Bruce Springsteen Unveils New Track Ahead of ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’

Bruce Springsteen has released a sixth song, “Sunday Love,” in anticipation of the upcoming arrival of Tracks II: The Lost Albums, set to be released on June 27. This ambitious seven-disc collection features previously unheard music spanning the years from 1983 to 2018, showcasing Springsteen’s prolific songwriting and recording endeavors.

About “Sunday Love”

“Sunday Love” is part of Twilight Hours, a companion album to Springsteen’s 2019 release, Western Stars. This latest track draws on the lush sounds of the late ’60s and early ’70s, reminiscent of the works of renowned artists like Jimmy Webb and Glen Campbell.

In a press release, Springsteen described Twilight Hours as a collection of “romantic, lost-in-the-city songs.” The song features notable contributions from members of the E Street Band, including Max Weinberg, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell, along with producer Ron Aniello and musicians Kaveh Rastegar and Scott Tibbs, who also collaborated on Western Stars.

Creative Process Behind Twilight Hours

Springsteen revealed that Twilight Hours was initially conceived as a potential double album with Western Stars. He expressed his admiration for the intricate songwriting of artists like Burt Bacharach, noting that the more complex chord structures presented a delightful challenge for him to tackle. “All this stuff could have come right off of those ’60s albums,” he remarked.

The inspiration for Twilight Hours draws from a variety of sources, including the vocal stylings of Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams, the literary prose of Flannery O’Connor and James M. Cain, and the classic film Out Of The Past featuring Robert Mitchum.

What’s Included in ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’?

“Sunday Love” is the latest addition to a series of releases leading up to the album’s launch, following previous tracks like “Rain in the River,” “Blind Spot,” “Faithless,” “Repo Man,” and “Adelita.”

Tracks II: The Lost Albums comprises seven shelved LPs that span an impressive 35 years of Springsteen’s career. The set is packed with a total of 83 songs, showcasing a diverse range of styles and themes. Below is the complete track listing for each of the seven albums included in the collection:

Track Listing for ‘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

Conclusion

Bruce Springsteen’s upcoming release of Tracks II: The Lost Albums promises to be a treasure trove for fans, showcasing a wealth of unreleased material that spans decades of creativity. With tracks like “Sunday Love” blending rich musical influences with compelling storytelling, the project highlights Springsteen’s enduring legacy as one of music’s most iconic figures.

FAQs

When is the release date for ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’?

The album is set to be released on June 27.

How many songs are included in ‘Tracks II: The Lost Albums’?

The collection features a total of 83 songs across seven LPs.

What is the theme of the song “Sunday Love”?

“Sunday Love” is described as a romantic and nostalgic song, reflecting the themes found in Springsteen’s companion album, Twilight Hours.

Who collaborated with Bruce Springsteen on ‘Twilight Hours’?

The track “Sunday Love” features contributions from E Street Band members Max Weinberg, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell, along with producer Ron Aniello and other musicians.