The album Under A Blood Red Sky is the probably the best U2 album out there.
Recorded at Red Rocks Colorado, it starts off with the incredible "Gloria", from the album "October" and captures all of U2's live energy. "Gloria" is followed by "11 O'Clock Tick Tock" with great drumming by Larry Mullen Jr. The inspiring "I Will Follow" is next. The relatively obscure "Party Girl" follows. I really thing that this is one of the top 3 songs that U2 have done. (along with "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "New Years Day") The guitar piece from about a minute 15 to 1:30 is what makes it. It's great.
The next song is "not a rebel song" as Bono puts it, or as we all call it; "Sunday Bloody Sunday", the best U2 song out there. This is an incredible version with all of the energy and passion that a song like this requires. The next song is "The Electric Co.", another lesser known song where the band really gels. The second to last song is "New Years Day" with great piano and non-stop guitar by The Edge.
Anyone who has listened to this album this far and doesn't like it has issues and should seek help.
The album ends with the uplifting, spiritually driven "40". The chorus is what does it for me. The crowd's hand claps are almost exactly in tune! lol.
Seriously, this is a must have for any music fan, let alone a U2 fan.
Peace out,
Avi
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