What makes City of Blinding Lights by U2 notable?

'City of Blinding Lights' achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number one in several countries and receiving a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Additionally, its themes resonated with listeners post-9/11, capturing a sense of resilience and optimism that contributed to its enduring popularity. Released in 2005, 'City of Blinding Lights' marked a pivotal moment for U2 as they transitioned into a new era, following the experimental sounds of their 2000 album 'All That You Can't Leave Behind.' This single was part of their successful album 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb,' which solidified their status in the mainstream rock scene after a brief period of critical reevaluation.

How many songs are on City of Blinding Lights?

City of Blinding Lights has 3 tracks, running approximately 12 minutes.

City of Blinding Lights

U2 · 2005

12 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-punk

A euphoric blend of soaring melodies and pulsating rhythms that encapsulate urban longing and hope.

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Tracklist

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1 City of Blinding Lights (radio edit) Standout 4:14
2 The Fly (live at 'Stop Sellafield' Concert) Standout 4:39
3 Even Better Than the Real Thing (live at 'Stop Sellafield' Concert) Standout 3:50

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