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with or without you 🙏
A few singles and that's it.
my favorite is "with or without you"
Not a fan of this one, a couple of ok songs. But an overall "meh"
Even the later songs after the songs I know were
I don’t care for U2 and this didn’t convince me to change my mind
cuando tenia como 14 años me gustaba una cancion, pero la voz de bono siempre me parecio insoportable, al escuchar este album me doy cuenta q es un problema cronico, aun asi me parece un buen album
It was alright. First half was better than the second for me
The American experience The streets have no name - creates a feeling of openness , opportunity, youth, travel, and uncertainty. Feels like it’s always building to something grander… I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For - maybe connected to the idea of finding something grander, but then you don’t. There’s always something else, but maybe there isn’t. Longing for living in the moment as before…or maybe it’s worn thin With or Without You - favorite song of this album. Finally found what he was looking for but it’s a conflicted feeling. Truly loves the person but has taken away their freedom. Bullet in the Blue Sky - honestly the 1st 3 songs are iconic and have a distinct sound that is uniquely u2. This is a more American style pulling from blues. Lots of natural elements again. Really letting edge have a moment. Running to Stand Still - loved that transition. I don’t hate hit. It’s a nice break and bridge to the rest of the album but so far my least favorite song. Sounds like u2 attempting to be Bruce but Bruce is much better at it. Red Hill mining town - love the bono vocals. Get Irish/alppalchia connections of Industrial Revolution and workers rights.
awesome
Some undeniable great tunes but too much boring naval gazing
As annoying as Bono can be, U2, particularly during the 80’s and 90’s, were a pretty important and influential band. This is considered by most to be their best work, but I have always struggled with this album. There are a few bangers on it but I feel there is also a lot of filler. With or without you is an awesome track and may actually be my favourite u2 song. I’m giving it 3.5 stars (rounding up to 4) three of these stars are for the track ‘with or without you’
I have tried to get into U2 - but... I still haven't found what I'm looking for. I agree U2 should be on the list, and it's good to see an influential band from outside of the UK / US represented - I just don't want to ever have to listen to this album again. U2 are basic, Bono is a wanker, and With or Without You I'm making an Exit, to listen to something better! ... and then I made a monumental mistake by looking at the full list to see which album/s from my all time favourite band from Ireland will be coming up. U2 features 4 fucking times and The Cranberries don't feature at all. I am livid.
The Joshua Tree is U2's fifth album, and may be their best work. It won the Grammy as album of the year, and appears on many "best album of all time" lists. This is the second album the band produced while working with Brian Eno, who helped add the ambient sense that the band creates with its edgy, guitar driven rock. The album is about the stark differences between the mythic America of rights and grand design, and the real America. These are songs of searching and longing - like "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Lookin For" - which the band developed into a central part of their sound. This sense is supported by Bono's soaring vocals, which help make their songs sound like anthems. The band captured the energy and potency of their early protest songs, and channeled it into these beautiful pop/rock songs.
- 0/11 songs added to main playlist - Dad band - Not a sound that I really find interesting - Had no idea “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” was by U2 - Immediately love the vibe of Bullet The Blue Sky - Bono’s voice is kinda my nails on a chalkboard - Favorite song: Bullet The Blue Sky
Not awful, just not very exciting either. The hits are fun in a nostalgic way, so I can recognize the impact, but the songs in general don't have much going on. Bono kicks ass anyway
Truly awful
Ugh. Just ugh.
I know U2 catches a lot of stereotypes and flak, but this record is really good. Such a pleasant and inspiring vibe on each song and the album flows together very well. Bono is one-of-a-kind with his voice and lyrics and the band comes together to make it sound so complete. I really enjoyed this one and I'm starting to understand why U2 has such a following.
I actually have this CD, bought it years ago but for some reason never listened to it as a whole. It was good, very good. Not perfect, but very very good. 4.5/5 EDIT: Due to Achtung Baby not holding up as I was expecting, this is album is now a 5/5
decent
Excellent album that I own and have heard many times. I was at just the right age when it came out and it was a regular in my lineup. It was very popular and has a ton of great songs. Even the less mainstream songs are great, in my opinion.
Easy 5 for me. The best songs on the album weren’t even singles.
The frontiest of front-loads. Starts in euphoria then falls off like a mf. Still remarkably solid for all that.
I shouldn't keep reviewing U2 albums so I'll make this the last one. Popular music should touch the heart and the emotions. It should lift us and bring happiness. It should enable us to share in other's pain or better understand our own pain. U2 never do this for me, so I'm out.
The great shimmering turd of Irish music. Are these the most overrated band of all time? Maybe not, but they're definitely a contender
U2 are so middle of the road. The music is perfectly average. Not a chore, but never a preference. 3 stars.
I think this guy likes guitar pedals. Decent album, but not really for me.
I was never a U2 fan, but I did really enjoy listening to the singles from this album again. The rest was ok.
maybe u2 isn't so bad. still would've picked a lot of bands over them for opening show at the sphere. 6/10
Not as good as I remembered it being.
Sort of struggling with rating this one. The singles are so good, but the rest is a little bland in all honesty. I generally like U2, and I know I’ve listened to this album before, but I remember liking this more when I listened to it previously. I enjoyed it, but I wanted to enjoy it more. Waffling between a 3 and 4 here, but ultimately I’m going to round up.
A few great songs, a few ok ones.
After hearing the rest of U2’s discography from the podcast “U Talkin’ U2 2 Me?”, I already knew this was my favorite of their albums. It’s always nice to revisit though. As much of a bad rap the band gets, they truly had some of the catchiest, most beautiful melodic rock of the 80s and 90s. Notable Tracks: - Where The Streets Have No Name - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - probably my favorite U2 song - With Or Without You - In God's Country 8/10
U Talking U2 2 Me?
U2 sucks
A classic post punk rock album with classic tracks (w/wo you ) and still haven’t found , clean solid production and good vocals. The lyricism is solid and the drum is tight and consistent. The sound seems predictable in 2024 and I don’t seem to get enough out of active listening to give it that 4 stamp
It’s Joshua Tree. ‘Nuf said.
