Achtung Baby

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"I'm ready / Ready for what's next," Bono announces at the outset of Achtung Baby, the album that proved the so-called "band of the '80s" was capable of blazing into the '90s by replacing its flag-waving arena-rock stance with screaming synths, clubby rhythms, and industrial skronk. The group advances its sound without losing accessibility on "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses," "Even Better Than the Real Thing," and "Mysterious Ways," while pushing the envelope a bit more on "The Fly," "Zoo Station," and "Acrobat." The moody ballad "One" is arguably the finest song the band has produced, full of sorrow, compassion, and hope all at the same time. --Daniel Durchholz --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Achtung, Baby is U2's christening voyage into the postmodern, a brave venture into unknown territory and a brilliant musical transformation for the band. The album is packed with just as much passion as previous albums, but the lyrics are much more emotionally poetic and far less political. Musically, the tracks are a metropolis of intoxicating dance beats and lush guitar riffs. "The Fly" opens with guitarist The Edge's trademark reverberations cutting through the opening verse like a... read more --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Same as USA Version. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Achtung Baby

Tracks:

Zoo Station
Even Better Than The Real Thing
One
Until The End Of The World
Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
So Cruel
The Fly
Mysterious Ways
Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World
Ultra Violet (Light My Way)
Acrobat
Love Is Blindness

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"I'm ready / Ready for what's next," Bono announces at the outset of Achtung Baby, the album that proved the so-called "band of the '80s" was capable of blazing into the '90s by replacing its flag-waving arena-rock stance with screaming synths, clubby rhythms, and industrial skronk. The group advances its sound without losing accessibility on "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses," "Even Better Than the Real Thing," and "Mysterious Ways," while pushing the envelope a bit more on "The Fly," "Zoo Station," and "Acrobat." The moody ballad "One" is arguably the finest song the band has produced, full of sorrow, compassion, and hope all at the same time. --Daniel Durchholz

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Achtung, Baby is U2's christening voyage into the postmodern, a brave venture into unknown territory and a brilliant musical transformation for the band. The album is packed with just as much passion as previous albums, but the lyrics are much more emotionally poetic and far less political. Musically, the tracks are a metropolis of intoxicating dance beats and lush guitar riffs. "The Fly" opens with guitarist The Edge's trademark reverberations cutting through the opening verse like a speedboat slicing through choppy water; on "Mysterious Ways," Bono's one-man gospel choir belts out the praises of an adored woman. --Beth Bessmer

Album Details

Same as USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

THE ACHTUNG BABY ALBUM SHOWS THE VERSATILITY AND FLEXIBILITY IN U2 BY EXPERIMENTING AND CHANGING THEIR TRADEMARK SOUND FORMULA. .......2007-05-01

Before I begin my review, I would like to wish my mother a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I miss you so much mom and I will always love you. May God bless you always and protect you. Love your son always, John L.

I will be writing a review on the legendary masterpiece album entitled "ACHTUNG BABY" by one of Rock's all-time greatest bands ever. I give you one of the many great pride's of Ireland and one of Dublin's favorite sons, U-2! "ACHTUNG BABY" was originally released in 1991 on Vinyl/LP, Cassette and Compact Disc on the Island Records, Inc. label. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary masterpiece album or the legendary artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible.

