Magic in the Night: The Words and Music of Bruce Springsteen - Softcover

"A treasure trove for serious Springsteen fans."-"PopMatters" "It is always salutary to be reminded that no matter how much you think you know something, there is always someone who knows more. And when it comes to Bruce Springsteen...Rob Kirkpatrick knows more, a lot more."-"The Irish Times" "Beautifully written."-David Barker, editor, "Continuum "33 1/3""series "Other books have covered the life and works of popular musician Bruce Springsteen, but few offer the depth of analysis and critical assessment."-"Midwest Book Review" (five-star review) "A fresh, compelling look at The Boss's art, his life, and even his country."-"Library Media Connection" "Well-researched and written, this is essential reading for music fans." - "Scoop Magazine" (AUS) "Kirkpatrick argues convincingly that even the minor works of Springsteen the singer-songwriter are worthy of re-examination."-"Performing Songwriter" "Provides a comprehensive, insightful overview of Springsteen's prodigious c "A treasure trove for serious Springsteen fans."-"PopMatters" "It is always salutary to be reminded that no matter how much you think you know something, there is always someone who knows more. And when it comes to Bruce Springsteen...Rob Kirkpatrick knows more, a lot more."-"The Irish Times" "Beautifully written."-David Barker, editor, "Continuum "33 1/3""series "Other books have covered the life and works of popular musician Bruce Springsteen, but few offer the depth of analysis and critical assessment."-"Midwest Book Review" (five-star review) "A fresh, compelling look at The Boss's art, his life, and even his country."-"Library Media Connection" "Well-researched and written, this is essential reading for music fans." - "Scoop Magazine" (AUS) "Kirkpatrick argues convincingly that even the minor works of Springsteen the singer-songwriter are worthy of re-examinatio "Rob Kirkpatrick's rich narrative sheds new light on the songs that have become a soundtrack for the American experience." - Mark K. Updegrove, former publisher of "Newsweek" and "MTV Magazine""Beautifully written."--David Barker, editor, Continuum's "33 1/3" series "The Words and Music of Bruce Springsteen, by Rob Kirkpatrick, offers a fresh, compelling look at The Boss's art, his life, and even his country."--"Library Media Connection""This is a musical biography of rock singer Bruce Springsteen that travels chronologically through the artist's many albums examining Springsteen's creative processes of songwriting, performing, and recording. The author discusses cultural and social contexts for Springsteen's music, lyrical themes and motifs, musical analysis, and musical and lyrical influences."-"Reference & Research Book News ""Other books have covered the life and works of popular musician Bruce Springsteen, but few offer the depth of analysis and critical assessment of The Words and Music of Bruce Springsteen, which opens with a brief biography, before it turns to the heart of the matter: all of his significant albums, in chronological order, which provide a musical analysis of themes, motifs, and underlying ideas. College-level students of popular music will appreciate the attention to detail and the insights which lend to a far greater appreciation for Bruce Springsteen's works."-"Midwest Book Review - The Bookwatch " ""

Rob Kirkpatrick evaluates Bruce Springsteen's albums in chronological order, and reveals the cultural, biographical and musical sources of every released song, from 'Born to Run' to 'The Rising'.