How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
by U2
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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 409 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 294 out of 409
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 409
  3. Negative: 81 out of 409

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  1. Mensch
    Nov 27, 2004
    9
    Anyone 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.
  2. GuenterO
    Nov 27, 2004
    10
    Edge better than ever. Great produced. Better than ATYCLB.
  3. JorisV.
    Nov 27, 2004
    7
    Good cd, but can't tip Achtung Baby or The Joshua Tree, unless some reviewers who acclaim this would be their best cd... Therefor "...Bomb" has to few classic standout tracks, there's no song on it that could stand time like one or pride. Despite this, this is a coherent, sometimes genius album.
  4. allens
    Nov 28, 2004
    8
    Dear Metacritic editors, I hope you don't mind if I digress a bit about the group-think that is going on with these reviewers. Essentially 'Atomic Bomb' is a great album ..blah blah.. 8/10, but what is it with every single review panning 'Pop' that it was some monstrous pathetic failure? Someone wants to believe that U2 must have had some terrible musical glut in Dear Metacritic editors, I hope you don't mind if I digress a bit about the group-think that is going on with these reviewers. Essentially 'Atomic Bomb' is a great album ..blah blah.. 8/10, but what is it with every single review panning 'Pop' that it was some monstrous pathetic failure? Someone wants to believe that U2 must have had some terrible musical glut in their careers, and everyone includes it to make their review sound good. In a sense every review I have read seems to have been created from some holier-than-thou template on how to write about U2's musical career.... 'Pop' was good dammit! … Expand
  5. GregG
    Dec 1, 2004
    9
    "Bomb" is a success in the sense that there are very few bad tracks, the album is altogether very consistently good. "Bomb" however fails slightly in delivering the ultra-mega-super tracks that have been scarce throughout U2's previous albums. There is no "Bad" or "Bloody Sunday" or "With or Without You" on this album, but tracks like "A Man and A Woman" and "Sometimes You Can't "Bomb" is a success in the sense that there are very few bad tracks, the album is altogether very consistently good. "Bomb" however fails slightly in delivering the ultra-mega-super tracks that have been scarce throughout U2's previous albums. There is no "Bad" or "Bloody Sunday" or "With or Without You" on this album, but tracks like "A Man and A Woman" and "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own" are perfectly up to U2's precedence.… Expand
  6. EdwardM
    Dec 1, 2004
    10
    This 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!
  7. mudmanj
    Dec 2, 2004
    10
    Classic!
  8. JohnL
    Dec 30, 2004
    10
    All 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.
  9. JohnB
    Dec 6, 2004
    8
    I 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!
  10. MarguarithaK
    Dec 6, 2004
    10
    The sincerity is in the voice. This world needs more of that.
  11. DavidB
    Jan 12, 2005
    10
    as good or better than Joshua Tree
  12. BrennanY
    Jan 22, 2005
    10
    I listened to this album for the first time in the car. I got as a present for my birthday and had been waiting to hear "Vertigo" again for about the 10,000th time. The first time through the CD, I was skeptical, and it was a toss up as to wheather the CD was worth the wait. So, I listened to it again... and again... and again... and again... and again. after the 3rd or 4th time listening I listened to this album for the first time in the car. I got as a present for my birthday and had been waiting to hear "Vertigo" again for about the 10,000th time. The first time through the CD, I was skeptical, and it was a toss up as to wheather the CD was worth the wait. So, I listened to it again... and again... and again... and again... and again. after the 3rd or 4th time listening to the songs, they grew on me. Now I realize the uniqueness (if that's a word) of their songs, and I must say, it is borderline, if not all out, genius.... and "Vertigo" is no longer my favorite song. Strike up the band!!! U2 is back in full force. They've done it again.… Expand
  13. DanielP
    Apr 13, 2005
    10
