Bruce SpringsteenWrecking Ball

Label:

Columbia – 88691 94836 2

Format:

CD , Album, Special Edition , Gatefold

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Folk, World, & Country

Style:

Gospel

Tracklist

1 We Take Care Of Our Own
Backing VocalsSoozie Tyrell
PerformerNew York Chamber Consort
3:54
2 Easy Money
Backing VocalsTiffeny Andrews
Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements]Patti Scialfa
PercussionSteve Jordan
Violin, Backing VocalsSoozie Tyrell
3:37
3 Shackled And Drawn
Backing VocalsRoss Petersen
Baritone SaxophoneEd Manion
CornetCurtis Ramm*
Drums, PercussionMatt Chamberlain
Electric Organ [B-3]Charlie Giordano
EuphoniumDan Levine
Tenor SaxophoneStan Harrison
Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle]Art Baron
TromboneClark Gayton
Violin, Backing VocalsSoozie Tyrell
Written-By [Elements Of "Me And My Baby Got Our Own Thing Going]L.Collins*
3:46
4 Jack Of All Trades
Baritone SaxophoneEd Manion
CornetCurtis Ramm*
Featuring, Electric Guitar [Featured Guitar]Tom Morello
PerformerNew York Chamber Consort
Tenor SaxophoneStan Harrison
Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle]Art Baron
TromboneClark Gayton
ViolinSoozie Tyrell
6:00
5 Death To My Hometown
Backing VocalsRoss Petersen
Drums, Backing VocalsKevin Buell
Drums, PercussionMatt Chamberlain
Electric Organ [B-3]Charlie Giordano
Featuring [Excerpts Of "The Last Words Of Copernicus"]Velma Johnson
Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle]Art Baron
ViolinSoozie Tyrell
Written-By [Excerpts Of "The Last Words Of Copernicus"]Alabama Sacred Harp Convention*
3:29
6 This Depression
Backing VocalsLisa Lowell
Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements]Patti Scialfa
Featuring, Electric Guitar [Featured Guitar]Tom Morello
Violin, Backing VocalsSoozie Tyrell
4:08
7 Wrecking Ball
Backing VocalsRoss Petersen
Backing Vocals [Uncredited]Steve Van Zandt
Backing Vocals, Electric GuitarRob Lebret
CornetCurtis Ramm*
DrumsMax Weinberg
Electric Organ [B-3]Charlie Giordano
PerformerNew York Chamber Consort
Saxophone, Soloist [Saxophone Solos]Clarence Clemons
Violin, Backing VocalsSoozie Tyrell
5:50
8 You've Got It
Backing VocalsRoss Petersen
Baritone SaxophoneEd Manion
CornetCurtis Ramm*
Drums, PercussionMatt Chamberlain
Lap Steel GuitarGreg Leisz
Pedal Steel GuitarMarc Muller
Tenor SaxophoneStan Harrison
TromboneClark Gayton
3:49
9 Rocky Ground
Backing VocalsMichelle Moore (2)
Baritone SaxophoneEd Manion
CornetCurtis Ramm*
Electric Organ [B-3]Charlie Giordano
EuphoniumDan Levine
Featuring [Excerpt From "I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord"]Church Of God In Christ Congregation
Featuring, Vocals [Featured Vocal]Michelle Moore (2)
Tenor SaxophoneStan Harrison
Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle]Art Baron
TromboneClark Gayton
Written-By [Excerpt From "I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord"]Traditional
4:41
10 Land Of Hope And Dreams
Backing VocalsPatti Scialfa
Backing Vocals [Uncredited], MandolinSteve Van Zandt
Baritone SaxophoneEd Manion
CornetCurtis Ramm*
Electric Organ [B-3]Charlie Giordano
EuphoniumDan Levine
Featuring, Vocals [Featured Vocal]Michelle Moore (2)
Saxophone, Soloist [Saxophone Solos]Clarence Clemons
Tenor SaxophoneStan Harrison
Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle]Art Baron
TromboneClark Gayton
Violin, Backing VocalsSoozie Tyrell
Written-By [Elements Of "People Get Ready"]C.Mayfield*
6:58
11 We Are Alive
Backing VocalsPatti Scialfa
Bass TrumpetDarrell Leonard
DrumsMax Weinberg
Electric Organ [B-3]Charlie Giordano
Lap Steel GuitarGreg Leisz
ViolinSoozie Tyrell
Written-By [Portions Of "Ring Of Fire"]Merle Kilgore
5:44
Bonus Tracks
12 Swallowed Up (In The Belly Of The Whale)
AccordionCharlie Giordano
Backing VocalsRoss Petersen
Bass ViolinJeremy McCoy
BassoonDan Shelly*
ContrabassoonMark Romatz
Tuba, Backing VocalsClif Norrell
Violin, Backing VocalsSoozie Tyrell
5:35
13 American Land
Backing VocalsRoss Petersen
Backing Vocals, Percussion, Hurdy GurdyRon Aniello
DrumsMax Weinberg
Electric Organ [B-3], CelestaCharlie Giordano
Mandolin, Backing VocalsSteve Van Zandt
Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle]Art Baron
Violin, Backing VocalsSoozie Tyrell
4:25

