War

by U2

War cover art

Abandoning the spiritual ambiance of 'October', U2 delivered a stark, deeply aggressive, and fiercely political post-punk record. 'War' is anchored by Larry Mullen Jr.'s militaristic drum patterns and The Edge's razor-sharp guitar harmonics, providing a tense backdrop for Bono's passionate protest lyrics regarding the Troubles in Northern Ireland. It is a highly conscious, angry, and undeniably anthemic rock masterpiece.

Genres

  • Post-Punk
  • Alternative Rock
  • Big Music

Tracklist

  1. Sunday Bloody Sunday
  2. Seconds
  3. New Year's Day
  4. Like A Song...
  5. Drowning Man
  6. The Refugee
  7. Two Hearts Beat As One
  8. Red Light
  9. Surrender
  10. "40"