U2

U2's debut is remarkable in both its scope and its success in achieving the band's already grand ambitions. Anthemic from the moment they're let out of the gates, all members seem possessed by the hope and fury of being young. Yet innocence and wonder can still be found in "I Will Follow," "Electric Co." and "Out of Control." The balance between youth and ambition make this record so great. The remastered edition features a bonus disc full of demos, rarities and early concert cuts.

From the beginning, U2 aspired to profound ecstasy. But it took Bono, the Edge, Adam
Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. a while to get there. Two of U2's first three albums are
undeniable classics: 1980's precociously magnificent Boy for its proudly spiritual optimism
in the thick of post-punk nihilism and for the Edge's reveille-treble guitar; 1983's War for its
arena-rock muscle tone (honed over three years of touring) and the matured bl... More >