    I was never a huge man of U2, in fact it was All That You Can't Leave Behind that actaully got me into the band. Beautiful Day has to be one of my all time favourite songs, while Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of, Elevation and Walk On were also terrific. When How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb was finally released and I heard Vertigo for the first time, I knew I wanted it. On I was never a huge man of U2, in fact it was All That You Can't Leave Behind that actaully got me into the band. Beautiful Day has to be one of my all time favourite songs, while Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of, Elevation and Walk On were also terrific. When How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb was finally released and I heard Vertigo for the first time, I knew I wanted it. On purchase, I noticed that it was a 2CD set - it included a DVD on the making of the album and five four film clips. Well worth the $20 I paid! Vertigo is a terrific song, and it was acknowleged by winning rock song of the year. It was this albums' Elevation. Miracle Drug is a lyrical masterpiece, and very likeable. Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own is also very good, but I wouldn't have thought it was going to be released as a single. Love And Peace Or Else I hated at first, but I now enjoy it throughly, its a great song and fun to sing along to. I didn't think that any song from this album would pass Beautiful Day as my favourote U2 song, but City Of Blinding Lights is truly a classic song. I hope this gets released as a single, as it is the best song on the album and doesn't have any faults. All Because Of You is a great song, something you would play at parties. Really enjoyable and great to listen too. A Man And A Woman is more stripped-down than the others, and a tad darker, but still a good song. The verses are great. Crumbs From Your Table is another single-worthy song from the album. Easy and fun to listen to, and a very likeable track. One Step Closer was the only song that I didn't really like. I found it quite boring, with no real 'fizz' to it. But it blends in well, and I still wouldn't skip the track. Original Of The Species was a bit weird to me at first, it isn't your traditional type of song what with its three or so chorus' but it grew on me and now I enjoy it. Yahweh is a great way to end the album. A soothing track, easy on the ears, and a song everybody can like. In conlusion, I must say that this CD is one of the very best in my collection (and I have roughly 55 CDs).… Expand
  14. leons
    May 17, 2005
    10
    Excellent album, great songs, is U2 !
  15. Tofiks
    Jun 13, 2005
    8
    Its not so good as "Joshua Tree" or "Achtung Baby" but it's not a bad record.
  16. DavidC
    Jun 24, 2005
    8
    I am disappointed with how those people who claimed to be "U2" fans giving this album a 0 or 1. Use a little bit of your brain is helpful - anything that sells can be called "pop", metallica is pop, Ozzy Osbourne is pop too - so whats wrong with trying to create popular music? Being in the business for some 20 odd years, U2 knows how to make melodies - this album has it too. It I am disappointed with how those people who claimed to be "U2" fans giving this album a 0 or 1. Use a little bit of your brain is helpful - anything that sells can be called "pop", metallica is pop, Ozzy Osbourne is pop too - so whats wrong with trying to create popular music? Being in the business for some 20 odd years, U2 knows how to make melodies - this album has it too. It doesn't catch much fire at the first few listen, but it grows on you. My first U2 CD is best of 1980~1990, and it took at least 6 months before i started to appriciate it. When Achtung Baby came out, you would be suprised how many people was dissapointed because they sound too dance floor, but no one here doesn't claim it's a classic. Back to this album. Personally it at least deserve an 8 for its clever songcraft, they never lose it anywhere. However, there are a few weaknesses - Bono was losing his best at singing, since All that You Can't leave behind and a bit of "pop". But the edge doesn't suffer from older fingers - trust me, i am a guitarist. The production sounds a little too big, that's contradictory - because they said this album is suppose to be back to their rock and roll roots. I must say that it slightly disappoints me, but this is still a solid record. BUT, there are plenty of gas in the tank for U2, There will be more great music to come. Best songs: Miracle drug, city of blinding lights, crumbs from your table and original of the species… Expand
  17. LiamF
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    brilliant come back to greates
  18. Garry
    Jun 29, 2005
    10
    people listen to COBL, Crumbs, ABOY brilliant thing deserve to be on of their best albums
  19. AlexandreC
    Jul 18, 2005
    9
    Simply the best U2 album in many years.
