Springsteen Previews 'Tracks II' With 'Blind Spot'

Bruce Springsteen has released 'Blind Spot,' a previously unheard song that serves as the thematic centerpiece of his newly unearthed 'Streets of Philadelphia Sessions,' which is part of the forthcoming box set 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums' due June 27. The song features loop-heavy production inspired by mid-1990s hip-hop and West Coast rhythms, with Springsteen handling most of the instrumentation and exploring themes of doubt and betrayal in relationships. Originally completed and mixed for a 1995 release, the album was shelved as Springsteen chose to reunite with the E Street Band instead. 'Tracks II' will comprise seven never-released albums, offering 83 songs that fill in significant gaps in Springsteen's career, with 'Blind Spot' and 'Rain in the River' already previewed. Springsteen noted that although the 'Streets of Philadelphia Sessions' was put aside, he always intended to eventually release it, saying, 'I always put them away, but I don’t throw them away.' The collection promises to provide fans with invaluable insight into Springsteen’s evolving artistry across decades.