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Tracks

Bruce Springsteen · 1998

253 min · 66 tracks · rock music

A sprawling collection of unreleased gems and deep cuts, showcasing Springsteen's storytelling prowess and musical evolution.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    It’s Hard to Be a Saint in the City Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Mary Queen of Arkansas — This track reflects Springsteen's early lyrical style, blending poignant storytelling with vivid imagery that captures a sense of yearning and place.
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    Thundercrack — An energetic standout, this song encapsulates the raw power and exuberance of Springsteen's live performances while highlighting his knack for narrative detail.
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    Born in the U.S.A. — Included here in its original form, this track emphasizes the complex themes of American identity that define much of Springsteen’s work.
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    Stolen Car — A haunting exploration of loss and nostalgia, this track showcases Springsteen's ability to convey deep emotional truths through simple yet effective lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • storytelling that invites reflection
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • for long drives
  • nostalgic journeys through memories
  • varied tempos for diverse moods

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, immediate tracks
  • dislike sprawling collections

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A collection of unreleased tracks that showcases Springsteen's diverse styles for dedicated fans.
Themes
American resilience· blue-collar struggle· lost love stories
Career context
Released in 1998, 'Tracks' captures Bruce Springsteen at a reflective point in his career, following the commercial success of 'The Rising' (2002) and amidst a growing interest in his archival work. This four-disc compilation serves as both a retrospective and a deeper dive into his creative process, featuring previously unreleased songs that span over two decades.
Stylistic neighbors
Tom Petty· John Mellencamp· Bob Dylan
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Mary Queen of Arkansas 4:28
  • 2 It’s Hard to Be a Saint in the City Start here 2:55
  • 3 Growin’ Up 2:40
  • 4 Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street? 2:03
  • 5 Bishop Danced 4:21
  • 6 Santa Ana 4:37
  • 7 Seaside Bar Song 3:34
  • 8 Zero and Blind Terry 5:57
  • 9 Linda Let Me Be the One 4:27
  • 10 Thundercrack 8:28
  • 11 Rendezvous 2:51
  • 12 Give the Girl a Kiss 3:55
  • 13 Iceman 3:18
  • 14 Bring on the Night 2:40
  • 15 So Young and in Love 3:49
  • 16 Hearts of Stone 4:31
  • 17 Don’t Look Back 2:59

Disc 2

  • 1 Restless Nights 3:47
  • 2 A Good Man Is Hard to Find (Pittsburgh) 3:17
  • 3 Roulette 3:54
  • 4 Dollhouse 3:34
  • 5 Where the Bands Are 3:45
  • 6 Loose Ends 4:03
  • 7 Living on the Edge of the World 4:19
  • 8 Wages of Sin 4:54
  • 9 Take ’Em as They Come 4:30
  • 10 Be True 3:41
  • 11 Ricky Wants a Man of Her Own 2:47
  • 12 I Wanna Be With You 3:23
  • 13 Mary Lou 3:23
  • 14 Stolen Car 4:31
  • 15 Born in the U.S.A. 3:11
  • 16 Johnny Bye‐Bye 1:52
  • 17 Shut Out the Light 3:51

Disc 3

  • 1 Cynthia 4:15
  • 2 My Love Will Not Let You Down 4:26
  • 3 This Hard Land 4:50
  • 4 Frankie 7:24
  • 5 TV Movie 2:46
  • 6 Stand on It 3:07
  • 7 Lion’s Den 2:19
  • 8 Car Wash 2:08
  • 9 Rockaway the Days 4:43
  • 10 Brothers Under the Bridges (’83) 5:08
  • 11 Man at the Top 3:24
  • 12 Pink Cadillac 3:36
  • 13 Two for the Road 2:00
  • 14 Janey Don’t You Lose Heart 3:27
  • 15 When You Need Me 2:57
  • 16 The Wish 5:18
  • 17 The Honeymooners 2:07
  • 18 Lucky Man 3:31

Disc 4

  • 1 Leavin’ Train 4:07
  • 2 Seven Angels 3:28
  • 3 Gave It a Name 2:51
  • 4 Sad Eyes 3:50
  • 5 My Lover Man 3:59
  • 6 Over the Rise 2:40
  • 7 When the Lights Go Out 3:07
  • 8 Loose Change 4:22
  • 9 Trouble in Paradise 4:43
  • 10 Happy 4:54
  • 11 Part Man, Part Monkey 4:31
  • 12 Goin’ Cali 3:03
  • 13 Back in Your Arms 4:42
  • 14 Brothers Under the Bridge 4:55

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