Think what you will of Bruce Springsteen's music; truth is, he's a music buff who has been known to buy lots of records, and his tastes aren't always predictable. The August 2010 issue of @MOJOmagazine devotes its covermount to a Brucie-curated selection; while it leans heavily towards roots music, there are choices you wouldn't expect whether it be stylistically (the nihilistic techno of Alan Vega) or generationally (the warbling folk-pop of Bright Eyes). The disc is split evenly between more contemporary acts and legacy artists such as The Stanley Brothers and Ramblin' Jack Elliott. Springsteen has long been a vocal supporter of Joe Strummer, and I've selected a tune from the Clashman's final studio album, Streetcore. This tale of navigating the Glastonbury Festival is Strummer's last great song. There are numerous clips out there on the 'net of the Boss covering this tune in concert.   3

covermount 22 Jan 2015