Shane Reho: After a rather spotty (in my opinion) debut, Springsteen aims high and comes out with a masterpiece. That said, if someone asked me to name a song that sums up the energy, the bollocks and the sheer fun of rock music I'd be hard pressed to name a better song than Rosalita. Although I like a lot of his stuff I don't buy into the whole Landau "future of rock and roll thing about Springsteen. Incident on 57th Street lays the foundation of atmosphere and dynamics that would build Thunder Road and Jungleland.Īnd Rosalita? Entire careers have been pegged on songs half as good. It's maybe that striving that leaves me feeling this is an album that tried too hard at times. You can hear The Boss reaching for the heights he would scale on his next album. Because listening for the first time here and now in 2018 it's almost impossible not to hear it through the filter of what came after it. I'd love to go back in time to '73 and hear this album in its own right. B+." ( Robert Christgau (opens in new tab)) What you said The kind of album that will be fun to go back to if he ever gets it together enough to make us care. "The size and style of Springsteen's talent is suggested by the title, which I like, and this is very good in spurts, but it never coalesces. The truth is, The Wild, The Innocent & the E Street Shuffle is one of the greatest albums in the history of rock & roll." ( AllMusic (opens in new tab)) He would later make different albums, but he never made a better one. "The album's songs contain the best realization of Springsteen's poetic vision, which soon enough would be tarnished by disillusionment. While it may not have the same scope and grandeur of the album following it, Springsteen's mega-hit Born To Run, it contains more than ample doses of the lively spirit, youthful enthusiasm, and endearing optimism that made Bruce Springsteen not only a household name, but the epitome of the American experience." ( Sputnik Music (opens in new tab)) "The Wild, The Innocent, & The E-Street Shuffle is The Boss at his finest. Electric Light Orchestra - On the Third Day.Robert Fripp and Brian Eno - (No Pussyfooting).Mahavishnu Orchestra - Between Nothingness and Eternity.Bob Dylan - Dylan Outtakes recorded 1969–'70.Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery.The Beach Boys - The Beach Boys in Concert.The Wild, The Innocent & the E Street Shuffle offers a glimpse into Bruce Springsteen’s quick transition from a neophyte into an accomplished singer-songwriter, sharing the events from where he took inspiration and projecting it from his lens. Lastly, the album closer “New York City Serenade” is a lengthy jam that tells the story of a city girl’s exhilarating life, complete with top-notch instrumentation and vocal delivery to boot. Next is “Rosalita”, another great song that exemplifies Springsteen’s energy and carries a driving rhythm with unique saxophone accents embedded into it. “Incident on 57th Street” is one of the prime cuts of this record, driven by an amazing combination of piano, organ, and guitar progressions, not to mention the evocative lyrics and delivery that none could match. Next is “Kitty’s Back” is a great guitar-driven rocker that has him stapled at the instrument, while “Wild Billy’s Circus Story” provides a contrast with its slight decrease in energy, although it is still a great listen overall. Following it is “4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)”, talks about an undying love to a person he lost with summer boardwalk themes, with accordion accents coming in at the right times to hint at Springsteen’s musical legacy. It also showcases Springsteen’s decent guitar skills as soon as the vocals end in the song. The album opens with “The E Street Shuffle”, which uses horns to welcome the listener to a jazzy blend of instruments while a noticeable Wah effect is used to add texture to the driving bass of the song.
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