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18 Tracks

Bruce Springsteen · 1999

71 min · 18 tracks · rock music

A compelling collection of unreleased gems and overlooked tracks that showcase Springsteen's lyrical depth and musical versatility.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks nostalgic reflections on past moments for late-night drives
Context
In 1999, Bruce Springsteen was coming off the success of his album 'The Ghost of Tom Joad' (1995) and this compilation marked his first release since reuniting with the E Street Band. '18 Tracks' reflects a retrospective phase in his career, offering previously unreleased songs that highlight his creative process during the 1970s and 1980s.
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18 Tracks is an album by Bruce Springsteen, released in 1999. A compelling collection of unreleased gems and overlooked tracks that showcase Springsteen's lyrical depth and musical versatility. '18 Tracks' achieved notable commercial success, reaching No. 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. It is significant for illuminating lesser-known aspects of Springsteen's songwriting, providing insights into tracks that were pivotal in shaping his artistic trajectory yet remained unreleased until this compilation. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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What does 18 Tracks sound like?

A compelling collection of unreleased gems and overlooked tracks that showcase Springsteen's lyrical depth and musical versatility. Rooted in rock music.

What makes 18 Tracks by Bruce Springsteen notable?

'18 Tracks' achieved notable commercial success, reaching No. 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. It is significant for illuminating lesser-known aspects of Springsteen's songwriting, providing insights into tracks that were pivotal in shaping his artistic trajectory yet remained unreleased until this compilation. In 1999, Bruce Springsteen was coming off the success of his album 'The Ghost of Tom Joad' (1995) and this compilation marked his first release since reuniting with the E Street Band. '18 Tracks' reflects a retrospective phase in his career, offering previously unreleased songs that highlight his creative process during the 1970s and 1980s.

Who is 18 Tracks for?

18 Tracks works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, nostalgic reflections on past moments and for late-night drives.

How many songs are on 18 Tracks?

18 Tracks has 18 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·71:12

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Growin’ Up 2:38
  • 2 Seaside Bar Song 3:33
  • 3 Rendezvous 2:48
  • 4 Hearts of Stone Standout 4:29
  • 5 Where the Bands Are 3:43
  • 6 Loose Ends 4:00
  • 7 I Wanna Be With You 3:21
  • 8 Born in the U.S.A. 3:10
  • 9 My Love Will Not Let You Down 4:24
  • 10 Lion’s Den 2:18
  • 11 Pink Cadillac Standout 3:33
  • 12 Janey Don’t You Lose Heart 3:24
  • 13 Sad Eyes 3:47
  • 14 Part Man, Part Monkey 4:28
  • 15 Trouble River 4:18
  • 16 Brothers Under the Bridge 4:55
  • 17 The Fever 7:35
  • 18 The Promise Standout 4:48

Release Date

January 1, 1999

Genre

rock music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

71 min 12 sec