Name: U218 Singles
Brand: U2

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1713550

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Limited edition

Release date

2010-08-17

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Universal

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602517135505

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Classic

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U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin, formed in 1976. They began their legacy by infusing their music with the political turmoil of the time.
After working with producer Steve Lillywhite on their first three albums, U2 sought a more sophisticated and experimental sound. They enlisted the help of Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno to produce "The Unforgettable Fire" and "The Joshua Tree," both of which achieved international success.
In the 90s, U2 reinvented themselves once again by incorporating electronic elements into their rock sound. With "Achtung Baby," they created a new musical direction. Bono and the band used their fame to address social issues on a global scale.

it is soberingly difficult, when considering this collection, to imagine that there will ever be another group remotely comparable to u2. contemplate today's pretenders who are now roughly where u2 were when they released the earliest of these tracks. it's not easy to picture them having a career in 30 years time, much less one that fills stadiums and is more than a nostalgic cabaret turn. in the commercial stratosphere inhabited by u2, everything else is, as elvis costello astutely observed, "bullshit, or a trip to the circus."

U218 Singles

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