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mrk2

SxDx1982 wrote:

Bruce and the E-Street Band are playing in Helsinki in July!!!!!!! I've been a fan since I was 18, and I've seen them four times, once in my hometown and three times in Helsinki. OMG. I didn't think they'd come here this time, because it looked like the last two gigs of this tour were going to be in Sweden and I can't afford to travel. (I wasn't sure I'd ever see them again either!!!) But I can go to Helsinki, I just need to get the tickets now! I'm so happy, my hands are shaking so bad I can barely type! :-P :-D

Yeah, this was the best news of the week. There were really strong rumours (basically confirmed) about it since mid-december, so I knew it was coming. I wonder why they waited so long to announce it. There might be a chance for a second show if the first one gets sold out.

I already had tickets to see Bruce in Paris on July 4-5, but sold those when PJ announced their tour. Afterwards started thinking if I made the right choice or not (seeing PJ also in Stockholm and Copenhagen a couple of days later). As it turns out, now I'm seeing Pearl Jam twice on those same days and Bruce is coming back to Finland.

btw, nice to see the same "my hometown" represented here

Newch91

Sounds like there is a date at SXSW.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... m-20120118

Better Dan

Newch91 wrote:

Sounds like there is a date at SXSW.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... m-20120118

SxDx1982

mrk2 wrote:

Yeah, this was the best news of the week. There were really strong rumours (basically confirmed) about it since mid-december, so I knew it was coming. I wonder why they waited so long to announce it. There might be a chance for a second show if the first one gets sold out.

I already had tickets to see Bruce in Paris on July 4-5, but sold those when PJ announced their tour. Afterwards started thinking if I made the right choice or not (seeing PJ also in Stockholm and Copenhagen a couple of days later). As it turns out, now I'm seeing Pearl Jam twice on those same days and Bruce is coming back to Finland.

btw, nice to see the same "my hometown" represented here

Haha, awesome! I don't know many PJ or Bruce fans from here, most of my friends are metalheads. And you know, when you hear that Iron Maiden is too "mainstream", you kinda stop trying to convert these guys to PJ... :roll:

Yeah, I heard those rumours too, but when they announced more shows and still nothing about Finland, I was sure that the Finnish promoters had managed to fuck it up somehow.
I'm not sure if I want a 2nd show though, I'm broke as it is!

MysteryTrain

SxDx1982 wrote:

mrk2 wrote:

Yeah, this was the best news of the week. There were really strong rumours (basically confirmed) about it since mid-december, so I knew it was coming. I wonder why they waited so long to announce it. There might be a chance for a second show if the first one gets sold out.

I already had tickets to see Bruce in Paris on July 4-5, but sold those when PJ announced their tour. Afterwards started thinking if I made the right choice or not (seeing PJ also in Stockholm and Copenhagen a couple of days later). As it turns out, now I'm seeing Pearl Jam twice on those same days and Bruce is coming back to Finland.

btw, nice to see the same "my hometown" represented here

Haha, awesome! I don't know many PJ or Bruce fans from here, most of my friends are metalheads. And you know, when you hear that Iron Maiden is too "mainstream", you kinda stop trying to convert these guys to PJ... :roll:

Yeah, I heard those rumours too, but when they announced more shows and still nothing about Finland, I was sure that the Finnish promoters had managed to fuck it up somehow.
I'm not sure if I want a 2nd show though, I'm broke as it is!

I know Bruce has played Finland a couple of times before. I'm surprised he's big over there!

Blackbird24

Any extras floating around for the July 4 show in Paris? I'm looking for 2.

ilockyer

Blackbird24 wrote:

Any extras floating around for the July 4 show in Paris? I'm looking for 2.

Keep a look out on the forums, Backstreets BTX, Stone Pony London, Greasy Lake etc. All have ticket threads, also facebook, and remember that nearly every show they drop tickets 2-3 days before. Paris will be popular, as I think it's the only arena shows on the European tour.

Newch91

New single, "We Take Care of Our Own", coming out tomorrow!!

http://www.amazon.com/We-Take-Care-Our- ... f_gw_p_t_1

RFTC

Newch91 wrote:

New single, "We Take Care of Our Own", coming out tomorrow!!

http://www.amazon.com/We-Take-Care-Our- ... f_gw_p_t_1

i dig it, like the ending chants, heard matt chamberlein did some drumming on the album...

RFTC

Better Dan wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Sounds like there is a date at SXSW.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... m-20120118

saturday 3/17, out of towners should get on hotel reservations pronto, hilton chain was pretty much sold out 3 weeks back. tickets are going to be a bitch to get, how many seats does the erwin center hold?

Better Dan

RFTC wrote:

Better Dan wrote:

Newch91 wrote:

Sounds like there is a date at SXSW.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ ... m-20120118

saturday 3/17, out of towners should get on hotel reservations pronto, hilton chain was pretty much sold out 3 weeks back. tickets are going to be a bitch to get, how many seats does the erwin center hold?

Just checked their web sites and they have recent concert sell outs listed. The highest one is around 16,000 and it says the largest crowd they have had for a concert was 17,829 so I guess it just depends on the setup.

jjheel13

NEW SINGLE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHPx3RghAKw

INSTANT CLASSIC

Better Dan

jjheel13 wrote:

NEW SINGLE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHPx3RghAKw

INSTANT CLASSIC

Wow, thanks! I like it! :thumbup: Off to listen some more!

MysteryTrain

The more I listen to it, the more I like it. Still has that classic E Street sound, but also different and fresh.

Newch91

MysteryTrain wrote:

The more I listen to it, the more I like it. Still has that classic E Street sound, but also different and fresh.

I was thinking the same thing. Love the song. Can't wait to hear the new album!

