http://www.billboard.com/articles/ne...bum-in-january

New single, High Hopes, to be released on november 25 :D

I have high hopes for it.

Pre-ordered the limited edition on amazon.com today. The bonusdvd contains the entire BITUSA from Hyde Park 2013. Always nice to have. It's up on amazon for limited time only (dont know how long that will be).

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TS

Said on telegraph website that 41 Shots has only ever been played live...pretty sure its on The Essential?? Or similar.

It is on The Essential but that also is the live version.
He gave LOHAD a proper studio version on Wrecking Ball and now 41 Shots on High Hopes. I don't mind. They are both good songs.

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TS

Do you have a link? Can't seem to find it.

But ofcorse. I got it from the backstreets newsletter:
Bruce Springsteen - High Hopes (AMAZON BONUS...

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TS

He knows how to make a playlist.
 

That is all.

http://s30.postimg.org/kynxz40xd/bruce_playlist.jpg

What do you mean with your reply?

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TS

Yesh, that is a good setlist.


re; 41 shots. For some reason my version has been tagged up as "Studio Version" since forever, I've never actually noticed it's live..Still can't really, the audience must have been pretty quiet??

Right, so I just listened to a sample of the version on The Essential & that is quite obviously live. So my version isn't that one,

so. time for some googling:

In April 2001, a studio version of the song was released as a very rare U.S.-only 1-track radio promotional single on CD-R.[1]

:D

No idea where I got mine from, limewire probably

http://springsteenlyrics.com/lyrics/...studio2001.php

http://springsteenlyrics.com/lyrics/...01_sg-disc.jpg

all this time. I never knew I had a "rare" version ;d

Bruce Springsteen-American Skin (Studio Version)...

If there is already a studio version of this song I am even more wondering what the version on High Hopes will sound like :)

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TS

Although Amazon says only they have their limited edition offer I found it now as well on wowhd which is quite a lot cheaper then amazon for me. So, for the ones aiming to get it the cheapest, preorder it at wowhd.

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TS

The album has leaked. I did not have the chance to listen to it entirety but I do like what he did with 41 shots.

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TS

Thanks for the heads up :D

Downloading now! Although I should point out I have pre-ordered the album too ;)

I have had it on order since I first heard about it. I just have trouble controlling my impulses when I find out that I can "pre-listen" LOL

Well to be honest I am not that impressed with it so far. It sure will take a few more listens for some songs to grow but the way the album has come together feels a bit cheap to me. Covers, already existing songs etc. Then some of the new songs just sound like the songs they are: left-overs of previous albums. Not much songs on this album that I'd like to hear live, in comparison to Wrecking Ball.

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TS

I sort of agree. Most of it I have heard in some form or other over the years. It's just not the same as having completely new music to discover.

Exactly. I wouldn't release an album like this as new. I would sooner make it a bonus-cd to some sort of boxset or whatever. There are some good songs on it but it's no 'Magic' or 'Wrecking Ball'.

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TS

Downloaded it yesterday as I couldnt wait until my pre-order came through.

I think its a fantastic effort. They key to enjoying it lies in how you judge it. I'm treating it as a collection of 12 individual songs as opposed to a full album like I usualy do with a Bruce release. There are some incredibly strong offerings on it.

Frankie is brilliant, Heavens Wall is catchy and cool. The studio takes of GOTJ and American Skin are class and bring something abit different to the official live releases we've had so far. High Hopes is a great cover as is Just Like Fire Would.

All in I think there are 6 or 7 really great songs and the rest are very listenable. I like it more than Wrecking Ball.

I agree. You have to judge this one differently but there should be no need for that.

I find Heavens Wall as 'annoying' as 'High Hopes'. How many times can you put 'Raise Your Hand' in a song? They both are rated with only 2 stars in my iTunes.

The rating of this album from best to worse in my opinion is:

5 stars:
1. Ghost of Tom Joad
2. American Skin

4 stars:
3. Down In The Hole
4. Frankie Fell In Love
5. This Is Your Sword
6. The Wall
7. Dream Baby Dream

3 stars:
8. Harry's Place
9. Just Like Fire Would
10. Hunter of Invisible Game

2 stars:
11. Heavens Wall
12. High Hopes

Total 4 out of 5




In comparison to Wrecking Ball:
5 stars:
1. Land of Hope and Dreams (this is a top 5 Springsteen song for me)
2. Jack Of All Trades
3. We Are Alive

4 stars:
4. Shackled and Drawn
5. Death To My Hometown
6. Wrecking Ball
7. American Land

3 stars:
8. We Take Care Of Our Own
9. Easy Money
10. You've Got It
11. Rocky Ground

2 stars:
12. This Depression

1 star:
13. Swallowed Up


So I must admit. Where I was not a big fan of High Hopes from the start it is growing on me. The feeling that it doesn't feel like a proper Springsteen-album won't go away as it just isn't.
Another thing I really like is how is writing arrangements for more instruments as opposed to the standard guitar, piano, drums + occasional sax. I really like to hear poetic lyrics to be sang over layers of different instruments that carry the lyrics.

