Bruce Springsteen

Today I am going to review the “Magic” album in terms of it’s live renditions. Now, this is fair to do in my opinion because all of the songs have been played at least once. I will give a grade and a review of all songs on the album in order.

1. Radio Nowhere (A): This song opened up most of the shows on the 2007 U.S. and European legs. Honestly, this song is great on the album but even better live. Most of the crowd knows the song which helps.

2. You’ll Be Comin’ Down (A): Unfortunately, this song has only been played one time (3/24/08) but it sounded terrific. It’s a shame that he hasn’t played it more on this tour.

3. Livin’ in the Future (B+): I give this one a strong B because I feel that it was pretty darn good in the beginning of the tour. Since then, however, I feel that it has gotten a bit stale and might need a bit of a break. Yet, with the election on the horizon I don’t see this happening.

4. Your Own Worst Enemy (A-): I thought that this one sounded pretty good live. But, to be poerfectly honest, I don’t think it’s one of the better ones on the album so that is the reason for the weaker A.

5. Gypsy Biker (A-): This is another song that I did not fall in love with on the album. Yet, I think it is very good in a live settling. Having said all of that, I don’t need to hear it for the rest of the tour.

6. Girls in Their Summer Clothes (B): I honestly love this one on the album itself. Yet, I think it lacks a little something in concert. While I still enjoy hearing it, I could do with something else in that first encore slot.

7. I’ll Work For Your Love (A): No complaints about this one. It’s great on the album and great in concert.

8. Magic (B-): This one is just so-so for me both live and on the album.

9. Last to Die (A-): This is a very powerful rocker that even gets the casual fans into the end of the main set. In the beginning of the tour I really did not like hearing it but now I have gained a greater appreciation for the song.

10. Long Walk Home (A): I thought this was great in the beginning of the tour and I now think it’s even better with Steven’s added vocals. AWESOME!

11. Devil’s Arcade (B): I like this one on the album but I could live without it in concert. This is not to say it’s a “bad” live song, but it’s enough already. I am glad he has dropped it from the set in recent months.

12.Terry’s Song (A): I think this is a wonderful tribute to Terry McGovern and sounded wonderful in concert the one time it was played. I definitely have no complaints here.

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