PopMart: Live from Mexico City
U2 · 1998
242 min · 44 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-punk
A vibrant spectacle blending soaring anthems with danceable grooves and theatrical visuals, capturing U2's ambitious live energy.
Why this album works
- Best for
- vibrant live performance energy theatrical visuals enhancing experience dancing through dynamic crescendos
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'PopMart: Live from Mexico City' captures U2 at a transitional phase following their controversial 'Pop' album. The band was adapting to the evolving landscape of rock while experimenting with multimedia performances during their PopMart tour, which aimed to fuse music with social commentary.
- If you like
- alternative rock, pop rock, post-punk
PopMart: Live from Mexico City is an album by U2, released in 1998. A vibrant spectacle blending soaring anthems with danceable grooves and theatrical visuals, capturing U2's ambitious live energy. This live album not only showcases U2's theatrical approach but also highlights their ability to remain relevant amid changing musical trends. It debuted at number one in several countries and was pivotal in solidifying their status as one of the world's biggest touring acts, while also sparking discussions about consumerism and pop culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PopMart: Live from Mexico City sound like?
A vibrant spectacle blending soaring anthems with danceable grooves and theatrical visuals, capturing U2's ambitious live energy. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock.
What makes PopMart: Live from Mexico City by U2 notable?
This live album not only showcases U2's theatrical approach but also highlights their ability to remain relevant amid changing musical trends. It debuted at number one in several countries and was pivotal in solidifying their status as one of the world's biggest touring acts, while also sparking discussions about consumerism and pop culture. Released in 1998, 'PopMart: Live from Mexico City' captures U2 at a transitional phase following their controversial 'Pop' album. The band was adapting to the evolving landscape of rock while experimenting with multimedia performances during their PopMart tour, which aimed to fuse music with social commentary.
Who is PopMart: Live from Mexico City for?
PopMart: Live from Mexico City works well if you're into vibrant live performance energy, theatrical visuals enhancing experience and dancing through dynamic crescendos.
How many songs are on PopMart: Live from Mexico City?
PopMart: Live from Mexico City has 44 tracks, running approximately 242 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Pop Muzik 4:31
- 2 Mofo 4:45
- 3 I Will Follow 2:59
- 4 Gone 4:46
- 5 Even Better Than the Real Thing Standout 4:32
- 6 Last Night on Earth 6:21
- 7 Until the End of the World 5:03
- 8 New Year’s Day 5:03
- 9 Pride (In the Name of Love) Standout 3:40
- 10 I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For 6:08
- 11 All I Want Is You 3:18
- 12 Desire 2:24
- 13 Staring at the Sun 5:58
- 14 Sunday Bloody Sunday 3:56
- 15 Bullet the Blue Sky 6:04
- 16 Please 7:04
- 17 Where the Streets Have No Name 7:26
- 18 Lemon (Perfecto mix) (part 1) 3:21
- 19 Lemon (Perfecto mix) (part 2) 2:21
- 20 Discothèque 5:35
- 21 If You Wear That Velvet Dress 2:49
- 22 With or Without You 7:54
- 23 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me 5:44
- 24 Mysterious Ways 6:29
- 25 One Standout 5:37
- 26 Wake Up Dead Man 2:47
Disc 2
- 1 Lemon for Sale (documentary) 5:10
- 2 The Road to Sarajevo (documentary) 8:02
- 3 A Tour of the Tour (documentary) 14:02
- 4 Last Night on Earth – An Inside View (documentary) 4:19
- 5 Please (live at Rotterdam) 6:41
- 6 Where the Streets Have No Name (live at Rotterdam) 9:25
- 7 Lemon (Perfecto mix) (live at Rotterdam) 1:59
- 8 Discothèque (live at Rotterdam) 5:55
- 9 If You Wear That Velvet Dress (live at Rotterdam) 2:39
- 10 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (live at Edmonton) 5:41
- 11 Mysterious Ways (live at Edmonton) 6:05
- 12 One (live at Edmonton) 6:11
- 13 Staring at the Sun (Miami version) 4:37
- 14 Last Night on Earth – First Night in Hell 5:52
- 15 Popmart Tour Visuals Montage 18:54
- 16 All Kinds of Everything (karaoke version) 3:00
- 17 Please (live mural cut) 5:52
- 18 Visual Stage Tour 1:56
Artist Origin
Ireland
Runtime
242 min 55 sec
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