The three hit songs from this album ('Where The Streets Have No Name', 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' and 'With or Without You') are three of the most popular of the band's career so I can certainly see why this is seen as the quintessential U2 album. Those three hit singles also are the first three tracks, and the fourth track 'Bullet The Blue Sky' is also fantastic so it really is such a good opening to the album. I don't really want to call this rock music as it sounds far too soft in my opinion. The track 'Exit' which is quite dark sounding is as heavy as it gets. This album pairs unique rock instrumentation with Bono's soaring sometimes gritty voice to make every track something interesting and unique. It's ever so slightly country and blues influenced also with a hint of Irish roots music. It's U2, and it's cool to hate on U2 so I didn't want to like it, but I (un)fortunately enjoyed this a lot.
A classic
Listening to this album feels like I'm trapped in an MC Escher painting on a never ending staircase. Every song feels like it's building to a crescendo that never happens.
Buen disco, pero con los defectos de U2.
Didn’t even have to listen to this one to say that it’s seminal in my understanding of music and the feeling that it brings. It was sort of my “British Invasion”. Not a big fan anymore either, but this album stands shoulders above most from any era.
This album still sounds beautiful. Not a huge U2 fan but can appreciate this for sure. I’m a fan of Daniel Lanois and you can’t underestimate his contribution to this sound. This album is the sound of a band hitting their peak.
4.5 stars. This is U2 at it's finest. First three tracks "Where The Streets Have No Name", "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", and "With Or Without You" are the high point but it doesn't tail off too much from there. While it's not daring or bold and sounds clearly catered to the masses, it's still a good listen. Clean production without feeling too sterile. Bono not too obnoxious and instrumentally it's fine if not overly exciting.
Not the biggest U2 fan. I liked the rest of the album more than the 3 big hits at the start. Favorites - Exit and Red Hill Mining Town Least Favorites - Mother's of the Disappeared and Trip Through your Wires
Beautiful, Edge’s emotional expansive guitar and Bono’s amazing vocal performance really carry this to all time legend status.
A few bangers, rest is decent 3.8
Over produced and musically it is kind of boring. But I still sing along to over half the album.
Not a lot to say. Absolutely fine. Some hits.
There’re a few things to jump out quickly. Number one the rhythm section is abysmal. Number two sounds purely like the 80s, which isn’t a bad thing. Number three there is a long string of good songs on here which is a tough feat for any album. Number four it’s hard to say that this is a 5, but it’s hard to say that it isn’t.
3 of my all time favorite songs are on this album
Overall not bad, couple of songs I already knew and enjoy. Not an album I would rave about, it's fine, but that's about it.
I liked the early U@. Strong opening 4 tracks, but faded after that.
As popular and sell outs as they became, I never really hated the material U2 put out. I mainly like their earlier 80's output but almost anything they've done is fine by me. This one starts off with 3 of their biggest hits and then runs through a bunch of great deep cuts. Bullet the Blue Sky and Red Hill Mining Town were my favorites this listen. Not a big fan of the last track though, doesn't add anything and the album was already hard enough to cram onto 1 LP.
i liked this more than i thought but i dont need to hear bono moan more than that
Love this album. Every song is a hit for me. Forgot how much I love early U2.
Solid album. Definitely a consistent sound throughout. Appreciated The Edge's innovation this time around
Just thinking of how much of a cocky, wannabe know it all, punchable face, fake rock idol dickhead Bono is, I want to give this a zero star. However, I can’t deny this album based on the fact that it produced 4 decent songs and they are listed one after another on the album. It doesn’t get better after those songs. I really shouldn’t say this is a rock album because it’s too “soft” in my opinion but it’s almost peak U2 and you can’t deny the power they once had over the music world. I think if you appreciate other music and just aren’t into hip hop or death metal, you will like this album. Choice cut: With or Without You
Pure nostalgia and one of the best albums made.
U2 fans will love this U2 album.
forever tarnished by their automatic iphone upload
boooooooo
I come into this thinking U2 is one of the worst bands ever. I’ve seen videos where they looked cool in like 1975 or whatever but this? I hate the album cover, the name of the album, and even the band name. I will give it a shot, but considering there are so many “hits” on this album, may god (Protestant or catholic, I’m not sure which side of the fence we fall on here) have mercy on our souls. The very first vocal strain conjures images of Bruce Springsteen doing a Brian Adams cover. This blows. Melodramatic drivel, ripe with self-importance. I mean he CAN sing, he just CHOOSES to be insufferable. His vocal inflections and emphases are just so painful. Also, if you’re going to name yourself “the edge,” why is the guitar so “meh.” Only thing I’m on the edge of is a restful slumber due to this listless, overplayed dumpster fire of a song. I almost turned it up, but then I realized what was happening. They really thought they were doing something with this. Self-importance has been said already. These all sound like arena rock songs that don’t have amps plugged in. Bad. Oh sweet Jesus, there may be some balls to this song. I’m awaiting the plunge into mediocrity and pretentiousness. There it is. Bad “gritty” vocals. This is the best song so far, but now Bono is moaning sexually. I swear to god. WHY? This is so cringe. I just checked Wikipedia. This album was a commercial success. I get that. The public are known for being idiots. However, a critical success?? I landed on this planet in a spaceship. This song evades descriptors other than synonyms for “bad.” It is truly awful and it is so clear that Bono thinks he is the greatest musician to ever interact with a microphone. I can’t believe this was a song. One of the worst I’ve ever heard, and I played guitar for a few years as an angry teen. I just don’t get it. This is not good. What part of this pseudo-intellectual, egotist rockstar trash is revolutionary? I mean he’s a noted philanthropist, which means he loves to show off his charity work, and he also loves to show off his boring lyrics and overrated singing. This album has no ideas other than testing the patience of enjoyers of passionate music. This just keeps going hey? Please shut up. Can I reach into the past and prevent this from happening somehow? I’d go to Dublin and make sure these losers never met. Every instrument is so bland and Bono is like an insufferable dork trying to woo every girl at a party with pretend emotional depth. If there was a god, they wouldn’t allow this song to exist. This sounds like proto modern pop country mixed with all the other stupid shit that this album has subjected me to thus far. Replete with dumbass “yeehaws” and whatever. Another snoozer. I’ve referenced sleep a lot in this review. That’s probably not fair. This is like when you’re half awake and overthinking in a dark silent room. It’s angering and anxiety inducing while simultaneously being the most boring, banal event of the day. Too long. Stop. Stop singing. You’ve made your hundreds of millions off of the morons who like you. Why am I part of this? Why would you call a song “exit” and not exit? At least Bono is not prominent here. We just have pseudo-guitarist edgelord pretending he’s doing stuff while strumming the same three notes. Another poor excuse for a song. Go in with a whimper and exit with a whimper. Wow guys, you’re such titans of human welfare. Thank you for this whispering nonsense. U2 has cemented their place as the second worst (hello Pearl Jam) band to ever break into the mainstream. If this is their defining project, I never need to hear another song from these idiots unless it’s the background of a sweet Triple H recovery video. Thank you for playing your terrible music for the benefit of all us plebeians writhing beneath your esteemed post as the kings of dentist office soft rock. The absolute worst. 0 HIGHLIGHTS: Visualizing the Edge’s baldness and the public hanging of Bono.
