On April 1, 2025, Bruce Springsteen sparked excitement among fans with a cryptic social media post hinting at a potential archival release. The post featured an image of a track sheet from his Thrill Hill Recording company, which is based in Colts Neck, New Jersey. The sheet, dated April 3, 2025, bore the intriguing message, “What Was Lost Has Now Been Found.”
This announcement comes on the heels of Springsteen's earlier statement at the end of 2024, where he revealed plans for several special releases throughout 2025. These releases are expected to include a retrospective look at his storied recording career, showcasing never-before-heard material. Fans are buzzing with speculation that this could be a sequel to his 1998 box set, Tracks, which compiled unreleased rarities from the first 25 years of his career.
Springsteen's Thrill Hill Recording company has been a significant part of his musical journey since its establishment in 1982. The post's timing on April Fool's Day raised eyebrows, with some wondering if it was merely a prank. However, the specifics of the post suggest otherwise, leading many to believe that it is a legitimate tease for an upcoming release.
Rolling Stone weighed in on the speculation, noting that the post might hint at a new Tracks box set. The original Tracks was a four-CD collection that featured outtakes, B-sides, alternate versions, and demos from Springsteen’s extensive catalog. In a 2022 interview, Springsteen himself discussed the possibility of a sequel, mentioning that he had a box set of five unreleased albums from the post-1988 era. “People look at my work in the Nineties and say, ‘It wasn’t a great decade for Bruce,’” he noted. “But I actually made a lot of music during that period.”
Fans are eagerly anticipating what Springsteen has planned for April 3, when more details are expected to emerge. Commenting on the post, one fan expressed their enthusiasm: “It’s been a long time comin, but now it’s here!!! The lost albums!!! HOLY HECK YES!!!!!!”
In addition to the potential release, Springsteen is gearing up for a busy year ahead. He is set to resume touring with the E Street Band starting May 14, 2025, with an extensive European tour that includes 16 confirmed dates. The tour will kick off in Manchester, UK, and will wrap up on July 3 in Milan, Italy. This marks a significant return for Springsteen, who recently performed at a tribute concert for Patti Smith at Carnegie Hall on March 26, 2025.
Moreover, fans can look forward to the upcoming film Deliver Me From Nowhere, which is set to hit theaters later this year. The film stars Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen and Jeremy Strong as Jon Landau, focusing on the creation of his iconic 1982 album, Nebraska. Springsteen has been actively involved in the film's production, raising questions about the possibility of him performing Nebraska live in its entirety during the promotional events.
As anticipation builds for both the archival release and the European tour, Springsteen continues to be a pivotal figure in the music industry, captivating audiences with his rich catalog and storied career. Whether the April 3 announcement will unveil new tracks or previously unreleased material remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: fans are ready to celebrate whatever The Boss has in store.
