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Generally favorable reviews- based on 409 Ratings
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GaryM.Mar 4, 2009
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JohnnyG.Jan 29, 2010
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nickMar 12, 2009
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NickBMar 16, 2009Best album since Achtung Baby, I almost feel embarrased for liking the last two albums, this is so far beyond musically, conceptually and vocally.
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RaymondKMar 10, 2009
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michaelsMar 25, 2009Great album. just because it isn't as good as achtung baby doesn't mean it's a bad album. catchy songs and very well written lyrics.
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EmirMMar 3, 2009
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JalexDMar 3, 2009This is, in my opinion, U2's second best album, the best album I've heard in at least half a decade, and one of the greatest records ever.
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SebHMar 3, 2009
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KobayashiMMar 3, 2009
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GautamMMar 4, 2009
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pierreb.Mar 4, 2009
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JoeBlowMar 6, 2009Boring, Embarrasing, Pedestrian etc. After all these years, these guys should have more to say than this. This record begs to end up in the $1.99 bin. It's so bland and directionless that it wouldn't even work as interesting background music. U2 has truly are the biggest band in the world, and with that, are guilty of all the trappings that come with global success, primarily laziness.
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CarlosN.Apr 2, 2009Just Great!!, except for a couple songs at the end of the album.
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MihaiVMay 24, 2009A masterpiece.
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IndroneilBJul 5, 2009The worst u2 album....Dissappointing!...Yet they will get th Grammy bcoz its U2!!....!
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TSAug 6, 2009It comes down to patience, and, yes, overlooking the fact that the only forgettable song was their lead single (as so many have said before). Give it a few listens and this album will seriously grow on you. Get into Breathe, and Go Crazy.
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StirlingCJan 5, 2010The fact that they still possess the ability to make great, original music as they approach their 50s is an achievement in itself, and No Line On The Horizon shows that producing a "new" album of regurgitated 'Pride (In The Name Of Love)'s, 'One's and 'Beautiful Day's is most certainly not on their agenda.
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LoopsNRiffsNov 1, 2009
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mhMar 10, 2009All the reviews seem to have a common argument: that this album needs time and repeated listening, and I couldn't agree more. A longtime U2, I was put off at first, but have come to believe Magnificent, Breathe, Boots and Cedars are some of their finest work. There will be haters, and I get the reasons why, but fans owe it to themselves to get friendly with this album.
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SamanthaCMar 10, 2009Like every other U2 album worth listening to--indeed, like every album destined to last beyond the end of this year's season of American Idol--it must be savored to be enjoyed. Listen to it 5 times through before making a decision. And then you won't have to.
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IgorWMar 13, 2009NLOTH is a Eno-Lanois-U2 band trying to do the things the right way...sometimes they miss the target, but still there are some classics!
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VerminDeathstackMar 15, 2009Rolling stone said this was their best album since Achtung Baby. It
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NickSMar 15, 2009
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JohnnyMMar 15, 2009
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AdeelTMar 24, 2009without doubt U2's least immediate album, and also one of the best! i think the lack of immediacy is the only reason for some of the lukewarm reviews of this album. if ppl hav more patience with it, they'd realize wat a masterpiece this is!
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stevewMar 29, 2009I listened to this and was initially unsure, but the more I have listened the more hooked I have become. NLOTH is a great great album. If you dont like it you probably dont like U2 anyway.
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BrentonCMar 3, 2009
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ErwinKMar 3, 2009Far far better than Atomic Bomb, however unfortunately the metascore doesn't really reflect that. The first single, Boots, is atrocious, however every other song on the album is a slice of heaven.
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[Anonymous]Mar 3, 2009The best album since 1993 Zooropa. U2 in No line on the horizon sounds 100% sincerely like 1991 Achtung Baby. The album propose a particular & personal view of diferents themes: love, society, pain, life memoirs, globalization, etc... the album it's not pretentious it's a personal view. It's a sincere all band album.
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ChristosMMar 3, 2009There are only three songs,ruining this great record!Moment of Surrender,I'll go crazy and Stand Up Comedy do not match the aesthetics of this album that's too close to a masterpiece!
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MarkWMar 3, 2009A genuine and trenchant reflection on uncertain times; fascinating from start to finish. Rarely does an album unabashedly express the confidence of its artist while simultaneously exhibiting their humble vulnerability. U2's best since "Achtung Baby."
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ChrisJMar 3, 2009No Line On The Horizon is a fantastic return from U2. It's a perfect mixture of classic sounds and U2 experimenting into uncharted territory.
