All That You Can't Leave Behind

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Amazon.com's Best of 2000
The foursome come roaring out of the blocks with their latest collection. The album's first single, "Beautiful Day," raced to the No. 1 slot on the U.K. singles charts and received a similar rapturous reception stateside. From its shimmering preamble to its sweeping, infectious chorus, it perfectly stakes out the middle ground between the anthemic U2 of the '80s and the more grounded group of the '90s. With Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno sharing production chores again after having taken a break with Pop, the U2 team enters the new millennium with their lineup--and mission--intact. --Steven Stolder --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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If U2 hadn't used the title already, "A Sort of Homecoming" might have suited this, their 10th studio album. All That You Can't Leave Behind sounds, at various points, like any or all of U2's previous albums, as if the band is sending postcards back from a protracted ramble through previously conquered territories. The euphoric opening track, "Beautiful Day," reintroduces Edge's signature delay-laden guitar, which has been pretty much absent since The Unforgettable Fire. Elsewhere, the gospel... read more --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

All That You Can't Leave Behind

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All That You Can't Leave Behind
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Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

Beautiful Day
Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of
Elevation
Walk On
Kite
In a Little While
Wild Honey
Peace on Earth
When I Look at the World
New York
Grace

Amazon.com's Best of 2000

The foursome come roaring out of the blocks with their latest collection. The album's first single, "Beautiful Day," raced to the No. 1 slot on the U.K. singles charts and received a similar rapturous reception stateside. From its shimmering preamble to its sweeping, infectious chorus, it perfectly stakes out the middle ground between the anthemic U2 of the '80s and the more grounded group of the '90s. With Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno sharing production chores again after having taken a break with Pop, the U2 team enters the new millennium with their lineup--and mission--intact. --Steven Stolder

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If U2 hadn't used the title already, "A Sort of Homecoming" might have suited this, their 10th studio album. All That You Can't Leave Behind sounds, at various points, like any or all of U2's previous albums, as if the band is sending postcards back from a protracted ramble through previously conquered territories. The euphoric opening track, "Beautiful Day," reintroduces Edge's signature delay-laden guitar, which has been pretty much absent since The Unforgettable Fire. Elsewhere, the gospel stylings of Rattle and Hum resurface on "Stuck in a Moment," and the deranged, Prodigy-influenced dance textures that characterized 1997's Pop crop up on "Elevation." None of which suggest that this commendably restless bunch is running out of ideas. Having spent the '90s making three of the most bizarre and adventurous albums ever delivered by a stadium-rock band (the consecutive masterpieces Achtung Baby, Zooropa, and Pop), it's as if they're now trying to figure out what is the one particular thing they've always done best. Based on the evidence presented here, their forte remains a facility for making the epic statement alongside Bono's increasing lyrical intimacy: "Walk On" and "Peace on Earth" are two of the best things he's ever written or sung. All That You Can't Leave Behind confirms that U2's laurels are still making them itch. --Andrew Mueller

Customer Reviews:

U2 For You If For U2 You Are True.......2007-03-27

This won't be one of my typical long reviews. I will simply say that I started buying U2 when they 1st came out with what I call protest songs. I haven't stopped. To me they are the band of the 80s and 90s and even into the 21st. century. I own every cd that U2 ever brought out. I will always buy U2 as long as it consists of Bono, The Edge, Clayton and Mullins Jr. I don't even have to think about it....their music is my music and I will buy them.....this cd is a U2 cd and reason enough for me to buy it...if you love U2 you will buy them all or you are not a true U2 fan...the preceeding was a Joliet Jayke the Bluze Brother Editorial opinion and only reflects my opinion..nuff said.

I just love this cd.......2007-03-25

This cd is one of the top three in U2 catalogue, the other two would be "The joshua Tree" and "Atchung Baby". I can listen to this one many times each week and never get tired of. This is what we can call "A desert Island cd" if you see what I mean. Eleven great songs, the ballads are really good, "Stuck in a moment you can't get out of", "Kite", "In a little while" are incredible, lot of emotion and the voice of Bono is awesome. This band gets better with age.

All That You Can't Leave Behind unheard.......2007-03-09

This is one of the best album of U2. As an album it is number 3 after Joshua Tree, and Achtung Baby. It is one of those records you better not stop at all. Not only for fans.

THEIR BEST; EVEN BETTER THAN JOSHUA TREE!.......2006-12-25

Six years now since the release, and this magnificent grouping of songs is still fresh! Beyond the obvious hits "Beautiful Day", "Elevation", and "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of", take a new listen to "In a Little While", "When I Look at the World", and "Grace." Bono's voice never better on these cuts. I never tire of this album!!

