U2 scores big with “Pride”, in which, for the sake of rhyme and meter,
the shooting of MLK occurs in the morning instead of the afternoon. Two decades later, “Bad”
still ranks as one of the best U2 songs ever.
Arguably the best U2 album
ever, and the one that made U2 superstars.
The video for “Where The Streets Have No Name”
is Beatle-esque with its rooftop concert.
If you are not a big U2 fan, but want to own a U2 album this is the one
to add to your collection.
Half live performances, half
studio. Highlights include a
collaboration with B.B. King (“When Love Comes to Town”). My favorite of the studio tracks is “God, Part II”.
The first U2 release of the
1990s signaled their new musical direction.
“The Fly”, the first cut from the album,
sounded like nothing U2 had ever released, and is probably the best track of
many excellent tracks, including “Mysterious Ways”.
After falling off of the
radar screen for a while, U2 comes charging back with a fine effort. “Beautiful Day”
has suffered from overexposure. “Elevation” is a dandy. Bono shows his vocal ability with “Stuck
In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of”