Bruce Springsteen released his 17th studio album: "Wrecking Ball" today. Album cover property of Columbia Records.
By: Jacob Elyachar
This week’s New Music Tuesday focuses on the Boss’s latest album and the newest singles from Madonna, John Mayer and Norah Jones.
Wrecking Ball- Bruce Springsteen
Wrecking Ball marks Bruce Springsteen’s seventeenth studio album and his first album in the 2010s decade. This album is pure brilliance and the song lyrics on all of the songs are stronger than his last two studio albums. Springsteen is still one of rock’s best wordsmiths and impeccable bandleaders as he guides his band gracefully from opening track “We Take Care of Our Own” to bonus track “American Land.” Overall, Springsteen’s Wrecking Ball is the best rock album of 2012 so far! Grade: A
Tracks You Should Get: “We Take Care Of Our Own,” “Wrecking Ball,” “Easy Money, “Shackled and Drawn,” “American Land” and “Land of Hopes and Dreams.”
To listen to “Shackled and Drawn,” click here: http://youtu.be/v4awmrqR3FI
Girl Gone Wild-Madonna
The Material Girl’s second single off of her upcoming twelfth studio album is “Girl Gone Wild.” Written by Madonna, Jenson Vaughn, Alle and Benny Benassi, this song is an upbeat club anthem that shows proves the Queen of Pop still knows how to throw down an epic dance song. This single is a superb workout song and will satisfy Madonna fans until her album M.D.N.A. on March 26. Grade: A-
To listen to Madonna’s new single, click here: http://youtu.be/S4FC9iuftAA
Shadow Days-John Mayer
John Mayer released his latest single: “Shadow Days” as a teaser what to come in his fifth studio album. He uses this song to not only open up to his fans and critics but also demonstrate that he is ready to move on to the next phase of his life. This song also features impressive guitar playing and great vocals. Grade: B+
Click here to listen to “Shadow Days:” http://youtu.be/S4FC9iuftAA
Happy Pills-Norah Jones
The Grammy-Winning singer/songwriter Norah Jones will release her first album in three years on May 1, 2012. Her first single “Happy Pills” showcases Ms. Jones at her finest from her impeccable vocals, catchy lyrics and the song’s superb arrangement. This author is among the countless Norah Jones fans waiting for her new album to be released. Grade: A
To listen to Norah Jones’ new single, click here: http://youtu.be/A9G88-3Jd3c
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