What album should I get?

Strato Edge · 04-20-2003, 08:22 PM

I have these U2 albums left to get, I have to pick two, which should I get?

Zooropa
October
Boy
War
The Unforgettable Fire
Rattle And Hum

arw · 04-20-2003, 08:24 PM

War & The Unforgettable Fire

**Bonochick** · 04-20-2003, 08:28 PM

War and R&H

Kristie · 04-20-2003, 08:51 PM

War & Zooropa

U2SJ · 04-20-2003, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by arw9797
War & The Unforgettable Fire

This is what I would go with.

You can't live without Unforgettable Fire!

**KhanadaRhodes** · 04-20-2003, 09:05 PM

zooropa and unforgettable fire.

martha · 04-20-2003, 09:35 PM

UF and October

tiny dancer · 04-20-2003, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by U2SJ

This is what I would go with.
You can't live without Unforgettable Fire!

My choice also!!

beegee · 04-20-2003, 09:41 PM

war & unforgettable fire

Dorian Gray · 04-20-2003, 10:04 PM

zooropa and unforgettable fire

~LadyLemon~ · 04-20-2003, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kristie
War & Zooropa

YES!! Buy these!!!

theSoulfulMofo · 04-20-2003, 10:22 PM

Zooropa et Unforgettable Fire

HelloAngel · 04-20-2003, 10:26 PM

I'd have to say Zooropa and UF

typhoon · 04-20-2003, 10:46 PM

Get The Unforgettable Fire. It doesn't even matter what else you get, just make sure you get that one.

U2girl91289 · 04-20-2003, 10:46 PM

Unforgettable Fire and Rattle and Hum

**KhanadaRhodes** · 04-20-2003, 10:58 PM

zooropa and unforgettable fire.

yes you may have noticed i already said this, but i'm hoping if you're going by what gets the most votes, you'll not notice my double post and buy these two. do iiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!

bayernfc · 04-21-2003, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HelloAngel
I'd have to say Zooropa and UF

Definitely these two........

UF

brdemi · 04-21-2003, 01:16 AM

I LOVE Zooropa and UF

Michael Griffiths · 04-21-2003, 02:49 AM

First, a run down of these albums:

Zooropa

This album will take some time for you to digest. If you like their 90s work a lot, you'll probably love it. It's very technological in sound, and experimental to that end. The sound is *fresh*. It's got great rhythm, and melodies that take some time to catch on, but are quite prevalent. 'Stay' is one of their best songs ever. 'Zooropa', the song, is worth the price of the album alone. It's a futuristic, ZooTV album, a companion to Achtung Baby.

October

This is the album I suggest you get at the very end of your collection hunt. The title track is the best and most beautiful song, but there are some other great songs, too (ie, 'Gloria' and 'I Fall Down' and 'Tomorrow'). This isn't as good as Boy.

Boy

This is a GREAT album, but I wouldn't suggest it quite yet. This might be the best debut album ever recorded. Every track flows into the next as though recorded in succession. 'Out of Control' is one of their greatest rock songs ever.

War

This is their first classic album, and a must have. It contains two songs that belong in their top 10 or 15: 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' and 'New Year's Day'. This is almost a romantic punk record. It's perhaps U2's only true full out rock record to date. This, however, is not as good as The Unforgettable Fire.

The Unforgettable Fire

This is the must have album of these choices. This is where U2 touched upon that unique sound that makes them so recognizable, where Edge and Bono really came into their own. Bono finds his voice, and Edge discovers a new way of using delay effects to create melody. 'Pride' as well as the title track and 'Bad' are the standouts, but there are other brilliant moments as well. This album will take you down wintery reveens and desperate shadows; it will shine a light in your darkest corners.

Rattle And Hum

One of their most underrated albums ever. 'All I Want Is You' is the standout track, but also includes the #1 hit 'Desire'. There are some live cuts, as well as some gems such as 'Angel of Harlem' and 'Hawkmoon 269'. Also, 'Heartland' is one of their most beautiful songs of all time, up their with 'Stay' and 'The Unforgettable Fire'. This album features Bono at his most powerful vocally. He might have peaked on this album.

I hope that description helps you out. If you want my opinion, though, if I were in your position I would choose:

1) The Unforgettable Fire

2) Rattle and Hum

The rest are just as vital, but would be better appreciated at a later time.

Popmartijn · 04-21-2003, 04:47 AM

Hello,

On my personal favourite list Zooropa is second, just behind AB, as U2's best album ever. I also consider The Unforgettable Fire U2's best album from the 80s, so I would also go with that one.
That said, Michael gave a good description above, although I disagree with some of his comments (War is not high on my favourites list, but Boy is as it is a great debut). Then again, if you're planning to get everything in the end, then the order you're buying them now isn't that important. Just make sure you get everything fast.

After a few years it doesn't matter whether you had one album a few months before the other. Every album has its charm.

C ya!

