U2 - U218 Singles [CD/DVD Combo]

Whittling down the back catalog of one of the most popular and respected bands of the last quarter-century to a single-disc collection is bound to inspire argument and dissent from the fans and faithful over what is included--and all that gets left behind--and U2's 26-year career is as celebrated and beloved as any band of their generation. U218 Singles doesn't try to please everyone, wisely sticking to the acknowledged high points (and there are many) between 1983's War and 2004's How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. Nitpickers may quibble that the collection leans too heavily on the band's most popular albums and skips the (admirable if less anthemic) techno-pop tangents of Zooropa and Pop and the earnest energy of the Boy/October years, but the musical majesty accumulated here testifies to the undeniable power and emotion U2 can muster in a four-minute pop song. Two new Rick Rubin-produced tracks don't break new ground for the band, but both would fit snugly somewhere in the U2 canon--"Window in the Skies" is pure late-period arena rock with a typically towering falsetto chorus, while Green Day helps inject some October-era urgency into "The Saints Are Coming". The sum of these 18 tracks is a first-rate primer, perfect for that 10-year-old niece or nephew who thinks U2's big break was that iPod commercial. --Ben Heege Amazon.com

U2 - Yea

What can you say about U2? This band has been at the front of the music scene for years. If you have new to U2, this will be a great buy. If you have been "in", may want to check the playlist, as you probably have most of these tunes.

If you are looking for another band that is changing the field, as U2 did sooo many years ago, check out The Everybodyfields. They have some driving harmonies and song writing that is top notch. Listen - buy! January 17, 2008

Joy

I really enjoyed this CD/DVD combo. Although it doesn't have a lot of songs I think should be on it, and some that baffle me, it still stands as a strong representation of their work over their career. August 2, 2007

good music

very in agreement, this DVD with the CD of audio is a great concert, I am not following of U2 but my fiancèe she is it, has enchanted to him if they want to be well this is a good one gives. the quality is excellent the duration the good one can be felt the atmosphere from the comfort in your house. March 8, 2007

Lame!!

I have been a die hard U2 fan since, well, a long time... until their let's-play-it-safe-music-by-formula new albums All that you can leave behind and How to dismantle an atomic bomb.
That fact that this new plot for $$$ totally misses their best music blows me away... I know, I know this one is for casual fans based on the popularity of the songs, and boy!!! do this compilation pales in comparison to their best (Not necessarily most commercial) songs.
Missing gems: I will follow, Twilight, Gloria, October, Drowning man, Two hearts beat as one, Indian summer sky, the unforgettable fire, The fly, even better than the real thing, Numb, LEMON (LEAVING THIS ONE OUT IS UNFORGIVABLE), Dirty days, Discotheque, Gone, do you feel loved, Last night on earth, if God will send his angels, Staring at the sun and the ground beneath her feet.
Any combination of those songs plus With or without you, one, vertigo and new year's day woulds have swiped the floor with this "18 singles" joke
If you are looking for U2's best music driven by teenage will or experimentation buy the Boy-October-War and Actung-Zooropa-Discotheque trilogies.
Cheers
PS: Yes I know the singles are the ones that got released and were given airplay and stuff, but it still blows me away how they re-sell the same old tired (once great) songs February 26, 2007

Prime U2 hits

Great hits album by U2, definately a must have in your music library. February 18, 2007

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