No Line on the Horizon
U2 · 2009
57 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-punk
Expansive soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, reflecting a quest for meaning amid sonic experimentation.
Why this album works
'No Line on the Horizon' debuted at number one in over 30 countries and received mixed but generally favorable reviews from critics. The album's lead single, 'Get On Your Boots', sparked discussions about the band's evolving identity and their continued relevance in the music industry during a time of changing musical landscapes.
- Best for
- steady pacing with emotional peaks introspective lyrics for deep reflection expansive soundscapes for immersive experience
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'No Line on the Horizon' marked U2's first studio album in five years, following their commercially successful 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb'. At this point, the band was navigating a shift in sound and approach, incorporating more atmospheric elements alongside their signature rock style while collaborating with producer Daniel Lanois.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sinéad O'Connor· The Corrs· The Frames· Kodaline· Duran Duran· Björk· Moby· Beck
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Line on the Horizon 4:12
- 2 Magnificent Standout 5:24
- 3 Moment of Surrender Standout 7:24
- 4 Unknown Caller 6:03
- 5 I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight 4:14
- 6 Get On Your Boots Standout 3:25
- 7 Stand Up Comedy 3:50
- 8 Fez – Being Born 5:17
- 9 White as Snow 4:41
- 10 Breathe 5:00
- 11 Cedars of Lebanon 4:20
- 12 No Line on the Horizon 2 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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