I have just finished watching 'Bruce Springsteen: The Promise' in it's entirety on DVD and I have to say it is a phenomenal movie. I was absolutely captivated by the story behind last years 'The Promise' album which has found itself a near permanent position on my playlist.

Even though I consider myself a Springsteen fan I had no real knowledge of the story behind this period of his journey - the 'Darkness On The Edge of Town' era.

It is an amazing story of belief, hope, persistence, redemption and ultimate brilliance which intertwines original studio footage with revealing interviews with Springsteen and other members of the band from today.

Of course another aspect of 'The Promise' for me was the brilliant photography which accompanies the film and album - all of which was taken back in the period. The movie covers how some of the images came into being including the photo shoot that was to produce the album cover for Darkness On The Edge of Town.

If you are in search of inspiration and a musical journey back to a time when everything was literally on the line for this band then I certantly recommed seeing this film - amazing stuff.