No Line On the Horizon – U2March 3rd, 2009 or iTunes Price: $9.99 Genre: Rock Released: Mar 03, 2009 Customer Ratings (2844 Ratings)
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No Line On the Horizon – U2View More By U2 Our ReviewWith each subsequent album, U2 has pushed itself into new forms. Though evolving, the band is able to underpin its releases with that same rally-cry, post-punk take on rock 'n' roll that has been with the group since the beginning. The group's 2009 return to the main stage comes in the form of No Line On the Horizon. From the striking minimalist cover art (from Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto) to the production powerhouse trio of Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite, this album positions itself in the same vein as the expectation-ignoring Achtung Baby. First single "Get On Your Boots" is slightly misleading — the album is not all chunky riffs and electro-jamming. Fact is, a good solid third of the album contains some of their most meditative work since The Unforgettable Fire (see the slow burn of "Unknown Caller" and "White As Snow"). But if you're looking for the big songs — and no one does big like U2 — "Magnificent" and "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" are the standouts.. Customer ReviewsFar from "Magnificent". (1 star)Let me start off by saying that I am a fan of U2. I've followed them for a long time and have seen them live (so I am not a "hater" here just to bash). That being said, I think that I am being a little generous when I say that this album is complete garbage. I honestly didn't think I would ever write such a thing about a U2 album...but unfortunately it is the truth. I usually don't write iTunes reviews, so you can imagine how stron Walking Thru The Horizon (5 stars) Walking Thru The Horizon: U2 took the title of best band around some years ago, and with 'No Line On The Horizon', they keep their death grip on it. The title track is an outstanding opener, instantly classic. It screams it's urgency and seems kaleidescopic in it's ambience. 'Magnificent' is another instant, this time in the form of an anthem that overtakes 'Pride.' I believe the song would benefit if the keys that helped form the minute-lo Like a fine wine, U2 matures with age (5 stars) Not to suggest that they've lost their youthful spark. Track 1: No Line On The Horizon - 10/10 An excellent way to present an album of such caliber, the self-entitled introduction begins with a bang and progresses through an ominous series of swells and climaxes. Bono’s vocals shine in this song and his passionate performance denounces all thoughts of a possible decline in the greatest band in the land. Track 2: Magnificent - 9/10 Magnif BiographyFormed: 1976 in Dublin, IrelandGenre: Rock Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s Through a combination of zealous righteousness and post-punk experimentalism, U2 became one of the most popular rock & roll bands of the '80s. They were rock & roll crusaders during an era of synthesized pop and heavy metal, equally known for their sweeping sound as for their grandiose statements about politics and religion. The Edge provided the group with a signature sound by creating sweeping sonic landscapes with his heavily processed, echoed guitars. Though the Edge's style wasn't conventional,...
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