10 Perfect Folk Rock Albums With No Bad Songs

The Boss is one of America's all time leading rock artists. His brand of American heartland rock has made him a modern day folk hero. Singing about the plight of the every person, Springsteen rose to prominence during the '80s, augmented by the E-Street Band.

During the 2000s Springsteen took an unexpected change in direction. He temporally ditched the E-Street Band in favour of a group of traditional folk musicians. The album was made in honour of Pete Seeger, a pivotal character in reintroducing folk music to the mainstream during the '40s and '50s. His goal was to maintain the traditions of American folk law through music.

Springsteen did an overhaul on the body of work. He fully embraced the folk sensibilities but injected everything with a rock n' roll energy. The resonance of these old time songs are brought to life through Springsteen's impassioned performances.

For the most part this is a joyous romp through old America. Old Dan Tucker tells the story of a lovable rascal who gets drunk and causes all kinds of mischief. O Mary Don't You Weep is a triumphant spiritual number that touches on gospel. Mrs. McGrath is an old sea shanty that becomes the emotional core of the record, as Springsteen tells the tragic tail of a sailor who loses his legs. This is Sprintsteen like you've never heard him, and this is truly a unique album.