Under a Blood Red Sky [Live]

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There seem to be two major camps of U2 fans now: Those who dig the early albums (good and sensible people), and those who only like the ones from the '90s, putting everything previous down as "classic rock." But U2 only became a classic rock sort of band in 1984, with The Unforgettable Fire. The real early stuff, from '80 to '83, still comes off as edgy--and it's comparatively ignored. Here's a sampler: Under a Blood Red Sky is from a U.S. tour (1983's) in which U2 still thought of itself as a hungry little band from Ireland--and draws (fairly wisely) from the band's first three albums. There's nary a misstep on the entire disc, although it could stand a few more tracks. --Gavin McNett --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Under a Blood Red Sky
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Am I imagining this or is the CD missing something?
  • Agree about the repackaging
  • A good look at the first three album
  • It's U2's early years... enuff said!
  • Good
Under a Blood Red Sky
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ASIN: B000001F5F
Release Date: 1990-06-15

Tracks:

  1. Gloria
  2. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock
  3. I Will Follow
  4. Party Girl
  5. Sunday Bloody Sunday
  6. The Electric Co.
  7. New Years Day
  8. '40'

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There seem to be two major camps of U2 fans now: Those who dig the early albums (good and sensible people), and those who only like the ones from the '90s, putting everything previous down as "classic rock." But U2 only became a classic rock sort of band in 1984, with The Unforgettable Fire. The real early stuff, from '80 to '83, still comes off as edgy--and it's comparatively ignored. Here's a sampler: Under a Blood Red Sky is from a U.S. tour (1983's) in which U2 still thought of itself as a hungry little band from Ireland--and draws (fairly wisely) from the band's first three albums. There's nary a misstep on the entire disc, although it could stand a few more tracks. --Gavin McNett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Am I imagining this or is the CD missing something?.......2007-07-16

I wore the vinyl out in college so I replaced it with a CD copy a couple of years back. I just listened to it and I believe the audio CD is missing a portion from "Electric Co." There's a slow breakdown in the middle of the song - I could swear that my vinyl contained a part where Bono is adlibbing "Send in the Clowns". There's a clumsy edit on the CD on this part (it's very abrupt) which leads me to believe my memory isn't as bad as I rhought. Anyone else with this memory?

5 out of 5 stars Agree about the repackaging.......2007-03-31

I'd take it further and have a box set from the first 3 tours, include "Under a Blood Red Sky" video UNCUT with U2 Commentary (it's long overdue), US Festival, and the TV appearances from 1978-1983.

I have noticed U2 starting to go backwards in putting their live shows on DVD. We've got Popmart now, but Zoo TV, the 1988 windup show of the Joshua Tree/Rattle and Hum tour, the Unforgettable Fire live performances (making of is part of "Go Home") and this one still have yet to be released. It is interesting to see how they've gone through a lot of changes as live performers.

It might have to be something similar to what Neil Young and KISS are planning, a multidisc retrospective.

3 out of 5 stars A good look at the first three album.......2007-03-25

This album contains the best from U2 from the three first album.
The choice of song is quite good and the songs are played with energy by the band. The highlight are "11 oclock Tick Tock", "Sunday bloody Sunday", "New year's day" and "40"

4 out of 5 stars It's U2's early years... enuff said!.......2007-03-09

Classic U2 - the band that continually gets better with every album released. My only 'gripe' with this one is the poorer "live" recording quality of the time.

3 out of 5 stars Good .......2007-01-12

This album was my introduction to U2 many years ago and I've been a U2 fan ever since. Even though I'm not a big fan of live albums I think this one captures the essence of U2's early years. My only complaint is the short song selection. For those who have U2's early albums perharps the best treat here is the 2 non-album tracks 11 O'clock Tick Tock and Party Girl. For those who don't have those early albums this is a nice compilation of the very basics. In some cases I actually like the live versions better than the studio ones, such as in 40 and particularly Gloria. I would give this album ***1/2 but that's not possible.
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    ASIN: B000A1L364
    Under A Blood Red Sky
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      U2
      Manufacturer: Island
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        ASIN: B000J234PW
        Release Date: 2006-11-14
        Under a Blood Red Sky
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          		Under a Blood Red Sky
          U2
          Manufacturer: Universal/Island
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          ASIN: B00006HBB7

          Tracks:

          1. Gloria
          2. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock
          3. I Will Follow
          4. Party Girl
          5. Sunday Bloody Sunday
          6. Electric Co.
          7. New Year's Day
          8. 40
          Under a Blood Red Sky
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            		Under a Blood Red Sky
            U2
            Manufacturer: Universal Japan
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            ASIN: B0002ZEUBI
            Release Date: 2005-01-18

            Tracks:

            1. Gloria
            2. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock
            3. I Will Follow
            4. Party Girl
            5. Sunday Bloody Sunday
            6. Electric Co.
            7. New Year's Day
            8. 40
            Live Under The Blood Red Sky
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              U2
              Manufacturer: Island
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              ASIN: B000LYV62Q
              Island Treasures (With Or Without You +2)
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                		Island Treasures (With Or Without You +2)
                U2
                Manufacturer: Island Records
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD
                ASIN: B000T06I8O

                Product Description

                U2 "Island Treasures" - Rare 1990 US-only 3-track CD single, including 'With Or Without You, In God's Country and 11 O'Clock Tick Tock (LIVE), picture sleeve, ISLAND Records, 422-8780389-2
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