I just read this on Stereogum and it reminded me of this thread!
Is "Queen of the Supermarket" The Worst Springsteen Song Ever?
This is a sampling of the critical response:
"The worst song Bruce Springsteen has ever written."
- Detroit News
"At the 3:00 mark, it accidentally turns into a Meatloaf song."
- Blender
"Removes this record from consideration as one of the best releases of his career."
- Chicago Tribune
"Unintentionally ludicrous."
- San Jose Mercury News
"Unbelievably melodramatic ... sounds like someone doing a Springsteen parody."
- Orlando Sentinel
"Might be the worst song Springsteen has ever released."
- Philadelphia Inquirer
"May be the worst thing he's ever written."
- Pitchfork