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Track Listings
| 1. The Ghost Of Tom Joad |
| 2. Straight Time |
| 3. Highway 29 |
| 4. Youngstown |
| 5. Sinaloa Cowboys |
| 6. The Line |
| 7. Balboa Park |
| 8. Day Lightning |
| 9. The New Timer |
| 10. Across The Border |
| 11. Galveston Bay |
| 12. My Best Was Never Good Enough |
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Bruce Springsteen followed his muse on this haunting 1995 release. Perhaps that's why it barely made a dent in the marketplace, even while it thrilled the faithful who were willing to take another dark, Nebraska-like journey with him. It's abundantly clear that Springsteen had been soaking himself in the work of John Steinbeck and Woody Guthrie during the writing of The Ghost of Tom Joad, but their combined influence is found on more than just the title track. It's all over these windblown songs (including the haunting "Dry Lightning" and "the seminal "Youngstown") and their hard-scrabble protagonists. Not the Boss's biggest record, but certainly one of his best. --Michael Ruby
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Vinyl Classics reissue of this 1995 album comes as a vinyl look-a-like CD that's packaged in a die-cut see-through slipcase. 12 tracks. Sony.
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By Joe Lemondeo
Format:Audio CD
When 'The Rising' came out I went back and bought all of Springsteen's past collection. I came across 'The Ghost Of Tom Joad' and sat down to listen to it, not really knowing what is was about. It really blew me away, and for the first time I actually felt like I was pulled in to the album, thanks to Bruce's brilliant song writing. You listen to an album like this, which is so beautifully crafted, and then listen to basically any song from pop bands, you will be put into a new light. This is how music is suposed to sound, intimate, fun, and emotional. I can honestly say, if you buy this record you won't be sorry.
By DanD
Format:Audio CD
Bruce Springsteen's a reliable rocker. His lyrics aren't always the best, and his voice could use a little touchup, but people love him anyway. Why? He sings about the common man. And he's talented as hell.
On "The Ghost of Tom Joad," Springsteen finds himself at his peak--even if he had to leave the rock arena to do it. Sure, his electric guitar-fueled rockers are superb (find one rocker who's had a more lasting impression on various generations, past and present, than the Boss; and if you say McCartney, I'm gonna hit you). However, these gentle (mostly) acoustic numbers are sublime--graceful folk/country songs that sound the bells for the downtrodden (and Springsteen's multi-instrumental talent).
"Straight Time," for example, deals with a former criminal who can't seem to live a decent life; "Highway 29", about a fateful Bonnie and Clyde couple; "Youngstown," about a factory worker who needs a reprieve; "The Line," about a border guard who falls in love with a refugee; "My Best Was Never Good Enough," a darkly humorous tune about a man who just can't win, no matter what advice he's been given; and several other songs, most about immigrants and their troubles.
Yeah, it's a little opressing at first. Springsteen can be that way, when he's writing from his soul. And the album never really picks up, tempo-wise. It's not something you're gonna party to; but if you want good quality music, that'll make you think about yourself and the world, and shine a better light on your relations with others, then "The Ghost of Tom Joad" is your album.
By Jesse
Format:Audio CD
As far as I am concerned, this is the best album Bruce has ever made. As I own practically every album he has released, I am speaking with some knowledge.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing sequel to Nebraska
The Ghost of Tom Joad is one of the most haunting albums I have ever listened to. It was in fact listening to this album that I noticed the tremendous influence he has had on so... Read more
Published on Jan 8 2004 by J. Richmond
5.0 out of 5 stars
Haunting story of the dark underbelly of the American Dream
For those that entered the vast body of Springsteen's work through Born in the USA or Born to Run, this is going to be a shock to the system. Read more
Published on Dec 1 2003 by "rockrollmusicislife"
4.0 out of 5 stars
The 4.5-Star Sequel to "Nebraska"
Bruce Springsteen's 1995 release "The Ghost Of Tom Joad" is almost always compared to his haunting 1982 masterpiece "Nebraska," and for obvious reasons; the... Read more
Published on Nov 25 2003 by Bud Sturguess
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dismal
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Bruce Springsteen's music very much. Many of Bruce's other CD's are filled to the brim with passion and emotion. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2003 by G. J Wiener
5.0 out of 5 stars
Springsteens masterpiece
This "companion" to Nebraska-Springsteens earlier acoustic effort-will stand as his masterpiece. Read more
Published on July 27 2003 by Frank Mc Elroy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like "Nebraska" - Not quite as good.
My rating - 4.5/5
The "Nebraska" song styles and Bruce's acoustic guitar return in "Ghost of Tom Joad," this time dealing mostly with immigration and... Read more
The "Nebraska" song styles and Bruce's acoustic guitar return in "Ghost of Tom Joad," this time dealing mostly with immigration and... Read more
Published on July 19 2003 by "billydylan"
2.0 out of 5 stars
Oh, those poor illegal immigrants!
This is the kind of album we can count on from Springsteen when he's in a folksy, populist mood. But it just doesn't hit home, both in terms of Springsteen and folk populism in... Read more
Published on Jun 15 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
A gem from a true rock poet
I'll start by saying that this is my first and most likely only review I have or will write on Amazon. Read more
Published on May 22 2003 by Kevin T. Hartsell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why Haven't YOU Bought It?
This is one of his absolute best albums! Why it didn't move any copies when it was released is beyond me. Read more
Published on Mar 6 2003 by Rudy Palma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Springsteen writes stories of and for the rest of us...
I've listened to Springsteen only since Born in the USA (funny how many people miss the point behind that song... Read more
Published on Dec 17 2002 by A. Ort
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