I haven't owned a Springsteen album since "Born in the USA," which it seemed that everyone listened to in the '80's. So I'm not exactly a big fan. But I like real music, as opposed to the vanilla teeny-pop, rap-metal, and cookie-cutter-country that gets pumped out of studios like so many McNuggets these days. Springsteen has reassembled the E Street band for this album and together they really make music. It's a great full sound with complex harmonies and multiple layers. My main complaint is that the songs tend to sound somewhat the same after a while, especially the lyrics. All in all, however, this is one of the best albums of the year and worth adding to your collection.