  20. EstuardoB
    Aug 13, 2005
    10
    If BOY had been released in 2005, it is hard to think it would have had any impact, same if HTDAAB had been released in 1983. This is the sound of a band who beyond making excellent albums, is intense on being relevant, on sending their material to the radiowaves and battling out with the fads, being them Heavy Metal, Alternative, Hip Hop, Pop. U2 has surfed thru all of these epochs, and If BOY had been released in 2005, it is hard to think it would have had any impact, same if HTDAAB had been released in 1983. This is the sound of a band who beyond making excellent albums, is intense on being relevant, on sending their material to the radiowaves and battling out with the fads, being them Heavy Metal, Alternative, Hip Hop, Pop. U2 has surfed thru all of these epochs, and this album is yet another amazing vehicle to soar above the rest of the general music out there.… Expand
  21. Matt
    Aug 27, 2005
    10
    Fantastic album from beginning to end. U2 just can't seem to go wrong... (if you pass a blind eye over "Pop") A fantastic live band such as them combined with these huge arena rocking anthems is just an amazing experience.
  22. ZackA
    Sep 26, 2005
    10
    This is one of those albums that, after repeated listening, reveals its intrecacies to the listener slowly. One realizes the complexly interwoven themes that tie the songs together and the overarching reach towards the answer to the question posed in the title: Love.
  23. anthonya
    Mar 29, 2006
    8
    Great album and though stonger than All that you cant leave behind it seems to lack something i cant put my finger on. great tunes no doubt but i really miss that spirit of adventure and experimentation from thier 90's work. the production is just a little too slick. hopefully next record they will be more open to pushing themselves to more experimental sonics while keeping the Great album and though stonger than All that you cant leave behind it seems to lack something i cant put my finger on. great tunes no doubt but i really miss that spirit of adventure and experimentation from thier 90's work. the production is just a little too slick. hopefully next record they will be more open to pushing themselves to more experimental sonics while keeping the strong melodies and song structure. Never the less this is definitly one of u2's stronger collections.… Expand
  24. JP
    Jul 17, 2006
    7
    Overall, this album is very good. Crumbs" "OOTS" and "COBL" are songs that stand out. Although I like this album, It is obvious that U2 has re-hashed material from their earlier albums. The melodies and hooks are beautiful and appealing, but U2 has taken a very safe approach to writing the music for this album. The lyrics are heartfelt, open, and honest. Aside from the song vertigo, I Overall, this album is very good. Crumbs" "OOTS" and "COBL" are songs that stand out. Although I like this album, It is obvious that U2 has re-hashed material from their earlier albums. The melodies and hooks are beautiful and appealing, but U2 has taken a very safe approach to writing the music for this album. The lyrics are heartfelt, open, and honest. Aside from the song vertigo, I feel that this is a very personal album from Bono. Musically, the edge, larry, and adam have not pushed themselves. Part of the journey in making music is to constantly explore, grow, and re-invent not only lyrically, but musically too. I hope for their next album, U2 take inspiration from "achtung baby" to re-invent their sound and push the envelope. Can they do it again? I hope so. They are damn well capable. I also hope they will work with Rick Rubin on their next album to help guide them to that next level.… Expand
  25. MartinS
    Jul 17, 2006
    10
    This album changed everything.
  26. MozzaR
    Jan 23, 2007
    10
    What can I say, they r the greatest band in the world, and the album lives up 2 it, at first the songs don't sound catchy, but once u listen to them one or more times, they sound better and better everytime. That's magic!
  27. scottw.
    Aug 19, 2007
    8
    U2 seems to just keep on going and going. In 2004 even though they already have two greatest hits albums spanning the 80s and 90s, they slam out an atomic musical explosion with an other album. Not the best work they have done, but not the worst. This one is like listening to the old but new U2, and is not a bad thing. A modern 80s or 90s U2 album is what it is, and it works off very well U2 seems to just keep on going and going. In 2004 even though they already have two greatest hits albums spanning the 80s and 90s, they slam out an atomic musical explosion with an other album. Not the best work they have done, but not the worst. This one is like listening to the old but new U2, and is not a bad thing. A modern 80s or 90s U2 album is what it is, and it works off very well to save it from turning into something like the POP album.… Expand
  28. RowdyH
    Nov 21, 2004
    10
    They've done it again.
  29. IanB
    Nov 21, 2004
    10
    Great and a different sound.
  30. TomC
    Nov 21, 2004
    9
    Ranks right up there with the rest of them. Great from start to finish.
  31. BrandonS
    Nov 23, 2004
    9
    Though I'm a huge fan of Zooropa, this might just be the rightful heir to the "Achtung Baby" legacy. The first half of the cd is absolutely classic. The second half doesn't quite hit those highs, but I sure ain't complaining. Another stunner from arguably the greatest band since the Beatles.
