A best-of album that condenses a long career with a universal message
This compilation covers the band's most iconic songs from their early days to the early 21st century. The album combines anthemic sounds with social messages, showcasing the band's evolution and consistent beliefs.
This best-of album offers a comprehensive view of U2's history. The changes in their sound due to the transition of producers are fascinating, encompassing everything from the dramatic guitar sounds of the '80s to modern rhythmic approaches. Bono's vocals have changed with each era, but they are always sincere and passionate. The album carries a strong message throughout, demonstrating both musical evolution and spiritual continuity. This is an introductory best-of album that condenses the essence of U2.
18 TRACKS:
1)
Beautiful Day
2)
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
3)
Pride (In The Name Of Love)
4)
With Or Without You
5)
Vertigo
6)
New Year's Day
7)
Mysterious Ways
8)
Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of
9)
Where The Streets Have No Name
10)
Sweetest Thing
11)
Sunday Bloody Sunday
12)
One
13)
Desire
14)
Walk On
15)
Elevation
16)
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
17)
U2 And Green Day - The Saints Are Coming
18)
Window In The Skies
Producer - Brian Eno (1 to 4, 7 to 10, 12, 14, 15)
Guitar - The Edge
Written-By - U2 (1 to 16, 18)
Engineer - Flood (2, 4, 7, 9, 12)
Producer - Daniel Lanois (1 to 4, 7 to 10, 12, 14, 15)
Vocals - Bono
Mixed By - Steve Lillywhite (1, 4, 5, 9, 14)
Producer - Steve Lillywhite (5, 6, 10, 11)
Producer [Additional] - Steve Lillywhite (1, 14, 16)
Engineer - Richard Rainey (1, 8, 14, 15)
Engineer [Additional] - Pat McCarthy (2, 4, 9)
Engineer [Additional] - Dave Meegan (2, 4, 9)
Mastered By - Arnie Acosta
Engineer [Assistant] - Chris Heaney
Drums, Percussion - Larry Mullen Jr
Bass - Adam Clayton
Photography By [Back Cover, Booklet] - Anton Corbijn
Photography By [Booklet] - Pennie Smith
Photography By [Front Cover] - David Corio
Engineer [Audio Post Production] - Cheryl Engels
Technician [Drum] - Sam O'Sullivan
Technician [Guitar] - Dallas Schoo
Technician [Studio] - Rab McAllister
Photography By [Booklet] - Sheila Rock
Mastered By [Assistant], Engineer [Pro Tools] - Scott Sedillo
Photography By [Back Cover Of Booklet] - Paul Slattery