Released before 9/11....Really?.......2006-12-06

I have to say that one of the most remarkable things about this CD has nothing to do with its engineering and songwriting. What has always struck me about this CD is that it became such a tribute album to the events of September 11th, but it was released almost a year earlier. The lyrics are uplifting and eerily fore-shadowing all at once. For example:

-As some reviewers have noted "Walk On" has become an anthem to rising above the ashes and carrying on in the face adversity.

-"Beautiful Day" is a tribute to wonderful day that is laid out before us.

-"New York" is an ode to a city that is collectively stronger than anyone thought possible.

-Lastly, "Peace on Earth" has got to be one of the most fore-telling songs in the past twenty years. "They're reading names out over the radio/All the folks the rest of us won't get to know/Sean and Julia, Gaerth, Ann and Breda/Their lives are bigger than any big idea." It's scary, but I think U2 kind of knew where we, as a society were headed.

It's been a point of discussion between my wife and I, becuase she insists that there is no way these songs could have been written before 9/11. But they were and it makes it all the more remarkable.

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I've got the 1st U2000 ATYCLB Velvet Box to be signed
This box is NOT official - that's why it sucks!
A Box That You Can'T Leave Behind
excellent
It's a beautiful box

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Manufacturer: Interscope
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Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

Beautiful Day
Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of
Elevation
Walk On
Kite
In A Little While
Wild Honey
Peace On Earth
When I Look At The World
New York
Grace

Album Description

Limited to 1,000 pieces. Presented in an exclusive compartmented box with black velvet finish inside and out. Printed with the 'Heart Suitcase' label and U2000'. Includes their 2000 album, 'All That You Can't Leave Behind' on CD, a silver Zippo style ligh

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I've got the 1st U2000 ATYCLB Velvet Box to be signed.......2004-03-16

Bought on Ebay for the 1st ATYCLB velvet box to be signed - signed by all the band in Ireland in March 2002. WELL WORTH THE MONEY !!!!

The U2000 Limited Edition velvet box is emblazoned with the U2000 is silver on the spine plus the suitcase/heart logo on it's front, and is full of surprises when you open it.

There is the black hat (again, with the U2000 logo) like the one the Edge wears, 3 guitar picks, U2000 Zippo lighter, ATYCLB CD (mine is the first to be signed) and a Certificate of Authenticity that it is 1 of the 1,000 that were only made.

This box is NOT official - that's why it sucks!.......2001-05-29

First: The album "All That You Can't Leave Behind" is one of the best albums of the year 2000. But, even if you are a huge U2 fan, don't buy this box!

Off course, it is nicely made. Velvet cover with the golden heart in a suitcase. In the box are the official album CD, then there's a hat with the print "U2 2000", a zippo lighter with "U2 2000" and three guitar licks with U2 logo. But nothing is written in the official U2 font (the one from the album). This is why I know for 100% that this box is NOT official. So don't get fooled and spend so much money for something unofficial. Nothing to be proud of as a true fan.

A Box That You Can'T Leave Behind.......2001-04-23

Hi, I bought the box yesterday in a shop in Milan. I've been waiting for it since December. Now it's mine!. I think this is a funny and wonderful black and green box that contains a black embroidered t-shirt with the logo A.T.Y.C.L.B, a golden pin, a mouse pad and the limited version of A.T.Y.C.L.B. cd! If you are a collector and you have the money to buy it, you'd be better go and run worldwide to find it. As soon as possible 'cause it's a limited issue of 1000. Once you've got it, you can go proud of it and one day ... you can tell your son: 'Hey son, you're a lucky boy. This box is for you. U2 are the best rock band ever in the world and you've got something special of them!. Enjoy U2!'. Ciao.

excellent.......2001-03-23

I own this box, however I didn't buy it from Amazon, as there was no editorial review so I didn't know what is was all about. Can't Amazon list what this is about ? I found it in a shop in Berlin. Also why can't I find this product at Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.de ??

Anyway a lovely box set to own!!!!

It's a beautiful box.......2001-03-02

awesome box incl. all that you can't leave behind cd, u2 zippo lighter, wool hat as worn by the edge, 3 plectrums in different u2 designs. all packaged in a beautiful velvet box. limited to 1000 incl. certificate.

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A Fan
It's U2, how can you go wrong?
I loved it so much I bought it twice!
U2 walk on into the 21st century, still the best!

All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004ZE8D
Release Date: 2000-12-12

Tracks:

Beautiful Day
Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of
Elevation
Walk On
Kite
In A Little While
Wild Honey
Peace On Earth
When I Look At The World
New York
Grace
The Ground Beneath Her Feet

Album Description

Exclusive import edition of their record includes one bonus track, 'The Ground Beneath Her Feet' taken from the Million Dollar Hotel soundtrack that was released earlier this year.This import also comes in a limited, numbered slipcase to the initial pressing only!