Newch91

Really love these lines:

‎"Where's the eyes, the eyes with the will to see
Where's the hearts, they run over with mercy
Where's the love that has not forsaken me
Where's the work that set my hands, my soul free
Where's the spirit to reign, reign over me
Where's the promise, from sea to shining sea"

MysteryTrain

Taken from the official site:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'WRECKING BALL' ON MARCH 6; EUROPEAN DATES AND SXSW KEYNOTE SPEECH CONFIRMED

Bruce Springsteen's new album 'Wrecking Ball' has been set for March 6 release on Columbia Records. Marking his 17th studio album, 'Wrecking Ball' features 11 new Springsteen songs and was produced by Ron Aniello with Bruce Springsteen and executive producer Jon Landau. A special edition of 'Wrecking Ball' will also be available and include two bonus tracks and exclusive artwork and photography.

'Wrecking Ball' Song Titles:

We Take Care of Our Own
Easy Money
Shackled and Drawn
Jack of All Trades
Death to My Hometown
This Depression
Wrecking Ball
You've Got It
Rocky Ground
Land of Hope and Dreams
We Are Alive

Said long-time manager Jon Landau, "Bruce has dug down as deep as he can to come up with this vision of modern life. The lyrics tell a story you can't hear anywhere else and the music is his most innovative in recent years. The writing is some of the best of his career and both veteran fans and those who are new to Bruce will find much to love on 'Wrecking Ball.'"

Bruce Springsteen will make an appearance as the keynote speaker at SXSW 2012. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be touring extensively in the US and Europe in 2012.

Bathgate66

Wondering if Land Of Hope And Dreams is reworked and rearranged, or is it the same old version we've been hearing all these years . I love LOHAD

ledvedderman

Bathgate66 wrote:

Wondering if Land Of Hope And Dreams is reworked and rearranged, or is it the same old version we've been hearing all these years . I love LOHAD

I hope it's the version we all know and love. I'm glad it's finally getting released. I remember being disappointed when it didn't make the cut for The Rising.

Newch91

ledvedderman wrote:

Bathgate66 wrote:

Wondering if Land Of Hope And Dreams is reworked and rearranged, or is it the same old version we've been hearing all these years . I love LOHAD

I hope it's the version we all know and love. I'm glad it's finally getting released. I remember being disappointed when it didn't make the cut for The Rising.

Forgot where I read it, but they said it's the only song on the album to have Clarence playing on it.

ilockyer

So, 3 songs that have already been played live in Wrecking Ball, LOHAD and American Land. I guess they can include 3 songs from the album without trying too hard if the new material does not capture the fans imagination, a la Working On A Dream.

The new single, if you can call it that in this digital age, is OK. Doesn't sound like it'd be out of place on either of the last couple of records, quite heavy on the strings again.

Dr. Delight

There is absolutely no way that he skips over Philly or NJ area. None.

SxDx1982

The new song sounds good! It usually takes me a while to get into new albums though... I didn't like most of The Rising until I saw them on tour, and now I love it!

Newch91

Does anyone else think the song Tom Morello plays on will have a Rage Against the Machine feel to it?

Newch91

Looks like American Land is one of the bonus tracks on the iTunes version. I really love that song after watching the Hyde Park DVD. Does anyone know if that is an original?

igotid88

peteramescarlin Peter Ames Carlin
Bruce fans: When he says 'We take care of our own,' he's being ironic, and bitterly so. The rest of the album will make it very clear.
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MysteryTrain

ilockyer wrote:

So, 3 songs that have already been played live in Wrecking Ball, LOHAD and American Land. I guess they can include 3 songs from the album without trying too hard if the new material does not capture the fans imagination, a la Working On A Dream.

The new single, if you can call it that in this digital age, is OK. Doesn't sound like it'd be out of place on either of the last couple of records, quite heavy on the strings again.

Actually I think Wrecking Ball and LOHAD has something to do with the theme of the album, maybe that's why Bruce included them in. As for American Land, it's a bonus track. Great song, but I really do hope he retires it as the show closer for his upcoming tour!

ilockyer

MysteryTrain wrote:

ilockyer wrote:

So, 3 songs that have already been played live in Wrecking Ball, LOHAD and American Land. I guess they can include 3 songs from the album without trying too hard if the new material does not capture the fans imagination, a la Working On A Dream.

The new single, if you can call it that in this digital age, is OK. Doesn't sound like it'd be out of place on either of the last couple of records, quite heavy on the strings again.

Actually I think Wrecking Ball and LOHAD has something to do with the theme of the album, maybe that's why Bruce included them in. As for American Land, it's a bonus track. Great song, but I really do hope he retires it as the show closer for his upcoming tour!

LOHAD will probably be the show closer, or main set closer I would imagine. Higher And Higher worked well at the end of the last tour, but there's a missing piece of the puzzle now :(

I wonder if there will be another saxophone player, or a horn section of some kind?

Bathgate66

LOHAD


almost a month to the day after 9-11-2001,
there was a benefit they held in red banks count basie theatre

to make a long story short,
i was lucky enough to meet bruce annd patti that night
along with dave from bon jovi, joan jett, and the smithereens.

this songstill gives me the shivers and has evolved quite a bit..

Land Of Hope & Dreams 10-19-01

Beacon Theatre 11-09-2011



American Land was perfect for one of the last songs played at Giants Stadium.

Fireworks and all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmJ53cYg8d4

Newch91

Bathgate66 wrote:

LOHAD


almost a month to the day after 9-11-2001,
there was a benefit they held in red banks count basie theatre

to make a long story short,
i was lucky enough to meet bruce annd patti that night
along with dave from bon jovi, joan jett, and the smithereens.

this version still gives me the shivers .

Land Of Hope & Dreams 10-19-01

Wow, that was amazing. I hope he didn't cut the song down for the album.