Well, it's highly acclaimed but Achtung Baby is still my fav. Too many hit singles in the first 15 minutes - the band's greatest hits of their career! - I would've liked them more evenly spread through the record.
Not quite my style. A couple of bangers, and you can see how much this album influenced future artists.
I will never forgive apple for putting them on my phone
First 3 songs are great, rest of the album is solid but not as strong
01) Where the Streets Have No Name - 10,0 02) I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - 10,0 03) With or Without You - 10,0 04) Bullet the Blue Sky - 8,5 05) Running to Stand Still - 9,0 06) Red Hill Mining Town - 8,5 07) In God's Country - 8,5 08) Trip Through Your Wires - 8,0 09) One Tree Hill - 8,5 10) Exit - 8,0 11) Mothers of the Disappeared - 10,0 TOTAL: 9,00 (90/100)
Our favorite camping site. Solid album.
Quite good enjoyed this well produced album
bis auf die zwei "Überhits" ganz ok
Fattar att det är en klassiker och fattar att de tre första låtarna är stora hits men från mig blir det bara godkänt. De har gjort bättre album.
Solid. U2 is not my favorite
2,3
I mean, it starts with U2's best song ever (where the strees hafve no name) and follows it up with several other hits. My only complaint is that after WtSHNN, nothign else on the album cmes close to being as good, so it does feel like a big bang and a slow dizzle. but still worth listening, to.
SICK album I'll give it 4 starts
Great light rock album, fun riffs and good mix of songs
Actually fun! What other bands would make a dull sound, they pull off with the quality of their delivery. Packed with tracks I knew at the start, and honestly I liked the sound throughout. Great for a late night (read: 5pm in December) walk under the crescent moon
Very good
I would rather listen to Kidz Bop
Very very good
Super front loaded, the first few tracks are great but the rest really drag the fuck out of this album. 3.4 stars
U2 really did a disservice to themselves by arranging the track list the way they did. The first 16 minutes of this album are literally perfect. The rest of the album is really great. But I felt like I was waiting for there to be another song that matched the high of the first 3 tracks, but it never came. Still really enjoyable, for sure.
This album is beyond epic!
My take: the only 3 good U2 songs are on this album. Obviously I'm not a U2 fan. The rest of the album didn't stir me. I think I'd like their music more if they weren't so wildly successful, as I often like ambient or progressive rock similar to U2's style. But the fact that Bono heads this band and they have a proclivity towards pretentiousness is a huge turn off for me. I think this says more about me than about the band.
Too much earburn
Three great songs to start and then some very pedestrian songs.
Thank god that this is the final U2 album on this list. Now I can finally go back to never having to listen to U2 ever again.
There isn't much of interest beyond the first three tracks on this one. I'll probably play some of these songs again, but likely will never play it cover to cover.
Not bad but not exciting. Also still hold a grudge against them for infiltrating my first iPhone
Several really good ones on here. One of the Band's better efforts.
8.5/10, klasika, velmi konsistentní zvuk mezi skladbami (+ i -), delay city, legendární začátek, slabší druhá půlka.
I can't tell if the first three songs are good or just super-nostalgic. The album kind of blends after those first three though.
honestly i quite enjoyed. it’s a high 3
Quite a good wee album Home grown talent fro our bono
yawn
Brilliant album. Starts strong and I expected it to fizzle out but it certainly didn’t. Clever music, good lyrics, and a relaxing vibe. Definitely an album for cosy winter nights!
(FIRST TIME LISTEN) where the streets have no name - 4/5 i still haven’t found what i’m looking for - 4/5 with or without you - 4.5/5 bullet the blue sky - 4.5/5 running to stand still - 4/5 red hill mining town - 5/5 in gods country - 4/5 trip through your wires - 4/5 one tree hill - 4/5 exit - 4.5/5 mothers of the disappeared - 4/5 overall rating: 4.5/5. omg i was not expecting to like a u2 record as much as i did !! this was so good and made me want to listen to more u2 tbh
While the algorithm thought I should listen to a second album of U2 day after day, so the enthusiasm is probably gone. So, except for the 3 first music, which are a bit repetitive in terms of sonority but very good as they are the album hits, the album is kinda mild. Neither good nor bad. Listened multiple time but don't know what I should think about it.
Sorry U2 fans but I couldn't care less about this album!
So many bangers
Always thought U2 was pretty bland. Never got the hype. It’s decent, but I wouldn’t choose to listen to it. Faves: any of the big hits, I guess
Well shit I love this album. Second half cannot keep up with the galactic speed of the first but that is only because the first three songs left the world breathless. “Running to Stand Still” remains in my list of top 10 songs of all time.
I wish I remembered how I felt when I heard these songs for the first time. Crazy.
Aggressively mediocre.
They get a second star for Bullet The Blue Sky
Asså såhär, jag gillar U2s sound och liksom Alvin tycker att att War är mycket bra. Tycker denna skivan är ganska solid rent musikaliskt men tycker den är cringe att dom ska försöka vara så American och rootsy på detta albumet, och "find god in the desert maaan" och skit. Liksom vafan ni är irländare, ni fick Gud i modersmjölken. Den heliga tutten direkt från påven för fan. Det finns inget "hitta gud" för er, ni har det redan! Precis som Coldplay blev dom sämre när do skulle börja lajva amerikaner. En svag 3a.
One of the best albums of all time.
Classic album by an all-time great band. The first four tracks are still huge nearly forty years on.
Har så svårt för U2, särskilt allt efter War. Skulle nog aldrig sätta på denna skiva, eller några låtar från den, självmant. Med det sagt; inte en aktivt dålig skiva. Bara tråkig och sömnig.
Några bangers, men U2 låter lite skitnödiga.
This album is pretty perfect. AFter seeing the eno documentary i have a newfound appreciation for it. The edge is the weapon man all of his guitar playing rules and he does all the harmonies
WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAAAAAME
Heard before. Not the biggest fan.
Love this album. Classic.