Album Details

Includes an exclusive Bonus Track: 'The Ground Beneath Her Feet'.

Customer Reviews:

amazon.co.uk.......2004-09-26

I bought this in London on a trip and it seems that the release is limited to UK.

It's the same as the US release with a bonus track - worth getting. The packaging is also different (paper).

Since this is a import, you might want to go to amazon.co.uk and notice the significant "value" you could save if you order it directly from them!

The same goes for other U2 singles for ATYCLB that were not released in the states.

A Fan.......2003-07-02

I follow the theory that says you can't be a fan of the band if you're not willing to follow them where-ever they go(musically, that is). If you fall of the wagon, you're just a fan of some of the music. I am an U2 fan, I follow (and even WILL follow), but I beg of you : Don't start here. If you're looking for a jumping-off point for an U2 experience, one of the following will serve you far better :
Boy
The Unforgettable Fire
Rattle & Hum
Achtung Baby.

I, myself, started with October, but then, I didn't have a wise woman like me to take advice from. ^_~

It's U2, how can you go wrong?.......2003-06-03

In all honesty, spend the extra bucks and make sure you get the version with "The Ground Beneath Her Feet", it's one of those U2 songs that are never gonna make it to main stream radio, but is a real classic for people who actually listen to the whole album and not just the singles. ATYCLB is easily one of U2's best albums to date, it's a great record that will stain your life with memories and emotion forever.

I loved it so much I bought it twice!.......2001-06-26

This album has been a great triumph for a band that I have been listening to since the early eighties. Every time U2 comes out with a new album I have to change my choice of favorite cd. If you think I am lying, contact me and I will show you the light. Now walk on

U2 walk on into the 21st century, still the best!.......2001-01-21

"All that you can't leave behind" is not U2's best album - my personal favourite is "Achtung Baby", where every song is a masterpiece and every note sounds as if it were the best that could possibly have been chosen. Whilst ATYCLB is great, it doesn't quite achieve that perfection, but then, an imperfect U2 album is twice as good as many other bands' best. To call them "past it" is to ignore the incredible creative power of this group.

The theme in this album is change. Moving on, but being true to yourself. This is mentioned in several songs: for example, "Stuck In A Moment" and "Walk On". It sums it up really, for lack of another theme: this does not have the angry rock style of their early albums, the acoustic simplicity of "The Joshua Tree", the dark intricacy of "Achtung". It is an amalgamation of these, and yet none of them, but still U2; craftsmen of music, emotion and thought.

"Beautiful Day" deserves to be classed with the greatest U2 tracks - it combines subtly intelligent lyrics and fantastic music in the classic U2 song structure, building up into a euphoric climax. "Stuck In A Moment" juxtaposes a cheery gospel tune with tough but sensitive lyrics. "Elevation" is a cracking tune with an infectious sense of fun, although the lyrics are a bit too silly. "Walk On" is my favourite off the album - a classic, emotional swelling song with beautiful and intimate lyrics. "Kite" has truly great moments, although the structure is uneven (the tongue-in-cheek last lyrics don't seem to fit with some of the rest of it). "In A Little While" is a simple, sexy little rhythm; like another reviewer said, I dare you to sit still through it! "Wild Honey" is a nice tune, hints of country ... sounds a lot like a feelgood version of "In God's Country". "Peace On Earth" sets hard-hitting lyrics to a simple, soulful tune - it is reminiscent of a few songs from the early albums (eg. "October","War"). "When I Look At The World" is a sweeping, richly textured song with one of the best Edge riffs ever. "New York" is confident, restrained mostly but bursting into occasional loudness, with U2's more 90's lyrical ambiguity. "Grace" is not my favourite song, although it can be surprisingly enjoyable when relaxed enough - it had potential for more. Lastly, having heard "The Ground Beneath Her Feet" off my brother's "Million Dollar Hotel" CD, I held out for the bonus track, and I recommend you do, too. It may seem a bit dark and electronic compared with the rest of the album, but at its heart is U2 musical emotion and Bono's amazing voice, and the classic "building up" structure also used in great songs like "With Or Without You".

This album is a must buy for any U2 fan, not necessarily because it is the best, but because it is an essential part of their immensely creative, multi-faceted body of work.

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U2
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ASIN: B000NF5ZUW
Release Date: 2000-11-14

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U2 For You If For U2 You Are True

I just love this cd

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THEIR BEST; EVEN BETTER THAN JOSHUA TREE!

Released before 9/11....Really?

All That You Can't Leave Behind
U2
Manufacturer: Uni/Interscope
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