LA Sports Arena, California 1988
Bruce Springsteen · 2015
200 min · 32 tracks · rock music
A raw and electrifying live performance that captures Springsteen's passionate storytelling and dynamic rock energy.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it features a previously unreleased live concert from a pivotal moment in Springsteen's career, capturing the essence of his live performances in the late 1980s. The release has been praised for its raw energy and emotional depth, contributing to ongoing discussions about Springsteen's influence on rock music and live performance standards.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys raw live energy and passion extended tracks for deep immersion
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'LA Sports Arena, California 1988' showcases Bruce Springsteen during a period of retrospective appreciation for his extensive catalog. This live album draws from the Tunnel of Love tour, bridging the gap between his commercial peak in the 1980s and his later work, highlighting his evolution as an artist and performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Prince· Christina Aguilera· Alanis Morissette· Ricky Martin· Sparks· Harry Nilsson· Weezer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tunnel of Love Standout 7:59
- 2 Be True 4:52
- 3 Adam Raised a Cain 5:51
- 4 Two Faces 4:39
- 5 All That Heaven Will Allow 11:21
- 6 Seeds 5:47
- 7 Roulette 4:22
- 8 Cover Me 7:31
- 9 Brilliant Disguise Standout 5:11
- 10 Spare Parts 10:09
- 11 War 2:59
- 12 Born in the U.S.A. Standout 8:18
- 13 Tougher Than the Rest 6:02
- 14 Ain’t Got You 2:33
- 15 She’s the One 6:57
- 16 You Can Look (but You Better Not Touch) 6:00
- 17 I’m a Coward 9:42
- 18 I’m on Fire 4:19
- 19 One Step Up 5:49
- 20 Part Man, Part Monkey 4:53
- 21 Backstreets 7:52
- 22 Dancing in the Dark 6:22
- 23 Light of Day 7:36
- 24 [Happy Birthday to Roy Orbison] 3:06
- 25 Born to Run 5:32
- 26 Hungry Heart 5:00
- 27 Glory Days 8:58
- 28 Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) 10:26
- 29 Have Love, Will Travel 5:47
- 30 Tenth Avenue Freeze‐Out 4:34
- 31 Sweet Soul Music 3:28
- 32 Raise Your Hand 6:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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