Hey, who's that dude at the top of the page? Yep, you got it - Bruce Springsteen. Now, do you think I can get away with writing one more review about 'The Boss' without driving you all nuts and boring you to tears? I had some great birthday pressies at the end of September and this was one of them - the original recording of 'Tunnel of Love' on vinyl. Second hand, of course but in pretty good nick. I have been trying to get hold of this for ages either on CD or vinyl but unable to have it delivered to Poland because private sellers won't post here. I read about the album a while back and the journalist (from Rolling Stone mag) said that this was ...  Read the complete review

Springsteen - Tunnel Of Love (1987) 3 years after the massive success of Born In The USA (selling 18 million albums), America's nearest thing to a working class hero gave us a more sublime offering. Subtle, thoughtful and brilliant. Tunnel Of Love was recorded predominantly at his home in Rumson, New Jersey. Disappointed with early recordings with country musicians, Springsteen reverted to working solo on what is effectively an introverted view on the progression of a relationship in a dozen classy songs. While the E Street Band are credited with involvement in much of the work, you do not feel that the band actually contributed to the ...  Read the complete review

When it came out, it represented a change in direction for Springsteen. For a start, it was credited to Bruce Springsteen, not to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Some of the members feature, but no gutsy saxophone from Clarence Clemons, (although he does provide some vocals) and no Steve Van Zandt. The band was joined by Nils Lofgren, who I have always rated highly, but he doesn't get much chance to make his mark. Listening to it now, "Tunnel of Love" still sounds similar in some ways to the 'older' material that preceded it, just a bit calmer, the music of a rocker who's grown up. Lyrically, the themes are now love ...  Read the complete review

when i first heard this album i didnt understand it i thought the music was lovely but i didnt understand what it was all about, then one day i put it on and bam it hit me and all fell into place. The album is about relashinships. and no one can write about them like bruce springsteen, this is not a soppy love album this is not a dark ride through the tunnel of love but this is a rollercoaster of emotions , the album deals with deciept betrayal denial lust hope fear self doubt all the feelings that love brings us. musically this is a beautiful sounding album ( sounds great on headphones ) lyrically its brilliant . and vocally its clear and sung well ...  Read the complete review

This is one of Springsteen's truly great albums - his Blood on the Tracks. Every bit as great as Born to Run, but in a different way, this album is a must for Springsteen fans, and fans of singer-songwriters generally. The quality of the songwriting on the album is breath taking at times. As a song-cycle about marriage and divorce, this is as good as it gets. Songs such as Valentine's Day, Walk Like a Man and Cautious Man form the spine of this album - devestatingly honest writing. Brilliant Disguise is a prime example - every line is perfect - "God have mercy on the man, who doubts what he's sure of" sings Springsteen. What more to say? The album has a great ..  Read the complete review