Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guests Renee James, and Davie Melon explore Bruce Springsteen's album 'The Rising'. They discuss the album's background, personal reflections on its impact, the significance of its artwork, and their favorite tracks. The conversation delves into the emotional weight of the songs, particularly in the context of the 9/11 attacks, and culminates in selecting the side A songs for a supercut vinyl edition of the album.

Chapters

00:52 Introduction to The Rising

02:08 Tale of the Tape: The Rising

03:55 Revisiting The Rising: Initial Impressions

08:16 Artwork and Presentation of The Rising

09:44 Favourite Tracks and Their Impact

13:52 Discussion on Lonesome Day

16:48 Discussion on Waitin’ on a Sunny Day

20:12 Countin’ on a Miracle: An Anthem of Hope

23:18 Empty Sky: Reflections on Loss

26:56 You're Missing: The Pain of Absence

30:52 The Rising: A Celebratory Anthem

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