The Best of 1990–2000
U2 · 2002
169 min · 35 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · post-punk
A vibrant blend of anthemic rock and dance-infused pop, showcasing U2's evolution through the '90s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic collection of anthems
- for nostalgic sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing for easy flow
- mix of reflective and uplifting
- great for road trip energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer shorter, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- post-Cold War optimism· club culture evolution· millennial uncertainty
- Career context
- By the time U2 released 'The Best of 1990–2000' in late 2002, they were transitioning from a period of commercial success with albums like 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' to a renewed focus on their musical identity. This compilation served as both a celebration of their achievements and a bridge to new material, highlighting their adaptability and enduring relevance in the music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Coldplay· Radiohead· The Killers
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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OK Computer by Radiohead — Shares themes of millennial uncertainty with a blend of rock and electronic soundscapes.Hot Fuss by The Killers — Combines anthemic rock energy and dance elements, echoing post-Cold War optimism.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Even Better Than the Real Thing 3:41
- 2 Mysterious Ways 4:03
- 3 Beautiful Day 4:08
- 4 Electrical Storm (William Orbit mix) 4:39
- 5 One 4:35
- 6 Miss Sarajevo 4:32
- 7 Stay (Faraway, So Close!) 4:59
- 8 Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of 4:34
- 9 Gone (new mix) 4:34
- 10 Until the End of the World 4:40
- 11 The Hands That Built America (theme from ‘Gangs of New York’) 4:58
- 12 Discothèque (new mix) 4:42
- 13 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me 4:45
- 14 Staring at the Sun (new mix) 4:49
- 15 Numb (new mix) 4:23
- 16 The First Time 3:50
- 17 The Fly 4:28
Disc 2
- 1 Lady With the Spinning Head (extended dance mix) 6:08
- 2 Dirty Day (Junk Day mix) 4:42
- 3 Summer Rain 4:08
- 4 Electrical Storm 4:25
- 5 North and South of the River 4:38
- 6 Your Blue Room 5:29
- 7 Happiness Is a Warm Gun (The Gun mix) 4:47
- 8 Salomé (Zooromancer remix) 5:52
- 9 Even Better Than the Real Thing (The Perfecto mix) 6:39
- 10 Numb (Gimme Some More Dignity mix) 5:51
- 11 Mysterious Ways (Solar Plexus club mix) 4:10
- 12 If God Will Send His Angels (Big Yam mix) 5:42
- 13 Lemon (Jeep mix) 5:30
- 14 Discothèque (Hexidecimal mix) 5:44
Disc 3
- 1 The History Mix 7:40
- 2 U2: The Best of 1990–2000 DVD Trailer 2:27
- 3 Please (live mural cut) 5:00
- 4 Beautiful Day (Eze version) 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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