Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in New York City
There's only one better way to experience these performances by Bruce  Springsteen and his reunited E Street Band, and that's if you were actually in  Madison Square Garden when they were recorded in June and July 2000. This two-disc set includes more than three hours of music. Disc One features the 14 songs  that were aired by HBO in 2001, while Disc Two adds another 11 tunes released  here for the first time. The Boss and his band are in top form; their sheer  exuberance at playing together, not to mention the joy and inspiration they  provide their audience, are palpable, thanks in no small part to the excellent  direction and superb sound (Dolby Digital 5.1 or PCM stereo). Highlights? Almost  everything, from timeless anthems like "Born to Run" and "Thunder Road" to the  riveting "American Skin (41 Shots)" and a bluesy, solo "Born in the U.S.A." All  together now: Bruuuuuuce!--Sam Graham