what are you listening to today?

[heftysmokes]

I certainly never imagined the heartland as an inviting place. In my mind, and I might say bruce's too, it's a dark place where dreams are crushed and the working class is struggling just to get by. I probably could have chose my words better, or at least elaborated what I meant. I think the great thing about all of Bruce's albums, is the universal subject matter.

Plus, my idea of the heartlands has been forever tainted by movies such as "Badlands" and the "Indian Runner."

Funny you mention the Indian Runner. It's based on the song, "Highway Patrolman" from the Nebraska album.

Bummer you think so poorly of the heartland. I'm sure many in the "heartland" think the west coast is a good place to go for your dreams to be crushed and the working class have to struggle to get by.

I think the great thing about all of Bruce's albums, is the universal subject matter.

There it is. Location is irrelevant. Theme is everything, and it's universal.