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“Unheard Gold: Tom Petty’s Lost Album Set for Release, Fulfilling Fans’ Longtime Dream”
In a thrilling announcement for fans worldwide, the Tom Petty Estate has confirmed the upcoming release of a long-rumored “lost album” recorded in the early 1990s — a collection of songs Petty considered too personal and experimental for the time. Titled Somewhere You Feel Free, the album is set for release this fall, marking one of the most significant posthumous offerings from the rock legend’s catalog.
The recordings, recently unearthed from a studio vault in Los Angeles, were completed between Full Moon Fever and Wildflowers, during a period of deep introspection and artistic transition for Petty. According to producers close to the project, the album showcases a raw, stripped-down sound and lyrics exploring freedom, aging, and solitude — themes that now feel even more poignant in the shadow of his passing.
Several tracks feature intimate acoustic arrangements, while others include rare collaborations with legends like George Harrison and Jeff Lynne that never made it to the Wilburys’ albums. The lead single, “Keep Me in the Light,” will debut this summer, accompanied by a music video crafted from archival footage and home recordings.
Fans have long speculated about the existence of such a project, and its confirmation is being hailed as a “gift from beyond” by Petty’s most loyal listeners. The release will be accompanied by a deluxe vinyl edition, a limited box set with handwritten lyric reproductions, and a short film documentary chronicling the making of the album.
For those who’ve held Tom Petty’s music close to their hearts, Somewhere You Feel Free promises to be more than just a lost album — it’s a long-awaited conversation with an ol
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