I don't know a lot about Bruce Springsteen but this is what patriotism sounds like. A lot of people have been so quiet! This is why he gets a title like "The Boss".
It doesn't hurt that sonically; it's a very solid song. I love the organ and choir.
source: YouTube
The amazing thing about music in the age of streaming is that it's never too late to discover an artist. I am now a fan of Chappell Roan. Her music is so full of life and dynamic. While listening to her album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess", I couldn't help but feel she is the bar that many mediocre pop artists strive to reach for. There are sounds and parts of the songs that sound familiar but are actually more refined than the attempts of bigger artists that left you wanting a bit more.
I rather enjoyed Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album, Guts, so it's no surprise that Dan Nigro has also executed a marvelous pop album that's covers a range of emotions and is packed with head banging melodies.
This is a solid album if you're particularly moved by melodies. Vampire Weekend takes advantage of a large palette of instruments to paint some really great tracks. There's lovely piano work on some tracks and synth on others. It just feels like it was recorded 20 years ago. I think (??) this was kind of the vibe they were going for based on the album art and music videos.
I'm glad the band has not gotten swept up in the current standard of making shorter tracks to generate more listens. There are a handful of tracks well over 4 minutes in this track list.