Rattle and Hum [Live]

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The ill will that initially greeted Rattle and Hum--the follow-up to the band's massively successful Joshua Tree album--was due in large part to the bloated and self-important feature film that accompanied it, which showed the band as being simultaneously naive and pretentious as it "discovered" America. But as the film mercifully slips from memory, the music has remained, from the furious swirl of "Desire" and a clutch of live hits to insightful musical nods to heroes such as Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Billie Holiday. Songs like "When Love Comes to Town," a supercharged blues duet with B.B. King, suggests the quartet knew more about America from listening to its music than Phil Joanou's unintentional mockumentary suggested. --Daniel Durchholz --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Rattle and Hum
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Am I Buggin' Ya? I Don't Mean to Bug Ya!
  • the movie stunk buy the cd
  • Powerfull
  • Quality Music
  • U2's "American record"
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ASIN: B000001FS6
Release Date: 1990-06-15

Tracks:

  1. Helter Skelter
  2. Van Diemen's Land
  3. Desire
  4. Hawkmoon 269
  5. All Along The Watchtower
  6. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
  7. Freedom For My People
  8. Silver And Gold
  9. Pride (In The Name Of Love)
  10. Angel Of Harlem
  11. Love Rescue Me
  12. When Love Comes To Town
  13. Heartland
  14. God Part II
  15. The Star Spangled Banner
  16. Bullet The Blue Sky
  17. All I Want Is You

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The ill will that initially greeted Rattle and Hum--the follow-up to the band's massively successful Joshua Tree album--was due in large part to the bloated and self-important feature film that accompanied it, which showed the band as being simultaneously naive and pretentious as it "discovered" America. But as the film mercifully slips from memory, the music has remained, from the furious swirl of "Desire" and a clutch of live hits to insightful musical nods to heroes such as Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Billie Holiday. Songs like "When Love Comes to Town," a supercharged blues duet with B.B. King, suggests the quartet knew more about America from listening to its music than Phil Joanou's unintentional mockumentary suggested. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Am I Buggin' Ya? I Don't Mean to Bug Ya!.......2007-05-28

For a U2 album, this is alright. For any other group it would be tremendous. I think this is a 3 star album if not for the fantastic remake of Helter Skelter. In true dramatic fashion, Bono states that "this is a song that Charles Manson stole from the Beatles, we're stealing it back" and then the great cover of a lost classic begins. Some wonderful songs on this U2 offering, some not so good. Still a worthy part of any music collection.

5 out of 5 stars the movie stunk buy the cd.......2007-04-04

many people forget that cover tunes have been done for years , in fact the stones use to mix at least 2 or more covers into many of the great albums they did , hendrix covered dylan , so whats the deal ???? this is a great car cd and shows a band at muscular best. if you are a real fan this a great cd, it is not one to start your u2 collection . howevwer once you really discover how great this band is this one cd that is a must .

5 out of 5 stars Powerfull.......2007-03-25

This cd contains live versions of earlier tracks and new studio tracks.
It also contains new tracks but in their live versions.
I will not rate this cd songs by songs, I will only tell you that I just love this one and review some of them.
The voice of Bono in "Hawkmoon 269" is simply amazing.
I just love "Angel of Harlem", very good songs ! "Love rescue me" is highly emotionnal, "When love comes to town" is a very good blues track with B.B.King, "Heartland" and "God part II" are great and "All I want is you" is one of my favorite U2 songs. A must have cd.

4 out of 5 stars Quality Music.......2007-01-05

As I write this review, I feel torn. On one hand, I think that this album has a lot of good songs: Desire, Angel of harlem, Heartland, Silver and Gold, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Pride, and Bullet The Blue Sky.

However, I sometimes think that Rattle and Hum cost U2 dearly. Since U2 did so many cover songs from rock legends like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix, many people perceived this album to be "self important" and "conceited." By covering those famous artists, it was like U2 were saying: "Look, we're in the same category as The Beatles or Bob Dylan.

Perhaps if U2 had not taken such a self indulgent approach to this album, people would like them even more than they already do...which is a lot really.

5 out of 5 stars U2's "American record".......2006-11-14

U2's '88 double-album is packed with greatest hits, live recordings, cover songs & superstar collaborations. This heavily American-influenced epic has the band exploring everything from gospel to folk to industrial to the blues to, well, about everything but jazz. Some hi-lites include...

LOVE RESCUE ME: co-written by Bob Dylan, the man who encouraged U2 to discover and explore their musical roots in the first place. This hushed and heartfelt masterpiece contains some of the most brilliant and confessionary lyrics you'll ever hear. The only question is whether it's Bono or Bob doing the confessing.

HEARTLAND: Another gorgeous slow-burner, this one harkening back to their more ethereal Unforgettable Fire sound.

GOD PART II: The direct precursor to 1990's The Fly - ominous, scathing, and ultra-modern.

BULLET THE BLUE SKY (LIVE): Starring Bono's famous "Well, the God I believe in isn't short on cash...Mister!" speech. Another choice rant is captured in the live version of their great b-side, SILVER AND GOLD. "Am I buggin' you? Didn't mean to...bug ya. Edge, play the blues!!!"

ALL I WANT IS YOU: Strong contender for greatest U2 tormented-love-anthem, alongside whoppers like One, Stay, With or Without You & So Cruel. Also features what may be the single most emotionally charged electric guitar solo ever performed.

My only complaint is that they should have released it as two separate albums - one live and one studio. The mix makes for a somewhat disjointed listen, but the quality of the songs and performances is off the charts. Bono, especially, is at his peak on this album, belting out drop-dead brilliant lyrics with matchless enthusiasm and confidence.

RATTLE & HUM was maligned by hipsters when it came out, but it was - and still is - a genuine rock spectacle for the ages.
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    Release Date: 2006-11-14
    Rattle and Hum
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • One of their best
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    Manufacturer: Polygram
    ProductGroup: Music
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    Release Date: 1993-03-30

    Tracks:

    1. Helter Skelter [Live]
    2. Van Diemen's Land
    3. Desire
    4. Hawkmoon 269
    5. All Along the Watchtower [Live]
    6. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For [Live]
    7. Freedom for My People
    8. Silver and Gold [Live]
    9. Pride (In the Name of Love) [Live]
    10. Angel of Harlem
    11. Love Rescue Me
    12. When Love Comes to Town - B.B. King, U2
    13. Heartland
    14. God, Pt. 2
    15. Star Spangled Banner - Jimi Hendrix
    16. Bullet the Blue Sky [Live]
    17. All I Want Is You

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars One of their best.......2003-06-18

    This album brings feelings of nostalgia of America gone by. 'Heartland' is a song full of emotion, undescribable. For true fans, this is a definite must-have.
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      ASIN: B000ECY2YY
      Release Date: 2006-03-28
      Rattle and Hum: Digitally Remastered Outtakes
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        2 disc set. Outtakes from the film soundtrack "Rattle and Hum".

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