Bruce Springsteen + Robert Hilburn = !%$?!

Gee, what a surprise! Hilburn gives both new Springsteen albums four-star ratings.

Hilburn’s hero worship of Bruce is no secret, and certainly no sin in my book, but I would like to see some objectivity. I knew Hilburn would use the word compelling at least once, for instance, and what does a Jersey street boy-turned-Beverly Hills trendoid know about the “Real World” (obviously one of Hilburn’s favorite songs)?

Why don’t you guys just give Hilburn his own little hall of fame so he can induct Bruce, Bono and Sting, pack up their CDs with Bob’s portable and put the guy out to pasture.

BILL WINKLER

Sunland