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TS

So I got the limited edition of High Hopes. I had hoped it would be a special digipack with the CD and the bonusdvd. Turns out its just a digipack with the CD and a seperate cardboard sleeve with the DVD in it. Bit dissapointing. Luckily the content of the DVD makes up for it :)

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TS

One thing that sucks about modern albums is the fact they come in these stupid digipacks.

I'm all for saving the planet but not at the cost of cheap flimsy covers that get ruined at the first beer spill.

I've not had a proper listen to the album yet - once I was pretty drunk and the 2nd time I was pottering around doing stuff in the house.

I like it a lot so far and although it doesn't have an album feel to it, most of the songs stand out pretty well on their own.

I must say Morello's guitar on it is great.

My big worry is that this seems like a bit of a statement from Bruce - is he tying up loose ends and this is going to be the full stop at the end of the sentence? I'm not quite sure the album on it's own could justify a tour especially so soon after a monster one like Wrecking Ball.

I must say I am a fan of digipacks. They have a more luxuery feel to it then normal plain jewelcases. Yes they get damaged quicker as well but still I always buy a digipack version over the normal jewelcase version if there is a choice. I buy them for collecting though so after I imported the album in my iTunes it hardly gets used again.

Also, I don't think people would worry about a tour about an album from Springsteen. I think a lot of fans, like me, would just be thrilled if he is going to tour again, new album or not. He got such a vast catalogue that songs of the new album wouldn't matter that much to the setlist.

I liked Magic a lot, did not like WOAD a lot, liked WB a lot, like High Hopes but not that much as magic or WB so in that flow I am sure I'll like his next album more :)

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TS

Bruce Springsteen played 57 songs in their 3 shows in Capetown in past week
They have also started downloading of Live concerts in both mp3 and FLAC format starting with first Capetown store

Holy shit! Tougher and Jack back to back! 2 of my favorite slower songs of Bruce. Awesome stuff! Also nice to see Sword premiered as that is one of my favorites of High Hopes. Good stuff!

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TS

I've not worked out who it is yet but some cat at my new local always plays Tougher Than the Rest on Saturday night.

I of course respond in kind with a bit of Jungleland and Racing in the Streets.

I listen to the live version on Chimes of Freedom a lot! And lately I've been playing the harmonica solo with ease. Such a powerful song in my opinion as is JOAT so those 2 back to back are a very good combination.
I got Racing In The Street last June which also has something magical.
I cannot say Cape Town got epic shows but they sure got good ones!

Nice to see Tougher gets some appreciation at your new local :)

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TS

Listening to the first Perth show. Great sound (to my ears anyways). Love it!!

Listened to the new Bruce album on spotify. Really enjoyed it. For me its better than the last album he released.

Springsteen and the E Street - HIGHWAY TO HELL Feb 8 2014
 

- last night of the 3 gigs in Perth last night - opener :)..Tues coming...my/our turn in Adelaide :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3rt...ature=youtu.be

It's magic I tell you!
'Free Nelson Mandela' to open some shows in South Africa and now Highway To Hell in Australia. The man hasn't got any less powerful, charming and joybringing.

Awesome!

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TS

Went to all 3 Perth shows, absolutely mindblowing :)

and the cat's out of the bag...

Apr 8 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati, OH 2/21, 10am
Apr 12 Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA 2/21, 10am
Apr 15 Nationwide Arena Columbus, OH 2/21, 10am
Apr 17 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN 2/15, 10am
Apr 19 Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte, NC 2/21, 10am
Apr 22 Consol Energy Center Pittsburgh, PA 2/14, 10am
Apr 24 PNC Arena Raleigh, NC 2/21, 10am
Apr 26 Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood Atlanta, GA 2/15, 10am
Apr 29 BB&T Center Sunrise, FL 2/15, 10am
May 1 MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre Tampa, FL 2/15, 10am
Sat,
May 3 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, LA now
May 6 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Houston, TX 2/28, 10am
May 13 Times Union Center Albany, NY 2/14, 10am
May 14 Hersheypark Stadium Hershey, PA 2/14, 10am
May 17 Mohegan Sun Uncasville, CT 2/14, 10am
May 18 Mohegan Sun Uncasville, CT 2/14, 10am

Adelaide night 1 - Feb. 11th., 2014
 

My third Springsteen concert and....First ever BS and TESB show in my hometown...and what a cracker of a setlist and show we got :

Adelaide Night 1 setlist - 3 hours and 30 minutes

Comes out and says "Why is it so f**king hot here?!" [we have had a very HOT summer...was 42ç :onfire:!!!!]

