http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:40:30 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-642242 Springsteen's Radio Nowhere RADIO NOWHERE---I didn't think bruce had the same compelling drive to come up with a tune like this. I thought those days were lost to the rewards of mass success. This song is every bit as good as any of his classic work from Darkness, Nebraska etc.., I was riveted upon hearing it, listening to it 10 to 15 times the other night. What is this Song?? It is a musical call to arms from a fearless leader directed towards the younger musicians. He's looking for the "Mystery Train" and is challenging all of us younger musicians with his call, will we take him up on it?? I for one, know that we're are out here, I also know, that Bruce doesn't fully realize how controlled the game is today. The title of the album "Magic" seems to foreshadow a role that Bruce is taking on this song, the one of a sorcerer/conjurer "I want a thousand voices speaking in tongues" as if he could wave a wand and fix the music business. Hope he realizes that some of us have followed in the Rock icons tracks but we can't help if Justin Timberlake, Hip Hop and American Idol is what gets the most play. 642242@blogcritics.org Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:40:30 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-639120 Thanks for the review. It inspired my husband and I to buy tickets and get down to St Paul's, MN concert. I am a Winnipeger and have waited over 20 years to see Springsteen. Can't wait to see the show. 639120@blogcritics.org Sun, 7 Oct 2007 16:40:51 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638505 Great review - I CAN'T wait to see the Cleveland show - I've seen him around 10 times and each time is a new, exciting, and fulfilling time. 638505@blogcritics.org Thu, 4 Oct 2007 18:38:17 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638427 You got me a ticket? I love you!! Oh, wait... that's not what you meant. : ( 638427@blogcritics.org Thu, 4 Oct 2007 14:19:22 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638415 Boston in November, Mary K! 638415@blogcritics.org Thu, 4 Oct 2007 13:34:44 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638405 one of these days maybe I'll actually see him live. 638405@blogcritics.org Thu, 4 Oct 2007 12:57:42 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638367 Awesome concert review for what sounds like a great show, and I am "countin' on a miracle" to catch Bruce and the Band on this tour in either DC or Philly. Those who are critical and looking for a return to the mid-late '70's Bruce are delusional. Times change, we change, life goes on. What Bruce gave us back then was special, and the fact that he still goes out and proves it all night, night after night, and certainly not for needing the money, is a testament to his character and devotion to his fans. I have been a huge fan since BTR was released and have enjoyed every phase of his career. 638367@blogcritics.org Thu, 4 Oct 2007 10:05:56 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638354 holy smokes, all the way from canberra! cool. 638354@blogcritics.org Thu, 4 Oct 2007 09:15:00 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638348 WOW, Well written Mark, My wife Michelle and I will be coming from Canberra (Ausralia's Washington) to the LA shows at the end of October. We saw Bruce with our entire family(+4 children and a future son in law) in Sydney in March 2003, a show plagued wih power problems, yet still brilliantly done by the Man and the E Streeters. Toward the end of that show Bruce apologatically said, and I quote "Sydney, I'll never fucking forget you". Well Bruce, We'll never fucking forget you either, and as we are in our 50's, like yourself, we are going to see you, for us, possibly one last time, before the zimmer frames prevent us from travelling, we'll be holding the banner "REMEMBER SYDNEY BRUCE 2003",Not in any other way than to say We adore you, no matter what crap The Sydney Electricity Co dealt you. In the words of the great Harry Chapin ( you sang his song "Remember when the Music) Onward and Upward, Ian and Michelle Dempsey 638348@blogcritics.org Thu, 4 Oct 2007 08:48:01 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638259 I am sooooo pissed that the first leg has bypassed the Northwest! I'm still seriously thinking about a flight to Oakland, except that I honestly cant afford it right now. So yes Mark, I am jealous...but I'm also really happy you were able to take in opening night (something I've never done, and just for the record my personal obsession goes back to Seattle's paramount in 75 on the Born To Run tour). Screw the naysayers too. Anybody who has ever attended one of these shows KNOWS (unless they are on emotional life support) that there is nothing like the unbridled joy of dancing in the aisles and just plain taking it all in with what feels like 20,000 of your best friends. You can bet your ass that Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver BC will have my ass in a seat next spring though. Take it to the bank! Oh, and great review Mark! -Glen 638259@blogcritics.org Wed, 3 Oct 2007 23:30:40 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638229 Great review! Can't wait to see him this Friday in Philly. Thanks Mark. 638229@blogcritics.org Wed, 3 Oct 2007 21:54:07 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638190 thanks dawn. and remember, this whole obsession started at the richfield coliseum back on The River tour. richard, the show did seem slightly shorter but much more intense. despite a few sequencing issues, that three-fer of Reason->Night->She's The One was just crazy. and the closing American Land was like the Pogues by way of Asbury Park. 638190@blogcritics.org Wed, 3 Oct 2007 19:11:02 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638181 Did the concert, overall, feel shorter than the 99/00 reunion tour shows or the Rising shows? I thought Bruce would flesh out the rehearsal setlists a lot more than he has. Either way, it sounds like a great show and a wonderful time was had by all. Thanks for the review, Mark. -Donald 638181@blogcritics.org Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:24:07 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/10/03/170736.php#comment-638177 I can't wait to listen to this. With your great review and the NYT's interview, this sounds like a great album. We saw Bruce in concert back a few years ago (actually like almost 8 years ago) and it was one of the best concerts I have been to. He and the band take their performance and their audience seriously, but in a very fun way. Great job Mark! 638177@blogcritics.org Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:09:57 EDT