A new 37-track boxed set released alongside a biopic tracking the making of his 1982 album underscores how sometimes a musician’s first recording is the right one. By Jon Pareles Demo-itis. That’s the ...

Nebraska remains one of the best folk albums ever made and one of Springsteen’s core works. It’s rooted in tradition, but it’s also a crucial leap forward for Springsteen, who sharpened his narrative ...