U2 will forever leave their mark and place in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for writing and recording some of Rock's most sacred classic anthems ever. In a way, in my opinion, Bono reminds me alot of the late great John Lennon. Like Lennon, Bono is also very active in the Political world and not only voices his opinions and concerns in your face verbally, but he'll write a beautiful Rock anthem concerning the Political topic which would also contain some of the most powerful lyrics that you have ever heard. In 1990, at this point in U2'S career, the band was enjoying the fruits and rewards that the good life had to offer as a result of their new additional recognition, fame and fortune that the band would soon have to adjust getting used and be accustomed to. This newfound additional fame and fortune added to their already fame and fortune status was made more possible due to the extreme successes of both "THE JOSHUA TREE," released in 1987 and the most recent 1988 soundtrack album release from the movie containing the same name as the title song, "RATTLE AND HUM." "RATTLE AND HUM" highlights live performances from U2'S legendary and successful 1987-88 Joshua Tree tour as well as additional songs recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. One of the films many great highlights is that U2 would work and jam with one of their most favorite Blues idol's ever, Mr. B.B. King. U2 would also dedicate one of their songs from the "RATTLE AND HUM" album, "Angel Of Harlem" to one of the all-time greatest female Blues icons ever, the late great Blues legend herself, Ms. Billie Holiday. At this point in a day in the life of U2 which would comprise of U2 lead vocalist and frontman Paul Hewson A.K.A. Bono, rhythm and lead guitarist David Howell Evans A.K.A The Edge, drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. and bassist Adam Clayton, everything was perfect and positive in the band's Rock n' Roll world. This positive feeling would inspire the band in heading back into the recording studio and record the new anticipated follow-up album to both, the extremely successful "THE JOSHUA TREE" album from 1987 and the 1988 movie and album release "RATTLE AND HUM." U2 would commit themselves in the recording studio faithfully and endlessly for the next few months. These positive feelings would also prove in rubbing off on the band's songwriting abilities as well as on the music itself thus resulting in giving the new follow-up album a new sound direction and trademark formula not heard before. Which brings me to the legendary album I'm about to review for you today. After a certain amount of time flew by, U2 would emerge and come out of the recording studio with the fully completed acetate and would soon after hand deliver the finished product to their Record label and employer, Island Records, Inc. Island Records, Inc. would soon release this finished product as the legendary masterpiece "ACHTUNG BABY," album in 1991. The legendary "ACHTUNG BABY" album is without a doubt, a great follow-up album that compliments both "THE JOSHUA TREE" album released in 1987 and the 1988 "RATTLE AND HUM" movie and movie soundtrack perfectly. The legendary "ACHTUNG BABY" album also stands as one of U2'S as well as Rock n' Roll's many all-time greatest album accomplishments and achievements ever and in the band's career. In my opinion, the legendary masterpiece "ACHTUNG BABY" album is without a doubt, a true testament of the sheer fully crafted genius and musical creativity of four extremely talented individuals. The "ACHTUNG BABY" album is also a fine fitting tribute to a great legendary band that was truly indeed, far ahead of their time.

It is now time to let the Rock n' Roll music of U2 to speak for itself and back it up by doing all of the talking musically. The legendary masterpiece "ACHTUNG BABY" album begins with the incredible non-stop bass pounding synthesized Rocker "ZOO Station," the blistering synthesized Rocker "Even Better Than The Real Thing," the forever U2 trademark anthem that would move on throughout Rock n' roll history as being one of the most powerfully and beautifully written songs ever, "One," the merciless energetic Rocker "Until The End Of The World," the slow soothing mild Rocker "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses," the slow and mellow yet powerful Rocker "So Cruel," the firey groundbreaking Rocker "The Fly," the rugged non-stop bass thumping Rocker "Mysterious Ways," the beautifully slow and smooth distorted Rocker "Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around The World," the unbelievable uplifting Rocker "Ultra Violet (Light My Way," the breathtaking heartfelt Rocker "Acrobat" and the beautifully slow and well sung synthesized mild Rocker "Love Is Blindness." May I also add that all four bandmembers harmonized beautifully together (Instrumental and lead vocal wise) perfectly to their fullest potential and to the best of their God-given abilities and talents would allow them to record and perform as entertainers.

Overall, this is one great legendary album worth checking out and seeking further research and information into especially if you are a hardcore diehard U2 fan or a devout music collector. As for all of the curious newcomers and new beginners that are not quite familiar with the Rock n' Roll music and sound of U2, I would suggest researching further into one of the many U2 greatest hits compilation albums before you purchase the U2 album(s) that is right for your musical needs and tastes. If you decide that you really love the music of U2 and you want more of their music, then it is in your best interests to purchase as many U2 album(s) that you way want. Either way you choose, you will have taken a giant step in owning and starting your very own personal U2 music collection. You can do all of your researching and album(s) purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local Borders Books and Music store. If you ever get a chance, Buy this album. You'll be glad and satisfied that you did.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary masterpiece album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This legendary treasure album has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. This is one great priceless gem that no hardcore music fan or devout music collector would want to be without.

