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Born in the U.S.A.

by Bruce Springsteen

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All Time

of 455,181

3
1980's

of 12,291

1
1984

of 274

1
Genres
- Classic Rock
  - Classic Rock
    
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    3
  - Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
    
    of 7,221
    
    1
- Hard Rock & Metal
  - Hard Rock & Metal
    
    of 18,990
    
    1
  - Hard Rock
    
    of 8,067
    
    1
- Miscellaneous
  - Miscellaneous
    
    of 67,793
    
    2
- Pop
  - Pop
    
    of 263,633
    
    3
  - Pop Rock
    
    of 64,982
    
    3
  - Singer-Songwriters
    
    of 8,638
    
    1
- Rock
  - Rock
    
    of 107,574
    
    3
  - Singer-Songwriters
    
    of 351
    
    1

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.

Overall Rating: 3.8572 Born in the U.S.A. is ranked overall as 3.8572 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 4.0000 Born in the U.S.A. has an avg. critic score of 4.0000 out of 4 stars

Born in the U.S.A. Album Reviews

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Rolling Stone

Though it looks at hard times, at little people in little towns choosing between going away and getting left behind,Born in the U.S.A," Bruce Springsteen's seventh album, has a rowdy, indomitable spirit. ...more

All Music Guide

Bruce Springsteen had become increasingly downcast as a songwriter during his recording career, and his pessimism bottomed out withNebraska. ButBorn in the U.S.A. ...more

Yahoo! Music

Springsteen's massive commercial crossover happened largely because of the upbeat nature of most of these tracks--and that's upbeat in terms of tempo, not lyrics. Aside from the irony-drenched title track and "I'm On Fire," there's nothing really exceptional here--though we should give "Dancing In the Dark" its due as a very groovy pop record. ...more

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About.com

An argument can easily be made that this is one of the best rock and roll albums of all time. In fact, maybe a viable argument could not even be made against that claim. Springsteen's versatility allows him to take on the plight of ...read the complete review at About.com

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