It is really surprising to see that this album has been rated so highly. I am a long time fan of Bruce and this album was a serious letdown. Bruce is not - and should not be - a "storyteller", nor should he get too political. He should produce good rock'n'roll music. So few can accomplish that these days, and I had been hoping that Bruce would put his considerable resources to better use than this. Mary's place is a gem though. As fo the album as a whole, I listened to it a few times, then gave it up and put on one of the Live 75-85 albums, which is the true Bruce.