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The Unforgettable Fire was, aptly, the spark that generated a blaze that would have repercussions throughout U2's career. The young, religious and rebellious foursome had already conquered Ireland, but it took a production team made up of an Englishman and a French Canadian to guide a decidedly American album into the American consciousness and worldwide fame. For their fourth album, U2 looked to Brian Eno, who had just formed a partnership with Daniel Lanois, for guidance. Eno had previously produced the legendary `Berlin' trilogy with David Bowie, a series of landmark albums by the Talking Heads, and the first albums from art-pop new wave band Devo. Lanois had played guitar and pedal steel on Raffi records. But together, they emerged as the pre-eminent production duo who produced not only The Unforgettable Fire, but also Peter Gabriel's So, and U2's gargantuan hit, The Joshua Tree. U2 also looked to the history of their home country for guidance in recording at Slane Castle. The name of the album itself was taken from a series of photographs depicting the aftermath of the atomic bomb blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This confluence of cultures and ideas provided a much-needed turning point for the band.Read full review
Classic U2 album form their best time ever! Impossible not to own it! I first bought more than 20 years ago, in the LP format when it was released For a long time I didn't listen to it. Just now I notice how actual the songs are and how pure they sound as pure and distinctive is The Edge's guitar unbelievable unmistakable. You listen to it, You that's U2.
sounds great
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Great CD, just as I remember it from the 80’s. Thank you.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Great CD to OWN! All song are up to speed & woderfully master. I purchase this CD because of the pricing & the artist stlylish vocals! Thanks
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