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THE REVIEW
Ok, this time I will try in every way to be a bit more concise than usual, I will avoid the usual explanation of every track and the usual silly talks that most people make about this band, especially regarding the latest albums.
I find U2 to be great, especially those of the eighties. While in America during that time new rock bands were emerging, now very famous like Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, and RHCP, in the distant and almost "unnoticed" musically Ireland, the group that held the flag high was precisely the one mainly composed of the charismatic leader Bono Vox and the guitarist The Edge, whom I find very original, with a sound that on first listen might seem almost trivial, but it has an almost magical touch and is not overrated at all.
This rock band with the first albums (the debut "Boy", the sublime "October", the angry "War", and the more than good "The Unforgettable Fire", all realized more or less within four years) marks the beginning of their great career that will continue without low blows and with dignity until their most beloved album and closest to the word "masterpiece" together with "Achtung Baby" from 1991. It is one of their albums most influenced by blues and country music, but also by good rock and pop elements.
Among the great gems of this work are noted the romantic and catchy "With Or Without You", the beautiful "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" with a nice guitar rhythm for accompaniment and the grand "Where The Streets Have No Name", with lyrics that almost seem like an anthem to the band's country of origin ("I'll show you a place, high on a desert plain, where the streets have no name"), and even live it is the most requested song by the audience even today. U2 therefore are a great rock band that has tackled the historical themes of Ireland, from wars to political events, and have always made good music, or at least before the misstep that for me is "Pop": from this moment on, their career will encounter ups and downs, but nevertheless nothing serious.
U2 remain always... U2!!
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This review praises U2's The Joshua Tree as a landmark in 1980s rock, highlighting its blend of blues, country, and rock elements. Iconic tracks like 'With or Without You' and 'Where The Streets Have No Name' showcase the band's originality and connection to Irish themes. The album is seen as a pinnacle of U2's career, preceding less consistent later works. Overall, U2 is celebrated for their dignified, politically aware music and enduring appeal.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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U2 are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1976 by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. Rising from post‑punk roots to global fame, they fused atmospheric guitar textures with anthemic songwriting and ambitious tours such as Zoo TV and U2 360°.129 Reviews
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