 "Great Introduction into the Boss" | 2008-09-12 |
| - Reviewed By User: AG6TX1ZJHLMO7 |
| They dont call him the Boss for nothing. Bruce Springsteen makes great rock music for middle America. People are always going to complain that there are tracks missing, these people are true fans and probably already own all the albums...to this I say make your own greatest hits cds on your computer. However to fans that are casually into Bruce Springsteen this is a great cd packed with well known songs. For my two cents Glory Days is the best song on the album followed by Secret Garden. Even if you are not a big rock fan this album is worth your money. |
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 "Disappointing, but it's still Bruce!" | 2008-05-01 |
| - Reviewed By tellrabbit2 |
As a longtime Bruce fan, I found this release just a tad bit disappointing. I still bought it and it's a great single-disc collection, nonetheless.
But now there are so many other collections. '18 Tracks,' 'The Essential Bruce Springsteen' and the 'Live 1975-85' are all out, and are quite a bit better than this, especially '18 Tracks.'
But this has all of the Bruce standards. 'Born To Run,' 'Badlands,' 'Hungry Heart,' 'Atlantic City,' 'Thunder Road,' and 'The River' are all on this set. And the sound quality is superb.
But why didn't they include a song like 'Rosalita,' 'Tenth Avenue Freeze Out,' 'The Tunnel Of Love' or 'Blinded By The Light' as opposed to one of the new songs like 'Secret Garden'? I loved the two new songs 'This Hard Land' and 'Blood Brothers,' but 'Secret Garden' and 'Murder Incorporated' just can't hold a candle to those two.
Overall, this is a good Bruce set that has it's moments, but if you want a definitive Bruce set, buy something else. If you are a die-hard fan just buying this for the new songs, than it's well worth it.
Recommended, but only for die-hards or really casual Bruce fans. |
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| "The boss" | 2008-02-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A32YYM05AJFCL9 |
| This item arrived sooner than I had expected it to. The condition of the merchandise was as described in the offer for it. I am pleased with the service that I received. |
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| "One collection of the Boss' greatest hits" | 2008-01-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: AQQLWCMRNDFGI |
Anytime a major artist releases a CD labeled "Greatest Hits," all bets are off! There will always be disagreements over what is (or should be) on the CD. Surely no difference here, as one can see from the variety of reviews already posted.
However, my own sense is that this is not a bad collection of Springsteen's hits. It opens with a song that helped propel him to greater fame and renown than previously--"Born to Run." One of the best rock songs around (and one nice aspect of this CD is that the lyrics show up, so that people can see the actual words of the songs). Other top notch songs appear on this CD: "Thunder Road," "Badlands," "Hungry Heart," "Dancing in the Dark," "Born in the U.S.A." and so on.
The collection captures the range of Springsteen's work, from the hard rockers to more introspective songs, from the sound of the E Street Band joining him to sparer instrumentation.
Questions? Sure. Nothing earlier than "Born to Run"? There were some very nice pieces before that iconic tune. Also, I could see other songs as candidates for inclusion--"10th Avenue Freezeout," "Jungleland," and so on. Nonetheless, this works well as a Greatest Hits compilation for Bruce Springsteen. Fans may have all his CDs, but it's sometimes nice to have a compilation available of some of the best works available. And if you don't have a lot of Springsteen's works, then this is "must hear music."
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| "My favorite Springsteen" | 2008-01-01 |
| - Reviewed By rice492 |
| I am buying this CD to replace my well worn tape and old scratched cd. Hopefully my kids will take better care of this one than my previous copy. This is my favorite Springsteen album - but I have not heard all of Magic. |
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| "greatest singles from the Boss.." | 2007-09-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: AY46DEOJJYFTW |
| for the die-hard Springsteen fan, no, this collection does not have all the songs that you would hope for. It is mostly a collection of his top charting singles with a few questionable choices thrown in SECRET GARDEN? which is a great song but I wouldn't pick that over JUNGLEAND or REASON TO BELIEVE. But still pop it in the car cd player and crank it up because this is a great cd with high rockability factor and Springsteen songs are perfect for listening while you're driving. The continuity of the collection holds up pretty well considering Springsteen albums are put together almost as a storybook. I'm a Jersey boy and Springsteen fan for life so this collection is as fine as any Greatest Hits collection we could hope for. |
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| "The Best of The Boss" | 2007-08-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1TQQH117RBW5W |
Bruce Springsteen is probably one of my favorite all-time musicians ever!!!!
His sound is just so unique. This CD is perfect. All his great hits on one CD. I listen to this all the time - in fact, it's probably going to get worn out.
If you love (classic) Rock-n-Roll, you'll love this Springsteen collection of great songs like Glory Days, My Hometown and my all time favorite hit - Born to Run. |
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| "good selection of music,but some sogs are missing" | 2007-07-23 |
| - Reviewed By edward4291971 |
| bruce springsteen's greatest hits has a good selectoin of songs,but some are missing. you get songs like born in the u.s.a.,dancing in the dark, glory days,born to run,thunder road,briliant disguise,human touch,and better days. you also get 4 new songs. those songs include secret garden, this heart land and murder incorarated. the new songs were recorded with the e street band! you don't get tunnel of love one step up, i'm on fire,or i'm goin'down but, hey,it's a good collection anyway. ed wilson |
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| "Some questionable selections for sure, but this music is top notch" | 2007-07-08 |
| - Reviewed By ct-rx |
| Bruce Springsteen's "Greatest Hits" compilation, released in 1995, is not a very well selected compilation. For one thing, no tracks from his classic first two albums, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. and The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle are included. For another thing, his latter day, fairly suspect albums like Human Touch are granted as much representation as his rock n' roll standards Born to Run and Born in the U.S.A.. Also, three of the four previously unreleased tracks have absolutely no business on this tracklist. But enough with my complaints. "Greatest Hits" showcases in my opinion the greatest performer and songwriter of rock 'n roll history over his long and winding career. All his musical artistry, lyrical power, and sheer entertainment are perfectly evident over the eighteen tracks. From the hard rocking "Badlands" to the inspired "Brilliant Disguise," from the rock n' roll standards "Born to Run" and "Thunder Road" to the Born to Run-cut "Murder Incorporated," from the anthemic "Dancin' in the Dark" to the subtly moving "Atlantic City" and "Streets of Philadelphia," these songs rock. This isn't a perfect compilation by any means, and in this day and age when anyone can create their own compilations, some might steer clear. But this music is purely top notch here. For those just getting into Bruce or others just hoping to get some of their old favorites in the collection, this might be the one to buy. |
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| "The Boss is in charge" | 2007-05-08 |
| - Reviewed By josephmetzen |
| This is an excellent compilation of Springsteen's work up until 1995, including the obvious radio hits plus a number of lesser-known but still very meaningful and at times moving songs. Nobody sings about the problems and challenges that face ordinary working-class Americans [unexpected pregnancy, unemployment, the hometown drying up, violence comes to the neighborhood] with more feeling than the Boss. Those songs are well-represented here. The result is an album that is good music plus good stories. A winner. |
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