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There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen's "Born In The U.S.A." and the End of the Heartland

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Rock critic Steven Hyden deep-dives into the complex cultural, social and political context surrounding Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 album “Born To Run,” which eventually went on to become one of the most beloved rock albums of all time.

A thought-provoking exploration of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album, Born in the U.S.A.—a record that both chronicled and foreshadowed the changing tides of modern America

On June 4, 1984, Columbia Records issued what would become one of the best-selling and most impactful rock albums of all time. An instant classic, Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A. would prove itself to be a landmark not only for the man who made it, but rock music in general and even the larger American culture over...