Released 7 years ago this June
Western Stars
Bruce Springsteen · 2019
50 min · 13 tracks · rock music
A cinematic blend of folk and orchestral arrangements that evoke the vastness of the American West.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
- nostalgic tales of wide open
- ideal for evening relaxation
- evocative imagery of the west
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- American West landscapes· nostalgic wanderlust· small-town memories
- Career context
- Released in 2019, 'Western Stars' marks Bruce Springsteen's first studio album of original material since 'High Hopes' in 2014. This album represents a significant departure from his typical rock sound, showcasing a more introspective and orchestral approach, reflecting on themes of nostalgia and longing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tom Petty· John Mellencamp· Bob Dylan
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Beast in Its Tracks by Josh Ritter — Explores themes of love and loss with a folk-oriented, cinematic sound.Norman Fucking Rockwell! by Lana Del Rey — Shares lush orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics about Americana and nostalgia.Shore by Fleet Foxes — Combines rich harmonies and expansive soundscapes that evoke nature and reflection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hitch Hikin’ 3:38
- 2 The Wayfarer 4:18
- 3 Tucson Train 3:31
- 4 Western Stars 4:41
- 5 Sleepy Joe’s Café 3:14
- 6 Drive Fast (The Stuntman) 4:16
- 7 Chasin’ Wild Horses 5:03
- 8 Sundown 3:17
- 9 Somewhere North of Nashville 1:52
- 10 Stones 4:44
- 11 There Goes My Miracle 4:05
- 12 Hello Sunshine 3:55
- 13 Moonlight Motel 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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