“No Need” is melodramatic, at times bordering on overwrought, but it offers fascinating insight into a young artist at a pivotal point in his journey.
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In 1972, Bruce exorcised his toxic relationship demons with this harsh but beautiful character study.
This pre-label story of a doomed love affair features some dazzlingly clever lyrics from our 22-year-old songwriter.
“Jesse” is a lost demo from the pre-Columbia years, but its DNA would turn up later in “Sandy” and “New York City Serenade.” It’s well worth a listen and deserves an official release.
This early candidate for Bruce’s debut album ended up an organ donor for two of his most well-known songs.
“Growin’ Up” almost had a twin sibling. Take a listen to the first verse of what might have been.
For a young Jersey Shore songwriter fascinated with American westerns, undersea cowboys is as high concept as it gets.
An all-but-forgotten German film actress inspired one of Bruce’s earliest character studies.