In 1940, the Glenn Miller orchestra released In the Mood, a classic American tune of the big band swing era that brought couples happily together on the dance floor. In 2016—a presidential year in US politics—the American public is definitely not in the mood. Its prevailing attitude can be described as anxious, angry and assertive. The album that best captures the feelings at this moment is Bruce Springsteen’s Wrecking Ball, released in 2012. Wrecking Ball reflects the plight of the middle … [Read more...]