Marty

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Popmartijn Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 32,854 Local Time: 06:33 AM	Hello, On my personal favourite list Zooropa is second, just behind AB, as U2's best album ever. I also consider The Unforgettable Fire U2's best album from the 80s, so I would also go with that one. That said, Michael gave a good description above, although I disagree with some of his comments (War is not high on my favourites list, but Boy is as it is a great debut). Then again, if you're planning to get everything in the end, then the order you're buying them now isn't that important. Just make sure you get everything fast. After a few years it doesn't matter whether you had one album a few months before the other. Every album has its charm. C ya! Marty __________________

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04-20-2003, 08:22 PM	#1
Strato Edge War Child Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 857 Local Time: 10:33 PM	What album should I get? I have these U2 albums left to get, I have to pick two, which should I get? Zooropa October Boy War The Unforgettable Fire Rattle And Hum __________________

04-20-2003, 08:51 PM	#4
Kristie Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: back home again in Indiana Posts: 6,386 Local Time: 12:33 AM	War & Zooropa

04-20-2003, 09:35 PM	#7
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,562 Local Time: 09:33 PM	UF and October

04-20-2003, 09:41 PM	#9
beegee Neon Zebra Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: southern nevada Posts: 10,616 Local Time: 09:33 PM	war & unforgettable fire

04-20-2003, 10:04 PM	#10
Dorian Gray Refugee Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 1,520 Local Time: 05:33 AM	zooropa and unforgettable fire

04-20-2003, 10:22 PM	#12
theSoulfulMofo Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,490 Local Time: 10:33 PM	Zooropa et Unforgettable Fire

04-20-2003, 10:26 PM	#13
HelloAngel ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: new york city Posts: 14,534 Local Time: 01:33 AM	I'd have to say Zooropa and UF

04-20-2003, 10:46 PM	#14
typhoon New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,021 Local Time: 10:33 PM	Get The Unforgettable Fire. It doesn't even matter what else you get, just make sure you get that one.

04-20-2003, 10:46 PM	#15
U2girl91289 War Child Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The city of blinding lights Posts: 822 Local Time: 01:33 AM	Unforgettable Fire and Rattle and Hum

04-20-2003, 10:58 PM	#16
KhanadaRhodes Paper Gods Forum Administrator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: a vampire in the limousine Posts: 60,696 Local Time: 11:33 PM	zooropa and unforgettable fire. yes you may have noticed i already said this, but i'm hoping if you're going by what gets the most votes, you'll not notice my double post and buy these two. do iiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!

04-21-2003, 01:16 AM	#18
brdemi The Fly Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 190 Local Time: 09:33 PM	I LOVE Zooropa and UF

04-21-2003, 02:49 AM	#19
Michael Griffiths Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Playa Del Carmen, Mexico Posts: 3,925 Local Time: 05:33 AM	First, a run down of these albums: Zooropa This album will take some time for you to digest. If you like their 90s work a lot, you'll probably love it. It's very technological in sound, and experimental to that end. The sound is fresh. It's got great rhythm, and melodies that take some time to catch on, but are quite prevalent. 'Stay' is one of their best songs ever. 'Zooropa', the song, is worth the price of the album alone. It's a futuristic, ZooTV album, a companion to Achtung Baby. October This is the album I suggest you get at the very end of your collection hunt. The title track is the best and most beautiful song, but there are some other great songs, too (ie, 'Gloria' and 'I Fall Down' and 'Tomorrow'). This isn't as good as Boy. Boy This is a GREAT album, but I wouldn't suggest it quite yet. This might be the best debut album ever recorded. Every track flows into the next as though recorded in succession. 'Out of Control' is one of their greatest rock songs ever. War This is their first classic album, and a must have. It contains two songs that belong in their top 10 or 15: 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' and 'New Year's Day'. This is almost a romantic punk record. It's perhaps U2's only true full out rock record to date. This, however, is not as good as The Unforgettable Fire. The Unforgettable Fire This is the must have album of these choices. This is where U2 touched upon that unique sound that makes them so recognizable, where Edge and Bono really came into their own. Bono finds his voice, and Edge discovers a new way of using delay effects to create melody. 'Pride' as well as the title track and 'Bad' are the standouts, but there are other brilliant moments as well. This album will take you down wintery reveens and desperate shadows; it will shine a light in your darkest corners. Rattle And Hum One of their most underrated albums ever. 'All I Want Is You' is the standout track, but also includes the #1 hit 'Desire'. There are some live cuts, as well as some gems such as 'Angel of Harlem' and 'Hawkmoon 269'. Also, 'Heartland' is one of their most beautiful songs of all time, up their with 'Stay' and 'The Unforgettable Fire'. This album features Bono at his most powerful vocally. He might have peaked on this album. I hope that description helps you out. If you want my opinion, though, if I were in your position I would choose: 1) The Unforgettable Fire 2) Rattle and Hum The rest are just as vital, but would be better appreciated at a later time.