157. Bruce Springsteen’s The Rising (2002): Side A

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 Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - [email protected] / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica