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Under a Blood Red Sky

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U2 Format: Audio CD

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Track Listings

1	Gloria
2	11 O'Clock Tick Tock
3	I Will Follow
4	Party Girl
5	Sunday Bloody Sunday
6	The Electric Co.
7	New Years Day
8	'40'

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U2 Live: Under A Blood Red Sky [Audio CD] Recorded Live in 1983. TRACKS: 1. Gloria; 2. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock; 3. I Will Follow; 4. Party Girl; 5. Sunday Bloody Sunday; 6. The Electric Co.; 7. New Years Day; & 8. '40'.

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There seem to be two major camps of U2 fans now: Those who dig the early albums (good and sensible people), and those who only like the ones from the '90s, putting everything previous down as "classic rock." But U2 only became a classic rock sort of band in 1984, with The Unforgettable Fire. The real early stuff, from '80 to '83, still comes off as edgy--and it's comparatively ignored. Here's a sampler: Under a Blood Red Sky is from a U.S. tour (1983's) in which U2 still thought of itself as a hungry little band from Ireland--and draws (fairly wisely) from the band's first three albums. There's nary a misstep on the entire disc, although it could stand a few more tracks. --Gavin McNett

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 4.94 x 0.45 inches; 3.2 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Island
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 6 3 08180082
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Island
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000001F5F
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Blair munger

One of my favorite bands.

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023

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It’s a good cd.

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Steve

Great CD, but Electric Co. still butchered!

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2008

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I bought this as a vinyl EP record when it first came out in 1983 or so, and played it until the grooves wore out. It is definitely one of the great musical documents of the era - one of my favorites - and captures a moment in time that I have been reliving for 25 years.

I was thrilled when the original CD version came out in the early 90s, but like many people, was shocked to find that they had cut a part out of the middle of The Electric Co., where Bono is doing some vocal riffing and climbing the tower on the side of the stage. It's the pivotal part of the song, and when you know it's there it's like cutting the heart out of the song. I don't know what it sounds like if you've never heard the uncut version, but to me it entirely kills it. All I can figure is there were some royalty issues concerning "Send in the Clowns" which he is riffing on. The uncut VHS tape also went out of print a long time ago.

After waiting for many years for this to be remastered, I was hoping so much that they would restore the uncut version of the song. You'd think after all these years any copyright problems could be taken care of. However, the cut is still there, and it is in fact, EVEN BIGGER. Yes, there is an even bigger chunk out of the song at the same place. I guess they thought it would flow better that way, but it still sounds like crap. I've never heard any official explaination, but I suppose it's possible that the uncut tapes simply don't exist anymore. After all, this was recorded for a German TV show, not for a live album or with any notion that we'd be using it 25 years later. Either that or it's just laziness or greed. I don't know, but it's very disappointing.

Overall, the remastering is OK, but the audio quality is not really that much better than the original CD, there aren't any of the additional songs that are on the new DVD, and it has an even worse cut in the Electric Co. (Note that the DVD has the same cut, as well as a couple of other similar edits. The entire part where Bono climbs the tower is gone. If you want to see that you need to get an old VHS copy.) So, if you already have the original CD, you might not feel the need to buy this one. If you are expecting it to be uncut like the original EP, you will be disappointed. Get the DVD for the additional songs, though - they should have at least put them on the CD.

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Paul B

Editing a masterpiece, even after all of these years

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2008

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In 1983, I had just turned 16 years old, and this concert was my introduction to U2. It was one of those unforgettable musical moments that still holds a special place for me. What a great, simple, pure, and innocent time this was! There were no small cars hanging from the rafters, huge video screens, or giant lemons. It was just a great, uplifting rock n' roll concert.
The DVD is great. It captures everything nicely. Yes, even the red lines from the camera tube burn in. But, that was just how it was filmed. The packaging is very well done. I wish there would have been some current commentary/memories about the show from the band themselves. It is always great when artists look back, and we see their reaction when they look at some old footage. Wonder what Bono would say about his hair?
Finally, I still own the original cassette tape "Under A Blood Red Sky" from 1983 that has the unedited version of "Electric Co" with the "Send In The Clowns" reference. A couple of years later, I bought the CD, with the hacked up edit included. I agree with the other reviewer, on the CD, the edit in "Electric Co" sounds like a mistake. It makes me cringe when I hear it. I am usually against editing anything the artists put forth. After all these years, no agreement could have been reached to put the edit back in? Couldn't Bono have used his political power of persuasion to get it done? It is ironic, because I believe that the part that is edited out is actually the scene used for the cover of "Under A Blood Red Sky". The DVD version of "Electric Co", on the other hand, is perfectly done. The edit overlaps the solo to the next verse beautifully. I watched it again, and I still can't tell where the actual edit is, it is that flawless. Despite all that, this is the DVD that I have been waiting a long time for, and am very happy with the whole package. Even after 25 years, this performance is still a treasure, Thanks U2!

