The Joshua Tree [30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]
by U2
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Jun 2, 2017
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Q Magazine
    Jun 6, 2017
    100
    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]
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Jun 6, 2017
    100
    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.
  3. Uncut
    Jun 6, 2017
    80
    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]
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  5. Mojo
    Jun 6, 2017
    80
    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]
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  6. Magnet
    Jun 28, 2017
    70
    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]
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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 57
  3. Negative: 5 out of 57
  1. KingDonald
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    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.… Full Review »
  2. Ricko
    Aug 3, 2017
    9
    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.… Full Review »
  3. SuchiB14
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    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… Full Review »
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