In closing, the legendary "ACHTUNG BABY" album by U2 would be released to the whole world in 1991 to highly critically acclaim. Soon after, U2 would also embark on a new World Tour to promote the new album release in what would soon prove to be one of the band's all-time greatest tours ever to date. Following their extremely successful tour, U2 would continue to grow musically as a band and move forward and record many more great legendary albums that were still yet to come in the years ahead. But that, my fellow readers and reviewers, you will just have to stay tuned to your computers and read further more about it at a later date in the near future. U2 has forever reserved their place and left their mark in Rock n' Roll history. Because of the band's many contributions, accomplishments and achievements throughout their career in Rock n' Roll history, U2 will live on forever and will never be forgotten. So here's to you Bono, The Edge, Larry and Adam. Thanks for the great memories with many more still to come. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. U2 FOREVER! Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.

U2 is awesome!.......2007-04-15

How can you beat U2. Just the fact that they have stuck together with all original band members for all these years is truly amazing. U2's music is really awesome, and this is one of their best albums.

The Best of the Best!.......2007-04-10

Achtung Baby is the best album, by a band who makes great albums. I guess I am showing my age by calling them albums, but I don't care!
This album is great from start to finish, and of any artist, not just U2, that is a hard thing to find. If you can think of your favorite artist of all time, and if you can think of artists whom many consider to be the greats, I challenge you to show me more than 5 albums where the songs are absolutely great from start to finish. This is one of those albums. Inspiring, fun, exciting, and all around great music is what you will get from this purchase. It would be hard to find something better!
Joseph Mullaney
Brooklyn NYC

A perfect score.......2007-03-25

I just love this cd from U2, as much as "The Joshua Tree"
Twelve great tracks and none of them act as a filler. A perfect score.
"One" is an incredible song, highly emotionnal and Bono's voice is unforgettable. Two thumbs up for U2 !

Benign.......2007-03-25

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, Achtung Baby - Lowest common denominators all. Yes, that poor.

Average customer rating:

A Great Album for the Nineties... And the New Millenium

Achtung Baby
U2
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000E5ES
Release Date: 1991-11-19

Tracks:

Zoo Station
Even Better Than the Real Thing
One
Until the End of the World
Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
So Cruel
Fly
Mysterious Ways
Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World
Ultra Violet (Light My Way)
Acrobat
Love Is Blindness

Customer Reviews:

A Great Album for the Nineties... And the New Millenium.......2005-05-02

My name is Max D. and I am 16. Most kids my age are listening to rap or that incomprehensive heavy metal, garage, screaming goobaldeegock music. Me however, love classic rock and I love U2.

Tracks:

Zoo Station
Even Better Than the Real Thing
One
Until the End of the World
Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
So Cruel
Fly
Mysterious Ways
Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World
Ultra Violet (Light My Way)
Acrobat
Love Is Blindness

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Album Details

Same as USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

THE ACHTUNG BABY ALBUM SHOWS THE VERSATILITY AND FLEXIBILITY IN U2 BY EXPERIMENTING AND CHANGING THEIR TRADEMARK SOUND FORMULA. .......2007-05-01

U2 is awesome!.......2007-04-15

The Best of the Best!.......2007-04-10

A perfect score.......2007-03-25

Benign.......2007-03-25

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, Achtung Baby - Lowest common denominators all. Yes, that poor.

Until The End Of The World [1-Track CD Single]

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Until The End Of The World [1-Track CD Single]
U2 , Adam Clayton , Larry Mullen Jr. , Bono , and The Edge
Manufacturer: Island Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000RZ6CGE

Product Description

U2 cd single: (1) Until The End Of The World 4:39 from Island Records

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Achtung Baby
U2
Manufacturer: Polygram
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004TFFO
Release Date: 1993-03-30

Tracks:

Zoo Station
Even Better Than the Real Thing
One
Until the End of the World
Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
So Cruel
Fly
Mysterious Ways
Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World
Ultra Violet (Light My Way)
Acrobat
Love Is Blindness

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Achtung Baby
U2
Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0002B8SZ6
Release Date: 2002-09-04

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