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U218 Singles  Hear it Now

RS: 4of 5 Stars Average User Rating: 4of 5 Stars

2006

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If you thought that U2's last two greatest-hits discs had just a few too many minor songs on them, U218 Singles is the collection for you. Made in a land where Boy, October, Pop and Zooropa don't exist, this CD is U2's catalog stripped down to the stadium-shaking warhorses. With no attempt made to put them in chronological or any logical order ("Sunday Bloody Sunday" follows "Sweetest Thing"), the only reason anyone but the most casual U2 fan needs to check this out is the inclusion of two new tracks produced by Rick Rubin. The first, a cover of "The Saints Are Coming," by 1970s Scottish punk band the Skids, is an above-average "Walk On"-style anthem that -- despite the presence of Green Day -- has been thoroughly de-punked. The second, "Window in the Skies," sounds like a "City of Blinding Lights" remake with Bono's trademark vocal acrobatics. The astonishing success of The Beatles 1 proved there's a huge market for single-disc hits collections from monster bands, so Singles should almost certainly do well, even if it does feel a bit perfunctory.

ANDY GREENE

(Posted: Nov 27, 2006)

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Review 1 of 9

leopd writes:

Not Rated


This album has a confusing name.

Jun 19, 2007 13:12:17

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Review 2 of 9

fredrikh writes:

5of 5 Stars


This is really the best single compilation of this band up to date. Every song is great and shows the very best of this bands long career. You can find more deepful and thoughtful songs on the albums, espesially from Jousha Tree and Achtung Baby, but this is a hit single CD and a very good one.

Apr 15, 2007 00:59:51

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Review 3 of 9

Brono writes:

5of 5 Stars


Any U2 fan knows that they release some kind of album every few years, not just to have something out in time for Christmas capitalism. And for those wondering how much of U2's money goes to world poverty vs. their homes, if you're not sleeping under a rock you know Bono teaches that it doesn't help to just throw money at the problem. He studies the infrastructure of such world problems and informs world leaders on how to change it.

Jan 8, 2007 09:50:03

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Review 4 of 9

BonoVox writes:

5of 5 Stars


I recently bought U218, and I loved it. I've been a U2 fan awhile, and this was one of their best compilations since 1980-1990. Vertigo and Elevation, classics.

Jan 5, 2007 17:36:23

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Review 5 of 9

ringo2 writes:

3of 5 Stars


Here's How I would have done it (for 5 stars)

The Fly
Daddy's Gonna Pay For Your Crahsed Car
Pride
Sunday
All I want is you
Angel Of Harlem
Sweet Fire Of Love (w/ Robbie Robertson)
Gone
Staring At The Sun
BAD
I Will Follow
Bullet The Blue Sky
Elevation
Walk On
Stuck In a Moment
One
Whose Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses (single mix)
Electrical Storm
Stay
With Or Without You
Until The End OF THe World
Mysterious Ways
New Years Day
Streets Have No Name

...in fact, I just DID make this CD

Dec 23, 2006 19:18:02

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Review 6 of 9

Revolver writes:

1of 5 Stars


ANOTHER hits repackage? I wonder how much of the profit goes to all those destitute third-world children, and how much goes to their mansions and villas around the world. These guys are a joke.

Dec 21, 2006 00:31:49

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newnoise writes:

1of 5 Stars


Oh swell yet ANOTHER band repackaging the same old tunes just in time for Christmas. Whose a good little Capitalist. C'mon people try and listen to some different for a change.

Dec 5, 2006 07:50:02

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Review 8 of 9

ucoldchili writes:

5of 5 Stars


I think its about time they released another complication, especially one that wasn't limited to one particular decade. Good selection, and yes, perfect for new fans.

Dec 1, 2006 02:21:59

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