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Generally favorable reviews- based on 409 Ratings
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Positive: 294 out of 409
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Mixed: 34 out of 409
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Negative: 81 out of 409
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MarySFeb 24, 2005
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LisaFeb 24, 2005
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ShekhardhainFeb 24, 2005
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SilenceFeb 24, 2005
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VitoFFeb 24, 2005What has happened to the band that used to try hard to produce something different and exciting? This album is totally devoid of new tune.....of new direction...of new anything. They have become the epitome of corporate rock.
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GoneFeb 24, 2005
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RandallFeb 24, 2005
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DavidSFeb 24, 2005
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HeartlandFeb 24, 2005
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JuliaFeb 24, 2005
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FHayFeb 24, 2005
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NeilSFeb 24, 2005
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GaryFeb 24, 2005
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GeorgeNFeb 24, 2005
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GeorgeTFeb 24, 2005
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AndrewJFeb 24, 2005
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WakeUpDeadU2Feb 24, 2005
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RyanFeb 24, 2005
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StatelessFeb 24, 2005For those mainstream critics: Please stop marketing for U2, it´s shameful. This album should have been titled "How to dismantle a former glory career".
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AndyFeb 24, 2005Grosely overhyped even by 'critics' as Rolling Stone, NME, Billboard, etc. This is the worst U2 album ever.
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MarceloFFeb 24, 2005U2 past their prime a long time ago. That´s clear after listening to this.
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SidKFeb 24, 2005A senseless attempt to 'Return to their roots' or some other nonsense. No creativity, no soul, there´s absolutely nothing original here.
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MajorTomFeb 24, 2005
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RobertoCFeb 24, 2005
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NessFeb 24, 2005
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SaffronFaerieFeb 24, 2005the people in u2 are so big and rich that they could put out whatever kind of album they want without really consulting with anyone. unfortunately, this seems to be excactly what they decided to do, and guess what? it sucks. they can't even count in spanish
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InTheNameOfLoveFeb 24, 2005
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NatanielNFeb 24, 2005
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PhillipeFeb 24, 2005
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DaveFeb 24, 2005
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ChrisCFeb 24, 2005
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ThomasJFeb 24, 2005
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TheRefugeeFeb 24, 2005
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MichaelFeb 24, 2005
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ChrisFeb 24, 2005
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AMusicFanFeb 24, 2005
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RingoTFeb 24, 2005
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DerekEFeb 24, 2005
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SteveHFeb 24, 2005
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WebTheEndOfTheWorldFeb 24, 2005
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KevinIsmyRealNameFeb 24, 2005
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ErikDFeb 22, 2005It grew on my significantly...first 3 tracks are simply outstanding!
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RyanCFeb 22, 2005Its about time we remembered that U2 are not actually any good. Really, it was over long ago. End it before they do an REM and make us foreget why people liked them in the first place. Remember them for pre-91 material I guess
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asdfFeb 20, 2005adfg
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ChrisRFeb 19, 2005They've lost it. No imagination, no new ideas, just recycling older material. Same lyrical treatment, same production skills. Some of their '90s albums even sound more modern. This proves two things: 1) They've run out of creativity, 2) They're just in it for the money now. Sad.
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JohnoFeb 18, 2005After getting over the initial thrill/disappointment I have returned to this album and found it as good as Achtung Baby, but not as good as Joshua Tree. That Ricardo bloke really wants to shag Bono, doesn't he?
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matthewrFeb 18, 2005i loved it thought it was one of their best. they are really in their prime
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terrybFeb 17, 2005Ok, its not the best of u2, its not the worst,(remember zooropa) but to give the album a 0 is just not geniune. You still got to remember that even a bad u2 is still better than 99% of the bands out there.
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afghanFeb 16, 2005weakest u2 album
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DennisDFeb 16, 2005overhyped and underwhelming... U2 has produced some all-time classic CDs, but this is not one of them.
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RicardoPFeb 11, 2005
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GeorgeSFeb 11, 2005
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LarsJFeb 10, 2005Gotta agree with Andrew on this one. It´s an ok, easy-listening sort of album, but in no way compares to either Joshua tree or Achtung baby. I don´t get why the band themselves kept calling this their best work -even for fans, this is average U2. (Which is still pretty good, but not their best work by a longshot)
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arielbFeb 8, 2005I cant believe critics and fans alike are still buying the old rehash sound of this album.....Cmon guys...apart from 'Vertigo" it really sounds like a tweek songs from old u2 albums...every songs sounds familiar...they're given to much credit for nothing. I felt bad for buying the cd.
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TaylorBFeb 5, 2005Just listen to the cd and you'll understand.
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HugheOFeb 5, 2005This is the most sentimental and symbolic album U2 I have ever heard. And trust me, I've heard many. Yahweh is much more than just a slow crap - it is deep enough to make you think. Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own is just a tear gas. These are the songs that shook the reputation of the punky-shmunky-nonsense band. Listen and ye shall understand.
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AllanFFeb 4, 2005Not a bad track on this album. One of their top 3 or 4 best albums ever....need to hear some or all these songs livewhich sometimes give their music even more life, and more ever lasting and soulful. Well done !
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JonHFeb 2, 2005I was going to write a big paragraph about why i think this is just a so-so album but then i read Andrew's review, and he pretty much said everything I wanted to say.
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timhJan 28, 2005U2 ROCKS!!!!!!
