Oregoropa
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
U2 often leaves hints of their new album sound in a track on the current album most notably God Part II hinting at the harder edge of Achtung Baby. Now that they are older some songs have a retro feel. See if you can logically make a case for a track fitting into a different album, how it would change the album, and the trajectory of band. If you're adventurous enough there are some scenarios I've imagined where you can seriously alter the musical landscape of a decade by U2 making contact with its younger self, ala Back to the Future. "It's your cousin Marvin !"
Raised By Wolves into War
Certainly fits thematically and style wise. Some would wonder why Bono is singing in hushed tones, but his voice would crush the chorus. Critics would be impressed by the maturation in songcraft between October and RBW. Would take its place as the third best song on the album, get heavy radio airplay, and become a concert staple through Joshua Tree tour. War sells more copies, generates more fans.
Raised By Wolves into War
Certainly fits thematically and style wise. Some would wonder why Bono is singing in hushed tones, but his voice would crush the chorus. Critics would be impressed by the maturation in songcraft between October and RBW. Would take its place as the third best song on the album, get heavy radio airplay, and become a concert staple through Joshua Tree tour. War sells more copies, generates more fans.