Hyden, Steven
There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The U.S.A." and the End of the Heartland
- ISBN 13:
- 9780306832062
- author:
- Hyden, Steven
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Hachette Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 16 x 2.8 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. is a landmark album that chronicled and foreshadowed the changing tides of modern America. Released in 1984, it became one of the best-selling and most impactful rock albums of all time, with a legacy that continues to shape the country's culture. Veteran rock critic Steven Hyden explores the essential questions behind this iconic album, delving into the songs that made it, as well as those that didn't, including the tracks from Springsteen's sister release, Nebraska. Hyden examines how the records that preceded Born in the U.S.A. set the stage for its success, and how Springsteen navigated the tension between commercial ambitions and artistic control. The book also looks at how Springsteen's work after Born in the U.S.A. responded to its impact, and how he came to accept his role as a kind of living national monument.
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