Bruce Springsteen – The Rising (2xLP)

Released in 2002, The Rising marked Bruce Springsteen’s powerful return with the E Street Band after nearly two decades. Written in the aftermath of 9/11, the album is a poignant, cathartic meditation on grief, hope, and resilience. Blending rock, gospel, and folk textures, it moves from quiet mourning (“You’re Missing”) to anthemic uplift (“The Rising,” “Lonesome Day”), capturing the emotional complexity of a wounded but unbroken America. It’s one of Springsteen’s most thematically unified and emotionally resonant albums.

Reviews

"A soaring, soul-searching triumph—Springsteen’s best work since Born in the U.S.A." – Rolling Stone

"Stirring and deeply humane—he gives voice to a nation’s grief and strength." – The New York Times

"The E Street Band sounds reborn, bringing gravity and grace to each track." – AllMusic

"A bold artistic response to tragedy—Springsteen proves rock can still carry the weight of history." – Pitchfork

"Emotionally raw yet uplifting, The Rising is essential 21st-century Springsteen." – Mojo