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Chapter and Verse

Bruce Springsteen · 2016

78 min · 18 tracks · rock music

A reflective collection of Springsteen's narrative-driven rock, blending storytelling with poignant melodies and heartfelt themes.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective storytelling through music
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt themes of nostalgia
  • for late-night introspection
  • engaging narratives with rich detail

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat songs
  • looking for standalone hits

Where this album fits

Themes
Asbury Park nostalgia· American working-class struggle· personal loss narratives
Career context
Released on September 23, 2016, 'Chapter and Verse' serves as a companion to Springsteen's autobiography 'Born to Run'. This compilation marks his first album since 'High Hopes' in 2014 and features both classic hits and previously unreleased tracks, showcasing his enduring relevance in rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
Tom Petty· John Mellencamp· Bob Dylan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Scarecrow by John Mellencamp — Shares similar themes of American life and working-class struggles with vivid storytelling.
The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan — Explores poignant narratives that reflect societal change and personal introspection in a folk-rock style.
Wildflowers by Tom Petty — Combines heartfelt songwriting with a reflective tone, echoing themes of personal loss and nostalgia.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Baby I 1:57
  • 2 You Can’t Judge a Book by the Cover 2:57
  • 3 He’s Guilty (The Judge Song) 4:41
  • 4 The Ballad of Jesse James 5:33
  • 5 Henry Boy 3:18
  • 6 Growin’ Up 2:44
  • 7 4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) 5:36
  • 8 Born to Run 4:31
  • 9 Badlands 4:03
  • 10 The River 5:00
  • 11 My Father’s House 5:06
  • 12 Born in the U.S.A. 4:39
  • 13 Brilliant Disguise 4:16
  • 14 Living Proof 4:47
  • 15 The Ghost of Tom Joad 4:23
  • 16 The Rising 4:48
  • 17 Long Time Comin’ 4:15
  • 18 Wrecking Ball 5:49

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