Bruce Springsteen - New Album "Magic" & Live Info

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There's a small clip of the MSG concert, parts of 4 songs. Sounds pretty good.

Ice

Hey Thierry, I just got tix for Arnhem. Do you know if there's a train going from Elst to the arena? Read somewhere that there should be but can't find any info.

So tickets for Bruce and the E-Street Band's Irish date go on sale tomorrow morning. I have been strongly considering going but with the Lost Highway tour and Christmas, funds aren't great at the moment.

I was just wondering have many of you seen them live and do they put on a good show i.e. is it worth maxing out my credit card? All thoughts will be appreciated.

It's worth maxing out any credit card you have - or even bumming money from friends. Bruce and the E St Band put on one of the best shows anywhere - ever. This is also probably the last tour of the original band so see them while you can.

You would do yourself a favor though to familiarize youself with some of the music before you go. Some of his older stuff is long and involved and the words should be read so that you know what he is talking about. You'll enjoy it live more if you understand it - though it's not required. I've been a fan of his for 35 years and I have dragged many Bruce virgins to concerts. Most have them have come home with stars in their eyes.

Cheers you're after selling it to me. Ye all i have is the greatest hits, the rising and devils and dust and I'm looking the tracks from Magic I'm hearing on the radio.

Have you any pointers on what old albums to pick up? 23 albums, I wouldn't know where to start!

I'll tell you the same thing I tell everyone. Bruce's older albums don't sound especially good - only Born to Run has been completely remastered - and only very recently. The first thing you should so is listen to the live stuff - and there are several official live albums out there with great sound.

1. Live in New York City (from 2000 - a 20 night stand at Madison Square Garden). This is available in both audio and video. It's old enought that you can pick up a DVD cheaply and get blown away by the end of the reunion tour.

2. Live 1975-1985 A 3 CD set that showcases most of the best stuff live up to that point.

3. Live in Barcelona - DVD only from the Rising tour in 2002.

4. Born to Run 30th Anniversary 3 disc set (1 CD & 2 DVD) Good description here:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - Born To Run: 30th Anniversary...
This last one is the one to get as an official studio album - Born to Run - and the DVD is from the 1975 Hammersmith Odeon show which is incredible.

And last but not least - don't confuse Bruce's solo stuff with his work with the E Street Band. They can be two very different things. I love him with the E Street Band as a rocker - the solo albums are a mixed bag for me. The best of them in my opinion is Nebraska - most of which he re-worked and played with the E Street Band later on.

I have just moved this from the Tour Discussion forum, seeing as that one is for Bon Jovi-related tour discussions.

Great stuff Kathleen, thats a big help, you're clearly a big fan. First things first, have to hit ticketmaster at ten to 9 tomorrow, his shows generally sellout in 5 minutes.

Especially as it's start of the summer tour AND it's in Ireland, I say go for it!! Those shows usually tend to be special. Otherwise I can just concur with what Kathleen's said.

Anybody know about a presale for this gig?

If so, you know where to send a PM..!

Expensive week this, with BJ onsale the day after...


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