The Best of 1980-1990

by U2

The Best of 1980-1990 cover art

Chronologically surveying the monumental first decade of the Irish quartet's career, this compilation highlights U2's transition from earnest post-punk outsiders to stadium-dominating rock saviors. Anchored heavily by the politically charged, arena-ready anthems of 'The Joshua Tree', the sequence showcases The Edge's delay-drenched guitar textures and Bono's soaring, spiritual vocal performances. It successfully encapsulated their initial era just as the band was actively deconstructing their image in the late 1990s.

Genres

  • Alternative Rock
  • Big Music

Tracklist

  1. Pride (In The Name Of Love)
  2. New Year's Day
  3. With Or Without You
  4. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
  5. Sunday Bloody Sunday
  6. Bad
  7. Where The Streets Have No Name
  8. I Will Follow
  9. The Unforgettable Fire
  10. Sweetest Thing (The Single Mix)
  11. Desire
  12. When Love Comes To Town
  13. Angel Of Harlem
  14. All I Want Is You
  15. One Tree Hill
  16. October