The boss even slightly different, but as always terrific!

It's the year 2009 - the 70s are so over. That should be all aware that over again and expecting albums as Born to Run and Darkness by Boss and must be disappointed necessarily. The early '80s that brought the commercial breakthrough, are long gone. And now: There are very few musicians who have moved with the times, both lyrically and musically. Bruce Springsteen is clearly to and who would take it from him as almost 60 Years', he would now be captured to a song like Born to Run? And because of this working is exactly the right album at the right time. Yes, it is more pop than the past, but it must then immediately be worse?

I am absolutely delighted with Working. Rarely has one heard of the boss so romantic songs like Queen of the Supermarket or Kingdom of Days. The fact that he has not forgotten the distaff, proves impressively Lucky Day.

Even at first glance somewhat confusing Cover fits like chalk and cheese when the plate has even consulted. And most importantly - by me - so fiercely criticized at Magic production of Brendan OŽBrien? This time also fits the! We have to do it with songs that could have emerged from the '60s and therefore the Phil Spector-sound fits this time one hundred percent. Besides, the boss wanted to personally that the songs sound so well that the feeling of the 60s comes across. OŽBrien ultimately only made the final touches. For production there is full marks. And another thing: my bass of Garry is rarely as noticed as with this album, there are some excellent bass lines on the album, but there could be some more of Clarence saxophone.

For each song.

Outlaw Pete: A fantastic song, but in which the strings much like Kiss I Was Made For Loving You sound "But otherwise:. Change of tempo, guitar solo, Harmonica like Ennio Morricone, everything in it, what it takes for a great hymn bit out of place. I find the song just as the first on the disk. Because in my opinion, Lucky Day had heard back. And compare Pete with Jungle Land is also inappropriate. The only thing that the two songs have in common is that they are both so long (exactly 8 minutes). 9 out of 10 points.

Lucky Day: Magnificent rocker with always the same simple melody line, but brilliantly presented (this has indeed been the success of Born in the USA identified). 9/10

Working on a Dream: Great title track with a catchy melody. Somehow typical Springsteen song this time, only the fade-out is a little early and the whistling would be better a harmonica or a saxophone. 8/10

Queen of the Supermarket: For the fans of the most controversial song. For me one of the best songs on the album. Campy-pop with a beautiful melody and harmony at the Bridge songs of Patti, which could almost come from the '60s. The text is a bit strange, but I rate times just the music. 9/10

What Love Can Do: Short Bruce typical rocker with cool bass. Solid! 7/10

This Life: Also very romantic and for me corny, but still beautiful and the sax solo at the end is somewhat reminiscent of Bobby Jean. 9/10

Good Eye: A Blues rockers through Bullett-Microphone. Would live well come across. Bass recalls Spare Parts. The song seems a bit out of place on the album, but emphasizes the versatility of the boss on this album. 8/10

Tomorrow Never Knows: Unfortunately some short but all the more beautiful country song with nice lyrics. 9/10

Life Itself: Had I heard a few times, but was better with a good text and many guitars, without becoming very rocky. But for me to be the weakest song on the album. 5/10

Kingdom of Days: Reminds partly very to Queen, so again a lot of strings, very romantic, very 60s, but also very beautiful with a great guitar solo and beautiful vocal harmonies. 9/10

Surprise: A real '60s pop song with added concern Wi text, song could be also of the Beatles. Might make for great live atmosphere. 8/10

Last Carnival: For Danny, very sensitive, unfortunately very short. 9/10

The Wrestler: The bonus track only Bruce with guitar and impressive voice would also fit well on Devils and Dust. Great song, great lyrics, typical boss of the new millennium. 9/10

However, it could be a problem to bring just the stocky with strings songs live over there and just live the songs unfold from the Boss yes regularly only really. Let's see if he actually plays songs like Outlaw Pete, Queen or Kingdom live. In the last tour he has to end and Girls In Their Summer Clothes omitted because the spark live did not intend to skip so.

Another phrase for DVD: In a little more than 30 minutes from the sessions scenes are shown. Very interesting to see that Bruce is in each and all of the Boss. Definitely worth seeing. Only Bruce should absolutely refrain from woolen hat and the hair band :-).

For Packaging the DVD / CD: Very nicely done, very nice, informative booklet, but what can the huge FSK imprint on the cover? 10% of the size would have been sufficient.

Conclusion: Working on a Dream is a mature, romantic masterpiece from the Boss, which one can in good conscience recommend. Who but a disc as precisely that and the old stuff with every release since Born in the USA "expects, should question whether it is really true Bruce fan or even just" Born-In-The-USA-supporter. Overall 4 stars.