Stream Bruce Springsteen's New Album and Read Our Review
It's been over 40 years since his debut and yetBruce Springsteenis still finding a way to generate "firsts" in his storied career. This time it'sHigh Hopes, a collection of covers and outtakes recorded over the last year. The E Street Band is in tow, as well asTom Morello, who has been serving as a fill-in forSteven Van Zandton tour and appears on over half the album's tracks, including a lead vocal spot on "The Ghost of Tom Joad." Our Stephen Thomas Erlewine says the collection"oscillates between the moody and militant"in his review, and you can hear it in full below.
Update: The full album stream has expired, but enjoy the title track.
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