Elevation
U2 · 2001
19 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-punk
A pulsating blend of dance-rock energy and introspective lyrics, merging the personal with the universal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short energetic listening bursts
- dance-friendly tracks for gatherings
- uplifting vibes for early mornings
- introspective moments amid energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek deep, contemplative experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- New York streets· dance-rock energy· personal awakening
- Career context
- Released on June 25, 2001, 'Elevation' came during U2's artistic reawakening after their commercially successful but critically mixed album 'Pop' (1997). This era marked a shift back to a more rock-oriented sound, leading up to their acclaimed album 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' in 2000.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Coldplay· Radiohead· The Killers
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Hot Fuss by The Killers — Shares a dance-rock energy and introspective lyrics, capturing a vibrant urban atmosphere.Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand — Combines infectious dance rhythms with personal themes, echoing the pulsating vibe of city life.A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay — Explores themes of awakening with anthemic soundscapes and emotional depth similar to U2's approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Elevation (Tomb Raider mix) 3:36
- 2 I Remember You (live from Irving Plaza) 1:27
- 3 New York (live from Irving Plaza) 5:41
- 4 Don't Take Your Guns to Town 4:13
- 5 Elevation (The Biffco mix) 4:18
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