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U218 Singles
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U2 U2 18 SINGLES (CD+DVD)
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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
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 7.75 x 5.5 x 1 inches; 9.87 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Interscope Records
- Date First Available : February 22, 2007
- Label : Interscope Records
- ASIN : B000JJ4GW0
- Number of discs : 2
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loved that is was in beautiful condition & doesn't skip. Thank you very to the seller, so appreciative. 100 ☆☆ 2U
Unfortunately, as a 1 disc compilation it is forced to neglect some early gems, namely "I Will Follow", which at the least is a definitive U2 song. It also fails in the sense that the casual U2 fan may in fact be more interested in hearing the more obscure greats. It does well in picking from the Joshua Tree, War, and the Unforgettable Fire (Pride, New Years Day, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Where the Streets Have No Name, etc.) but it neglects songs off of Boy, October, and other greats off of Zooropa, Pop that would probably be worth while to the casual fan who is looking for something new without necessarily buying each individual album first.
In fact, I would say that if you are a new U2 fan and not aware of much pre- "All That You Can't Leave Behind" or "Achtung Baby", you might be better off buying the earlier compilations "Best of - 1980-1990 or 1990-2000" they give a better sampling of U2's best during those periods. However, if you are content with the popular stuff of the last 5 years, this album will do you just fine.
If you are a die hard fan who fails to see the purpose of this compilation, buy the two new songs online and don't support U2's effort here. Or, perhaps the DVD will appeal to you. Just realize that part of the reason of this compilation (and the previous ones) is to fill out a recording obligation, so that they can do more of what they want and perhaps go back and be a bit experimental as in the Achtung Baby / Zooropa days. The sooner they did this compilation, the sooner they can get to the new stuff.
As for the song selection. If you are a real die hard U2 fan like I am, you've probably recorded your own greatest hits to fit your own needs. If you haven't, do so. You're better off doing that than complaining about the track listing here. Let this album be enjoyed by those who are still learning U2. In 10 years, they could be the biggest fans just like you and I.
No, the two stars are because of the greed of the record companies. I have always thought that U2 has needed a boxed set. Kind of like Bob Dylan's 'Biograph' and Jimi Hendrix's more recent 'West Coast Seattle Boy.' U2, like Dylan, has plenty of great b-sides and other assorted rarities that never seem to make the cut on their albums. So instead of rehashing a useless, pointless singles collection, why not gather up all of the CD singles on several discs and issue their b-sides (including the remixes) all on a 4 or 5 disc collection? It makes sense. U2 needs a 'Complete Singles' boxed set.
Instead, we are treated to 16 songs U2 fans have time and time again and two new (for 2006, anyway) songs. The first, a cover of the old punk tune 'The Saints Are Coming' features Berkeley punk rockers Green Day. Yes, this track rocks. You get flashes of Green Day and U2 mixed together on this. It's an odd fusion, but it works. I'm not much of a Green Day fan these days (personally, I really didn't like '21st Century Breakdown' -- loved 'American Idiot' and I still do, but '21st Century Breakdown' was such a disappointment to me -- but that's another review), but they absolutely smoke here. This is an odd mix of bands, yes, but amazingly, it works.
'Window in the Skies' would not sound the least bit out of place on 2004's 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,' if it had been recorded back then. This is a catchy tune, starting off with The Edge's trademark guitar chimes, and it escalates into a good pop rock anthem. This track is a great tune from U2, I just wish they would have included it on an album instead of this compilation -- it really is deserving of appearing on an album.
Now, the title is what frustrates me. Again, I go back to the box set theory. Wouldn't it make more sense to gather up ALL of U2's singles from 1980 to 2006 (when this compilation was released) instead of just 16 (18, counting the two new tracks which were singles)? Think about it. 'I Will Follow' is missing, 'Stay (Faraway, So Close!)' is missing, 'Staring at the Sun' is missing, 'Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses' is missing, 'Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me' (from the 'Batman Forever' soundtrack) is missing, and 'Even Better Than the Real Thing' is missing. I haven't even *begun* to touch on their other singles. It's ridiculous. Why they released this fresh on the heals of 2002's 'The Best of 1990-2000' is beyond me. It seems pointless.
Are you listening, Interscope Records? U2 is in dire need of a box set ASAP. This band has simply released too much great material AND b-sides to not have a box set. 'U218 Singles' is only recommended for the ***very*** casual fan and the devoted fan, just for the two new tracks. In fact, if it weren't for 'Window in the Skies,' this is easily a one-star disc. This is record company greed at its finest.
So, while I doubt any record executive will read my review, I hope the record companies and U2 get their act together and release a box set. Yeah, yeah the deluxe editions and reissues are nice, but a box set would be, to quote one of their songs, "even better than the real thing."
(By the way, the bonus DVD from Milan really is great -- I just wish there was more. It seems more like a sampling than anything. Maybe Interscope will release the complete DVD at a later date, but right now, this is the best we're going to get. Sigh.)
Recommended ONLY for the ****REALLY**** casual fans who have heard 'Beautiful Day' on the radio and want it for the car or the office and for the fanatical fans like myself for the two new songs, which are admittedly incredible.
"The Saints" was awesome on the album. Other than that, not necessarily a good deal unless you're new to U2. Pretty good selection, but missing some big ones like "Bad", probably because of time constraints on the CD. We'll just have to wait a few years for the Blu-Ray or HD-DVD audio greatest hits in 7.1 surround with 30 songs!
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