The Unforgettable Fire U2

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  • Release Date: 06/15/1990
  • Original Release: 1984
  • Sales Rank: 2,714
  • Label: POLYGRAM RECORDS
  • UPC: 042282289827

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The Unforgettable Fire

1LISTENA Sort of Homecoming 5:28
2LISTENPride (In the Name of Love) 3:49
3LISTENWire 4:19
4LISTENThe Unforgettable Fire 4:55
5LISTENPromenade 2:34
6LISTEN4th of July 2:14
7LISTENBad 6:08
8LISTENIndian Summer Sky 4:19
9LISTENElvis Presley and America 6:22
10LISTENMLK 2:32

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In many ways, U2 took their fondness for sonic bombast as far as it could go on War, so it isn't a complete surprise that they chose to explore the intricacies of the Edge's layered, effects-laden guitar on the follow-up, The Unforgettable Fire. Working with producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, U2 created a dark, near-hallucinatory series of interlocking soundscapes that are occasionally punctuated by recognizable songs and melodies. In such a setting, the band both flourishes and flounders, creating some of their greatest music, as well as some of their worst. "Elvis Presley and America" may well be Bono's most embarrassing attempt at poetry, yet it is redeemed by the chilling and wonderful "Bad," a two-chord elegy for an addict that is stunning in its control and mastery. Similarly, the wet, shimmering textures of the title track, the charging "A Sort of Homecoming," and the surging Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute "Pride (In the Name of Love)" are all remarkable, ranking among U2's very best music, making the missteps that clutter the remainder of the album somewhat forgivable. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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One of their bestby Anonymous

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August 11, 2006: As far as one of their earliest albums, I love this one, but then I'm a U2 junkie from the beginning. I have everything they've ever done, and this is to me about their best early work. "Bad" is just riveting, "Pride" of course rocks. You won't find the type of engineering you hear on the later albums, but it is a masterpiece.

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U2's BEST WORKby Anonymous

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January 25, 2005: Some people may agree, some not but this album takes you to a different place. This was the mid-80's and anything was possible. U2's music reflects that especially this CD. "A Sort of Homecoming" puts you into Belfast trying to make it home from war. You feel the anguish in Bono's voice. "Pride (In the name of Love)" a brilliant piece of pop/rock about Martin Luther King; "Wire" is one the most aggressive songs U2 did at that time with great "crunching" guitar by Edge; "The Unforgettable Fire" is easily one of their greatest tracks ever. As the song glides along for it's 4 minutes, you feel like you've been around the world without leaving your headphones; "Promenade", one of what I call the "2 minute masterpieces" U2 seems to record on each record ("40", "The Ocean", "Scarlet", etc). "4th of July", an errie but interesting instrumental which leads into the flashpoint of the CD..."Bad". What can you say about this song. Everything comes into place...Bono's vocals measure the appropriate tone, Edge's guitar is perfect, Adam provides great bass (especially when this song is done live) and Larry's drums round out this piece of rock perfection. "Indian Summer Sky", another good song; "Elvis Presley and America", one of my favorites of all time; MLK (this record has 2 "2 minute masterpieces"!!) Could U2 get any better than this record???? Can you say "Joshua Tree"......(Which to most people is their favorite...it's my 2nd.)


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