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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
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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