Live from the Point Depot
U2 · 2004
97 min · 21 tracks · alternative rock
A powerful live showcase blending anthemic rock with heartfelt ballads, echoing the band's enduring connection with their audience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Auld Lang Syne / Where the Streets Have No Name Start here — engaging live intro setting the album's tone
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I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For — This track features a stirring snippet of Bob Marley’s 'Exodus', intertwining themes of spiritual searching with a celebratory live atmosphere that resonates throughout the performance.
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Bad — 'Bad' stands out for its emotional intensity, extended instrumental passages, and Bono’s poignant vocal delivery, making it a centerpiece of U2's live shows.
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Pride (In the Name of Love) — This iconic anthem encapsulates U2's mission-driven message and serves as a rallying cry for social justice, showcasing their ability to inspire through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A solid live album that captures U2's energy but lacks a cohesive narrative across its lengthy tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate snippets of other songs, such as 'Exodus' and 'The Times They Are A‐Changing', adding layers to the live performance.
- The running time is extended with 21 tracks, creating a lengthy experience that showcases the band's extensive catalog and their interaction with the audience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- emotional sing-along moments
- wave-like pacing throughout
- nostalgic anthems for fans
- captivating crowd interactions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over live
- seek quick standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid live album that showcases U2's energy but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- Dublin's live energy· personal loss tribute
- Career context
- Released in early 2004, 'Live from the Point Depot' captures U2 at a moment of resurgence following their critically acclaimed album 'All That You Can’t Leave Behind' (2000). This live album documents their performance in Dublin during the Elevation Tour, a period that revitalized their career and solidified their status as one of the biggest rock bands in the world.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Coldplay· Radiohead· The Killers
Tracklist
- 1 Auld Lang Syne / Where the Streets Have No Name Start here 6:55
- 2 I Will Follow 4:26
- 3 I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (features a snippet of Bob Marley’s “Exodus”) 4:07
- 4 MLK 1:52
- 5 One Tree Hill 4:52
- 6 Gloria 4:35
- 7 God Part II 3:33
- 8 Desire 3:08
- 9 All Along the Watchtower 4:15
- 10 All I Want Is You 0:54
- 11 Bad 7:31
- 12 Van Diemen’s Land 2:59
- 13 Star Spangled Banner / Bullet the Blue Sky 5:43
- 14 Running to Stand Still / Dirty Old Town 4:27
- 15 New Year’s Day / The Times They Are A‐Changing 4:45
- 16 Pride (In the Name of Love) 6:26
- 17 Party Girl 4:05
- 18 Angel of Harlem 3:43
- 19 When Love Comes to Town 5:08
- 20 Love Rescue Me 8:20
- 21 “40” 5:47
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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