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American Beauty
Rock · 2014 · 4 tracks · 14m

American Beauty

Bruce Springsteen

Four polished outtakes spanning a decade of sessions. A compact burst of heartland rock, shimmering pop melodies, and a haunting political coda.

April 18, 2014 · Sony Music

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A bright, melodic optimism tempered by a single, chilling shadow of political unease.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks · 14m
01
American Beauty
4:06
02
Mary Mary
2:48
03
Hurry Up Sundown
3:17
04
Hey Blue Eyes
4:33
Moments Worth Listening For
The surprising distorted vocal effect on the title track that pushes Bruce into modern rock territory.
The driving, power-pop guitar jangle of Hurry Up Sundown that recalls his most optimistic 80s melodies.
The dark, atmospheric shift into political metaphor during the slow-burn finale of Hey Blue Eyes.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does American Beauty sound next to the rest of Bruce Springsteen's catalogue?

Golden Hour+2.5σ

Golden Hour saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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