Twelfth studio album by the American singer and songwriter. In addition to being Springsteen's first studio album in seven years, it was also his first to feature the E Street Band in 18 years. Based in large part on Springsteen's reflections during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the album predominantly centres upon themes of relationship struggles, existential crises and social uplift. It includes the singles 'The Rising', 'Lonesome Day' and 'Waitin' On a Sunny Day'.