The joy of any music, is without doubt, in the ear of the beholder. Something one person loves, will be hated with equal passion by another. So onto Magic.
Bruce Springsteen is a genious, of that there is no doubt. For those who may doubt my words, go and see him perform live. Either with, or without the E Street Band, there is no one who does it better on stage than Bruce. But it's not only Bruces stage presence that's impressive, but the depth of his song writing. Looking at the title track, Magic. "It's not really about Magic". Bruce said as he introduced the song at a recent concert. "It's about tricks". The song's about how governments twist truth into lies and lies into the truth. Or is it? listen to those lyrics and make your own minds up. A great song that will provoke thought, and take you to a place that you may not want to go. But also a song you can close your eyes to, and let wash over you. Just Bruce, half talking half singing.
Rado Nowhere, the opening track on the album. Bruce and the Band rocking out. "Is there anybody alive out there?". A phrase Bruce has used for many years, but what does it mean in the context of this song. And by the way, Is there anybody alive out ther? I wonder too sometimes.
You'll Be Coming Down, track two and my favorite song on the album. Bruce must know me, as there are so many parts of this song that I can relate to... "A silver plate of pearls my golden child. It's all yours at least for a little while" followed not long after by "You'll be fine long as you're pretty face holds out Then it's gonna get pretty cold out" ..tells us a lot about where the story teller in this song is coming from, and hell, I think I once went out with that very same woman!
and onward we go. Livin In The Future bounces you down the high street, on through You're Own Worst Enemy's to Gypsy Biker and it's haunting harmonica.
Girls In Their Summer Clothes I just love this track. Who ever says a fifty eigthy year old shouldn't write songs like this, can't have much to look forward to in life. But as in so many of his songs, the subject of the track suffers the pain of rejection, hidden within the upbeat tempo of the song.
Long Walk Home. Most people's favorite song on the album. It's a cracker, and follows a familiar path to some of Bruce's other great songs. Start slow, and whip them up into a frenzy. But again, listen to those lyrics. What's Bruce really saying?
I haven't mentioned all the songs,. Last To Die in particulr needs special attention, but this is a great record. Whether you want to listen to it on a superficial level, and just let the music wash over you, or if you want to dig a little deeper. It won't dissapoint.
Get the album. Get to see Bruce Springsteen play live and you'll know a little of how it feels to... Be Alive Out There
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