  32. GailB
    Nov 23, 2004
    9
    Anxiously waited for it...not disappointed!
  33. DaveM
    Nov 23, 2004
    9
    Great album by a great band.
  34. KevinR
    Nov 23, 2004
    10
    Now THIS is what I call Christian rock...not the "jingles for Jesus" crap that the religious un--right uses to lure young people back into subservience. This is a record about how staying faithful is tough, scary even. How no matter what you believe, life will manage to throw you curves that hit you in the knees. How somehow life and faith and love and hope are all tied in a confusing Now THIS is what I call Christian rock...not the "jingles for Jesus" crap that the religious un--right uses to lure young people back into subservience. This is a record about how staying faithful is tough, scary even. How no matter what you believe, life will manage to throw you curves that hit you in the knees. How somehow life and faith and love and hope are all tied in a confusing intoxicating knot. Thanks U2!… Expand
  35. StevieG
    Nov 23, 2004
    8
    U2 is a great band. This is not their best record. But it is their best record since Auchtung Baby. I truly appreciate their stripped down rock sound. Lyrically, the record is mature and introspective. It is not The Joshua Tree or the aforementioned A.B., but it is a very good U2 album, which means it is much better than most of the other crap the record companies try to feed us. It U2 is a great band. This is not their best record. But it is their best record since Auchtung Baby. I truly appreciate their stripped down rock sound. Lyrically, the record is mature and introspective. It is not The Joshua Tree or the aforementioned A.B., but it is a very good U2 album, which means it is much better than most of the other crap the record companies try to feed us. It should make for a great concert. Peace.… Expand
  36. ThomasB
    Nov 23, 2004
    10
    A Classic - Best Since Achtung Baby! City of Blinding Lights an Epic Live U2 song in the tradition of Where the Streets Have No Name. The hair will be standing on the neck. Again. Love, Peace or Else - Sinester in a Doors kind of way. Yaewah -Best since one.
  37. TonyH
    Nov 23, 2004
    8
    It's got more than enough of what makes u2 special--good and bad--to make it worth owning. At least three instant classics.
  38. MikeR
    Nov 24, 2004
    10
    The few negitive reviews that I have seen all mention the fact that this album is "U2 sounding to much like...U2" Interesting......that is exactly what I was hoping!!! This album ROCKS!
  39. stevew
    Nov 25, 2004
    9
    i loved it when u2 stretched themselves as much, if not more, than the next person. but its hard to argue with songs this good- even with all the shmaltz and cheese. this is the stuff of 20,000-strong singalongs, the kinds of tunes you'll find yourself humming on the way to work. best since Achtung Baby? certainly. does it deserve to be mentioned alongside their two masterpieces? i loved it when u2 stretched themselves as much, if not more, than the next person. but its hard to argue with songs this good- even with all the shmaltz and cheese. this is the stuff of 20,000-strong singalongs, the kinds of tunes you'll find yourself humming on the way to work. best since Achtung Baby? certainly. does it deserve to be mentioned alongside their two masterpieces? time will tell.… Expand
  40. SantosR
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    Album of the year, no question. Uplifting and inspirational, gets better the more you listen to it.
  41. brantw
    Nov 27, 2004
    9
    weak points: not enough 'angry Edge'...no bullet the blue sky here.. stong points: erotic beauty for a hang over head
  42. DavidG
    Nov 29, 2004
    9
    It is important to not judge an album by the albums prior in my opinion. Each album is its own entity and therefore it is the quality of the songs on the disk that give it staying power. "Bomb" has great melodies, and powerful lyrics, no question. So is it a good record? Well, the way I judge that is how long it stays in my CD player after I bought it. I purchased it on the 23rd and am It is important to not judge an album by the albums prior in my opinion. Each album is its own entity and therefore it is the quality of the songs on the disk that give it staying power. "Bomb" has great melodies, and powerful lyrics, no question. So is it a good record? Well, the way I judge that is how long it stays in my CD player after I bought it. I purchased it on the 23rd and am still listening to it today, 6 days later. Judging one record based on another will very often lead to great disappointment if the artist has any talent at all. … Expand
  43. jaspere
    Nov 29, 2004
    9
    Very good!! I enjoy it!! YEAH!!