The Joshua Tree - U2 (1987) U2, o que dizer? O tempo fez muito mal ao grupo, e a pretensão de serem grandiosos, mais ainda. "The Joshua Tree" é o primeiro álbum onde é possível afirmar que a origem pós punk da banda foi totalmente abandonada para dar lugar ao rock comercial visando o mercado dos EUA. O fato do álbum ter sido concebido após uma turnê por lá, e até ser ponto ser considerado pela banda uma homenagem ao país que eles tanto gostaram, comprova isso. Começa com algumas músicas clássicas das rádios dos anos 90/2000, como "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" e "With or Without You", sendo a primeira uma boa música e a segunda chatíssima e entediante. A última música do chamado "lado A" inaugura uma sequência country/folk completamente sem sentido do "lado B", mas que resulta na música "Trip Through Your Wires" que pode ser considerada uma das boas músicas do álbum, apesar dos apesares. Passado o momento country chegamos ao encerramento, onde há uma busca, mesmo que tímida, pelo lado experimental nas músicas "Exit" e "Mothers of the Disappeared", sendo a primeira mais interessante musicalmente que a segunda. Melhores músicas: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Trip Through Your Wires, Exit. Piores músicas: With Or Without You, Running To Stand Still, Red Hill Mining Town, In God's Country. 2.5/5
Great album. Includes mega hits I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For and With Or Without You. Engaging use of stereo in the mix. Has a few really boring songs that could have been left out like for example the two last ones.
Might be a controversial opinion, but I'm not too keen on this album - I feel like they found one sound and exploited it too much. Annoyingly it is a sound that works well in good measure, which. Explains the hits that just by being known save the experience of the album.
It’s 50 minutes of U2 noises. First 3 tracks are very recognisable so they’ve got that going for them. It’s fine. People love to bash them, but they just fail to elicit any emotion. This is the first album from the list that I forgot I was listening to … feels like absolute radio is just on in the background. Tepid: 4/10
This is an album with such a good start and ends with a whimper
at the time, I didn't like this album but I know it was the commercial success it attained. years later i came to appreciate the album as a whole.
I've always liked this album and it is on my vinyl wanted list. With or without still my favorite track.
first song is good, second song is epic, and third song is very good. but it slowly goesdown from there. i still like it tho. will listen back to it when i feel like it listened 6/9/2024
The Joshua Tree by U2 is the album where the band truly found their voice, blending political themes with spiritual introspection in a way that feels both universal and deeply personal. The album is filled with anthemic, atmospheric tracks like Where the Streets Have No Name and With or Without You, which showcase the band’s signature expansive sound and emotional depth. Bono’s vocals are captivating, carrying a raw intensity that elevates the powerful lyricism. The Edge’s guitar work is equally mesmerising, creating lush, reverberating soundscapes that perfectly complement the album’s themes of longing, faith, and identity. While some songs are more reflective, the entire album feels cohesive, balancing soaring highs with moments of quiet introspection. The Joshua Tree remains a timeless masterpiece, where U2 fully embraced their potential and delivered an album that continues to captivate decades later. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 10 STAND OUT TRACK - With or Without You
U2 just makes me feel nothing. Like, it’s fine, but I just don’t care.
I like U2.
yeah
This meant a lot to me as a older child getting into music. But it seems a bit naff now.
Great album. I teared up as “With or without you” brought me back to the finale of The Americans
I have nostalgia for this one listening to it as a kid on car trips, my parents had the CD. It's def relaxing and easy listening. My personal favorite U2 album is Zooropa (there's actual cool and unique shit going on), that said, there's nothing "wrong" with this. It set out what it accomplished to do. But I don't find it very interesting outside of my anchored nostalgia. 2/10
Joshua Tree? More like Jogging in Circles. 'Running to Stand Still' made me squirm—like, Bono, we get it, you're emotional, but why is he breathing so loud? Did someone forget to bring an inhaler to the recording session? Best tracks? Definitely 'Bullet the Blue Sky,' 'Exit,' and 'Mothers of the Disappeared'—at least there’s some edge there (pun intended). But overall? Yeah, it's kinda like being lectured by that one guy at the bar who really wants you to know how deep he is. Overrated? U(get)2. 2/5.
Alt for overspilt P4-ræl + Kurt Nilsen-vibes
Hadde sine øyeblikk, litt overspilt
U2 from the early ’80s was absolutely incredible and groundbreaking. But this era? It’s where things started to go downhill, and fast. Honestly, this period was full of middle of the road, run of the mill songs that barely left an impression. Fast forward to 2004, and somehow, with three decades of experience as professional musicians, they managed to produce one of the most annoying, cringeworthy songs in human history. The one where Bono repeatedly belts out “YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!” over and over again. It’s a crime against music, and possibly the worst thing ever inflicted upon humanity by a band. Just when I thought they couldn’t sink any lower, they managed to set the bar even lower, hitting rock bottom, and surpass even my worst expectations. So, when I look back at this album now, I actually feel a sense of relief and newfound appreciation, knowing just how much worse it can get.
It starts so strong, but fades off. No wonder I never listened that much to the second side of the album...
I like U2, but apart from the well known songs, the rest was pretty bland.
This album doesn't annoy me as much as it used to, and the hits actually hit. The rest... boring at best.
Still one of the greatest running starts to an album, first four tracks are brilliant and peak U2. The rest of the album holds up well too, in mu opinion.
Okay so u2 is actually just like fine. This is probably their best album but even then I am still angry about 2015.
Another one that's really good, very musically solid (bass and guitar especially!) - might not be a life changing experience, but very good
Wow, the first three songs are back to back bangers. I’ll never not like Where the streets have no name with its subtle start from nothing to that great guitar line. Didn’t know the rest of the songs but enjoyed what I heard. Atmospheric sounds and nice rising melodies. Doesn’t sound like it’s from the 80s. 5* Highlights: where the streets have no name, I still haven’t found what I’m looking for, with or without you
So torn. Want to give this a 4.5. I mean it is magnificent and gets my hairs standing on end at times but there is something stopping me from giving this a 5. Slight pomposity, slightly dated? Idk
I am biased; I do not like U2 as a group of personalities, but this is good music. This is the first album I have listened to of theirs all the way through, even if I was there during the whole iTunes debacle. Maybe I'm just in a forgiving mood because I've had a day of a day.
Amazing album, I loved every song
This was fine. Some cool instrumentation from an otherwise fairly boring band. Probably the record I'll enjoy the most from them.
