From the Ground Up: Edge's Picks from U2360°
U2 · 2012
67 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
An eclectic selection of U2's anthemic sound, blending rock fervor with introspective lyrics across multiple eras.
Top tracks — play these first
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Breathe Start here — The opening track encapsulates the band’s signature sound with soaring vocals and driving instrumentals, setting an energetic tone for the collection.
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New Year’s Day — This song stands out as a beloved classic, merging political themes with an infectious melody that showcases U2's early influence on rock music.
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Sunday Bloody Sunday — A powerful anthem about conflict and peace, this track exemplifies U2's ability to fuse social commentary with compelling music.
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I Will Follow — This early hit represents the band's formative sound, capturing youthful energy and determination while highlighting Bono's passionate vocal delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- anthems for collective sing-alongs
- cathartic release in live settings
- uplifting energy for celebrations
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation of live picks, appealing to dedicated fans but not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- global activism· post-9/11 reflection
- Career context
- Released in December 2012, this compilation album came at a time when U2 was reflecting on their extensive career following the massive success of their '360° Tour'. It serves as a curated collection by guitarist The Edge, showcasing tracks from their classic hits while also highlighting lesser-known gems, thus marking a moment of retrospective celebration amid their ongoing evolution as a band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Coldplay· Radiohead· The Killers
Tracklist
- 1 Breathe Start here 5:34
- 2 I Will Follow 3:55
- 3 Get On Your Boots 4:07
- 4 New Year’s Day 4:48
- 5 Electrical Storm 4:48
- 6 Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of 4:48
- 7 Your Blue Room 4:19
- 8 Vertigo 4:08
- 9 I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight 6:30
- 10 Sunday Bloody Sunday 4:11
- 11 Scarlet 2:30
- 12 In a Little While 3:35
- 13 Miss Sarajevo 4:11
- 14 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me 5:18
- 15 “40” 4:54
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Mylo Xyloto
Coldplay
Shares anthemic choruses and lush production, blending rock with electronic influences.
Songs of Faith and Devotion
Depeche Mode
Combines post-punk intensity with emotional depth, featuring rich synth textures and rock elements.
Battle Born
The Killers
Features expansive soundscapes and introspective lyrics, melding rock with a modern pop sensibility.
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