Tunnel of Love - released three years after Born in the U.S.A. How does one follow up a rock album that recalibrates stadium sound systems and offers a stark look at hard times in America? With love songs, of course.
Bruce Springsteen – Tunnel of Love (1987) But we also hope we’ll spark your curiosity and encourage you to hunt for a title you may have missed over the last 35 years. We didn’t ignore the unimpeachable on our list - you’ll see plenty of the staples you’ve come to expect. But these rankings shouldn’t be fossilized, and a shit-ton of amazing LPs have been shoved aside in the pursuit of maintaining the status quo. Part of that predictability is understandable: Most iconic records earn their reputation.
Let’s face it: With most “Best Albums” lists, you know the broad strokes of the ranking before you even click.