  44. EricC
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    Strong album from song 1 to 12. Can't think of a song I didn't like!
  45. phils
    Nov 29, 2004
    9
    Not 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.
  46. DarleneZ
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    This 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!
  47. FabioC
    Dec 25, 2004
    9
    This is U2 at its actual best: way more similar to the old school than the latest works...Love it!
  48. AbishekJ
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    how the combined user rating is 6.8 defies belief. This is one of the best records you will ever hear in your life. Bono is a genius, this is what we expect of geniuses, albums that rock and have powerful meaning from start to finish.
  49. RichardTheLionheart
    Nov 22, 2005
    10
    This album is easily one of the best albums ever recorded. Ever. The naysayers will be running back up the hill when they figure this out as well. Lyrically HTDAAB is sharp, clear, and concise. Some of Bono's most direct lyrics reside on this album. Emotionally stirring. Haunting. I get so tired of hearing people moan about how U2 have "sold out". Never will there be a rock group This album is easily one of the best albums ever recorded. Ever. The naysayers will be running back up the hill when they figure this out as well. Lyrically HTDAAB is sharp, clear, and concise. Some of Bono's most direct lyrics reside on this album. Emotionally stirring. Haunting. I get so tired of hearing people moan about how U2 have "sold out". Never will there be a rock group such as U2. Again. Ever.… Expand
  50. Mr.Hades
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    As a minion of the Devil, working within the bounds of the 13th laire of Hell, I must confess I have become somewhat of a heretic amongst my more satanic peers. You see, I find myself utterly enamored by the soft electric nuances permeating the refined textures of sonic purety found on this human-crafted album... and I am drawn, appallingly and hypnotically so, toward vocalist Bono's As a minion of the Devil, working within the bounds of the 13th laire of Hell, I must confess I have become somewhat of a heretic amongst my more satanic peers. You see, I find myself utterly enamored by the soft electric nuances permeating the refined textures of sonic purety found on this human-crafted album... and I am drawn, appallingly and hypnotically so, toward vocalist Bono's emotive and powerfully honest lyrical diatrabes into Theism and nearly Christian confessionalist movements. I find myself more and more feeling the unsippled passion of religion, of love, of charity, of service toward my fellow demon... and I feel less and less the torments of pride, regressive self-glorification, hatred and cynicism. Beauty of emotional and sonic depth unparalleled in my wildest imaginations pass before my vision when wreathed within the flame of "Atomic Bomb"... and I am never more fully edified than when that flame consumes me whole. I expect to be destroyed rather soon, but I belive it is worth the torments I shall soon face. After all, "You give me something I can feeeeeeel!!!"… Expand
  51. LillianH
    Dec 15, 2005
    9
    the more you listen, the more you love it
  52. AllisonM
    Dec 17, 2005
    9
    It is a typical U2 album and to me that is a good thing. Every song is good and the album doesn't have a weak point. I am not disapointed in it at all, in fact I love it.
  53. CalebM.
    Dec 19, 2007
    9
    First time i heard this CD i thought it was a greatest hits CD. Thats how good it is.
  54. Alliecat8697
    Apr 30, 2011
    9
    A good album...but they're losing a bit of their older distinct sound that made them U2. A couple of the songs are a bit similar to previous songs. But they still sounded great, I think. 'Vertigo' sounded wonderful. It was kind of a newer-sounding U2, but it was them. I liked it.
  55. Ricko
    Jun 15, 2012
    8
    Top record from U2 - it's got it all. Hit singles, rock anthems, lighters in the air moments and some great production as well. Bono and co should the world how you make a stadium sized rock album. Although there isn't much experimentation on it and its pretty standard guitar rock, its got some of the bands finest moments on it. There are only a couple of non outstanding tracks on here.
  56. LoRevisor
    Dec 23, 2014
    10
    Excelente Album!
    A 4 Obra Prima Do U2,Os Outros São The Joshua Tree,Achtung Baby E All That You Can't Leave Behind.
    Todas São Excelentes Mas Essas São As Top.
