Blogcritics Comments on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Comment by Donald Gibson on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:57:15 EDT

According to pointblankmag.com, among the songs Bruce and the band played during the Tampa soundcheck were "My Beautiful Reward" and "Across the Border". Josh's head may actually explode at that news.

Comment by Mark Saleski on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:25:38 EDT

that's a good question donald. i don't know. some people don't like it because of the Seeger association. all i know is that when Bruce hurled himself into it in hartford, like some mad brother of Shane McGowen, man...it was fabulous.

Comment by Donald Gibson on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:04:02 EDT

Did Bruce write American Land? Or is it something that he adapted with some of his own lyrics (like he did on How Can A Man Stand Such Times And Live?)? As the lyrics scrolled on the screen the other night, the words struck me with their blend of more traditional imagery and then "the beer flows from faucets" kind of stuff. Just curious, love the song.

Comment by Mark Saleski on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:50:10 EDT

Trapped is great live... and the encore segment? man, relentless.

Comment by Mark Saleski on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:48:25 EDT

i called josh before the show and he picked up just as they were "crossing the border" into georgia (i'm not kidding about that)...boy did he sound psyched.

Comment by Glen Boyd on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:45:38 EDT

Very nice. Trapped, Murder Inc, Blinded. Okay, No Santa Ana. But my guess is that Josh and "11" went home happy. -Glen

Comment by Mark Saleski on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:15:33 EDT

The OFFICIAL Josh Hathaway/11 Atlanta setlist: 8:20 Video Tribute w/band on stage... Blood Brothers 8:26 1. Reason To Believe 2. Out In The Street 3. Radio Nowhere 4. No Surrender 5. BLINDED BY THE LIGHT ~ For Danny 6. Your Own Worst Enemy 7. Trapped 8. Murder Incorporated 9. Prove It All Night 10. She's The One Wink 11. Livin' In The Future 12. The Promised Land 13. Bobby Jean 14. Point Blank 15. Devil's Arcade 16. The Rising 17. Last To Die 18. Long Walk Home 19. Badlands 20. Thunder Road 21. Born To Run 22. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) 23. 10th Ave Freeze-out 24. American Land a vice nice show indeed.

Comment by Glen Boyd on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:04:32 EDT

They threw the setlist out the window completely in Orlando. I mean, Completely. Half of Magic -- songs like "Gypsy Biker" (which I love, and which has been a highlight of the shows) weren't even played. Whatever happens, Josh is in for a hell of a night. I got email from Gibson both nights he went in Florida, and he sounded completely floored. The way things are going, I wouldn't be the least surprised if Josh actually got his "Santa Ana." I would have to kill Josh though if he got "The Price You Pay." -Glen

Comment by El Bicho on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:59:29 EDT

"the back of album thing?" Could it be a sign that one day Bruce will turn his back on his fans? I would tell you to enjoy the show, Josh, but I think you've already started. Bud Lights all around.

Comment by Josh Hathaway on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:23:40 EDT

Thanks, guys. I'm pacing the apartment like a madman. I know exactly what to expect and yet I don't have a clue. I can't wait. It's really going to happen! ATL HERE WE COME!

Comment by Lisa McKay on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:56:33 EDT

I agree the artwork's a bit weird. We have no control over it on our end so it's entirely Amazon's weirdness. You and I both know, of course, that regardless of setlist, it will be a great show.

Comment by Mark Saleski on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:43:05 EDT

we're willing a great show. by the way...what's up with the amazon artwork lately? the back of album thing?

Comment by Lisa McKay on The Friday Morning Listen: Bruce Springsteen - Magic

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:35:50 EDT

Funny coincidence, this piece. I had Magic in my CD player on the way to work this morning and was thinking about Josh's show tonight.