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanySony Music Entertainment
  • Copyright ©Bruce Springsteen
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Bruce Springsteen
  • Published ByBruce Springsteen
  • Published ByDynatone Publishing Co.
  • Published BySacred Harp Publishing
  • Published ByWarner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
  • Published ByPainted Desert Music Corp.
  • Distributed ByColumbia Records
  • Recorded AtStone Hill Studio, NJ
  • Recorded AtMSR Studios
  • Recorded AtVery Loud House Studio
  • Mixed AtMix This!
  • Mixed AtMix LA
  • Mixed AtThe Mix Suite
  • Mixed AtEldorado Recording Studios
  • Mixed AtStone Hill Studio, NJ
  • Mastered AtGateway Mastering
  • Glass Mastered AtSony DADC – DIDX-804850

Credits

  • Art Direction, DesignMichelle Holme
  • Engineer [Engineered By]Toby Scott
  • Engineer [Protools & Overdub Assistant Engineer At Stone Hill Studio]Rob Lebret (tracks: 9, 12)
  • Engineer [Protools & Overdub Engineer At Stone Hill Studio]Ross Petersen (tracks: 9, 12)
  • Executive-ProducerJon Landau
  • Mastered ByBob Ludwig
  • Mixed By [Assistant At Eldorado Recording Studios]Dan Silber (tracks: 2)
  • Mixed By [Assistant At Mix LA]Nik Harpen (tracks: 5, 10, 13)
  • Mixed By [Assistant At Mix This!]Brandon Duncan (tracks: 3, 4, 6 to 8, 11)
  • Mixed By [Assistant At The Mix Suite]Matty Green (2) (tracks: 1)
  • Mixed By [At Eldorado Recording Studios]Rich Costey (tracks: 2)
  • Mixed By [At Mix LA]Chris Lord-Alge (tracks: 5, 10, 13)
  • Mixed By [At Mix This!]Bob Clearmountain (tracks: 3, 4, 6 to 8, 11)
  • Mixed By [At The Mix Suite]Mark "Spike" Stent* (tracks: 1)
  • Mixed By [Mix Assistant At Mix LA]Brad Townsend (tracks: 5, 10, 13)
  • Musician, Alto HornDan Levine
  • Musician, Banjo, MandolaGreg Leisz
  • Musician, Clarinet, Alto SaxophoneStan Harrison
  • Musician, Euphonium, Tuba, SousaphoneArt Baron
  • Musician, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums, LoopsRon Aniello
  • Musician, PianoCharlie Giordano
  • Musician, Tenor SaxophoneEd Manion
  • Musician, TrumpetDarrell Leonard
  • Musician, Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Organ, Drums, Percussion, LoopsBruce Springsteen
  • Producer [Produced By]Ron Aniello
  • Producer [Produced With]Bruce Springsteen
  • Recorded By [Assistant At MSR Studio B]Mike Layos
  • Words By, Music ByBruce Springsteen

Notes

Released in an unusual 14x15,5 cm wallet cardboard package + 24-page booklet with lyrics, a tribute to Clarence Clemons by BS, pics and credits

Front cover:
Red sticker with text in white and black:
11 NEW RECORDINGS FEATURING "WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN", "ROCKY GROUND"
SPECIAL EDITION FEATURING TWO EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACKS
88691948362S1

Back cover and disc:
© & ℗ 2012 Bruce Springsteen

Booklet:
All songs © 2012 Bruce Springsteen (ASCAP) except:
Track 7 © 2009 Bruce Springsteen (ASCAP)
Track 10 © 2000 Bruce Springsteen (ASCAP)
Track 13 © 2006 Bruce Springsteen (ASCAP)

Recorded at Stone Hill Studio / Additional recording at MSR Studio B and Very Loud House Studio

Track 3 contains elements of "Me And My Baby Got Our Own Thing Going", Dynatone Publishing Company (BMI)
Track 5 contains excerpts from "The Last Words of Copernicus", Sacred Harp Publishing. Recorded September 12, 1959, Fyffe, Alabama
Track 9 contains excerpt from "I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord", recorded July 1942, Clarksdale, Mississippi
Track 10 contains elements of "People Get Ready"; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Track 11 incorporates portions of the song "Ring Of Fire", Painted Desert Music Corp. (BMI)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 8 8691-94836-2 8
  • Barcode (Scanned): 886919483628
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Rights Society (Tracks 3, 10, 11): BMI
  • Other (On sticker): 88691948362S1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): A03 DIDX-804850 4
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI L328
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 50E1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): A01 DIDX-804946 1
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI L329
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 507F
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): A10 DIDX-804850 4
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI L328
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 50B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): A03 DIDX-804850 4
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI L328
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 50A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): A10 DIDX-804850 4
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI L328
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 50EE
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6): A10 DIDX-804850 4
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 6): IFPI L328
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 6): IFPI 50E5
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7): A02 DIDX-804850 4
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 7): IFPI L328
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 7): IFPI 50F6
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8): B05 DIDX-804850 4
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 8): IFPI L328
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 8): IFPI 5082

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Wrecking Ball (2×LP, Album, CD, Album) Sony Music 88691 94254 1, 88691942541, 88691954622 Europe 2012
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Wrecking Ball (2×LP, Album, 180g, CD, Album) Columbia 88691 94254 1, 88691 94254 2 US 2012
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Wrecking Ball (CD, Album) Columbia 88691 94254 2 US 2012
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