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AndrewJan 27, 2005
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tasostasosJan 25, 2005one of the best u2`s alboum
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DavidofthehoodJan 23, 2005this is U2 at its core -- remarkably they never lost their roots so much as they have reconfirmed them. Many years and worldly experiences later -- they have honed their craft, but they remain a deeply committed, spiritual, anthem-ready, rock band.
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BrennanYJan 22, 2005
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AlanD.Jan 13, 2005
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DavidBJan 12, 2005as good or better than Joshua Tree
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JohnWJan 12, 2005one of their top three albums..... filled with emotion and magic
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raVenJan 9, 2005
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tramwajJan 9, 2005brilliant album containing all the best from u2
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JohnSJan 2, 2005One of the best I have ever heard some great songs on this, and the bonus track fast cars is b rillant, one of U2s best.
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bobgJan 1, 2005Quality album, but lacks something you'd expect from U2. Nevertheless, well worth the purchase. You will find at least 2-3 songs that you will enjoy! Regardless, U2's weaker albums still rank high, relative to their peers.
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DaniJan 1, 2005Instant classic without really weak songs. City of Blinding Lights, Original of The Species, Miracle Drug...amazing songs.
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SylvainJan 1, 2005Strangely, I was disappointed at first, but grew to love this album after several listens. U2 is the most astonishingly consistent group in the world, and they have done it again with a collection of beautiful and moving songs. Buy it.
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JohnLDec 30, 2004All Because of You, Vertigo, and Love and Peace or Else are wonderful kicks in the pants softened by the touching One Step Closer and Miracle Drug.
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CalebFDec 29, 2004Crushingly, achingly, heart-breakingly dull. Vague syrupy lyrics about "big stuff" with nothing to give any song emotional or intellectual resonance. U2, who once made some of the most successfully honest music in the business, now make nothing more than audio greeting cards for suburban housewives and fraternity jocks in SUVs.
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FabioCDec 25, 2004This is U2 at its actual best: way more similar to the old school than the latest works...Love it!
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ChrisMDec 20, 2004I was dissapointed a little the first couple listens - but this CD just grows and grows. 9.5 would be my actual rating. Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own is right up there with Bad, One, Streets as one of their best.
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joeydDec 18, 2004
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chris2004Dec 17, 2004I'm sorry, folks. BORING!! I'm really disappointed, cos I expected something special (...with all that reviews saying "Joshua Tree returns"). 3-4 good tracks (say All Because Of You, Love And Peace Or Else) and that's all. The rest's just rubbish. This is absolutely no match to Joshua Tree or Achtung Baby.
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joeDec 7, 2004
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DjSmithDec 7, 2004Great CD,right up there with Achutung Baby and The Joshua Tree.Grows with repeated listens.
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ShabarODec 7, 2004
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MarguarithaKDec 6, 2004The sincerity is in the voice. This world needs more of that.
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JohnBDec 6, 2004I agree not their strongest ever; however; the songs slowly reveal themselves with every consecutive listen. I believe this will slot into the number three spot as a lot of people's favourite album. Nice effort!
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JayBDec 4, 2004It's superb, has the 'feel' of the Joshua Tree which is the greatest album ever IMO. This CD rocks. "Fast Cars" is my favourite, irony & humour. Long live the boys of Lypton Village!
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CesarEDec 3, 2004At the same level than Joshua and Achtung, U2 has crafted an true classic for the ages. You NEED to have this album.
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LorenzODec 3, 2004It's pretty damn good. Some truly affecting moments, a lot of good solid stuff and not a lot of filler. Works for me.
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mudmanjDec 2, 2004Classic!
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EdwardMDec 1, 2004This album is probably one of the most consistent and listenable U2 albums, or rock albums, for that matter, ever. At first I wasn't enthralled, but it is their most human and lyrically hopeful ever. Sonically, it's right there under Achtung. It is eminently coherent and is an album that few artists can put out there - mind-blowing!
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GregGDec 1, 2004
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SuperGuyDec 1, 2004
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SamuelSDec 1, 2004
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MattDec 1, 2004This album should be loved by all U2 fans. It is the essence of U2.
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DarleneZNov 29, 2004This is all I've been listening to since I bought it a week ago...Fave songs are Vertigo, Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own and Crumbs from Your Table...It rocks!
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philsNov 29, 2004Not quite Achtung Baby or Joshua Tree, but a great follow up to ATYCLB - there's some great rock and roll here. "love and peace or else" is a classis rock tune, reminding me of Bullet the Blue Sky.
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EricCNov 29, 2004Strong album from song 1 to 12. Can't think of a song I didn't like!
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jaspereNov 29, 2004Very good!! I enjoy it!! YEAH!!
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DavidGNov 29, 2004
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allensNov 28, 2004
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erinfNov 28, 2004
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MenschNov 27, 2004Anyone who can listen to Bono's ode to his father -- "Can you hear me when I sing; You?re the reason I sing; You?re the reason why the opera is in me" from "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" without getting chills will never appreciate U2. The inconsistency keeps this album from being a classic, but it is fantastic nonetheless.
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Awards & Rankings
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This time, Steve Lillywhite and the other producers assembled simply construct a U2 album in miniature, mixing in the Edge's processed-guitar trademark whenever you fear they're straying into unforgivable un-U2ness. That's just not enough.
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This is grandiose music from grandiose men, sweatlessly confident in the execution of their duties.
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While the rest of the album fails to live up to the breadth of “City” and “Crumbs,” and while it takes serious missteps on the shockingly bad “Man and a Woman” and “Yahweh,” this is, by and large, an album to be thankful for, regardless of your demographic.