This is one of Bruce's best albums in spite of the fact that it's been played to death on the radio. The songs rock from front to back, and there is no filler at all. Even the non-singles "Downbound Train,"  "Bobby Jean," and "Darlington County" are great. You  really get a compelling and sometimes disturbing portrait of mid 80's  America on this album, from the despairing title track to the wistful  closer "My Hometown." It is also fascinating to listen to Bruce  get inside the lives of some struggling everyday Americans. This is one of  the most concise and satisfying rock and roll albums recorded in the  Eighties. Add this essential CD to your collection.