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If U2 hadn't used the title already, "A Sort Of Homecoming" might have suited this, their 10th studio album. All That You Can't Leave Behind sounds, at various points, like any or all of U2's previous albums, as if the band are sending postcards back from a protracted ramble through previously conquered territories. The euphoric first single, and opening track, "Beautiful Day", reintroduced Edge's signature delay-laden guitar solos, pretty much absent since The Unforgettable Fire. Elsewhere, the gospel stylings of Rattle & Hum resurface on "Stuck In A Moment", and the deranged, Prodigy-influenced dance textures that characterised their previous album, Pop, crop up on "Elevation". None of this should be taken as suggestion that this always commendably restless group are running out of ideas. Having spent the 1990s making three of the most bizarre and adventurous albums ever delivered by a stadium rock band (the consecutive masterpieces Achtung Baby, Zooropa and Pop), it's as if they are now trying to figure out if there was one particular thing they always did best. On the evidence presented here, it's that combination of U2's facility for the epic playing alongside Bono's increasing lyrical interest in intimacy: "Walk On" and "Peace On Earth" are two of the best things he has ever written or sung. All That You Can't Leave Behind confirms that U2's laurels are continuing to make them itch. --Andrew Mueller
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U2 All That You Cant Leave Behind (Scarce 2000 Australian limited edition CD album including the bonus track The Ground Beneath Her Feet individually numbered card slipcase picture sleeve)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What can I say? Desparate for the release date, and being in New Zealand at the time, I was waiting to get my hands on the next U2 album. Then, there it was!! AWESOME!!!! I think U2 have realised what they're best at, pleasing their huge following of fans, but at the same time, music fans in general. A difficult collaberation!! The album has gone back to the days of "Unforgettable Fire", "The Joshua Tree" and even " Rattle and Hum". I will have to go and see them for the fifth time now, and I know, as ever, I won't be disappointed!!! "Peace on Earth" lyrics are just plain haunting. The melody is like silk. "Wild honey" is a quirky little number and could be enjoyed by many varieties of music fans! "Kite" is simply great! Ofcourse, "Beautiful day" and "Stuck in a moment.." speak for themselves. In fact, the only track that I think is not up to their usual standard is "New York". It's good, but not that good!!! If you are a fan, you already have it!! If you're not, go get it. You may be pleasantly surprised!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Now this is an album that takes me back it has some great memories for me...."Beautiful Day","Stuck in a Moment" and "Elevation" are here along with some fantastic new tracks.If you only listen to one track make it "The Ground Beneath Her feet" absolute brilliance from Bono."In A Little While"is pretty special I also like "kite" and "Wild Honey"
Incredible vocals from one of the ,in my opinion best bands of all time..theyr'e up there with Oasis and the Beatles!*Buy it***Sarah.C
Incredible vocals from one of the ,in my opinion best bands of all time..theyr'e up there with Oasis and the Beatles!*Buy it***Sarah.C
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
U2 - All That You Can't Leave Behind is a magnificent album.
All the tracks are great, but the first five tracks in particular (Beautiful Day, Stuck in a Moment, Elevation, Walk On, Kite) are simply stunning, and prove that U2 are one of the greatest bands of all time.
This is U2 back to their best after a slight fall in the 90's, and I personally can't wait for their next album in Summer 2003.
This is a must-have album, truly brilliant.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
All that you can't leave behind music cd by u2
Don't understand why I have been asked to review this as I don't recall buying this album as I don't like u2!
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. Wendy Hope
Very good!!!! thanks!
All ok, only a few days later but this is not important.
Thank You!
Thank You!
Published 19 months ago by Clic-e
Girlfriend loves it!
My girlfriend loves it, and even I like it (usually being a classical music listener). More rock than pop this time round.
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Mr Ledger
ITS BEAUTIFUL
Prior to the release of this album I wasnt a very big U2 fan. Having heard the tracks "Beautiful Day" and "Kite" and it made me wonder that this has to be the album i want to go... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Mr. Yasin Y. Seedat
Amazed by the extra track on this album!
First of all let me say that I already own the original "All That You Can't Leave Behind" album, and I loved it!
Secondly, this edition of the album is just amazing. Read more
Secondly, this edition of the album is just amazing. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2009 by Martina R
U2 Good when its good!
Lets face it, its not classic U2. The Joshua Tree,The Unforgettable fire, Rattle & Hum,and without doubt my favourite Actung Baby! Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2008 by King of pain
Pretty average U2 album in my opinion
This album was supposed to be the return to form of U2 after the relative disappointment of Pop. It has its moments - the opening 4 tracks are all great singles - although... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2007 by Mr. Jonathan Robin Oxley
U2 Lite (Not for the old fans)
If you were never a fan of U2 before, this is the first album you should buy. It is light, radio friendly and doesnt suffer from the intense political preaching that put so many... Read more
Published on 4 July 2007 by G. SAUNDERS
Take negative criticism with a grain of salt
I'm concerned with the amount of so-called "fans" who put down the latest albums by U2. I'm talking about "All That You Can't Leave Behind", but this applies to "How to Dismantle... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2006 by Saga
Actually brilliant
I really can't understand any bad reviews on this album - its fantastically balanced with sing-a-long classics like Beautiful Day and Walk On, rocky dancy tunes like Elevation and,... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2006 by Mr. DC Stoddard
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