Bruce Springsteen Unearths ‘Blind Spot’ From Long-Lost ‘Streets of Philadelphia Sessions’
You ever wonder what happens to the songs that never make it out of the vault? Well, Bruce Springsteen just gave us a rare peek behind the curtain with something truly special—his unreleased Streets of Philadelphia Sessions , headlined by a stunning track called Blind Spot . And let me tell you, it's more than just a “lost” song—it’s a rediscovered moment in time.
So here’s the deal. Back in the mid-90s, right after he won that Oscar for Streets of Philadelphia , Springsteen found himself creatively inspired. He was soaking in the sound of contemporary West Coast hip-hop, going deep into drum samples, loops, and synths—far from what we typically associate with the Boss. Teaming up with his longtime engineer Toby Scott, Bruce began experimenting at home in L.A., building these unique tracks layer by layer, mostly on his own. It was a departure, sure, but also a revelation.
At the center of it all? Blind Spot —a raw, emotionally potent song about doubt and betrayal in relationships. Bruce himself said it wasn’t inspired by any real drama at home with Patti Scialfa, but more about locking into a vibe and chasing it. And chase it he did. That single track became the thread that pulled the entire session together. “Sometimes if you lock into one song you like,” he said, “then you follow that thread.”
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The album was completed, mixed, and fully ready to drop in 1995. But then Springsteen pivoted. The E Street Band reunion came calling, and he decided to put the sessions aside. Not because they weren’t good—far from it. He just felt it was time to reconnect with the band, to remind the fans where the heart of his sound had always been. But he never let go of the sessions. They’ve been sitting quietly all these years… until now.
With the upcoming release of Tracks II: The Lost Albums on June 27, Bruce is finally giving these long-lost recordings their moment. And the buzz is real—critics are already calling the full collection “a treasure” and “astounding.” It’s not just Streets of Philadelphia Sessions either. We’re talking seven never-before-released full albums, including Perfect World , Twilight Hours , and LA Garage Sessions ’83 .
Listening to Blind Spot now, it feels like stepping into a hidden chapter of Springsteen’s musical journey—one that blends his storytelling soul with a sound he’d never fully explored before. It’s moody, rhythmic, haunting… and it totally works.
Honestly, it makes you wonder how many other gems he’s been sitting on all these years. But for now, we’ve got Blind Spot , and that alone is enough to stir the soul of any Springsteen fan.
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