The Promise
Bruce Springsteen · 2010
88 min · 21 tracks · rock music
A nostalgic collection of unreleased gems showcasing Springsteen's raw storytelling and melodic prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on lost love
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- for late-night drives
- intimate storytelling in every track
- gentle pacing that invites contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 1970s American dreams· nostalgic storytelling· lost love reflections
- Career context
- Released in 2010, 'The Promise' is a companion piece to Springsteen's seminal 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' from 1978. This album features previously unreleased tracks that were recorded during the same period but ultimately left off the original release. At this point in his career, Springsteen was revisiting his past while reflecting on his enduring legacy in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tom Petty· John Mellencamp· Bob Dylan
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Lonesome Jubilee by John Mellencamp — Features reflective narratives on American life, blending folk-rock sounds with a sense of nostalgia.Songs of Leonard Cohen by Leonard Cohen — Shares deep, introspective storytelling and emotional resonance with a raw, stripped-back production style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Racing in the Street (’78) 6:50
- 2 Gotta Get That Feeling 3:19
- 3 Outside Looking In 2:18
- 4 Someday (We’ll Be Together) 5:38
- 5 One Way Street 4:20
- 6 Because the Night 3:25
- 7 Wrong Side of the Street 3:36
- 8 The Brokenhearted 5:19
- 9 Rendezvous 2:39
- 10 Candy’s Boy 4:39
Disc 2
- 1 Save My Love 2:38
- 2 Ain’t Good Enough for You 4:03
- 3 Fire 4:10
- 4 Spanish Eyes 3:50
- 5 It’s a Shame 3:16
- 6 Come On (Let’s Go Tonight) 2:20
- 7 Talk to Me 4:22
- 8 The Little Things (My Baby Does) 3:19
- 9 Breakaway 5:32
- 10 The Promise 5:54
- 11 City of Night 7:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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