U2 - War
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Free Music Review: By Far My Favorite U2 Album...
Hit: 4 Stars
This CD is a must own for any U2 fan. It is the band's third full-length release, and I must say, it is definetely one of their best CDs. This album, like all of their albums that were released in the 80's, is much better than the band's CDs that were released in the 90's. The CD opens up strong with "Sunday Bloody Sunday" (if you haven't heard that track yet, then shame on you) and ends strong with "'40'". It gets a four out of five because it is too short, and they could've thrown at least one more track onto it (and I think that would have made the album even better).Free Music Review: a mixed bag
Hit: 3 Stars
The studio version of "Sunday Bloody Sunday" really pales in comparison with the live version. The "S.B.S" mix on "War" is just really odd and lacking in clarity and punch. It sounds like it was recorded in mono with everyone in the same room going through the same mic. And it almost sounds like an acoustic version of the song. I've always found the arrangement of "S.B.S" awkward anyway and thought it lacked momentum. I mean, it's basically a march. "Seconds" and "New Year's Day" are good. "Like A Song" has a lot of raw energy, but isn't a terribly memorable song. "Drowning Man" is one of the few real ballads U2 has recorded and is a pretty unique track in the U2 catalog in terms of arrangement and song-writing. But Bono's surprisingly trite lyrics for the song drag the quality down.
The second half/B-side of the album is basically all filler, with the exception of "40," which has some pretty melodies and a great sonic aura which kind of points in the direction they would head into with their next album. I doubt U2's ever performed "The Refugee" or "Red Light" in concert. I remember reading an interview with Edge a long time ago in which he said he didn't care much for "Surrender" because the lyrics didn't really mean anything.
I guess "War" is widely considered to be one of U2's definitive albums, but while it features some great moments, overall I've always found it to be pretty inconsistent.
Free Music Review: U2s Rock Extraordinaire
Hit: 5 Stars
Although War never receives the critical acclaim and praise that Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby get, War is the U2 album that is most influenced by passion and emotions expressed through rock. After 1983, U2 moved on to more a of a pop/rock stage, while also expanding their horizons with power ballad classics. That being said, the essence of this album alone gives it the flavour to satisfy my tastes, as I have always had a deeper love for the languished, meaningful rock classics. This is the only U2 album I own, which may not qualify me for being a true fan of their music.
To review some of the music that lies on this disc, we open with the booms and clashes of one Sunday Bloody Sunday. A song that changed my outlook on the world as a whole, most specifically through the lyrics. U2s raw interpretation and outcry on the lost innocence of the world is expressed heavily through melodic emotions. To follow, we get the track Seconds, primarily built around a love provoked meaning. New Year's Day is a favourite, mostly because of the melodic phases and backing lyrics. Nevertheless, it is superb songwriting. Moving on, we see U2 stay very consistent with the general theme of the album, Drowning Man is a great song, and Two Hearts Beat As One is probably the most rock oriented song on the album. Other great songs on this album include '40' and Refugee. The album runs very smoothly as well, and the musicality of the band is sensational.
The most impressive component to this album is that a great number of rock listeners can enjoy it. U2 explored different styles of music in their later years, but for me this is the only album of theirs that I need to own. The cover art is well chosen and properly represents the expression that U2 delivered to the music audience. Highly recommended to any fan of U2, lovers of emotional and passionate rock, or someone looking to broaden their taste in music.
Free Music Review: Passionate, angry, political and lyrical
Hit: 5 Stars
Passionate, angry, political and lyrical, this is U2 at their youthful best. Before they became overly wrapped up in their image as "pop" stars, U2 was a great, great rock band that truly believed it could change the world through music. The early, hungry U2 remains my favorite, and "War" is that band at its absolute peak. With heart-rending love songs like "New Year's Day," "Two Hearts Beat as One" and the haunting "Drowning Man," along with the politically charged and equally passionate "Sunday Bloody Sunday," "War" remains arguably the best album U2 has ever produced.Free Music Review: Emotional Energy Similar to Chameleons UK and Wired Remorse
Hit: 5 Stars
An amazing record and a masterpiece production from Steve Lillywhite. The energy and emotional urgency resembles bands such as Chameleons UK and Wired Remorse. The vocals are always straight from the heart and the echoing feedback guitars, courtesy of the Edge, are often intense while still remaining atmospheric. "Like A Song" is the true gem here but there are so many other moments. This is one of my top albums of all-time! If you don't already have it, get it!