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Bruce Springsteen be released, including "Born in the U.S.A" and "Glory Days". According to the Marsh biographies, Springsteen was depressed when he wrote this material, and the result is a brutal depiction of American life. While "Nebraska" did not sell as well as Springsteen's three previous albums, it garnered widespread critical praise (including being named "Album of the Year" by "Rolling Stone" magazine's critics) and influenced later works by other major artists, including U2's album "The Joshua Tree". Springsteen did not tour in conjunction with "Nebraska"'s release. Springsteen is probably best known for his album "Born in the U.S.A." (1984), which sold