Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tracks II’ Releases Friday to Critical Acclaim
Wafricnews - June 25, 2025
NEW JERSEY, USA — Legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen is set to release a monumental collection of music this Friday with the long-awaited arrival of Tracks II: The Lost Albums — a box set already being called “the greatest of all time” by some of the music industry’s most respected critics.
NEW JERSEY, USA — Legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen is set to release a monumental collection of music this Friday with the long-awaited arrival of Tracks II: The Lost Albums — a box set already being called “the greatest of all time” by some of the music industry’s most respected critics.
The sprawling compilation, which spans recordings made between 1983 and 2018, offers fans a rare and deeply personal glimpse into Springsteen’s creative vault. With over 50 previously unreleased tracks across multiple discs, Tracks II is not just a follow-up to his 1998 Tracks box set — it’s a powerful extension of The Boss’s musical legacy.
The songs were recorded during the sessions for albums like Born in the U.S.A., Tunnel of Love, The Ghost of Tom Joad, and Magic, yet never made it to final release — until now.
“It’s like discovering an entire parallel universe of Springsteen music,” wrote one reviewer in Rolling Stone.
“Not just leftovers — these are fully formed stories, full of grit, heart, and brilliance.”
A 35-Year Journey of Sound
Springsteen, now 74, has always been known for his unmatched work ethic in the studio. For every album he has released, he’s recorded dozens of alternate takes, demos, and songs that never made the final cut. Tracks II collects some of the finest of these hidden gems, many of which fans have only heard about in whispers or seen on unofficial bootlegs — until now.
The set is divided into several themed volumes, each named after a shelved album project or a period in Springsteen’s life. Titles like The Ties That Bind II, American Madness, and Songs of Desperation hint at the emotional and political landscapes Springsteen navigated through those decades — from Reagan-era disillusionment to post-9/11 introspection and late-career vulnerability.
“Bruce is opening the vault,” said one fan on social media, “but what he’s really opening is his heart.”
Critical Praise and Fan Anticipation
Even before its official release, Tracks II has received glowing early reviews. Critics have praised not just the strength of the songwriting, but also the production quality and historical importance of the material.
“What Tracks II shows us is that Springsteen never stopped writing classics — he just couldn’t fit them all into the mainstream albums,” said a review from The Guardian.
“These aren't cast-offs. These are songs that could've changed the direction of entire albums — or even entire careers.”
The release is already being compared to Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series or Prince’s posthumous vault albums, in terms of sheer depth and importance. For hardcore fans and music historians alike, Tracks II is a treasure trove — an overdue spotlight on the Boss’s lesser-heard brilliance.
The Voice of the Forgotten, Once More
Springsteen’s music has always championed the working class, the lonely drifter, the broken-hearted, and the dreamer who never gave up. With Tracks II, he revives that spirit with an intimate, often raw sound that speaks directly to longtime fans.
Listeners will find songs about lost love, spiritual longing, small-town ghosts, and defiant hope — all wrapped in that unmistakable Springsteen sound: heartland rock fused with folk, blues, and gospel.
He may be older now, but Tracks II proves that the fire never left him.
“These songs remind us why we fell in love with Springsteen in the first place,” said Wafricnews music contributor, Adebayo. “It’s not just music. It’s lived experience, turned into poetry.”
Out This Friday: A Must-Hear Release
Tracks II: The Lost Albums officially drops this Friday on all major streaming platforms, along with limited edition vinyl and CD box sets for collectors. As fans around the world prepare to dive into hours of unheard material from The Boss, one thing is already clear: this is more than just a retrospective.
It’s a rediscovery of a voice that has been guiding generations for over five decades — and it’s louder, clearer, and more relevant than ever.
By Wafricnews Desk
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