Springsteen sets release date for Western-style album

Associated Press

Fresh off his Broadway run, New Jersey’s Bruce Springsteen looked West for inspiration on a new album he’s planning to release on June 14.

The 13-song disc is his first new studio album in five years. Titled “Western Stars,” Springsteen said the album draws some inspiration from southern California pop records of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The first single and video called “Hello Sunshine” are to be releases today.

Springsteen recorded it at home in New Jersey, with additional work in California and New York. Ron Aniello produced and plays on the album, which also has contributions from Springsteen’s wife Patti Scialfa, Jon Brion, David Sancious, Charlie Giordano and Soozie Tyrell.

Among the song titles are “Hitch Hikin’,” “Sleepy Joe’s Cafe,” “Chasin’ Wild Horses” and “There Goes My Miracle.”