2002 — The Rising — Bruce Springsteen
Mostly written in the aftermath of 9/11, Springsteen returned to prominence with his first studio album in seven years. With the E Street Band behind him, “The Boss” gets personal through his reflections of a country changed forever. The title track can stand along with any other Springsteen classic, while “My City of Ruins” is both haunting and beautiful at the same time.
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