Description
Darkness on the Edge of Town is the fourth studio album by Bruce Springsteen, released in the late spring of 1978. The album marked the end of a three-year gap between albums brought on by contractual obligations and legal battling with former manager Mike Appel. Although the album did not produce high-charting singles it nevertheless remained on the charts for 97 weeks. A steady seller in Springsteens catalogue, it has been certified triple-platinum by the RIAA.
Although slightly less enthusiastic than those for Springsteens previous album Born to Run, reviews for Darkness on the Edge of Town were unanimously positive. Critics notably praised the maturity of the albums themes and lyrics. It remains one of Springsteens most highly regarded records by both fans and critics and several of its songs have become staples of the singers live performances.
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