Springsteen's 2019 album "Western Stars" is a sun-drenched, introspective collection of songs that consciously eschews his typical stadium-rock sound for a more orchestrated, country-folk feel. It marked a significant departure, finding the artist reflecting on the American West and the passage of time with a newfound gentleness.
- The album was recorded in Springsteen's home studio in Colts Neck, New Jersey, and also at The Stokers Studio in Califon, NJ.
- The album's orchestral arrangements were handled by Rob Mathes, who also contributed guitar and keyboards.
- "Western Stars" debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and number two on the US Billboard 200.
Bruce Springsteen is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey, best known for his rock albums like "Born to Run" and "The River." In 2019, he released "Western Stars," his first album in five years, a collection of folk-tinged songs that found him exploring themes of wide-open spaces and reflections on aging.
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