The Vault Opens: A New Collection of Springsteen’s Lost Gems

Bruce Springsteen is preparing to release Tracks II: The Lost Albums, a highly anticipated follow-up to his 1998 box set, “Tracks.” This new collection promises to deliver a wealth of previously unreleased songs, offering a fresh perspective on Springsteen’s creative process and evolution.

The original “Tracks” was lauded for its complete look at Springsteen’s unreleased material, providing fans with a glimpse into the songs that didn’t make it onto his official albums. “Tracks II” aims to expand on this concept,delving even deeper into the archives to unearth more hidden gems.

E Street Radio Gets Exclusive First listen

SiriusXM’s E Street Radio (Channel 20) is giving fans an exclusive first listen to one of the new songs from the collection, Rain In The River. The channel is dedicated to Springsteen’s music and the E Street Band,offering a curated listening experience for die-hard fans.

Listeners are invited to share their reactions and excitement surrounding this landmark release. The station is hosting a live call-in show where fans can voice their opinions and connect with fellow members of the E Street Nation.

• Call to Action: tune into E Street Radio (Channel 20) on SiriusXM.
• Participate: Call 877-702-7823 to join the on-air conversation.

E Street Radio will continue to provide updates and exclusive content related to “Tracks II: The Lost Albums” in the lead-up to its release.

Release Details: What to Expect

“Tracks II: The lost Albums” is scheduled for release on June 27. The collection will be available in multiple formats, catering to different preferences:

• 9-LP box Set: A comprehensive vinyl experience.
• 7-CD Box Set: A digital-friendly option.

The box set will feature 83 songs spanning various eras of Springsteen’s career. Each previously unreleased record will have distinctive packaging, adding to the collectibility of the set.

Adding value to the collection, a 100-page cloth-bound, hardcover book will be included, featuring:

• Rare archival photos.
• Liner notes on each lost album from essayist Erik Flannigan.
• A personal introduction to the project from Bruce Springsteen himself.

A companion set, Lost And Found: Selections from The Lost Albums, will also be released on June 27. This set will feature 20 highlights from across the collection, available on two LPs or one CD.

Behind the Scenes: The Making of “The Lost Albums”

bruce springsteen collaborated with a team of experienced professionals to compile “The Lost Albums.” The project was overseen by:

• Producer: Ron Aniello
• Engineer: Rob lebret
• Supervising Producer: Jon Landau

The compilation process took place at Thrill Hill Recording in New Jersey, ensuring a high-quality listening experience.

“Tracks II: The Lost Albums” Tracklist

The tracklist for “Tracks II: The Lost Albums” is extensive, showcasing the breadth and depth of Springsteen’s unreleased material. Here’s a breakdown of the albums included in the collection:

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