The successor to High Hopes (2014) marks the return of the singer's solo project.
Bruce Springsteen has announced that he will release Western Stars , his first studio album in five years. Scheduled for release on June 14th, the album will feature thirteen new tracks, following High Hopes (2014).
According to international press reports, the first single, titled “Hello Sunshine,” is set to be released this Friday, the 26th. Western Stars also marks the return of Springsteen's solo project, without the support of the E Street Band , which has accompanied the musician since 1973.
On his Instagram account, Springsteen spoke a little about the new release: “This album is a return to my solo recordings and features characterful songs, guided by cinematic and stunning orchestral arrangements. It’s a jewel box in album form.”
See the cover art and tracklist for Western Stars below.
Western Stars tracklist:
1. Hitch Hikin'
2. The Wayfarer
3. Tucson Train
4. Western Stars
5. Sleepy Joe's Café
6. Drive Fast (The Stuntman)
7. Chasin' Wild Horses
8. Sundown
9. Somewhere North of Nashville
10. Stones
11. There Goes My Miracle
12. Hello Sunshine
13. Moonlight Motel
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