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The Rising
The 1081st greatest album of all time
The Rising (2002) is Bruce Springsteen's album written and recorded in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks. It blends heartland rock and folk rock with gospel and pop rock touches, using piano, organ, saxophone and layered backing vocals to create anthemic, communal-sounding arrangements alongside quieter acoustic moments. Lyrically the album moves through themes of grief, faith and resilience, and it also marked Springsteen's reunion with the E Street Band.
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