"Livin' in the future" by Bruce Springsteen was used in the headline for the article "2019 Trends Watch: Livin' in the future." That article detailed how and why companies are increasingly adopting warehouse execution systems, greater use of autonomous mobile robots, and other material handling technology to cope with new demands.
The song comes from his 2007 album Magic, which entered the Billboard chart in the number one position. His first album with the E Street Band since 1984's Born in the U.S.A., Magic was a return to his rock 'n' roll roots after a pair of folk outings. That didn't mean the album was all upbeat, though. Many of the songs—which often reference current events—are quite pessimistic. "Livin' in the Future" contains references to extraordinary rendition and wiretapping, for instance.
Springsteen hasn't released an album since 2014—the longest gap between albums so far. But rumors surfaced today on social media that a new Springsteen album will be coming out soon. Until then, you can get your Bruce fix by watching Springsteen on Broadway on Netflix.
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"Livin' in the Future"
Springsteen on Broadway trailer
