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Bruce Springsteen Releases 'Blind Spot' From Upcoming Tracks II Box Set

The song is the first from his shelved 1995 album Streets of Philadelphia Sessions, part of a collection of seven lost albums set for release on June 27.

Overview

  • Bruce Springsteen has unveiled 'Blind Spot,' the first track from his 1995 Streets of Philadelphia Sessions album, which was shelved in favor of an E Street Band reunion.
  • The Streets of Philadelphia Sessions features Springsteen experimenting with hip-hop-inspired drum loops and serving as the primary instrumentalist, with contributions from Patti Scialfa, Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, and his 1992–1993 touring band.
  • 'Blind Spot' explores themes of doubt and betrayal in relationships, a recurring lyrical focus throughout the album.
  • The upcoming Tracks II: The Lost Albums box set, arriving June 27, includes seven previously unreleased albums spanning 1983 to 2018, with a total of 74 unheard tracks.
  • Tracks II also features other lost albums like L.A. Garage Sessions ’83, Somewhere North of Nashville, and Inyo, each reflecting key creative periods in Springsteen’s career.