Bruce Springsteen, ‘Magic’ (Full CD)

Not even a Bob Dylan release can distract me from the mounted anticipation of Bruce Springsteen‘s new release Magic. He’s back with the E Street Band for this record which means the hootenanny is over at least temporarily. I’ve learned to like anything that Springsteen has made over the years, but what I love best about this album is that the sound is reminiscient of the music he created when I originally became a fan. I don’t care if he parks it at Asbury or anywhere else, all I care is that Springsteen lives on for a long time and keeps on making great records. If there is anyone that distracts from the enigma that is Dylan its Springsteen and I think that says a lot since without Bob we probably never would have come to know Bruce. File under: Rock

Worth Mention

• Bob Dylan, ‘Dylan’ (Full CD)
• PJ Harvey, ‘White Chalk’ (Full CD)
• Mick Jagger, ‘The Very Best of Mick Jagger’ (Full CD)
• John Fogerty, ‘Revival’ (Full CD)
• Richard Hawley, ‘Lady’s Bridge’ (Full CD)
• Tim Williams, ‘When Work Is Done’ (Full CD)

Also Look For

ANNIE LENNOX, ARETHA FRANKLIN, BROOKS & DUNN, CHIP TAYL0R & CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED, DARLENE LOVE, DOUG SAHM, ERIC VIEWEG, JJ CALE, LIZ TORMES, MERLE HAGGARD, MICKEY HART & ZAKIR HUSSAIN, PRINCES OF HOLLYWOOD, ROBIN TROWER, RYAN BINGHAM, SADIES, TONI PRICE, WUSSY and more. See our Release Calendar for more new releases like these.

NOTE: All full album streams courtesy of AOL Music unless otherwise noted. Album streams typically expire shortly after their release.

Bonus Material

Stuff happening in and around Twangville.

• If you haven’t already be sure and download “Radio Nowhere”, Springsteen’s new song, courtesy of Spinner.com.
• Check out Twangville reviews of Alberta Cross (Chip), Oakley Hall (Chip), Mary Gauthier (Chip), Boca Chica (Sam) and the House Soundtrack (Todd).
• Mayer revealed the winner of the Mark Knopfler contest.
• Go listen to Ray Randall’s latest podcast [AmericanaRoots.com]
• Check out John Walker’s review of Billy Joe Shaver‘s new album [ThisIsTexasMusic.com]
• We’re looking for people who love music to help write reviews for Twangville. We especially need country and/or bluegrass reviewers as we’ve been increasingly receiving requests in these categories. Learn more about how you can contribute.

About the author:  Washington, D.C. area web designer by day. Certifiable music freak by night. Husband and father of two by the loving grace of God.

by Tom Osborne in Downloads, Rock, Streams, Videos