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Springsteen's 'Nebraska' Enters 'Badlands'

Bruce Springsteen's album <em>Nebraska</em> inspired the compilation <em>Badlands</em>.
Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska inspired the compilation Badlands.

Liane speaks with Jim Sampas, producer of Badlands: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska, which will be released Tuesday on the Sub Pop label. The Boss's dark and sparse album from 1982 is covered on the new CD by artists including Johnny Cash, Chrissie Hynde, Dar Williams, Ben Harper and others.

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