Not long ago I wrote here about music that gives you goose bumps. Today like a good little geezer I ran out and bought Bruce Springsteen's The Rising. And man, there they are. A new producer has freshened up the sound, and it is delivering some very important messages. Bravo!

Sales and awards are around the corner, but that may not be what this guy mostly wants. Having big crowds respond to new music will doubtlessly be a bigger kick.

I'm ready for the mosh pit.