Studio Album · No. 15
Magic Songwriting Credits by Bruce Springsteen
Produced by Brendan O'Brien · Engineered by Nick DiDia, Bob Ludwig
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bruce Springsteen carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 3
Magic was Bruce Springsteen's first studio album with the E Street Band since The Rising, and like that record it was produced by Brendan O'Brien, who also handled the mix. Every song was written by Springsteen, who paired bright pop arrangements with lyrics that quietly indicted the political mood of the mid-2000s. Lead single "Radio Nowhere" opened the album on a wall of guitar, while "Girls in Their Summer Clothes" wrapped a wistful Jersey-shore melody in Wall of Sound production. The closing "Terry's Song" was a tribute to Springsteen's longtime assistant Terry Magovern, added after his death during the sessions.
Magic is Bruce Springsteen's fifteenth studio album, released on September 25, 2007. Produced by Brendan O'Brien and recorded with the full E Street Band, it marked a return to the full-band rock sound following the solo acoustic Devils & Dust and the folk of The Seeger Sessions. The album received widespread critical acclaim. It included a hidden track, 'Terry's Song,' written as a tribute to late E Street Band crew member Terry Magovern. All tracks were written solely by Springsteen.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Radio Nowhere
#2
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
You'll Be Comin' Down
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Livin' in the Future
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Your Own Worst Enemy
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Gypsy Biker
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Girls in Their Summer Clothes
#95
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
I'll Work for Your Love
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Magic
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Last to Die
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Long Walk Home
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Devil's Arcade
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Terry's Song
|
Bruce Springsteen | Bruce Springsteen | Brendan O'Brien | Bruce Springsteen (Lead Vocals) |