    Top How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
    1-City Of Blinding Lights
    2-Miracle Drug
    3-Yahweh
    4-Sometimes You Can't Make It Our Own
    5-Original Of The Species
    6-Crumbs From Your Table
    7-All Because Of You
  57. Avaliante
    May 30, 2013
    10
    Excelente Album!
    A 4 Obra Prima Do U2,Os Outros São The Joshua Tree,Achtung Baby E All That You Can't Leave Behind.
    Todas São Excelentes Mas Essas São As Top.
    Top How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
    1-City Of Blinding Lights
    2-Miracle Drug
    3-Yahweh
    4-Crumbs From Your Table
    5-All Because Of You
  58. Zanessa250QI
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    81 imbecis que não sabem o significado de U2,poderiam morrer e anula seus votos inúteis e imaturos. HTDAAB é U2 em melhor forma sem mentira tinham que anular no mínimo esses 81 votos para não precisa mata-los;
  59. raciocinio
    Oct 21, 2015
    10
    More than half of negative reviews should be erased 81 negative reviews from this album???? Really???

    Even Songs Of Innocence 2014 that isn't great album don't deserve a negative review i gave 6 for Songs Of Innocence 2014 that i considered a so-so weak record of U2 without doubt HTDAAB is a hard punch compared to SOI in this album U2 won all 9 nominations of grammy and not won for nothing...
  60. sicrano
    Jul 19, 2015
    10
    Para os 81 imbecis foda-se............................................................................................................ o Metacritic devia anular esses votos
  61. Thenewone
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    ............................................................................................................ Metacritic please delete any review with 0,1 and 2 points
  62. Zaynhewsonjavad
    Apr 2, 2016
    10
    This Album don't deserve 79% for Critics...

    Deserves at Least 87% percents Is a Masterpiece.... And also have Retarded and Idiots in the public, that give less than 4 points, A NEGATIVE REVIEW, Please Metacritic Erase at least 45 negative reviews.
  63. clinteastwoo
    May 11, 2016
    10
    ............................................................................................................................................................U2 At his Best
  64. gigizayn
    Dec 22, 2016
    10
    The 4Fourth Masterpiece of U2, Follow By The Joshua Tree (1987), Achtung Baby (1991) & All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000).

    Even with 9 winning grammy for this album i think that the fans and the own U2 underrated this Brilliant album
  65. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb by U2: 8.80

    Vertigo: 1 :) Miracle Drug: 1 :) Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own: 1 Love And Peace Or Else: 1 City Of Blinding Lights: 1 :) All Because Of You: 1 :) A Man And A Woman: 1 :) Crumbs From Your Table: 1 One Step Closer: 0.5 Original Of The Species: 1 Yahweh: 0.75 Fast Cars: 1 :) 11.25/12 ~ .938 -> 8.80 How To Dismantle    How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb by U2: 8.80

    Vertigo: 1 :)
    Miracle Drug: 1 :)
    Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own: 1
    Love And Peace Or Else: 1
    City Of Blinding Lights: 1 :)
    All Because Of You: 1 :)
    A Man And A Woman: 1 :)
    Crumbs From Your Table: 1
    One Step Closer: 0.5
    Original Of The Species: 1
    Yahweh: 0.75
    Fast Cars: 1 :)

    11.25/12 ~ .938 -> 8.80

    How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb was so good! This is one of my favorite albums from U2, it’s just that good! It contains a lot of really good songs, and I wish today’s music was more like what was in this collection of songs because they rock! Vertigo and City Of Blinding Lights are two of my all time favorite songs. I’ve always been a U2 fan, but this especially is a highlight album. I don’t really have any complaints except One Step Closer and Yahweh being a little repetitive, but they were still really good. All rock fans should listen to this album because it is hard to find better music than this! Highlights: Vertigo, Miracle Drug, Sometimes You Can’t Make It On Your Own, Love And Peace Or Else, City Of Blinding Lights, All Because Of You, A Man And A Woman, Crumbs From Your Table, Original Of The Species, and Fast Cars.    … Expand
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#92 Best Album of 2004
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#25 Most Shared Album of 2004

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Village Voice
    50
    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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  2. Rolling Stone
    80
    This is grandiose music from grandiose men, sweatlessly confident in the execution of their duties.
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  3. Delusions of Adequacy
    70
    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.
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