NEW YORK (AP) — There's plenty of rock on Steven Van Zandt's first album of original material in 20 years. There's also soul and funk and some mean horn solos.

What there isn't plenty of is politics.

The bandana-wearing guitarist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, who in the past has never been shy about calling out politicians, has put aside partisanship in these divisive times.

Says Van Zandt: "We need a break every now and then."

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