Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own
U2 · 2005
15 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-punk
A poignant blend of reflective rock and emotional depth that confronts personal loss and resilience.
Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own is a single by U2, released in 2005. A poignant blend of reflective rock and emotional depth that confronts personal loss and resilience. The album's lead single achieved commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts worldwide, including number one in several countries. It received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth, particularly noted by publications such as Rolling Stone, which praised its emotional resonance. Additionally, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own sound like?
A poignant blend of reflective rock and emotional depth that confronts personal loss and resilience. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock.
What makes Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own by U2 notable?
The album's lead single achieved commercial success, reaching high positions on various charts worldwide, including number one in several countries. It received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth, particularly noted by publications such as Rolling Stone, which praised its emotional resonance. Additionally, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Released in 2005, 'Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own' came during U2's illustrious career, following their commercially successful album 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb'. This period marked a time of introspection for Bono as he grappled with the death of his father, infusing the album with personal and universal themes of grief and support.
How many songs are on Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own?
Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own has 3 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own (radio edit 96 BPM) 4:51
- 2 Ave Maria (Jacknife Lee mix) 3:35
- 3 Vertigo (Redanka Power mix) 7:32
Release Date
February 7, 2005
Artist Origin
Ireland
Runtime
15 min 58 sec
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