1. no name - 2 2. looking for - 2 3. you - 3.5 4. zky - 1 5. running - 1 6. red hill - 1.5 7. country - 1 8. trip - 1 9. tree - 1.5 10. ezit - 1 11.motherz - 0
Couldn't, can't, won't.
This is an easy 5 for me. It's one of my all time favorites and easily one of the best albums of the 80s. It has one great song after another. Could be U2s best album as well (Achtung Baby is my other favorite).
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For and With Or Without You are the only decent songs on here and they’re very early on. The whole album could have been about 15 minutes shorter
First three here are absolutely superb, the rest let it down a bit. The Simpsons: Yes
Strong first three. The rest weren't too bad. Surprised I enjoyed this album.
I didn’t hate it. Some good tracks but didn’t blow me away. Wasn’t a fan of Bullet The Blue Sky.
4.1 1x catchup 10/11
Absolutely love!
Where The Streets Have No Name - 10/10 the intro feels sort of hopeful and its exactly what i needed at this moment, so the timing made me love the song more. first 10/10 song so far !!! I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - 8,8/10 it sounds familiar, i probably heard it on the radio before. it's similar to the previous song but a little bit sadder and more melancholic. it's not a 10/10 because it feels like it has less variation, but i still love it, especially the chorus. With Or Without You - 8,7/10 i've also heard this before. the song starts a little boring but when the guitars kick in the song gets more fun as it goes on. Bullet The Blue Sky - 10/10 i already knew this was a good song when i read the title. i didn't expect the drum intro but i love it so much oh em gee this is another 10/10 and also very good to listen to when you are feeling violent Running To Stand Still - 9/10 such a contrast to the previous song, it feels refreshing. Red Hill Mining Town - 9/10 this seems like a sort of combination between the calmness of the previous song and the hopeful feeling of where the streets have no name. In God's Country - 9/10 also really familiar but thats probably the guitar riff, after it i didnt recognise it Trip Through Your Wires - 9/5 very energetic i lobe it so much and also the ending bit One Tree Hill - 8/10 cool intro. a little bit boring. cool outro Exit - 7/10 also cool intro. very bass Mothers Of The Disappeared 9/10 - so calm and nice
second best country album of 1985
So U2. Very cool.
Mediocre musicians with a good singer playing bland pap. U2 are the band people who pretend to like music say are their favourite band.
Even the Wikipedia article on this record is so pretentious. I’ll give it a good rating though because With or Without You is a banger.
Solid album. Unfortunately the band (well, at least Bono) has become a bit much over the years, but I still appreciate this earlier music.
When I first saw this I though, 'really'. But then I thought 'well.... they do say it's a good album'. And so I tried to listen with an open mind, but I'm sorry it really didn't change my opinion of this band. They are the most overrated band probably of all time. It's not objectionable but equally, has no good points. The only time they ever had a decent song was when they guested with an incredibly talented singer and guitarist by the name of BB King. Now for points, well I've sort of dug myself in a hole here. It's not worse than Big Jobby from Friday, but I only want to give it a 1. But to keep this all going along fairly it'll have to be a 2.
Perfection. This came out when I was 16 years old and was my first purchase on CD. This hasn’t aged at all and still never fails to give me goosebumps. The band were on the top of their game with Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno’s production bringing the best out of them. Adam’s bass the constant driving force and The Edge producing the magic throughout. I started to write a track by track review but will save any dear reader from my constant gushing. Let’s just say that I find the album absolutely faultless. I get lost in its magic every time I play it. It’s a huge part of my life.
I liked U2's earlier material and I liked Achtung Baby onwards, to varing degrees. This was smack in the middle of their up-your-own-arse stadium era, a truly horrifying time to be alive. Similar to Simple Minds' Street Fighting Years, this is overblown toilet, made in the image of their own importance to the music industry. The singles when they were released made me hate them with a passion, funnily enough this is the first time I've ever listened to this album. There are the 3 monstrosities all lined up in a row at the start, is there a way up from here? Yes and no. I cooed admirably through 'Bullet the Blue Sky' which wasn't too bad, apart from the old sounds coming from Bono' throat. Towards the end of the album things improve slightly, the last 3 songs were probably the best. But that doesn't mean it is good. Sorry Bono, Edge, etc, but this is an over polished turd.
Ok
6/10. Some good songs but a bit boring after the first 3.
I already knew I loved this, but its always a nice excuse to revisit an old favourite! Upon this listen, I find myself realising how well-crafted this thing is. First of all, the album starts three timeless hit singles IN A ROW. And then there is the music itself. The Edge is probably the most underrated guitar player in regards to influence on others, even though he is still very highly acclaimed. Bono is a almost perfect front man — charismatic, gifted and a great lyricist. And there is the two unsung heroes — Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen. The rhythm section is truly what differentiates U2 from those who have tried to copy them. The bass is driving and powerfull as any metal bass player, and the drum grooves are often unique while making perfect sense. Those two things are very often underestimated, but U2 shows why they are important. In terms of songs, this is ecclectic, energetic, atmospheric, beautiful and interesting on so many levels. It is truly incredible to see what this band is able to do with only four components. Yes, there is some synth from Brian Eno, but that is surprisingly subtle and the band shines perfectly well regardless. Yeah, this is a favourite that I don't listen to often enough.
I don’t love U2 but this is a very good album.
Man the first few songs are so good that it makes the rest just not stand out very much. The later songs aren't even bad they just dont pack the punch of those openers. But anyway this is a solid album, and a classic for fathers everywhere :) Fav songs: - Where the Streets Have No Name - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - With or Without You - Red Hill Mining Town
Not really a massive fan of U2, but this album is ok. I like the first couple of tracks, quite slow and steady with focus on the impactful lyrics U2 is so famous for. The style and intensity varies throughout, leaving you anticipating what will come next. Quite cleverly put together but not groundbreaking.
The only U2 album (CD or cassette?) I ever bought. And the last. Some good stuff on here, but Bono! Over does it again.
first three tracks truly incredible run
Good album
Classic
bonded a little more with side b this time, first few songs still absolutely the strongest of the bunch.
I was over exposed to this album when it came out. I was't looking forward to hearing it again. However, after over 25 years, this album is great. Eno and Lanois did a great production job. The songs are all either good or excellent.
Honestly pretty boring . The songs are long and the vocals didn't do that much more for me . There are some songs I enjoyed such as "Running to stand still" and " I still haven't found what I'm looking for" but overall I was unimpressed .
