| U2: Bono (vocales, guitarra); The Edge
(guitarra, voces de fondo); Adam Clayton (bajo); Larry
Mullen, Jr. (batería). |
| Músico invitado: B.B. King (vocales, guitarra). |
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They burst onto the scene at the onset of the '80s with a majestic,
uplifting, earnest approach and a unique textural sound that endeared them
to fans and critics alike. U2 spent the rest of the decade growing up in
public, solidifying their status as post-punk icons, marrying the good
intentions of old school alternative rock with the epic sonic scale of
classic '70s rockers, never sounding less than totally original and never
pausing for a hits compilation--until now. BEST OF offers a good representation
of the complex body of work that made the band a legend.
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Fittingly, the album begins with the debut's "I Will Follow" a
statement of commitment to pursuing truth and spirituality despite continual
and inevitable misgivings. "Desire" mates Bono's lyrical fervor with a
modified Bo Diddley beat to fine effect. New world meets old on the bluesy
B.B. King collaboration "When Love Comes to Town." Closing things out,
"All I Want is You" shows the moody, reflective side of the band, giving
Bono a chance to croon and the rest of the band to exhibit the understated
side of their instrumental might.
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