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Magic by Bruce
Springsteen and the E Street Band Reviewed by Dina Di Maio
Maybe the group Heart was talking about Bruce Springsteen when it sang Magic Man. Because with his new CD, Magic, out on Oct. 2, Bruce proves (yet again), he is a magic man. I don’t think Bruce ever disappoints, though some of his recent material was criticized. "The Seeger Sessions" was a different album, and even Bruce knew that. But it was still Bruce. Bruce is about America and "The Seeger Sessions" were a celebration of American folk music. But it wasn’t the sound fans were used to from the rockin’ Jersey devil. Now he’s back with the E Street Band, which of course, die-hard Bruce fans love. But his songs, while reminiscent of his older, pre-Born in the USA music, still has a new sound. The lyrics, however, are refreshingly old Bruce. The lead track, "Radio Nowhere," is probably the most famous off the album but hardly the best. The sound of "Your Own Worst Enemy" is pleasingly different yet with the same old story-telling characteristic of classic Bruce. "Girls in Their Summer Dresses" has the energy of "Where the Bands Are" but is a sad song where the narrator laments over losing his love. The best song on the CD is "Terry’s Song," a song written in honor of Bruce’s late assistant, Terry Magovern. However, in this time of war, where brothers lose brothers, it has a bigger place in society as a song for anyone who has lost a comrade. So with his new album, the only thing Bruce has up his sleeve is some good music. |
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