Very desert star like
These first three songs are just gold. How did anyone come up with this string of an opening. This album is so good. I can’t believe I had not listened to it before start to finish. This album is amazing.
Difficult to see past my lack of surprise at any of the musical choices for this album. I’m sure this was at one point fresh, but to my ear this album sounded vapid, catchy, mellifluous but nothing more
Good vibe for walking to work on a sunny morning slightly hungover Fave tracks: Where the Streets have no name I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For Exit - unexpectedly rips A bit front-loaded
U2 equals meh
Favourite song was "Exit" because I was dying to exit the album at that point. Bit of a slog to be honest. ("Exit" was actually decent though)
Yes.
Pretty good
Well, it's my first album on this(nearly) three year journey, and this was a phenomenal way to begin this journey. This album makes me emotional, and the feeling it gives me is surreal. This is classic U2, and it also features one of my Favorite songs of all time("I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"). While it could have had a bit more variety, I thoroughly enjoyed the album. Favorite track on the album: "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For".
Great album, ground breaking at the time and still good today
Some songs hit alright. But I'm not a U2 fan. This would have been a great album back in the day. It would have broke some boundaries.
Tough to beat the 1-2-3 punch off the top.
Pre me having knowledge that bono was an insufferable moron? Dad used to listen to this a lot.. nostalgia might be having an effect but I kinda like this. Starts to trail off quite a bit. tbh the tracks that aren't memorable singles are pretty bad. 2.3
Hard to deny this album. So many culturally classic songs. The guitar intros iconic, songwriting top notch. They earned their praise but maybe believed it too much too. It’s funny how we view Bono’s vocals over 40 years. I would dare say he was an original but with so many imitators over the years he loses authenticity and gets lumped with the rest. Think Dylan, Vedder, Robert Smith… I’ve always preferred War to Joshua Tree and did not much rate U2 in the 90’s when the became “the biggest band in the world” but even I cannot be pretentious enough to rag on obvious quality. They get a 3 only because of personal taste.
Not terrible, but this sounds like department store music, a lot of the instrumentals sound like the default ringtone on old Cingular wireless/Sprint flip cellphones. Average song length > 4:30 was also not appreciated considering how safe a lot of the record sounds.
Can see why U2 were a juggernaut in the 90s. What an opening 3 track run
it did all sound the same
Didn’t hate this as much as I thought I would. Decent band. Just bit boring for me
I didn’t care for the album at first, but after a friend urged me to listen again it grew on me. Not the hugest U2 fan, but this album and Rattle and Hum had some gems.
Classic
Great album. Love U2.
Me gustan todas. Streets es la canción con la que de niño conocía a los Bono y casi 40 años después no ha dejado de emocionarme. Discazo.
One of my favorite of all time. Love it all. This album really holds up. That or I am just so familiar with all of the songs that I can't help but like it. "Trip Through Your Wires" and "Running to Stand Still" are still my favorites.
Good album, first three tracks is like a greatest hits. They have a very expansive sound, feels big which is cool. Definitely enjoy
have listened to it many times a favorite from my childhood
never understood why these guys are so liked and popular, maybe because they popified rock music? anyway boring, one track that wasnt a single was not boring to me but thats it
A couple classics on this album. Very easy listening
Starts off with 3 genuinely excellent songs, especially 'With or Without You' which is beautiful. Then you get to sit through another 35 minutes or so of the most lifeless rock music you'll ever hear. Thanks U2.
Didn't like the lyrics
Sweeping stadium hits that made U2 U2. I've never really focused on the Edge's guitar playing before. It's deep, full of texture and interesting. They were firing on all cylinders here and Bono wasn't quite nauseatingly self-righteous yet...
One of my all time favorites
Absolutely full of bangers, and no doubt a huge influence on the landscape of music.
Absolutely amazing album, great vocals and lyrics.
Musically pretty good and genuinely enjoyable. It all feels a little too self serious.
En vrai c’est sympa hein il y a des bon titre
wow! I don't have a great opinion of U2 always found them rather boring but. okkkkk. I will listen to this one often!
This will be my second U2 album to review, after War, which was over 300 albums ago. That was my first time listening to all of War, and I loved it, but I’ve listened to The Joshua Tree before, and it’s probably my favorite U2 album. I was delighted to see this pop up today, and I’m excited to kick back and listen to it. As much as I loved War, there’s just something about this album that draws me to it. The first three songs on this album are probably the U2 songs I heard the most when I was younger, so there’s definitely a nostalgia factor playing into my enjoyment of this album. Those first three songs are one of the best three song runs in all of popular music in my opinion. I love the opening to “Where the Streets Have No Name;” when that first sliding note of the bass guitar kicks in, I could run through a brick wall. I love the dreamy opening, but when the guitar playing kicks in, it just makes me feel lighter than air. The drumming is perfect too, and this song is the perfect opening for an album that has a huge and open sound. I’ve heard “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” so many times that it’s almost lost its shine, but the opening guitar playing is fantastic here too, and it’s once again accompanied by a fantastic bass line and some great drumming. I love the structure of “With Or Without You” for the opposite reasons that I love the first two songs. The opening whine of the synthesizer creates a haunting sound, and I love how the song builds to a crashing crescendo, with Bono’s “oooooh-ooooh-ooooh-ooooh’s” and my favorite drumming on the album, before going to back to letting the haunting synthesizer take over the sound. Until I was reading another review, I had forgotten that this song was used in the finale of The Americans. I can still see that train ride in my mind, but for some reason I had forgotten about the music, but I know that song’s use stuck out to me when I watched that scene. While I do love those first three songs a lot, the rest of the album is fantastic too. Gone are the pessimism, loneliness, and cold disillusionment of War, replaced by a yearning, yet realistic optimism. “In God’s Country” sounds like an immigrant longing for an America they know is imperfect, and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” sings the hopes of someone who’s faced struggles, but knows that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Hell, the Joshua Tree itself is a symbol of standing tall amidst harsh conditions, and these songs reflect that resiliency very well. “In God’s Country and “One Tree Hill” are probably my favorite songs on this album, outside of the ‘Big Three,’ but there’s honestly not a bad song here in my opinion. I really love this album, and I’m glad I got to listen to it again today. The big warm sound is like a comforting blanket to me, and it’s one of my favorite albums of the eighties. I know Bono comes across as preachy and insincere to a lot of people, and I get that, but I find his songwriting to be genuine. I understand how this album might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I love the unique rock sound that U2 created on this album.
