Schottenstein Center, Ohio 2005 cover

Schottenstein Center, Ohio 2005

Bruce Springsteen · 2015

131 min · 24 tracks · rock music

A heartfelt collection of Springsteen's storytelling, blending rock with poignant acoustic moments.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt storytelling through song
  • reflective moments for quiet evenings
  • for mid-length road trips
  • captivating acoustic interludes throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Themes
Ohio live performance· post-9/11 resilience· narrative storytelling
Career context
By 2015, Bruce Springsteen was in a reflective phase of his career following the release of 'High Hopes' in 2014. 'Schottenstein Center, Ohio 2005' captures a live performance from earlier in his career during the 'Devils & Dust' tour, showcasing his ability to engage audiences with raw emotion and narrative depth. This album serves as a bridge between his storied past and contemporary reflections.
Stylistic neighbors
Tom Petty· John Mellencamp· Bob Dylan
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975, The Rolling Thunder Revue by Bob Dylan — Shares a live performance energy and narrative depth, reflecting on personal and societal themes.
Live at Massey Hall 1971 by Neil Young — Captures intimate storytelling and acoustic moments, echoing emotional resonance in live settings.
Life, Death, Love and Freedom by John Mellencamp — Explores similar themes of resilience and Americana through heartfelt narratives and rock instrumentation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lift Me Up 5:31
  • 2 Reason to Believe 5:50
  • 3 Devils & Dust 4:33
  • 4 Lonesome Day 5:02
  • 5 Long Time Comin’ 5:05
  • 6 Back in Your Arms 4:50
  • 7 For You 5:41
  • 8 State Trooper 4:18
  • 9 Cynthia 5:24
  • 10 One Step Up 4:46
  • 11 Reno 4:30
  • 12 When You’re Alone 4:15
  • 13 Valentine’s Day 4:36
  • 14 Lost in the Flood 5:34
  • 15 The Rising 5:09
  • 16 Further On (up the Road) 7:43
  • 17 Jesus Was an Only Son 4:22
  • 18 Two Hearts 4:39
  • 19 The Hitter 6:28
  • 20 Matamoros Banks 6:46
  • 21 Ramrod 4:20
  • 22 Bobby Jean 4:52
  • 23 The Promised Land 8:25
  • 24 Dream Baby Dream 8:33

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