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| Posted By: thunder rd. Posted On: Dec 2, 2007 Views: 2565 | ryan adams - i'm torn between jeff tweedy, conor oberst and ryan adams, the more i think about it the further i strayed from deciding. they're both amazing songwriters, both have different strengths but they certainly have plenty of them.. but who evokes the most feelings? whose music feels the most honest? like skecthes ripped from their journal? ryan adams! so he doesn't sing 'bout politics yada yada yada. he doesn't have to, his stories, his words, his rawness makes up for it. he sings his heart and soul and has recently been giving some of his strongest live performances with the cardinals. his songs about the love and loss between two people carry the heaviest emotions about life, that's where the honesty lies. i'm gonna get a lot of **** for this, but it's kinda like bob dylan vs. bruce springsteen bob dylan is obviously the better songwriter, the most influential and all that, but bruce springsteen is my favorite, his music is filled with honesty and raw emotion, something i don't think dylan did. dylan was more of an observer, an outsider looking in which gave him more power and intellect as a writer but there will always be that distance between him and society. while springsteen is more of an insider writing from that perspective, the one he knows and sees others live. i've digressed enough, apologies. |
| Posted By: gotmyorder Posted On: Dec 2, 2007 Views: 2562 | David Gray? Yes! Recently David Gray published on his website a new album called "A Thousand Miles Behind".It contains 12 live recordings spanning from 2001 - 2007 hand-picked by David Gray himself. His beautiful renditions of classics like "Mansion on the Hill" and "Streets of Philadelphia" (Bruce Springsteen)result in a record that does not disappoint! That's why he has to be on the list! Have a listen here: http://www.davidgray.com/music/discography/default.aspx?trackNum=7 |
| Posted By: Randolph the Third Posted On: Nov 30, 2007 Views: 2527 | Something to say This isn't about who is the best or who sounds the most like Bruce Springsteen. It's about who carries on the same message with the same strength of spirit. Ryan Adams is personal favorite of those listed, but he rarely has much to say about the world outside of himself. Jeff Tweedy and Arcade Fire do, but they lack a lot of the other stuff the Boss sings about, like drinking in the back of a pick-up. And then the Hold Steady almost sing too much about recreation. My vote goes to Josh Ritter, who seems to have found a nice balance between singing about the world and human condition, as well as romance, recreation and introspection. Some of his tunes borrow a little too much from the Boss (Girl In the War), but Ritter's got the energy and the talent, both live and in the studio to hit you almost like the Boss does. Key word: almost. Let's remember this is a much different world than in the early 70s. No one's gonna hit you like the Boss these days, except the Boss. |
| Posted By: Mark D Posted On: Nov 30, 2007 Views: 1820 | David Grey ??? David Grey ??? I hadnt relaised that congenital deafness was so prevelant in the US. Come on get a grip, you'll be praising Jamesa Blunt next. |
| Posted By: Mark D Posted On: Nov 30, 2007 Views: 1793 | The Boss Badly Drawn Boy holding the Boss's torch ? The funniest thing Ive heard for a long time. Surely Steve Wynn and Steve Earle come way way before him, Bobby Bandiera too; guess it was hard to pad the list out. Oh and I guess Southside Johhny doesnt count as he's been doing it for 30 plus years and its not hip to like him. For those who think the Hold Steady are something, go see Southside Live, the originals are always the best. |
| Posted By: BW Posted On: Nov 29, 2007 Views: 1732 | Cardinals The cardinals are amazing . They do not have the energy of the Boss.There is no Born to Run .That said he is a a great songwriter with a great band .I have seen Bruce [2]the Stones [6]Neil Young and crazy horse The Clash the who clapton,zepplin stevie ray vaughn etc.and I promise you if you love anyone on this list you will find America in his unique brand of writing anf performing . If you go to livearchive there are over 100 of his shows listen to Lakewood in nov 07 . You will become a admirer . PS wilco and Peral Jam are amzing also but the best show I ever saw was Lauryn Hill,period |
| Posted By: Matt Posted On: Nov 29, 2007 Views: 1642 | Ryan all the way. Ryan's albums encompass the full range of human emotion, at times he can rock out and make you want to dance, and at others he can slow it down and make you want to cry. He is unbelievably prolific, and his spirit more closely represents that of Springsteen (although Magic is much better an album than Easy Tiger : ) The only close second i can see is Jeff Tweedy, but he can't mirror Bruce's southern rock n' roll influence. |
| Posted By: scaffnet Posted On: Nov 29, 2007 Views: 1669 | I second Patterson Hood Right on man, Patterson Hood and DBT can match - or out-Bruce Bruce. More grit. More authenticity. Those 'badly drawn bright boys' couldn't get carry Patterson's **** in a Bud bottle, let alone get anywhere near anyone with real cred. |
| Posted By: David Posted On: Nov 29, 2007 Views: 1698 | the torch is passed Mike Dunn & The Kings of New England Doesn't get better than Mike! |
| Posted By: Vic Posted On: Nov 29, 2007 Views: 1687 | The Hold Steady There is NO question about this...Ryan Adams? Yeah, he's great, but he doesn't do what Springsteen did. Ten seconds into "Stuck Between Stations" and you already have all the key elements. Pearl Jam ~ Neil Young Ryan Adams ~ Van Morrison Jeff Tweedy ~ The Stones Everybody else = who cares... |
| Posted By: Jbro Posted On: Nov 29, 2007 Views: 1594 | E -Street /Pearl Jam After Bruce took a break, Pearl Jam was passed the tourch. I have seen both in concert many times and the similarities are uncanny. I have seen Wilco and Arcade Fire who were both unbelievable. Neither could produce the energy that E-Street and PJ can get from their crowds. So until either of them go away, which I don't think is going to happen for a few more years down the road so the tourch stays. But I could see Bright Eyes and Arcade Fire carrying that large tourch. Kind of dissapointed that they picked individuals and not the bands. Eddie and Bruce are half the artist without the great bands that back them. |
| Posted By: Thurman Posted On: Nov 29, 2007 Views: 1549 | Hold Steady Anyone who was at Carnegie Hall for the Springsteen Tribute, knows the answer. As Rolling Stone wrote: "Since Springsteen's in the mood to celebrate his current indie cred, let's get The Hold Steady's Craig Finn up there" |
| Posted By: Kelsey Posted On: Nov 28, 2007 Views: 1583 | Springsteen= Not David Grey The david Gray comment below really caught me off guard. I didn't know singing pathetic love songs meant you carry the torch of Bruce Springsteen over all the other incredibly talented musicians out there today. And I am pretty sure EVERYONE has heard a David Grey song and that is why he isn't on the list. |
| Posted By: Joseph M. Jamison Posted On: Nov 28, 2007 Views: 1585 | carrying the torch How can Eddie Vedder not be on this list? Kudos, though, for everyone who voted for Jeff Tweedy |
| Posted By: Carl Perkins Posted On: Nov 28, 2007 Views: 1470 | Patterson Hood Patterson Hood, Drive-by Truckers. No question he has the feel for everyday people, the passion, the intelligence and the live charisma to be called the heir to Bruce. I like some of the folks on the list, but none I feel really are following in the Boss's footsteps like Patterson. Drive-by Truckers, a criminally under-appreciated band. |
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