There could be nothing after the first four tracks and I'd still give it a 5....
A masterpiece of Americana. One of the best albums of the 80s and all time. The cultural and elevated experience is timeless.
Kinda thought it might creep into guilty pleasure at first, but once you're through the first few tracks it is just all the medicority you might expect from U2.
Most of the songs have a sort of classic 80s poppy post-punk (?) sound that isn’t really my usual taste, what with the reverberated pick guitar and generic chord progressions. However I think that sonically a lot of this album just sounds really good and Bono has some great vocal moments (though also a few choices that came across as quite corny to me, but those were rarer). Too many of the songs sound very similar and don’t build or variate to much for me to really think of ever revisiting this album as a whole, and I think just a track or two could have been cut for time entirely to tighten the package a bit. There were a few standouts that I REALLY liked: Bullet The Blue Sky and Walk To The Water have a sound that’s a mix of early 70s Led Zeppelin and turn of the century grunge, and those more experimental, darker sounding tracks got my attention completely. Beautiful Ghost also made me stop in my tracks with it’s hauntingly beautiful synth ambiance and dissonant chord pattern. It’s a fine album, in some parts a good album, but not a great album both due to my personal taste but also in some part objectively due to a partly repetitive and safe sound throughout.
First three tracks are absolute classics, the rest is pretty meh
Never been a fan of U2's brand of soaring arena sized pop music that relies too much on the soar as its primary song-writing method. 'Joshua Tree' at every turn only works to reaffirm that disinterest in me.
Ratings: 5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background A classic
One of my top 10!
theyve got some pretty good bangers in there! u2 is like radiohead for people who watch a lot of hallmark movies.
The Hedge: "Wait we can't start the album yet, I've got to switch on my 13 delays, 32 reverbs and EQ the amp for extra jangle... I know, play some ominous keyboard pads for 30 seconds then fade me up... what no then I'll be all set to go into the next track... what? Yeah track 3 as well... you get the idea". OK OK, U2 are pretty annoying and Bonio especially, but they are on career best form here and the big songs are really big. Bono is singing his self-righteous, tax-dodging socks off. A bit too much in places. Definitely sounds like they got lost on tour in America and then found themselves again, in a good way. That's it though, I've been nice about this one and 'Achtung Baby'... I have exhausted my stock of U2 praise.
Starting of with one of my favourites. I’ve seen some reviews and whilst it’s all subjective, how anyone can argue the songs sound the same is beyond me. With or Without You sounds like Exit? Red Hill sounds like Bullet? This album is grand with amazing vocals, Edge’s unique guitar and pulled together by Adam and Larry. Exit is one of U2’s most underrated songs also. Fantastic album with no songs to be skipped.
Quite fun
“With Or Without You” is probably the only U2 song that I really like. Wouldn’t listen to this again aside from that.
One of my favorite albums of all time. Saw U2 in concert play this entire album, amazing show.
Classic that didn’t appreciate at the time
Side A is undeniably a stone cold classic.
There are some good songs on here. 3.4.
This is the closest I will get to liking a U2 album. Bono is still an ass and The Edge's guitar riffs still suck, though. Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5
Absolute classic. Came out when I was a teenager and it was such move on from Unforgettable Fire and just took you away to the heat and sweat of America. Listening again I still hear so many new things I have missed before. Love it.
Surprised to find that I enjoyed a few of these tracks. I don't think I will seek this album out to listen to again in the future, but it's always funny to find that I enjoy an artist that I have actively avoided in the past.
Overdramatic nonsense. I tried, I really did. I put this on with an open mind and listened to the whole thing. Terrible. Why do people like this band?
Maybe this caught me on a good day. Beautiful production. Great music. 8/10 I still think bono is a wanker
Classic
Bono is a prick. Larry Mullen is sound. I'm Irish; I'm allowed to make those claims. This album is great precisely because the more of a self-indulgent prick Bono is, the better the music is. Why does "Where The Streets Have No Name" make me cry? Why am I transported from Dublin's Docklands to the middle of the Mojave? This album definitely _has_ filler. I am normally harsh on filler but the whole being-a-prick epicness thing overcomes this. This is a victory over any haters Bono had at the time, or any haters he could have in the future. Fucking prick. Larry is still sound.
Meh. Hard to get over the arrogance of someone willfully naming himself 'Good Voice'
I understand what they were trying to do. A lot of rythm switches and experimental time signatures, but it also has to sound good. 3/5
First four songs are really great - rest of the album can barely stand up next to those songs. Not much to say - at least it wasn't the one that Apple forced on everyone. The Edge is a pretty boring guitarist and Bono has a persona for sure. Enjoyable though.
Still don’t understand the appeal. The only two songs I like on the album are Red Hill Mining Town and In God’s Country. The rest is just snoozing past me
Some great classic tracks
Shouldve dispersed bangers instead of 1,2,3 off the top
Yhe some all time great songs but also 8 other songs
On the one hand, I don’t much like U2’s music. On the other, it’s kind of incredible how many songs off one album penetrated the cultural zeitgeist
40/100 My first time I got a second album by an artist! And it's U2. Admittedly it is a tiny bit better than War. But the bands Pop Rock style does little to nothing for me. A real standout is the classic "With Or Without You" which is the only song on here really worth revisiting
Some really nice sounds here. Landscape tunes. The start of the sell out in my opinion
that opening trio of streets -> looking for -> w or without you is unreal. such a great opening. honestly u2 get some slack but this is solid great rock music. sure it's not unimaginable genius but it is so universally appealing
Fantastic
really good rock record though it gets kinda samey towards the end, first half is fantastic. feels like something I'll listen to a few more times and won't remember at all. 3/5
The first three songs I was familiar with before listening and they are all good. The rest of the album creates a soundscape of ambient desert music. I think it is executed well, however not really my thing.
Perfect, so much sonic variety in it and still contained in a consistent sound that holds up as a relevant album. Timeless
A Milestone. Wow.
U2 is overrated. I did try to go into this one with an open mind, I don't think I've ever sat down and listened to a full album by them before, but alas I remain underwhelmed.
Surprisingly easy listening and very rounded album. Forgot how good U2 are.
I'm not a fan of U2, but that's my problem, not theirs.
Honestly, meh. It was good, but mad overhyped.
idk why I don't like this album but I enjoyed it at the same time cuh 😞, I like Dad rock bruh #shameless 6/10.
I've never understood the appeal of U2 and this album has not changed my opinion on them.
Not a big U2 fan. The album in total was better than the singles on it.
