind” is an enduring favorite that continuously grows, changes, and evolves like the best and strongest of relationships.
A lovely acoustic cover by a mystery band. Anyone know anything about them?
“Brilliant Disguise” is a nakedly intimate, exquisitely written, and intensely performed exploration of self-doubt and the mysteries and insecurities of relationships.