U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
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Free Music Review: U2's BEST ALBUM EVER !!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
all I can say is U2 changed the sound of music when they recorded this fantastic album . I have always been a U2 fan and had their previous albums , but when I got this album for Christmas back in 1984 . I actually cried while listening to the beauty of the songs on this record . I mean "The Unforgettable Fire" is the most beautiful song ever written , "A Sort Of Home Coming" is a song while listening to you just picture yourself in the song and escape with it , "Promenade" is so soothing , relaxing and beautiful !!! , "Wire" is an electrifying song , "Indian Summer Sky" lifts you up into the clouds while listening to it , "Pride ( In The Name Of Love)" is nothingless than pure perfection . This whole collection of songs are priceless , perfect and should get the higehst respect any album that was ever made should get . I guess all I can really say is AMEN to Bono , Larry , The Edge and Adam for giving us the best music that will go on into history as the best album ever made ! Thanks you U2 .... I love you guys !!!!Ed KaryFree Music Review: Unforgettable in every way
Hit: 5 Stars
Haunting, brooding, explosive, healing...THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE is all of that and more. U2's first collaboration with Brian Eno (chilly, cerebral, eccentric art-rocker) and Daniel Lanois (warm, earthy, melodic, organic) produced an absolute masterpiece.
Larry Mullen, Jr., in particular, shows tremendous growth as a musician here, with whole new colors and structures rhythmically that add tremendous life and freshness to the U2 sound. This is immediately apparent on the opening track, the superb "A Sort of Homecoming," which is bracing musically, vocally, and lyrically. The anthemic "Pride (In the Name of Love)" is justifiably considered one of the most essential and powerful rock songs ever recorded...the Edge's chiming, riffing, searing guitar work here is iconic. U2 ups the intensity with the wild and unruly "Wire," a complex and trippy track...just listen to Adam Clayton's dextrous bass playing. Eno's dramatic synth aspirations reach their zenith on the heart-rending, heart-stopping "The Unforgettable Fire," a track that not only provides the album's title but its heart and inspiration. "Promenade" cools things down a bit before the epic "Bad" begins its long, deliberate climb to a dizzying sonic summit filled with desperation, anguish, blood, sweat, and tears. Again, the band cools the listener down with the meditative "Fourth of July," as they perfectly pace the mood and timing. "Indian Summer Sky" is one of those big, bracing, galloping U2 songs that sticks to your ribs like a big pot of beef stew. The band ventures into the surreal for "Elvis Presley and America" which, if not exactly coherent, is certainly arresting. Finally, the band offers a lovely benediction with "MLK," a gorgeous, heartfelt tribute to Dr. King that is highlighted by Bono's unvarnished, unadorned vocal.
This album created a template that U2 utilized to even better effect on their next recording, THE JOSHUA TREE, but it should by no means be overlooked...on its own, it is a classic, indespensible recording that sits proudly next to the very best of 20th Century rock albums.
Free Music Review: Possibly U2's Masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
Everyone says that "The Joshua Tree" and "Achtung Baby" are U2's greatest albums, but in my opinion, nothing comes close to "The Unforgettable Fire." My favorite song on this album is "Promenade" just because it is simple and the lyrics are more powerful than the music. What "U. Fire" did was foreshadow what U2 was set out to do--make good music that means something.Free Music Review: U2 arrives as an arena rock powerhouse
Hit: 5 Stars
The 1985 release of "Unforgettable Fire" vaulted U2 into heavy video rotation and arena rock. With the production team of Brian Eno/Daniel Lanois at the helm, the group's sound shaped with new keyboard textures and lots of layering of The Edge's guitars. Some might say the disk was over-produced. We also get Bono's trademark emotive breathing on several tracks.
I wavered between giving this 4 or 5 stars, so 4.5 might be the best assessment. The primary reason most people got this album was for the mega-popular anthem "Pride (In the Name of Love)" with its Christ imagery ("one man betrayed with a kiss...") and Martin Luther King, Jr. theme ("early morning, April 4, shot rings out...") and memorable guitar melody. Great vocal performance by Bono and backing by The Edge (oh-oh-oh-oh). An instant classic.
"Pride" aside, this disk has a number of excellent tracks. One of my all-time favorites is "A Sort of Homecoming" and I especially like the lyric "faces ploughed like fields that once gave no resistance." There's a strong Ireland theme here, and this is a great leadoff song. One drawback is that I think the mix is a little muddy.
"Wire" is a high energy piece with a chunky bassline, great drums, and very cool guitars.
"The Unforgettable Fire" really brings out the guitar atmospherics, along with a string section, and another powerful vocal from Bono.
"Promenade" is not a bad song, but it's really a sound-alike to many of the other songs, and not a particularly memorable memory.
"4th of July" is a sonic instrumental introduction to "Bad", which is one of the best songs on the disk. Great simple guitar melody and vocal performance with the "I'm wide awake...and I'm sleeping" rise and fall dynamics. Perhaps some of Adam Clayton's best bass work to this point. Check this song out on the "Wide Awake in America" live EP. It's a beautiful tune.
"Indian Summer Sky" is like "Promenade" in that it's not a bad song, but not as good as its sound-alike, "Wire."
"Elvis Presley and America" shows U2's growing love affair with Americana. It's a nice ballad.
"MLK" is the true Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute, a gospel-like vocal over some light keyboard textures. It's a great under-stated performance by Bono and nice closer for the disk.
The strengths by far lift up the few weaker tunes, and this disk is very listenable in its entirety.
Free Music Review: Transformational
Hit: 5 Stars
For any fan of rock-era music, this is an absolute must-have. U2 equalled, but never bettered, this effort.
Pardon me for putting this in deeply subjective terms, but this is all I have: this album changed the way I look at the world. Amnesty International owes a lot to this recording, starting with every penny and every hour I have ever donated. How many rock albums can make such a claim?
Plus it's beautiful, well-crafted, and you can dance to it! Every song is great. You'll be glad you bought it.