5 stjerner
eh could be better
E P I C By the numbers. The first three tracks are monsters but very similar and formulaic monsters. The rest of the album is… fine. Pretty lame for the best album by the world’s biggest band.
It's a fine album.
Never listened to the whole album before . First four tracks are very good, anthem pop rock songs , but the rest wanders off a bit, pretty much repeating the feel of the first four tracks.
Being the bass player in U2 must be the easiest job in the music industry.
Not having previously been a big U2 fan before I can see how Joshua Tree may have impacted a listener on their first ever listen. The first four tracks of this album are captivating and have become iconic. To have those tracks lined up one after the other no doubt hits you straight in the face and leaves you wanting more of that drive and energy. The remaining tracks, with the Exception of Exit however, slow down considerably and have you wondering whether you were listening to the same album. All in all I really enjoyed listening to Joshua Tree. I can see why people rave about it.
Absolute classic
First few songs are undeniably solid then it peters out.
Hit a bit harder as a christian youth
The album is pretty good despite the burden of containing some of the most overplayed songs by the least cool Gen Xers for the past 3 decades.
Not a fan of U2 and this didn't do anything to change that. Low 2.
U2 is a good band, and it has a well put-together album. I understand why they have sold so many albums, but for all of that, I only kinda like the music, and I don't really like it.
Some heavy hitters starting out the gate. The rest was just standard U2, never really been my favorite for some reason. I can't put my finger on it, but they have always grated on me.
overrated
Great album with Standouts in Where The Streets Have No Name, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, and Red Hill Mining Town.
The first 3 songs of this album might be the best 3 song stretch of U2's discography, which is impressive considering how many albums they have. Those 3 songs alone help take this album up a notch. The problem is the rest of the album is fairly forgettable. You could replace the last 8 songs with any random combo of U2 songs and the album would probably be very similar. Overall this album is good and probably U2 at their best, even if I had issues with parts of it
For all u2 albums I have to remember to separate my feelings of the band presently to what they were. This is not the same band that forced their album on my mom's iPhone which autoconnects to blu tooth speakers and starts playing by default, driving my resentment further with every listen. The opening tracks on this album are incredible - worthy of of being the first three tracks on a greatest hits album. I don't think the album reaches the same heights again, which always sucks when the start is so good, but it never loses its footing. The lyrics remain poetic in nature, the rhythm driving the band forward and The Edge's™️ guitar fluctuating between a more classic rock sound, and an effect pedal board layered perfectly to give each song it's distinctive feel. I don't think this is a perfect album, but I'll round up a 4.5
Better than I'd anticipated
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Classics
Good composition but man do I get bored with this whole aesthetic
Kenne U2 bisher nicht gut. Zum nebenbei hören ganz ok.
A little front heavy but still an excellent album.
I liked this one a lot! first track was my favorite.
Excelent
The iconic U2 sound
Classic U2. Probably 2nd best by them
The best album of the worst band. Maybe if they had broken up after this I'd have a chance to like them a bit more but it's still not there. The album talks about wanting to find the mythical America and it feels like that turned them into wanting to be a mythical band. All U2 albums talk about sociopolitical issues but then you listen to the lyrics they are so bland. I can't see any of the depth or complexity I'm meant to here. This is poetry for people with live, laugh, love on the wall. U2 blows.
I tried to give it a fair listen. As always, Bono is not an interesting singer. Stop pushing, get off the toilet and go for a walk. This band has always seemed like a money laundering scheme for some asshole record executive. The money wasted on private jets and stadium tours for these vapid, mid, morons could have been spent on so many more interesting artists that never got a chance.
I'm exactly the right age for this album to be a 5, but I never got into U2. They always felt like they were overthinking it. Tunes made to a formula. Much like Coldplay, but Bono makes them sond even less sincere. There's no denying this album has an epic, soundscape feel. Any track on this album would make great background music for a 8mm film shot out of a car window as you drive through Idaho. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For is a good song. There's a heartfelt ballad in there somewhere, but the U2 boys drown it in pointless layers of gloss. I'm taking a star off for Bono.
oh boy here's what I absolutely will say after years of retrying this album and hating it: the drum sound on this album is MY SHIT. The acoustics and timbre of the the snare are incredible. The manipulative songwriting and watery guitars do nothing for me
What a blast from the past! U2 seems so cheesy these days that it’s sometimes hard to remember how fucking great they were when we were in high school in the 90s. As soon as those first few chords of where the streets have no name ripped, I felt myself transport to the passenger’s seat of Zach Shattuck’s car as we drove from school to swimming practice - windows down, wind whipping, and just absolutely belting the lyrics with all of our naive little hearts. It was fuckin great man. And this one still is!
Pretty solid. Last track broke me. 4/5
I still haven't found what I'm looking for... from U2. i don't really have anything to say about U2. It's fine, I guess. With or Without You and I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For are fine... but past that the rest of this album falls pretty flat in my opinion. not sure U2 is ever really going to be up there for me, but sometimes that is how the cookie crumbles
I started this album thinking it was going to be a 5 and nostalgia may be giving this album a star all by itself as the opening notes of Where the Streets Have No Name play. This album goes back-to-back-to-back with Where the Streets Have No Name, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For and With or Without You....that's maybe the best three opening songs to an album ever. With or Without You is great, everything about it feels wistful, the bass line, the guitar, the lyrics. This album has a lot of good songs on it outside of the hits...it's sad to think what U2 has become now.
I have occasionally wondered what happened to U2. They were one of the biggest names all through the 80's and had hit after hit. Joshua Tree is a great great album with no misses. Yet today they are just not known much at all. So I read about it and did some research and it turns out that the always somewhat political band I guess kind of took it too far somehow and lost favor. This is not the first case I have first hand knowledge of where a band gets political or too big for ther Egos and the like. It really really is too bad in this case becuase they are, musically a great band. They were the real deal and should be a true legacy band. Nevertheless, regarding albums, anyone recommending or listening to this album can't do wrong by it and will most certainly find themselves wondering "who ARE these guys!?!"
The first 3 tracks are really iconic, and the rest of the album was solid. It held up a fun vibe throughout and I was particularly impressed by the closing tracks.
It really is my luck that I’ve been blessed with another U2 album within the first 40-something picks. Okay, this one has more songs that I’m familiar with but it’s still the same old Bono and his same old grating voice that I can’t get down with. It probably deserves a higher rating than Achtung Baby but I can’t give it 4 so it’ll need to be 3