Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978)
0.3901Canon Score · ranked #66 all time
Aggregated from 5 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Darkness on the Edge of Town is the fourth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen, released on June 2, 1978, by Columbia Records. The album was recorded after a series of legal disputes between Springsteen and his former manager Mike Appel, during sessions in New York City with the E Street Band from June 1977 to March 1978. Springsteen and Jon Landau served as producers, with assistance fro
Why it ranks #66
Every list on which Darkness on the Edge of Town appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #68 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #91 / 500 |
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #109 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #150 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |