That and Song for Orphans are absolute screamers. Inspired decision by Bruce to dig them from the demo tapes and re-record them with that classic E Street sound. The production on those first three E Street Band albums of the 21st century (The Rising, Magic and Working on a Dream) were a lot cleaner and shinier. But they missed the clatter and vivacity of his E Street albums from Born in the USA and before. Letter To You really brought it back to the feeling of Bruce and the E Street all in the same room, all having a blast. And all thanks to Stevie van Zandt who told him to go back to recording as a full unit together.
If it was his last ever album with E Street (he's said nothing either way I believe) it would be a fitting finale.
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