Renowned musician Bruce Springsteen has unveiled a captivating new track titled Blind Spot from his highly anticipated box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums. This powerful song is set to serve as the opening track for the Streets of Philadelphia sessions, a collection that includes 10 remarkable tracks recorded around the same period as his iconic Grammy and Oscar-winning song, Philadelphia, featured in the 1993 film of the same name. Notably, the album also includes Secret Garden, a beloved track that first appeared on Springsteen’s 1995 compilation, Greatest Hits.
Fans can enjoy the unique sound of Blind Spot, which combines elements of hip-hop, by listening to the track below. Springsteen shared in a recent press release that the song delves into themes of doubt and betrayal. He reflected, “That was just the theme that I locked in on at that moment. I don’t really know why. Patti and I, we were having a great time in California. But sometimes, if you lock into one song you like, then you follow that thread.” This artistic journey led him to explore the depths of Blind Spot throughout the rest of the record.
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The album showcasing this previously unreleased music features innovative drum loops crafted by Springsteen himself, along with contributions from his touring band at the time. Initially scheduled for release in the spring of 1995, the project was postponed, allowing Springsteen to reconnect with the iconic E Street Band to create new material for his Greatest Hits compilation. In his own words, he stated, “I said, Well, maybe it’s time to just do something with the band or remind the fans of the band or that part of my work life.” Ultimately, he cherished the Streets of Philadelphia Sessions, and the thought of releasing them resurfaced during his Broadway show. “I always put them away, but I don’t throw them away,” he added.
The release of Blind Spot marks the second song to emerge from Tracks II, following the earlier release of Rain in the River from the Perfect World album. This comprehensive box set encompasses seven previously unreleased LPs, showcasing a wealth of musical creativity recorded between 1983 and 2018. With over 80 tracks compiled within this collection, fans can expect a rich and diverse listening experience when it officially releases on June 27.
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Among the previously unreleased LPs featured in this extensive collection are LA Garage Sessions ’83 and the recent addition of Perfect World. Springsteen elaborated, “The Lost Albums were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released. I’ve played this music to myself and often close friends for years now. I’m glad you’ll get a chance to finally hear them. I hope you enjoy them.” This statement emphasizes his excitement for fans to engage with the music he has held dear for so long.
For those interested, we present the complete list of LPs featured in The Lost Albums along with their respective track listings below.
The first volume of Tracks was released in 1998, comprising four CDs that traverse Springsteen’s illustrious career. It begins with demos from his debut album, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J., and extends to unreleased tracks from classics such as Born to Run, Darkness on the Edge of Town, and Born in the U.S.A.. This rich history showcases the evolution of Springsteen’s music over decades.
Track Listing for Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’
LA Garage Sessions ’83
1. Follow That Dream
2. Don’t Back Down On Our Love
3. Little Girl Like You
4. Johnny Bye Bye
5. Sugarland
6. Seven Tears
7. Fugitive’s Dream
8. Black Mountain Ballad
9. Jim Deer
10. County Fair
11. My Hometown
12. One Love
13. Don’t Back Down
14. Richfield Whistle
15. The Klansman
16. Unsatisfied Heart
17. Shut Out The Light
18. Fugitive’s Dream (Ballad)
Streets of Philadelphia Sessions
1. Blind Spot
2. Maybe I Don’t Know You
3. Something In The Well
4. Waiting On The End Of The World
5. The Little Things
6. We Fell Down
7. One Beautiful Morning
8. Between Heaven and Earth
9. Secret Garden
10. The Farewell Party
Faithless
1. The Desert (Instrumental)
2. Where You Goin’, Where You From
3. Faithless
4. All God’s Children
5. A Prayer By The River (Instrumental)
6. God Sent You
7. Goin’ To California
8. The Western Sea (Instrumental)
9. My Master’s Hand
10. Let Me Ride
11. My Master’s Hand (Theme)
Somewhere North of Nashville
1. Repo Man
2. Tiger Rose
3. Poor Side of Town
4. Delivery Man
5. Under A Big Sky
6. Detail Man
7. Silver Mountain
8. Janey Don’t You Lose Heart
9. You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone
10. Stand On It
11. Blue Highway
12. Somewhere North of Nashville
Inyo
1. Inyo
2. Indian Town
3. Adelita
4. The Aztec Dance
5. The Lost Charro
6. Our Lady of Monroe
7. El Jardinero (Upon the Death of Ramona)
8. One False Move
9. Ciudad Juarez
10. When I Build My Beautiful House
Twilight Hours
1. Sunday Love
2. Late in the Evening
3. Two of Us
4. Lonely Town
5. September Kisses
6. Twilight Hours
7. I’ll Stand By You
8. High Sierra
9. Sunliner
10. Another You
11. Dinner at Eight
12. Follow The Sun
Perfect World
1. I’m Not Sleeping
2. Idiot’s Delight
3. Another Thin Line
4. The Great Depression
5. Blind Man
6. Rain In The River
7. If I Could Only Be Your Lover
8. Cutting Knife
9. You Lifted Me Up
10. Perfect World
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