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Tim Brough

Begging for improvement...Still

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2005

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Even though I give U2's "Under A Blood Red Sky" five stars, this amazing EP STILL screams for a deluxe version. When this was originally released, it came out as a budget EP at a special price, and it even clocked in at many a band's album length. Eight songs at forty minutes, covering the band's first three albums.

There were stories at the time that so many music-producer buffs wanted to work with the band that Jimmy Iovine slashed his superstar fee for the opportunity to work with U2. It was really to the band's benefit, as he completely stripped away Steve Lillywhite's echo-heavy and reverb-drenched production, and gave U2 a crystal clean mix. It caught the band in great form, cocky and confident, and on the brink of the second stage of their career. That clarity also gave many people their first real glimpse at just how amazing The Edge's guitar playing is and how much he brings to the band.

Even more interesting is that the band was eager to push themselves and their audience even at this early stage of the game. Band favorites like "I Will Follow" and "New Year's Day" are mixed in with "11 O'Clock Tick Tock" and "Trash Trampoline and Party Girl." And despite Bono's protestations, "Sunday Bloody Sunday" will always be a rebel song in my heart.

Why I still think this album could be upgraded is that I am sure somewhere the entire Red Rocks concert is on tape. Like expanded editions of The Who's "Live At Leeds," Peter Frampton's "Frampton Comes Alive," Elton John's "Here and There" and David Bowie's "Stage," "Live At Red Rocks" (and the U2 catalog overall!) deserves an upgrade. While the deluxe CD/DVD now includes the Red Rocks DVD and the CD tracks are now listed with the locations credited, what is stopping Island and U2 fron a full concert CD release?

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Jesus S

¡Completísimo!

Reviewed in Mexico on September 3, 2017

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Todos los acetatos deberían venir así.

No voy a hablar de las rolas pues todos los que compren este álbum es por que ya lo tienen bien dominado. Voy a hablar de la excelente pero de verdad excelente calidad de vinil.

El vinil es de 180 gr. Es negro.

Me gusta:

-Funda de plástico grueso con autoadhesivo que proteje a todo el disco
-Artwork en forma de libro de tamaño completo con fotografías y texto (varias páginas)
-Funda de papel grueso para el acetato (interior)
-Bolsa interior para guardar el acetato
-No trae descarga digital
-Excelente remasterización
-Buena calidad de impresiones

Todo viene perféctamente envuelto y empacado. Viene muy completo y realmente da gusto que estos músicos se preocupen por vender un producto redondo. Creo que ellos si comprenden toda esta nostalgia de re comprar viniles, no es solo el acetato en sí sino todo el artwork que viene o venía con ellos hace 30 años.

Aparte, el audio está muy bien remasterizado, muy buenos medios, graves y agudos. Buen balance de vocales.

En pocas palabras, corre a comprarlo. Vale mucho la pena. Y a un super precio.

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Tonny V

MINI LP para completar mi coleccion.

Reviewed in Mexico on November 17, 2015

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Es una joya remasterizada que no debe faltar en cualquier colección. La voz de Bono cuando era mas clara y melodiosa.

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でしゅ

画質が悪くなりました

Reviewed in Japan on October 11, 2008

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ビデオのみレビューします。
従来より長くなり、音質もよくなり、特にサラウンドはすごい迫力となりましたが、肝心の画質がダメです。
従来版がビデオ画像だったのが、フイルムっぽい画質の編集でザラザラになってしまいました。
Ｕ２に限らず過去のPVをＤＶＤで発売する際、フィルム画質に編集されているものが見受けられます。見る側の好みの問題でしょうが、やめてほしいです。

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lpoolmart

Glorious live album from a rock n roll band at the top their game....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2018

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The bass and drums are relentless and provide a perfect anchor for the edge and bono to do their thing. The sound quality is perfect too. It’s a great collection of songs that were written long before bono disappeared up his own backside. The crowd show their appreciation and the band deliver. Everyone’s happy. Put it on your turntable, turn it up loud, pour yourself a large Jamos and enjoy the perfect collection of captured moments that make up under the blood red sky.

5 people found this helpful

Fish

Great, but Electric Co. is edited.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2013

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A very enjoyable album from before U2 took a significant change of direction. The purists may be disappointed to know that the "Send in the Clowns" section in Electric Co. as heard on the original vinyl remains edited out on CD. (At least one early CD edition contains this section.) I gather there are copyright/licensing/whatever issues around this. Also the CD runs through without the inbetween side fades, which suits me just fine as it brings a greater continuity rather than matching the vinyl just for the sake of it.

The DVD is enjoyable with way more tracks than the CD, and apparently more than the original VHS version too. There is also hidden content, which I couldn't access on a standalone DVD player, but could via a laptop.

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