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No one would mistake Pop as U2's masterwork. Even people who consider it a favorite concede it's a bit undercooked and features some major clunkers. However, there are some great tracks to be found, but there aren't, in my view, any transcendent tracks like there are on Achtung Baby and Zooropa (my favorite of their 90s releases). Let's go track-by-track:
1. Discotheque (7.8/10) - Play this for someone unfamiliar with U2's entire catalog and I doubt they'd guess U2. A really good song that shows U2's range. No one has the ability to change styles quite like U2, save for maybe David Bowie. A groovy song that's a real grower.
2. Do You Feel Loved (7.1/10) - An intro seemingly lifted directly from Naked Funk's song "Alien Groove Sensation", Do You Feel Loved is a good song, but one that doesn't live up to it's full potential. Pretty formulaic structure for such an experimental album.
3. Mofo (7.2/10) - This is a strange one. You may not get into on your first listen, but that weird synth-like bass line will get stuck in your head. A very cool song. It's like a sequel to the weirdness of "Numb", but takes the backing vocal modification to another level. Another grower.
4. If God Will Send His Angels (6.4/10) - A palate cleanser, but not really a welcome one. Sure, it's an ok song, but it's impossible to get excited about listening to this after "Mofo". The epitome of an album track.
5. Staring at the Sun (8.8/10) - My personal favorite on the record, but it's not a transcendent song like my favorites from their albums usually are. It's a great song, though. Laughably 90s, but also undeniably catchy.
6. Last Night on Earth (7.9/10) - A song the band admits was finished at the last minute, and even though what's there is really good, it makes you wonder what could have been. The bridge is really cool, though.
7. Gone (8.4/10) - I really like this song. The scratchy guitar to start followed by a nice bass slide. Another track with a great bridge and a dynamite chorus. The ending isn't what I'd necessarily have liked, but a great song, nonetheless.
8. Miami (5.6/10) - Strap in, because the next four tracks are just not good in any way. This song has no rhythm. The jarring instruments don't do any favors either. Mediocre.
9. The Playboy Mansion (5.8/10) - This song at least has a better rhythm than Miami, and it's even a bit groovy, but this song goes nowhere. I've never felt any itch to listen to this.
10. If You Wear That Velvet Dress (6.3/10) - A haunting song that, once again, has the potential to be good, but ultimately it's just OK. This song simply exists, nothing more.
11. Please (6.5/10) - This song seems to be really popular among U2 fans, but I don't get it. The lead in to the chorus is cheesy and the chorus comes off as whiney (almost Morrissey levels). The bridge is actually pretty nice, but then you have to listen to that lame chorus again. The ending redeems the song from being an absolute throwaway.
12. Wake Up Dead Man (8.6/10) - I really dig this song. One of U2's best closers. A haunting song that, unlike IYWTVD, actually goes somewhere. When those drums first come in, it's awesome. And I might sound like a broken record at this point, but the bridge on this song is top-notch. Great lyrics, great song. Sends the album off on a high note.
BONUS TRACK: North and South of the River (8.6/10) - This is a b-side on the "Staring at the Sun" single, and I bought a CD just to have it in my collection. Well worth it. This should have been on the album. Replace any of those not-so-good songs with this. I'm not Irish, but I really love the lyrics on this one. Awesome string arrangement on the chorus and Bono's falsetto on the verses is great. Edge comes on strong with some great backing vocals at the end. Don't leave this track behind!
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