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DonalMMar 4, 2009Best U2 album in 10 years. They might not be experimenting as much as we would like them too, but try "Breathe", "Unknown Caller" and "No Line On The Horizon" and you have 3 tracks which venture into sonic terrotories not explored before. This is way better than their last 2 albums which were "safe" to a large extent. Standout tracks are "Unknown Caller", "Breathe" and "Magnificent".
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TomEMar 4, 2009I have been a big U2 fan since Achtung Baby. There was no doubt I would buy this album, got it as soon as it came out and played it while having visitors all night long in the background. Nothing stuck... nothing jumped out... nothing even reminded any of us we were listening to music. We the all draw the same conclusion: hotel lobby music.
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ChrisRMar 4, 2009
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MattBMar 4, 2009I was hoping U2 would make a turn like this after Atomic Bomb. This album isn't going to get a lot of air play or win many grammys, but this one is more balanced and musically, more amazing, than their last two. This doesn't play on your emotions as much as those. It just rocks! More like Achtung, Baby.
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JohnCMar 5, 2009Overproduced, mediocre generi-pop. sounds like they took ever U2 album since Joshua Tree, threw in a blender, and what poured out was this acoustical pap. Sad to believe this is the same band that gave us the albums War and Joshua Tree. Now they're just a completely over-comericialized sellout band today.
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JamesAMar 6, 2009
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VarunRMar 6, 2009
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zupesm.Mar 6, 2009
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JohnNMar 7, 2009Apart from a couple songs (the first two), this is a pretty boring album, which is sad considering their last one was insipid as well. At least they are trying to mix things up a little with their sound. But the hooks and songs just aren't here. Too bad.
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DavidRMar 8, 2009
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DavidMMar 9, 2009
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SeanRMar 9, 2009A pretty boring album overall. Great concept of experimentation, very poor songwriting. Maybe they'll do better next time, however this album makes me want to fall asleep, and not in the nice peaceful way a classical piano can, but in the bored way sitting in a lecture hall with a monotone professor can.
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RussellAMar 9, 2009
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MattKApr 11, 2009
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GavinD.Apr 3, 2009Fantastic album! Their best yet.
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JerryC.Apr 7, 2009Overall Great Album! Best song: Unkown caller "Wow" (I like the CD more every time I play it)
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AristonBMay 16, 2009Synthetic U2, have some moments, what remind what u2 used to be, but lacking soul. Achtung Baby meets How To..., and the last one wins. U2, was it for love or $$$?
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CalebSMay 4, 2009
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MariaCMay 7, 2009Just a great band can creat a great CD!!!! the best ever.
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DonBMay 7, 2009
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PencilNeckedGeekAug 15, 2009Very good, but takes a while to get used to. Kinda like POP in its level of inaccessibility. Definitely artier and more experimental than Atomic Bomb, but not as obscure and abstract as Passengers. I good, solid album that gets better with each listen.
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JohnnyG.Feb 2, 2010
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DaveMOct 7, 2009This is an AWESOME album. Without a doubt the album of the year. I cant think of any other band that can put out an album such as this.
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BHMar 10, 2009
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CameronMMar 11, 2009
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GabrielCMar 12, 2009
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LexMar 13, 2009Magnificent is a classic only U2 are capable of writing, while Breathe has the potential to be an all-time live favourite. Unknown Caller is the most adventurous track, a stunning arrangement that breaks new ground for U2, while Cedars of Lebanon is a shamelessly beautiful and intriguing closer.
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MihaiVMar 14, 2009A masterpiece.
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JEMar 14, 2009Very good album. It reminds me when I listened Unforgettable Fire for the first time. Bad critics can't escape U2 hugeness when they review any of their albums. Always waiting to drag them down. You just have to sit down a list the music, although well produced it is direct and simple . Personally don
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sVc.Mar 14, 2009
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ColeTMar 14, 2009Absolutely shockingly good album! I haven't heard an album this great in it's grip and amazing production in ages! Definitely the best album of 2009 thus far.
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MichaelJMar 15, 2009
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MarliseGMar 19, 2009This is pure garbage for me, i miss The Joshua Tree, Rolling Stone, what happened to us?, 5 stars for this trash, I can't believe it.
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PedroAMar 22, 2009Great Album! Best momments: No Line on The Horizon, Magnificent, Moment Of Surrender and Stand Up Comedy.
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MarsBMar 26, 2009Great Album!
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DarenWMar 26, 2009
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JudeMar 3, 2009
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ChrisWMar 3, 2009This album sits nicely in between Achtung Baby and Zooropa and is successful on what Pop had aspired to be. This is not ATYCLB or HTDAAB for sure but it's still VERY U2. Personally, three tracks have me shrugging my shoulders, but otherwise, 8 songs knock it out of the park. Why a 10 then, because they knock those 8 songs waaayy out of the park.
