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Founded in 2007, Blogness on the Edge of Town is one of the premier online sources for news, commentary and conversation about Bruce Springsteen.

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Video Post: Bruce Springsteen, Dallas 2/10/23

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Leann Pomaville

Feb 11, 20231 min read

Video Post: Bruce Springsteen, Hollywood FL, 2/7/23

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Leann Pomaville

Feb 8, 20231 min read

Video Post: Bruce Springsteen, Orlando 2/5/23

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Leann Pomaville

Feb 6, 20231 min read

Video Post: Bruce Springsteen Tampa 2/1/23

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Leann Pomaville

Feb 2, 20231 min read

Here are the opening songs for every E Street Band tour since 1975. What's next?

With several new albums' worth of material to choose from, speculation is high as to what will kick off Bruce Springsteen's tour opener.

Pete Chianca

Jan 29, 20233 min read

'Greetings' at 50: Bruce Springsteen's first album was better than it had any right to be

On the 50th birthday of "Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ," some thoughts on what Springsteen's fateful first album brought to the table.

Pete Chianca

Jan 5, 20235 min read

Happy Birthday, Greetings! Here's how you rated the songs from Springsteen's 1st album

For its 50th, here’s how Blogness readers scored each of the tracks on "Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ."

Pete Chianca

Jan 4, 20233 min read

For its 50th anniversary, rate the songs on Springsteen's first album

Rate each of the tracks on Springsteen's "Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ," and we'll share the ratings as we mark its 50th birthday.

Pete Chianca

Jan 1, 20231 min read

Video Post: Santa Claus is Comin'

With the holiday season upon us, here's a collection of videos of Bruce performing holiday songs.

Leann Pomaville

Dec 21, 20221 min read

Here's what the critics are saying about Springsteen's 'Only the Strong Survive'

What are critics saying about Bruce Springsteen's album of soul covers, "Only the Strong Survive"? Mostly, they like it.

Pete Chianca

Nov 11, 20222 min read

'Only the Strong Survive' review: Springsteen's smooth soul tribute will grow on you

It's a collection of stirring soul nuggets that Springsteen eventually sells through sheer force of his own clear affection for them.

Pete Chianca

Nov 11, 20224 min read

Watch: Springsteen & Mellencamp pay tribute to Jerry Lee at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Bruce clearly relished the opportunity to pay tribute to the late rockabilly legend, who passed away Oct. 28 at 87.

Pete Chianca

Nov 6, 20221 min read

Springsteen's 'lonely valentine' turns 35: In praise of 'Tunnel of Love'

Bruce Springsteen's "Tunnel of Love" was a departure. What it also was, it turns out, was one of the great relationship albums ever.

Pete Chianca

Oct 9, 20225 min read

Watch: Bruce Springsteen, clearly ready to rock, blows away The Killers at Madison Square Garden

Bruce Springsteen (and Jake Clemons!) took to the MSG stage Saturday night to join The Killers on not 1, not 2, but 3 songs.

Pete Chianca

Oct 2, 20221 min read

'Nebraska' at 40: Bruce Springsteen's masterpiece?

Most are in agreement that Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" deserves its accolades. But is it his greatest album?

Pete Chianca

Sep 30, 20226 min read

Springsteen's soul covers album is official — here's what you need to know

Bruce Springsteen's new studio album, a collection of fifteen soul music greats titled Only The Strong Survive, will be released Nov. 11.

Pete Chianca

Sep 29, 20222 min read

'Magic' at 15: Why it's one of Springsteen's greatest albums

The 15th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's "Magic" seemed like a great excuse to give it some long overdue appreciation.

Pete Chianca

Sep 25, 20229 min read

Jann Wenner accidentally announces new Springsteen album, and other news

Bruce Springsteen is releasing a "stunning" new album this fall according to Jann Wenner, who knows a thing or two about reporting stuff.

Pete Chianca

Sep 14, 20222 min read

So how do we feel about the Bruce Springsteen soul covers album?

Bruce Springsteen is rumored to be doing an album of soul covers. But should he be?

Pete Chianca

Aug 24, 20222 min read

Springsteen's 'The Rising' at 20: Here's why it remains a staggering achievement

20 years later, "The Rising" remains the definitive artistic response to Sept. 11 — and one of Bruce Springsteen's greatest achievements.

Pete Chianca

Jul 29, 20228 min read

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