Bruce Springsteen has built a devoted fan base that obsesses over his unreleased music. After exploring his studio albums, B-sides, live records, and bootlegs, fans might discover hidden gems like “Zero and Blind Terry” or speculate about long-lost projects inspired by West Coast hip-hop.
However, it’s the artist himself who has perpetuated this mythology. Even as new releases have been published, Springsteen is already working on his next project. This theme continues with the latest release, Tracks II: The Lost Albums, which presents entire projects that were written and recorded but never released.
The sequel is special for fans, featuring seven previously unreleased albums, 83 songs, most of which are excellent. It’s essential to consider Springsteen as a legacy artist in 2025, where he engages with his past while still creating new music. He often revisits old material or writes lyrics to vintage instrumental tracks.
In an interview, Springsteen metaphorically describes his body of work like a car, where different selves can get behind the wheel, but the old ones remain stuck. With Tracks II, fans have access to previously unknown songs and projects that provide insight into Springsteen’s creative process and dedication to perfectionism.
Source: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/bruce-springsteen-tracks-ii-the-lost-albums