I know this is going to be impossible for most people as we’ve only been living with the album for about a week, however it’s will be interesting to see how people rank SOE in U2’s catalogue. No doubt as the weeks and months pass this will change- but it would be good to hear people’s thoughts on where this ranks now and then see how opinions change over the months ahead.
Here’s my current ranking:
1. The Joshua Tree
2. Achtung Baby (TJT & AB frequently switch places at number one)
3. The Unforgettable Fire
4. War
5. Songs of Experience (yes, this is ranked high! Will likely change over time)
6. HTDAAB
7. ATYCLB
8. Zooropa
9. Boy
10. Pop
11. Songs of Innocence
12. No Line On The Horizon
13. October
Not including Rattle and Hum as it’s not a proper studio album.
Early days, but at the moment I think SOE is probably their most consistently good album since AB.
Here’s my current ranking:
1. The Joshua Tree
2. Achtung Baby (TJT & AB frequently switch places at number one)
3. The Unforgettable Fire
4. War
5. Songs of Experience (yes, this is ranked high! Will likely change over time)
6. HTDAAB
7. ATYCLB
8. Zooropa
9. Boy
10. Pop
11. Songs of Innocence
12. No Line On The Horizon
13. October
Not including Rattle and Hum as it’s not a proper studio album.
Early days, but at the moment I think SOE is probably their most consistently good album since AB.