Tunnel of Love is the fourth extended play by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse. It was released on June 11, 1996, through Psychopathic Records, serving as the third and final "sideshow" entry in the group's Dark Carnival saga. The EP was recorded at the Fun House with Mike E. Clark, who produced the album together with ICP.
Background
Unsatisfied with their contract with Jive Records, Insane Clown Posse's manager, Alex Abbiss, set up a deal which would sign the group with Hollywood Records. During the two days between their Jive contract expiring and being signed to Hollywood Records, ICP recorded and independently released The Tunnel of Love EP on Psychopathic Records. The EP was released June 11, 1996 and consisted of "love songs" performed in the duo's trademark style. Like The Terror Wheel, there is a hidden track at the end which contains a phone number, which could be called to reveal the name of the next Joker's Card, The Great Milenko.
Release and reception
thumb|Tunnel of Love was released with an alternate pornographic album cover, which became rare and much sought after among fans. "Mental Warp", the bonus track from the XXX edition of the album, also appeared on the compilation [[Forgotten Freshness Volumes 1 & 2. The songs "Cotton Candy" and "Super Balls" appeared in the film Big Money Hustlas. The song "Super Balls" originated the Juggalo slang "Whoop whoop!", which is used as a greeting among fans. The greeting and the song were also referenced in Twiztid's song "Meat Cleaver", which appeared on their 1997 debut Mostasteless. The pornographic alternate cover is discussed in the film Shockumentary by parents concerned about ICP's music. The track "Prom Queen" became a sleeper hit on TikTok in 2024.
Track listing
;Notes
- Track 8 contains a hidden track "You're a Stupid Ass".
Personnel
- Joseph "Violent J" Bruce – lyrics, vocals, producer
- Joseph "Shaggy 2 Dope" Utsler – lyrics, vocals, producer
- Mike E. Clark – producer, recording, engineering, mixing
- Bob Alford – photography
- Gary Arnett – layout