The trouble with most successful artists, and Springsteen ranks with the best, is that they fall into a belief that they can impose upon their fan base just about anything on the basis of them being "creative". This self-indulgent album lets Springsteen down badly and apart from diehard American country fans, won't rate elsewhere. Were I have to have one front tooth and a jug, I might find some joy in it, but I don't and I didn't. Next!