1) SUMMERTIME BLUES
2) DETROIT MEDLEY (request)
3) Badlands
4) MY LOVE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN
5) High Hopes
6) Just Like Fire Would
7) We Take Care Of Our Own
8] Wrecking Ball
9) Death To My Hometown
10) Jack Of All Trades
11) HUMAN TOUCH
12) Spirit In The Night
13) BACK IN YOUR ARMS (request)
14) Heaven's Wall
15) Darkness On The Edge Of Town
16) Prove It All Night (78 intro)
17) Mary's Place
18] This Is Your Sword
19) Darlington County
20) Shackled & Drawn
21) Waiting On A Sunny Day
22) The Ghost of Tom Joad
23) The Rising

24) Highway To Hell
25) Born To Run
26) Ramrod (request)
27) Dancing In The Dark
28] Tenth Avenue Freeze Out
29) Shout
30) If I Should Fall Behind (Acoustic)
31) Thunder Road (Acoustic)

I'm quite happy for you as you indeed got quite the show!
I'm curious what more is to come!

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TS

Adelaide - night 2 - Feb 12th., 2014
 

...and I wasn't there ...for what was a stellar list...Jungleland...I missed out on Jungleland - nevermind...at least I was there for night 1.

Set list: Bruce and ESB Entertainment Center Adelaide, (Night 2) AUS. - February 12, 2014:

Includes/Sound check:

YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG by AC/DC and
(LOVE IS LIKE A) HEAT WAVE by Mo-Town group Martha and the Vandellas

MAIN SHOW:

Start: 20.17

01. (LOVE IS LIKE A) HEAT WAVE
02. JACKSON CAGE
03. She's the One
04. BACKSTREETS (w/ SAD EYES interlude)
05. COVER ME
06. High Hopes
07. Just Like Fire Would
08. Hungry Heart
09. BETTER DAYS (Sign request)
10. The Promised Land (Sign request)
11. The River
12. American Skin (41 Shots)
13. LONG WALK HOME
14. Pay Me My Money Down
15. Shackled and Drawn
16. Radio Nowhere
17. Lonesome Day
18. The Ghost of Tom Joad
19. Badlands

Encore:

20. HUNTER OF INVISIBLE GAME
21. JUNGLELAND
22. Born to Run
23. RAISE YOUR HAND (Sign request)
24. Dancing in the Dark
25. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
26. ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD
27. I'll Work for Your Love (solo acoustic)
28. Thunder Road (solo acoustic)

End: 23.26.
3 hours and 09 min.

* 10 tour premieres tonight.

OMG - I gotta check when the last time was that he did this. He has hinted at it a few times but......

This is quite a setlist - I'm gonna go broke buying all these damn shows.

In just 2 shows at Adelaide band played 50 different songs So far band has played 99 songs in 9 shows in S Africa and Australia

Melbourne Night 1, Feb 15, 2014
 

EV and the Boss doing Highway to Hell and Darkness :)


Melbourne Night 1, 15-2-14
Sound check-
1. High Hopes
2. Fire Would (4 times)
3. Spirit

Main Set-
START TIME- 8:06pm
1. Highway To Hell (With Eddie Vedder)
2. Darkness On The Edge of Town
3. Badlands
4. SEEDS
5. High Hopes
6. Fire Would
7. JOLE BLON
8. Hungry Heart
BORN IN THE USA FULL ALBUM
9. BITUSA
10. Cover Me
11. Darlington County
12. Working on the highway
13. Downbound Train
14. I'm On Fire
15. No Surrender
16. Bobby Jean
17. I'm goin down
18. Glory days
19. DITD
20. My hometown
MAIN SET CON'T
21. FACTORY
22. Shackled
23. GOTJ
24. The Rising
25. LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS
**Encore**
26. Heavens Wall
27. Born to run
28. Rosie
29. Seven Nights
30. Tenth Ave.
31. Shout
32. Thunder Road (Solo Ac.)
End Time- 11:30pm
Total- 3:24

""I think I got possessed by my 30 year old self. We'll be back tomorrow for another spectacular."