Summary:The 1987 album from the Irish rock band is reissued and remastered with a live recording of the 1987 Madison Square Garden concert. The Super Deluxe Edition adds a disc of B-sides/rare tracks from the album's original recording sessions; a disc of 2017 remixes from Flood, Daniel Lanois,The 1987 album from the Irish rock band is reissued and remastered with a live recording of the 1987 Madison Square Garden concert. The Super Deluxe Edition adds a disc of B-sides/rare tracks from the album's original recording sessions; a disc of 2017 remixes from Flood, Daniel Lanois, Jacknife Lee, Steve Lillywhite and St Francis Hotel; and an 84-page hardback book photos shot by The Edge during the original Mojave Desert photo session in 1986.…Expand
The remaster reveals The Joshua Tree in all its sonic wonder, and its capturing-lightning-in-a-bottle imperfections, which makes it all the more real and riveting listening experience. ... Thirty years on, it's a complete picture of The Joshua Tree, past and present. [Jul 2017, p.116]
The only dicey part is an uneven disc of six remixes: some provide new insights, others fall flat. ... With three other discs and a book of the Edge's moving black & white portraits of the band in the California desert, the box is a thorough portrait of a band on the verge, ready to burst into the arms of America and the rest of the world.
The righteousness is on full display in New York City. On Sunday Bloody Sunday, Bono howls, “We’re so sick of it!” If such declarations were beginning to sound sanctimonious at the time, 30 years of legit activism--including sitting down repeatedly with ideological adversaries such as Trump VP Mike Pence--casts Bono’s piety as the real deal. ... Thirty years later, U2 continue their pursuit of the righteous; looking back to be sure, but suited to this moment all the same. [Jul 2017, p.104]
There are no retrospective documentaries or scholarly essays to help unpack one of U2's most conceptually rich works. This cautious, conservative repackage may not diminish the greatness of the original album, but it does sell it short. [Jul 2017, p.46]
At 30 years of age, it's only better than it was... It gets zero help from unnecessary remixes and wee heft from an era-appropriate Madison Square Garden concert recording. [No. 143, p.58]
A reminder of just how good U2 were late 80s/early 90s. This and Achtung Baby were their high water mark, Its being a slow decline since thenA reminder of just how good U2 were late 80s/early 90s. This and Achtung Baby were their high water mark, Its being a slow decline since then really. A classic album though is always a classic album, and this still holds up well.…Expand
U2 was already on an upward trajectory when The Joshua Tree dropped in 1987, and were catapulted into the rarified air of rock and rollU2 was already on an upward trajectory when The Joshua Tree dropped in 1987, and were catapulted into the rarified air of rock and roll superstardom right after. This is as close to a perfect album as I’ve ever heard, and is still by far my favorite. My friends and I played my cassette tape of The Joshua Tree so much that year, our senior year, that it broke and was immediately replaced. It was our soundtrack through graduation and the summer after before we moved into on to the next part of our lives. I still get misty eyed when I hear the beginning of Where The Streets Have No Name. Just a beautifully done love letter to America from U2.…Expand
Best album of the 80's. Don't deny it. Every track was a hit. My personal favourite was 'Mothers of the Disappeared'. Such a beautiful song.Best album of the 80's. Don't deny it. Every track was a hit. My personal favourite was 'Mothers of the Disappeared'. Such a beautiful song. The album starts off with 3 of the best songs in history, holy damn, 'With or Without You'. Definitely 10/10…Expand
The Joshua Tree (Super Deluxe) by U2: 8.34 (Regular = 9.12)
Where The Streets Have No Name: 1 :)
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m LookingThe Joshua Tree (Super Deluxe) by U2: 8.34 (Regular = 9.12)
Where The Streets Have No Name: 1 :)
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: 1 :)
With Or Without You: 1 :)
Bullet The Blue Sky: 1
Running To Stand Still: 0.75
Red Hill Mining Town: 1 :)
In God’s Country: 1 :)
Trip Through Your Wires: 1 :)
One Tree Hill: 1
Exit: 1 :)
Mothers Of The Disappeared: 0.75
Luminous Times (Hold On To Love): 1
Walk To The Water: 0.5
Spanish Eyes: 1
Deep In The Heart: 0.75
Silver And Gold: 1 :)
Sweetest Thing: 1 :)
Race Against Time: 1
Beautiful Ghost: 0.25
Wave Of Sorrow (Birdland): 1 :)
Desert Of Our Love: 1 :)
Rise Up: 1 :)
Drunk Chicken / America: 1
21/23 ~ .913 -> 8.34
The Joshua Tree should be the example that other rock bands use to create their music. This is a nearly flawless album, and the only one so far that has earned a 10/10 rating. Though The Joshua Tree was released over 30 years ago, its music still rocks today and is full of really diverse and catchy songs. This “Super Deluxe” version adds 12 more songs to the standard album, and while I enjoyed them, they did not prove to be a beneficial addition to the already-perfect standard album. That being said, I highly recommend this album to everyone who loves music. U2 is a great band. Music rarely gets better than The Joshua Tree, since I have no complaints about any of the songs. Everyone should have The Joshua Tree downloaded onto wherever they store their music (or as a CD, vinyl, etc.). Highlights: Where The Streets Have No Name, I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, With Or Without You, Bullet The Blue Sky, Red Hill Mining Town, In God’s Country, Trip Through Your Wires, One Tree Hill, Exit, Luminous Times, Spanish Eyes, Silver And Gold, Sweetest Thing, Race Against Time, Wave Of Sorrow, Desert Of Our Love, Rise Up, and Drunk Chicken / America.…Expand
For me, this album is up there with the best of them. I feel it is Bono and co's best effort although it's a photo finish with this andFor me, this album is up there with the best of them. I feel it is Bono and co's best effort although it's a photo finish with this and "Achtung Baby" . On "The Joshua Tree", it all seems to come together just right, the vocals are pristine, the guitars searing and rythm section play a stormer. Thematically it all fits. The open 3 songs are pure perfection. Famously frontloaded, the rest of the album doesn't quite live up to the opening but there are enough diamonds present to allow the record to sit among the greats. A monumental rock album. If you hate U2 that much that you cannot acknowledge the records brilliance then you are cutting of your nose to spite your face. Enjoy it.…Expand
На третьей песне хочется закончить. Однообразно, занудно, слащаво, примитивно как в каждой отдельной композиции, так и в альбоме в целом. ВсюНа третьей песне хочется закончить. Однообразно, занудно, слащаво, примитивно как в каждой отдельной композиции, так и в альбоме в целом. Всю жизнь группа верна себе.…Expand
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