U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
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Free Music Notes for The Unforgettable Fire
Free Music Review: What happened to U2?
Hit: 5 Stars
This album was a work of art - no question. If only U2 could produce something that even closely resembles it today - instead of the absolute trash that followed with the release of Zooropa. This music invokes imagery like no other - except maybe for the Joshua Tree. "Bad" is one of the greatest songs of all time!Free Music Review: Starts off very impressive, then fizzles a bit.....
Hit: 4 Stars
U2 really starts to define its sound a bit more with 1984's "Unforgettable Fire" Even though there are still hints of the New Wave grooves from the first three albums, "The Unforgettable Fire" seems to be more rock based, which is very strange considering the time period, then again U2 always seemed to be a step ahead of everyone else. The album starts off very strong with "A sort of homecoming" and really has some outstanding tracks up until "4th of July" Then the album falls off, with some really slow, and I mean slow paced tunes,(the only one I like toward the end is "Indian Summer Sky") that usually only wound up taking up a song or two from the previous albums. This kind of kills the album, in my opinion, as I am a huge fan of the faster paced material, because sometimes Bono gets on my nerves with the almost whiny type slow paced songs. Then again, thats just my opinion, but I am sure there are those that will love every song on this album. Its still a great album, and the last great album (once again in my opinion) that U2 would give us before they start playing around with more commericalized music. This is still a great one to have in your collection, and its needed for every fan of classic Rock!Free Music Review: On Borderland We Run
Hit: 5 Stars
You won't get a negative thought from me about this CD. I love it. It's one of the more poetic renderings of a U2 forthcoming. It's great on its own, but especially intriguing to look back and see how this release was in the middle of a constantly evolving sound.Free Music Review: Very good and unforgettable songs
Hit: 4 Stars
"A sort of homecoming", "Pride", the beautiful ""The unforgettable fire", "Bad" and "MLK" are the highlight of the album.
I like this cd very much, greatly done U2 !
Free Music Review: A Developmental Album
Hit: 3 Stars
U2 was dealing with a lot at this point in their career. After becoming the darlings of critics all over the world with "October", they responded with a huge triumph on 1983's "War", quickly becoming major superstars, particularly in Europe. For their next album, though, they were facing multiple pressures. Their label certainly wanted their success to advance; but the band was committed to a concept album celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King.
The results remain uneven to this date.
"Pride" is the showcase of this album and a staple today, a frank and specific showcase of Dr. King; the title track and "MLK" also are direct references to the civil rights leader. But the album's reamining tracks are muddy and seem to wander a bit. My feeling to this day is that the band's subsequent efforts such as "The Joshua Tree" and "Achtung Baby" would not have worked as well as they did without the commitment to experiment that is evident throughout this album. The results of their forays are not immediately apparent when you listen to "The Unforgettable Fire" - but it would be in the 20 years to come.