Epinions Recent Reviews for War by U2

War by U2: U2 declares "War"

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 19:57:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author title3jimi - The year's 1983, U2 is young and fresh and Bono doesn't have an incredibly inflated ego. Those are the U2 days I loved. Before they started trying to create painfully epic songs (and even more epic albums), making the music... well, boring. I'm not...

War by U2: U2's "War". What is it good for? Plenty.

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:26:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlr29 - On “War,” U2 are a lot less lyrically polished and musically accessible than they are on, say, “The Joshua Tree” or “All That You Can’t Leave Behind.” They still have some rough edges. But there’s much to be appreciated...

War by U2: It's all in how you wave a white flag from side to side

Mon, 31 Jan 2005 14:55:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pyfr - My good friend Sadgit expressed a desire to see me review this album, and as we all know, Sadgit gets what Sadgit wants around here. Call it a weakness for British people, or maybe just a tragic sense of customer service, just don't get any ideas. I WILL...

War by U2: The Boy returns.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005 02:25:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author noddy1 - Let me start off by saying that I've always been a fan of the 1990's incarnation of U2. Not saying I totally ignored their material before then; I just think that The Joshua Tree is highly overrated (more on that to come in a later review). Here,...

War by U2: And the battle's just begun, to claim the victory Jesus won.

Fri, 5 Nov 2004 22:50:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author divad23 - OK. I'm promising myself that I'll finish reviewing all of U2's back catalogue (full albums, anyway) before their new album releases toward the end of November. That's less than three weeks away, and I have three albums to go. Time to haul donkey!...

War by U2: U2's War escalated to a new level by Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs

Fri, 26 Sep 2003 21:34:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bob_tomato - It is one of the most recognizable drum intros on any song in history - Larry Mullen starts U2's third album War with the simple, yet unforgettable cadence of Sunday, Bloody Sunday. It is a defining sound for the band that was only just beg...

War by U2: My heart beats as two

Sat, 22 Mar 2003 09:26:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author foxy_shy - This wasn’t my first U2 album. In fact, I’ve started with a somewhat underrated and criticized half-live half-studio 1988 album ‘Rattle and Hum’. Then bought ‘Zooropa’, then ‘Achtung Baby’. ‘War’ I think was the...

War by U2: It takes a Second to say....good buy!

Mon, 20 Jan 2003 18:14:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author macman123 - This is a very amazing album. Definatly one of U2's best recordings, if not the best.

It starts with a very emotional rock song, "Sunday Bloody Sunday", that describes the terrorist attacks taking place in Ireland at the time. A great song,...

War by U2: How long must we sing this song?

Wed, 17 Apr 2002 19:42:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author burningmoth - U2 has never been a band to shy away from a challenge. They consistently try new things, and blaze new trails in the world of music. They're always willing to ask the hard questions, and to bring up topics that no one else dares mention. Bono, The Edge,...

War by U2: Superb Early U2 Album: War

Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:13:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lambchops - U2 never fails to put together great album. Sure, there have been some less popular ones, but their musical repertoire continues to be more and more amazing as the years progress.

Twenty five years ago, future U2 drummer Larry...

War by U2: Can you say foreshadowing? Good!

Sat, 30 Jun 2001 00:03:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author HawgWyld - With Boy and October, U2 established itself as a band that could write, rocking, larger-than-life pop songs that utlized the raw power of punk. This album repeats that formula, but the songs here are of much better quality. While Boy...

War by U2: The Album Creed is Ripping Off

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 10:03:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author AsiaBrew - Okay Creed fans put your knives down. That’s right, nice and slow. I did not mean the comment as a malicious remark against the band. I’m completely indifferent to the band, but I have noticed that although everyone seems to say that Scott Stapp sounds...

War by U2: U2's Big Breakthrough

Fri, 15 Sep 2000 21:49:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thevoid99 - After making two albums, the Irish quartet U2 were becoming one of the best new bands of the 80s. In America, the band was gaining a cult following thanks to their videos on MTV. With their third album "War", U2 would become the hottest band...

War by U2: The Boy is back, and he's not happy

Tue, 9 May 2000 11:15:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Guildenstern - What do you need me to tell you about the opening track to this cd, 'Sunday, bloody sunday'. This is the sort of genuine power-pop that generates cult followings, but U2 have always stretched for stardom, which is just what this album did for them. The...

War by U2: WAR...a real celebration of life

Wed, 3 May 2000 14:43:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rometiklan - I have been a fan of U2 since 1984 when they released this album, WAR. The music and lyrics are so poignant. This CD ranks up there at the top as some of my all-time favourites, and if I were stuck on a desert island with a handful of CDs, I would hope...

War by U2: U2's finest work by far

Fri, 31 Mar 2000 01:45:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Nickaroni - I can still remember when I brought War home. I was 19, and experimenting with drugs, and living in a communal setting with three other girls. I put this album on, sparked a doob, and listened intently to every word that was sung, every note that was...

War by U2: U2 - Timeless Music

Fri, 5 Nov 1999 02:25:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Mr_D - U2's 3rd release, "WAR" is a great example of how some music remains timeless. There are some artists and music that may be popular for a while, but is ultimately forgettable. "WAR" Is not one of these albums. For those not...

War by U2: U2's Battle

Fri, 9 Jul 1999 14:39:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author smf2271 - The wide, expansive textures of most of the songs on "War" were the sound of an up-and-coming U2 dying to make a difference as more than mere pop stars. The band's first two releases, "Boy" and "October," hinted at what was...