Ah U2; quite possibly the absolute nadir of music. I really can't say anything positive about this band sans "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "In the Name of Love" are decent songs. Other than that, their music is vomit-inducing to my ears; soulless, sterilized, corporate, insincere, and lacking in any conviction. I wouldn't have a problem if U2 occupied the same place in people's minds as Tears for Fea... read more
Description:The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987 on Island Records. In contrast to the ambient experimentation of their 1984 release The Unforgettable Fire, U2 aimed for a harder-hitting sound on The Joshua Tree that used the limitation of stricThe Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987 on Island Records. In contrast to the ambient experimentation of their 1984 release The Unforgettable Fire, U2 aimed for a harder-hitting sound on The Joshua Tree that used the limitation of strict song structures. The album incorporates influences from American and Irish roots music into the band's sound. Thematically, it depicts their love-hate relationship with the United States, with socially- and politically-conscious lyrics embellished with spiritual imagery.
Inspired by American tour experiences, literature, and politics, U2 settled on America as a theme for the record. Recording began in January 1986 in Ireland, and to foster a relaxed, creative atmosphere, the group recorded in two houses, in addition to two professional studios. Several events during the sessions helped shape the conscious tone of the album, including the band's participation in A Conspiracy of Hope tour, the death of roadie Greg Carroll, and lead vocalist Bono's travels to Central America. Recording was completed in November and additional production continued into January 1987. Throughout the sessions, U2 sought a "cinematic" quality for the record that would evoke a sense of location, in particular, the open spaces of America. They represented this in the sleeve's photographs depicting them in American desert landscapes and with a lone Yucca brevifolia plant ("Joshua tree").
The album received critical acclaim, topped the charts in over 20 countries, and sold in record-breaking numbers. According to Rolling Stone, the album increased the band's stature "from heroes to superstars". It produced the hit singles "With or Without You", "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", and "Where the Streets Have No Name". The album won Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1988. The group supported the record with the successful Joshua Tree Tour. Frequently cited as one of the greatest albums in rock history, The Joshua Tree is one of the world's all-time best-selling albums, with over 25 million copies sold. In 2007, U2 released a 20th anniversary remastered edition of the record.... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Island Release date : 9 March 1987 Number of discs : 1 EAN: 0042284229821 UPC: 042284229821
"Vähän kivempi levy U2:lta, muttei tämäkään mikään mestariteos ole. Tälläkin listalla on aivan väärät levyt tältä bänditä. En osaa sanoa, että mikä tässä oli paskaa tai hyvää, koska en kovinkaan paljon muista kokonaisuudesta. Ainakin olin antanut tälle kolme tähteä."
“Ah U2; quite possibly the absolute nadir of music. I really can't say anything positive about this band sans "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "In the Name of Love" are decent songs. Other than that, their music is vomit-inducing to my ears; soulless, sterilized, corporate, insincere, and lacking in any conviction. I wouldn't have a problem if U2 occupied the same place in people's minds as Tears for Fears or Hall and Oates; cheesy crap that was once really popular but now only causes embarassment. But no, if a serious music fan were to declare "The Joshua Tree" as one of the greatest albums ever made, nobody would think of his/her taste in music as any less. Why? If I said that "Can't Slow Down" was one of the greatest albums ever made, I'm sure people would think less of my taste, and they real” read more
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"A song that you want to play at your wedding...
Don't have any plans on ever getting married cause I just don't see the point but I if it would ever happen I guess I would be with someone I care really really much about and then I think the titel of this song would fit pretty good (at least the "without you" part) ;)
With Or Without You by U2
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