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Pop

U2 · 1997

60 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-punk

An audacious blend of dance beats and rock anthems that explores themes of fame and identity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance grooves
  • reflective moments of identity
  • late-night party atmosphere
  • audacious exploration of fame
  • engaging tracks for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant hits
  • dislike thematic lyrical depth

Where this album fits

Themes
personal loss· societal conflict
Career context
Released in 1997, 'Pop' marked U2's departure from their traditional rock sound as they embraced electronic and dance influences. This album followed their critically acclaimed 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' and was pivotal during a period when the band was experimenting with their musical identity amidst changing public perceptions.
Stylistic neighbors
Coldplay· Radiohead· The Killers
Sounds like this from elsewhere
OK Computer by Radiohead — Explores themes of alienation and identity with a blend of rock and electronic elements.
Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers — Combines dance beats and rock energy while delving into fame and personal turmoil.
Odelay by Beck — Merges eclectic sounds and styles with introspective lyrics about identity and societal disconnection.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Discothèque 5:19
  • 2 Do You Feel Loved 5:07
  • 3 Mofo 5:49
  • 4 If God Will Send His Angels 5:22
  • 5 Staring at the Sun 4:36
  • 6 Last Night on Earth 4:45
  • 7 Gone 4:26
  • 8 Miami 4:52
  • 9 The Playboy Mansion 4:40
  • 10 If You Wear That Velvet Dress 5:15
  • 11 Please 5:02
  • 12 Wake Up Dead Man 4:52

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