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In response to "At least 1980s U2, yes -- nm" by ty97

I've loved every album. Even Zooropa. But I also feel the same about R.E.M., Nirvana, and Foo Fighters.

Posted by Reluctant Cynic (aka ReluctantCynic) Apr 13 '23, 11:38

I recognize that Joshua Tree is an exceptional achievement, but to say that U2 is over-rated based on albums from the past 15-20 years seems odd to me. I don't think anyone would say that the U2 of recent history is as exceptional and genre-defining as they were in the 80s and 90s -- starting with U2 themselves. They've always said that Joshua Tree (and Unforgettable Fire, too) were almost divinely inspired works of art that hit the music scene and pop culture at the precise times they were needed.

But to me, U2 -- and all the other bands I mentioned -- fall more in the category of the bands that have been rated exactly as they deserved from album to album over time.

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Agreed on all bands and points. -- nm - Spawn Apr 13, 11:44
I haven't listened to any of their more recent albums. I did like some of the their 90s and early 00s singles, but 80s U2 is where I'm at -- nm - ty97 Apr 13, 11:43 1
- TIL Bono and I both had serious bicycle crashes near the end of 2014. - psilotum Apr 13, 12:16

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I've loved every album. Even Zooropa. But I also feel the same about R.E.M., Nirvana, and Foo Fighters.

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