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NielsenCMar 4, 2009
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JohnBMar 4, 2009
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BDPMar 4, 2009
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BrucePMar 5, 2009
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JoeDMar 6, 2009
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JasonHMar 9, 2009U2 are the only band in the world that could have made this album, they are the only band in mainstream rock with bIg enough balls to do it. To unabashedly wear their religion on their sleeves and scream out loud about it. I
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ClarkeMar 9, 2009Puppet Show and U2. 2 out of 10 for two good songs, rest is either dull or both dull and lacking any tonality. After the last three albums, it is clear there is no way the boys will ascend again to an 'Achtung Baby' level. At least there will always be that.
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WilliamI.Mar 9, 2009Who could put all of those B-sided songs into an album? Energy level is no more than hum. Must be last album...songs are lame, music lame....I own almost all of their albums...this one...the should pay me to listen to. Seriously, do not waste your time or money.
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SeIzApr 22, 2009Amazing Album!!
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BrianTApr 25, 2009I've been listening to this album for a month--and I still love it!
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eliaskApr 26, 2009An exciting diverse album with wonderful sound texture and an unexpected but perfect final song.
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SuleimanM.May 18, 2009I love U2, but their latest offering is a bit of a let down. Far from a disaster, but a definite disappointment. Worth a listen, but don't expect to be blown away. Magnificent is brilliant however.
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andreamJun 21, 2009U2 want to move along again. This is the end of another trilogy of albums that come from the same inspirational and tactical vein. It is very clear that being one of the biggest band out there requires a lot of planning, and that was evident in the last album. For this new effort, U2 do not play it safe, they are willing to risk. Will the risk pay off? I think so.
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tjmaxJul 11, 2009The album sounds simultaneously overproduced and unfinished. It sounds fussed over and doesn't really come to life. The lyrics are really uninspiring. I love U2, but this one stinks.
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darrenbJul 22, 2009Great Album diverse mixture of tracks, magnificent and fez clear highlights.
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DaveBJul 7, 2009A couple of decent songs but far too many embarrassing, dull, or directionless moments for this to be considered a good album. It seems they are spending too much time trying to figure out where they can fit into the market and not enough time coming up with some worthwhile ideas.
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TiagoA.Sep 13, 2009Beautiful record.
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DRobSep 5, 2009Return to form after 10 years of safe filler.
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DaveM.Jan 26, 2010There is enough brilliant tracks here to make this a must for U2 fans and a good bet for all others.
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GeorgeMDec 26, 2009Takes a few listens, but worth it. Maybe not their best, but above average and better than most other 2009 recordings.
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CesarEMar 11, 2009Awesome album, the best since Achtung Baby... You need listen it, ten or twenty times to dig in, then SHWOOOSH !!, You will be blown away.
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RyanSMar 11, 2009No Line On The Horizon is amazing album. U2 can make great music after 30 years. Great album from great band. Inteligent and mature rock and roll! Best songs in my opinion: I´ll go crazy..., Stand Up, Breathe, Moment of Surrender, No Line On The Horizon and beautiful Unknown Caller and White as Snow.
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TimGMar 16, 2009The harder they come, the harder they fall, one and all! It's Tir Na Nog for Ul2. Get your boots on but don't let them touch the ground when you come down.
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SteveAMar 17, 2009NLotH is U2's best release yet. Better than Achtung Baby. Better than Joshua Tree. Seriously. This album is on constant rotation and I can't get enough of it. Lyrically and musically this is a defining moment for U2. 'Fez- Being Born'? More like U2- Being reborn.
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JuanPMar 19, 2009The worst album from U2, this album hurts me.
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J.B.Mar 19, 2009If you like U2 get it, it's a no brainer. If you are getting into U2 start with their older stuff (read comments below). If you don't like U2 stay away from it. I like U2 and they didn't blow it, therefore the cd is playing a lot in my house.
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alinaApr 23, 2009Their best album, in my opinion.
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No Line on the Horizon partakes of that romance by trying to expose its inner workings. It's risky to expose those delineations; as the band said long ago, it's like trying to throw your arms around the world. But the effort has its payoffs.
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As far as exploration goes, U2 seem to have finally found what they were looking for.
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Upon first listen, No Line on the Horizon seems as if it would be a classic grower, an album that makes sense with repeated spins, but that repetition only makes the album more elusive, revealing not that U2 went into the studio with a dense, complicated blueprint, but rather, they had no plan at all.