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The Making of "U2's" the Joshua Tree
 
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The Making of "U2's" the Joshua Tree [Audiobook] (Paperback)

by Dave Thompson (Editor)
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  • Paperback: 72 pages
  • Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing (Dec 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1896522300
  • ISBN-13: 978-1896522302
  • Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 12.2 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,247,245 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is the first in-depth examination of U2's epochal fifth album, the record which catapulted the Irish band to the apex of the stadium rock world. The book documents the recording of the album itself, a process born of both triumph and tragedy. Detailed track breakdown is illuminated with quotes from group members, while a look into the world of record company promos unearths some of the rarest U2 records of all.


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Synopsis of The Making Of U2's Joshua Tree
"The Making Of The Joshua Tree" is the first in depth examination of U2’s epochal fifth album, the record which catapulted the Irish band to the apex of the stadium rock world. Accompanied by three stunning singles, "With Or Without You", "Where The Streets Have No Name", "I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For", each with it’s own memorable video. "The Joshua Tree" was an instant number one album on both sides of the Atlantic. It spawned two chart-topping singles and is still U2’s biggest selling record almost a decade later. This exclusive book documents the recording of the album itself, a process born of both triumph and tragedy. A detailed track by track breakdown is illuminated with quotes from the group members, while a look into the world of record company promos unearths some of the rarest U2 records of all. Finally, a detailed study of the group’s 1987 world tour uncovers some of the finest in-concert recordings available of the tracks from this truly seminal album. 72 pp

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2.0 out of 5 stars A Missed Opportunity, 24 Jan 2004
By Chris Bowen (Cambridgeshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Having been interested in U2's music since the 1980s, I purchased this book expecting a detailed analysis of "The Joshua Tree". At the very least I assumed the book would provide an accurate point of reference.

Whilst the book is easy to follow and does not take long to read, I found a number of factual inaccuracies and even contradictions contained therein. In addition, the production of the book is of a poor quality with the spine becoming detached after a short read.

If someone has just bought the album for the first time, the book probably represents a simple background companion. However, to a reader who is familiar with U2's history, this book represents a missed opportunity. There is still a story worth telling about this album, I hope somebody else can do it justice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars U2 en Colombia, 14 Nov 1998
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U2 es un grupo que mueve masas a traves del mundo entero, aúncuando en países como Colombia si bien es conocido por sus éxitos With or without you, I still haven`t found what I`m looking for y Where the streets have no name, no deja de ser simplemente eso: El grupo de pop creador de esas canciones. Pero mas allá de esas canciones, U2 es un lider político que quizás sin darse cuenta ha influenciado con su música muchos movimientos europeos de tinte socio-polìtico , sobre todo en regiones en conflicto como Irlanda del sur. Es indiscutible que el disco que consagró a U2 como el mejor grupo de pop- rock, fué The Joshua Tree, pero han pasado ya 9 años desde su grabación, y los trabajos posteriores reflejan el crecimiento mental y espiritual del grupo así como su sentir frente al desarrollo de la humanidad en estos años. Es por ello que U2 será siempre un grupo de vanguardia en los mensajes que trasmite, así como en su estilo musical, aún cuando conserve siempre su clásica guitarra y moderado bajo.
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