The Live Series: Songs of the Road
Bruce Springsteen · 2018
88 min · 15 tracks · rock music
A vibrant collection of live performances that captures the raw energy and storytelling prowess of Springsteen.
Why this album works
This album is significant for showcasing Bruce Springsteen's evolution as a live performer while celebrating songs from various eras of his career. It highlights the enduring appeal of his music, evidenced by its strong reception among fans and critics alike, further solidifying his reputation as one of rock's greatest live artists.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy storytelling through raw emotion captivating crowd interaction moments
- Context
- Released in late 2018, 'The Live Series: Songs of the Road' came during a period when Bruce Springsteen was reflecting on his extensive catalog. This album follows his critically acclaimed 'Western Stars' (2019) and serves as a reminder of his dynamic stage presence and the emotional depth of his live performances throughout decades.
- 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 Thunder Road (live at the Palace Theatre, Albany, NY, 02/07/77) 5:55
- 2 Highway 29 (live at King’s Hall, Belfast, UK, 03/19/96) 4:13
- 3 Incident on 57th Street (live at the Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, 09/20/78) 10:55
- 4 Open All Night (live at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA, 04/30/06) 6:37
- 5 Stolen Car (live at the ASU Activity Center, Tempe, AZ, 11/05/80) 4:58
- 6 Tenth Avenue Freeze‐Out (live at the Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY, 02/08/77) 3:31
- 7 Out in the Street (live at the Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, 10/20/09) 6:25
- 8 Drive All Night (live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, 11/08/09) 9:38
- 9 Born to Run (live at the Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ, 08/05/84) 4:44
- 10 Used Cars (live at St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold, NJ, 11/08/96) 2:53
- 11 Action in the Streets (live at the Palace Theatre, Albany, NY, 02/07/77) 4:03
- 12 Racing in the Street (live at the Agora, Cleveland, OH, 08/09/78) 8:38
- 13 Working on the Highway (live at Ippodromo Delle Capannelle, Rome, Italy, 07/11/13) 5:38
- 14 The E Street Shuffle (live at TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA, 11/19/07) 5:11
- 15 Cadillac Ranch (live at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY, 12/31/80) 4:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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