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“Ties That Bind: Unreleased Album” has just been officially released, and this time we will be releasing a collection of rare recordings of the century’s blockbuster album “Born In The USA”! These are rare recordings such as rough mixes and outtakes from this album, but some of them were released on LP not too long after the album’s release. Later, CD items were also released, such as “Murder Incorporated: The Lost Masterpiece”, which can be called a nostalgic masterpiece. However, recently, there is no sign that upgraded versions of these sound sources will be released. How come these rare recordings were so easy to listen to in the past? Moreover, at the time we released “Ties That Bind”, the prototype of “The River”, there was a voice asking, “Wouldn’t you like to release something related to “Born In The USA”?” The items released in the past are now just like fossils, yet are there any titles more suitable for the current quality level? Meanwhile, JEMS was distributing the rare sound source of “Born In The USA”. Other titles such as “Unsatisfied Heart Remastered Born In The USA Outtakes”, which were compiled by fans and remastered from past titles, were also in circulation, but the title “Remastered” was completely incorrect. It backfired, and the fully equalized sound was painful to listen to. On the contrary, the “Lost Master Series” released in the 1990s also had a strong sense of equalization. The series of “Born In The USA” rare sound sources are based on reference cassette copies of rough mixes, so they do not reach the master quality of “Ties That Bind” level. However, recently, JEMS has obtained upgraded versions of these sound sources. JEMS releases their sound sources in two parts, and at one point they were considering releasing a two-disc set. However, it is true that not only Springsteen but also studio rough mix sound sources lack interest. Regarding the sound source of JEMS, for example, the songs included in “Tracks” have a huge difference in the degree of completion, and the alternate takes of “My Love Will Not Let You Down” and “Murder Incorporated” are just sloppy and uninteresting. Therefore, in this CD release, we decided to condense the songs that appeared for the first time into one CD, and arranged them in the order of the songs on the album, making them even easier to listen to. That became the title of this time. Let’s take a look at the characteristics of each sound source here. 1. Born In The USA Unedited long version, long known from “Murder Incorporated: The Lost Masterpiece.” It seems like the mix is still rough, but it turns out that the part where the riff continued after 4 minutes was cut out when recording the album. A rough mix of the most famous song on the album. You can enjoy this. 2. Cover Me Rough mix appearing for the first time. The intro starts with Springsteen’s count, and the ending also ends with him playing the guitar solo without fading out. 3. Darlington County This is a rough mix that has been heard before, but this time it is recorded with the most natural sound quality. Some of the lyrics of the second verse are different. Also, the harmony between Springsteen and Little Steven is not divided into left and right sides, which makes it sound like a rough mix. The ending is also complete without fading out. 4. Working On The Highway The lyrics of the second verse are only slightly different, and the rough mix has a stronger echo than the album version. This also has a more natural sound quality than the previous item. 5. Downbound Train The intro that starts with the count is not shortened, and the acoustic guitar sound, which was almost never heard on the album, reverberates. This also has a more natural sound quality than the previous item. 6. First rough mix. The presence of the synths is still weak, and the ending continues without fading out. 7. Bobby Jean One of the highlights of the rough mix that debuted this time. This is a version that was referred to as a “strange keyboard intro” in Springsteen’s technical books in the past. Since it was a rough mix, the piano sound played by Roy Bittan overlapped with Bruce’s count, which made it sound like an intro, and that’s how it was expressed. I think you can understand it. However, when the performance starts, it’s interesting that the synths stand out more than the piano. 8. I’m Goin’ Down A rough mix that has been known for a long time is recorded in natural sound quality. At this point, there are no guitar overdubs, both acoustic and electric, and instead Clarence Clemons continues to play saxophone throughout. That was replaced with guitars. The intro and ending are also long. 9. Complete version including lyrics that were cut from the Glory Days album. This is also famous for a long time, but this time it is in a natural state, so the clearness is outstanding. 10. Dancing In The Dark The rough mix of the big hit song has finally arrived. Even after the singing part ended, Clarence continued to play the saxophone, and the performance was completely recorded until the end without fading out. 11. Protection Springsteen and the E Street Band’s own version of the song they sent to Donna Summer. The basic arrangement is the same, but it lacks the disco feel that her version had. It boasts such a level of perfection that it wouldn’t be strange to include it in an album as is. 12. None But The Brave This outtake was released ten years ago as the featured track of “ESSENTIAL SPRINGSTEEN” and instantly became a major hit. The version recorded there had Springsteen re-recording the vocals in the 90s, but here it is recorded with the original vocals from 1983. Also, the backing track is still unfinished. 13. Drop On Down And Cover Me This is a famous outtake along with the previous song, but both past items had severe distortion and were difficult to listen to. However, this time an upgraded version with reduced distortion is finally here. 14. The Pink Cadillac Rare Sound Collection concludes with the first rough mix of the popular song that was released on the Coupling Only single. Although it is almost like a monaural state, it is surprising that you can listen to the end of the performance without the ending fading out. It seems that there is no doubt that maniacs all over the world will pay attention to just the collection of outtakes of “Born In The USA” that appeared after a long time, but the rare content that is studded with rough mixes that appeared for the first time is also the best. Please enjoy the nostalgic masterpiece album, which released singles in quick succession, in its natural sound quality just before it was completed. The pitch deviation that tends to occur with cassette copies of the original sound source is also firmly adjusted. A rich collection of rare sound sources that can truly be called essential will be released! Rough Mixes and Outtakes from“Born In The U.S.A.session Recorded at The Power Station & The Hit Factory, New York January 1982 – March 1984 (62:17) 1. Born In The U.S.A. (Long Version) 2. Cover Me 3. Darlington County 4. Working On The Highway 5. Downbound Train 6. I’m On Fire 7. Bobby Jean 8. I’m Goin’ Down 9. Glory Days 10. Dancing In The Dark (Full Ending) 11. Protection 12. None But The Brave (Original Vocal) 13. Drop On Down And Cover Me 14. Pink Cadillac (Full Ending) Bruce Springsteen (vocals, guitar, harmonica) Roy Bittan (piano, keyboards) Clarence Clemons (tenor and baritone saxophones, percussion) Danny Federici (organ, keyboards) Garry Tallent (bass) Max Weinberg (drums) Steven Van Zandt (guitar, mandolin, backing vocals until June 1983)
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