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Elevation 2001: Live from Boston

U2

167 min · 29 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-punk

U2's live energy erupts in soaring anthems, blending rock fervor with heartfelt introspection.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soaring anthems for collective uplift
  • dynamic live energy throughout performance
  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt introspection amid exuberance
  • immersive experience across two halves

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick standalone tracks
  • dislike crowd participation energy

Where this album fits

Themes
Boston concert energy· political engagement
Career context
Released in 2001, 'Elevation 2001: Live from Boston' captures U2 during their resurgence following the commercial success of 'All That You Can't Leave Behind'. This album showcases a band revitalized by their return to simpler, more direct songwriting and a renewed connection with their audience. The concert was recorded during the Elevation Tour, which marked a significant moment in U2's evolution as they embraced a more intimate performance style.
Stylistic neighbors
Coldplay· Radiohead· The Killers
Sounds like this from elsewhere
A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay — Shares soaring anthemic qualities and emotional depth, for live energy and heartfelt introspection.
Hot Fuss by The Killers — Combines rock fervor with anthemic choruses and a sense of urgency in its lyrical themes.
Hail to the Thief by Radiohead — Explores political engagement and intimate performance while maintaining a dynamic sonic palette.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 2 Beautiful Day 4:40
  • 4 Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of 5:38
  • 5 Kite 5:26
  • 7 New York 5:53
  • 9 Sunday Bloody Sunday 8:04
  • 11 Desire 2:38
  • 12 Stay (Faraway, So Close!) 4:51
  • 17 The Fly 8:03
  • 20 Walk On / End Title 2:36
  • 21 The Making of the Filming of Elevation 2001: U2 Live From Boston 23:54

Disc 2

  • 1 Elevation (Perspectives) 5:19
  • 2 Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of (Perspectives) 4:37
  • 3 Gone (Perspectives) 4:55
  • 4 I Will Follow (Perspectives) 5:34
  • 5 In a Little While (Perspectives) 5:33
  • 6 Stay (Faraway, So Close!) (Perspectives) 4:47
  • 7 Bad (Perspectives) 6:35
  • 8 Where the Streets Have No Name (Perspectives) 6:29
  • 9 Bullet the Blue Sky (Perspectives) 7:58
  • 10 With or Without You (Perspectives) 5:43
  • 11 Wake Up Dead Man (Perspectives) 1:53
  • 12 Walk On (Perspectives) 7:24
  • 13 Road Movie – Timelapse of a Day on the Road 6:10
  • 14 Beautiful Day (From Dublin, September 2000) 4:03
  • 15 Elevation (From Miami, 1st Show Souvenir, March 2001) 4:59
  • 16 Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of (Hanover, Dublin and France, July 2001) 4:30
  • 17 ZooTV Live From Sydney (trailer) 1:40
  • 18 Popmart Live From Mexico City (trailer) 2:23
  • 19 Until the End of the World (Bono cam) 5:09

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