Bruce Springsteen has released a new collection of previously unreleased songs called “Tracks II: The Lost Albums.” The album features 83 songs recorded between 1983 and 2018, with 74 of them being heard for the first time. The songs are organized into seven distinct albums, each capturing a different moment or genre in Springsteen’s career. The albums range from “LA Garage Session ’83” to “Perfect World,” and include outtakes from his Oscar-winning song “Streets of Philadelphia” and country-rock influenced tracks on “Somewhere North of Nashville.”
One standout album is “Faithless,” which features spiritual themes and an exquisite title track.
The collection also includes “Inyo,” with spaghetti western-related tracks, and “Twilight Hours,” featuring cinematic soundscapes. While the much-anticipated “Electric Nebraska” outtakes are not included, “Tracks II” offers a wide range of material for fans to discover hidden gems. The collection provides insight into Springsteen’s creative process, which involves writing and recording numerous songs before narrowing down the final track list for his albums.
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Springsteen, now 75 years old, sees an album as a cohesive group of songs that resonate with each other and capture a specific moment in his life. He held onto these unreleased albums until he felt the timing was right to share them with the public.
Critics have praised “Tracks II” for its authenticity and the way it adds context to Springsteen’s musical journey. The album showcases the evolution of his sound and the emotional depth of his storytelling. With this release, Springsteen reinforces his status as one of America’s greatest songwriters and offers fans a chance to explore the breadth of his unreleased work.
“Tracks II: The Lost Albums” is now available for streaming and purchase on major music platforms.
