US EditionMusic Review: Bruce Springsteen Takes Seven ‘Lost Albums’ Off the Shelf for a New Box Set
- On June 27, Bruce Springsteen announces Tracks II: The Lost Albums, a seven-album set recorded from 1983 to 2018 with over 80 songs.
- Springsteen's explanation that his unreleased albums did not fit his planned creative arc and the timing of the release reflect his ongoing effort to contextualize his musical journey for fans and the industry.
- The box set features 83 songs recorded from 1983 to 2018, with 82 unreleased tracks and 74 never heard before, showcasing decades of hidden material.
- Bruce Springsteen's release of seven previously unreleased albums expands his catalog by 30%, setting a record for major artists and available for preorder worldwide.
- More broadly, Springsteen's release joins a historic archive tradition, hinting at a forthcoming Tracks III with over 80 unreleased songs from 1983-2018, echoing projects like Dylan's Basement Tapes.
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Ahead of 'Tracks II' release, Bruce Springsteen teases 'Tracks III': 'There are five full albums of music'
Jakubaszek/Redferns Bruce Springsteen is set to release Tracks II: The Lost Albums on June 27, a box set featuring seven previously unheard Springsteen records. The set includes 83 songs, all of which were originally recorded between 1983 and 2018. Of those songs, 82 have never been released before and 74 have never been heard before. While that may sound like a lot, the rocker has even more to share. “Tracks III, that is finished,” he tells The…
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Music Review: Bruce Springsteen takes seven ‘Lost Albums’ off the shelf for a new box set
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Springsteen’s new project, “Tracks II: The Lost Albums,” is entirely about that age-old question: What if? The box set, out June 27, comprises seven albums encompassing the period between 1983 and 2018, all but one he prepared to release in its time but ultimately shelved. Now that he’s decided to drop them simultaneously, they offer a fascinating alternative story of his musical lif…
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The essential listening guide to Bruce Springsteen's 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums'
It's a great day when your favorite artist releases a new record. But what if they released seven new records at once, full of music you didn't even know existed? That's what Bruce Springsteen is doing on his forthcoming box set Tracks II: The Lost Albums.
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Music Review: Bruce Springsteen takes seven 'Lost Albums' off the shelf for a new box set
Bruce Springsteen has been deliberate in his career, careful with his album releases to keep a narrative flow and not repeat himself. As a result, he's left a startling amount of material on the shelf. Now he's releasing them in…
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