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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, Atlanta 2/3/23

Leann Pomaville

Feb 4, 20231 min

Video Post: Bruce Springsteen, Atlanta 2/3/23

Photo by Jamie Brownstein

Video Post: Bruce Springsteen Tampa 2/1/23

Leann Pomaville

Feb 2, 20231 min

Video Post: Bruce Springsteen Tampa 2/1/23

Photo by Rich Russo

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

Pete Chianca

Jan 29, 20233 min

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.

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

Pete Chianca

Jan 5, 20235 min

'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.

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

Pete Chianca

Jan 4, 20233 min

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."

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

Pete Chianca

Jan 1, 20231 min

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.

Leann Pomaville

Dec 21, 20221 min

Video Post: Santa Claus is Comin'

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

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

Pete Chianca

Nov 11, 20222 min

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.

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

Pete Chianca

Nov 11, 20224 min

'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.

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

Pete Chianca

Nov 6, 20221 min

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.

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

Pete Chianca

Oct 9, 20225 min

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.

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

Pete Chianca

Oct 2, 20221 min

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.

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

Pete Chianca

Sep 30, 20226 min

'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?