Verdicts on his playing were mixed: fans downloading bootlegged MP3s from the shows could sometimes hear clear mistakes, especially during instrumental breaks; one reviewer found power in his playing  and another proficiency;  The Arizona Republic wrote that "Springsteen showed off improved piano skills";  Runaway American Dream mused that "During an impromptu electric-piano 'All That Heaven Will Allow', Springsteen seemed delighted during the solo when he hit the right notes";  while HARP Magazine said "Springsteen's piano playing was perfectly imperfect."
Opinions on his playing were divided: fans downloading pirated MP3s from concerts could sometimes hear clear errors, especially during instrumental breaks; one critic found power in his playing and another proficiency; The Arizona Republic wrote that "Springsteen showed off improved piano skills";  Runaway American Dream mused that "During an impromptu electric-piano 'All That Heaven Will Allow', Springsteen seemed delighted during the solo when he hit the right notes";  while HARP Magazine said "Springsteen's piano playing was perfectly imperfect."