Bruce Springsteen is known for writing happy music paired with sad lyrics. However, there are notable exceptions to this pattern found in two of his 1980s albums that bookend what is considered his happiest record of all time.
The album *Born in the U.S.A.*, released in 1984, sits between *Nebraska* (1982) and *Tunnel of Love* (1987). Both these albums contrast sharply with the upbeat nature of *Born in the U.S.A.*
*Tunnel of Love* is more than just sad—it evokes a mood as if tricyclic antidepressants were transformed into music. The sound is characterized by minor chords, moaning lyrics, and an atmosphere reminiscent of a padded cell, created through layered synths and numbingly metronomic drum programming.
On the other hand, *Nebraska* is tragic in a different way. It is stark, bare, and raw, stripping away excess to reveal a haunting emotional core, whereas *Tunnel of Love* feels overstuffed and dull despite its melancholy.
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