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Under A Blood Red Sky [Live]

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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (30 May 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Live
  • Label: Mercury Records Ltd (London)
  • ASIN: B000001F5F
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 33,044 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Gloria 4:44£0.79
Listen  2. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock 4:43£0.79
Listen  3. I Will Follow 3:42£0.79
Listen  4. Party Girl 3:21£0.79
Listen  5. Sunday Bloody Sunday 5:26£0.79
Listen  6. The Electric Co. 4:58£0.79
Listen  7. New Year's Day 4:36£0.79
Listen  8. "40" 3:45£0.79

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There seem to be two major camps of U2 fans now: Those who dig the early albums (good and sensible people), and those who only like the ones from the 1990s, putting everything previous down as "classic rock." But U2 only became a classic rock sort of band in 1984, with The Unforgettable Fire. The real early stuff, from '80 to '83, still comes off as edgy--and it's comparatively ignored. Here's a sampler: Under a Blood Red Sky is from a U.S. tour (1983's) in which U2 still thought of itself as a hungry little band from Ireland--and draws (fairly wisely) from the band's first three albums. There's nary a misstep on the entire disc, although it could stand a few more tracks. --Gavin McNett


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By the time of this 1983 live EP, U2 had emerged as the socio-politically conscious, self-determined saviours of rock &roll, their passion, musical power and sheer youthful exuberance making them rock idols to countless young (and some not-so-young) fans. This live document shows the ability of the band (particulary the zealous, proselytic Bono) to fire upa crowd with their earnest, anthemic approach. Early U2 classics like "Gloria", "I Will Follow" and the rabble-rousing terrorism protest "Sunday Bloody Sunday" are neighbored withfun obscurities like "Party GIrl" (complete with endearingly awkward guitar solo) and the moody "The Electric Co". As afinal gesture of solidarity with his audience/congregation,rock & roll preacher Bono engages them in a spiritually tinged singalong on "40".

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Changed My Life, 16 April 2005
By M. A. Horsbrough (Barnsley, England) - See all my reviews
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The title of my review of this album is not an overstatement. This is it right here - the album that changed my life. I first borrowed it from a mate at school on vinyl (remember vinyl!?) and what I heard coming out of the stereo electrified me like nothing else since. It started me out on a musical journey that continues to this day. There was this young, brash, confident bunch of kids from Ireland making this incredible sound. It was one of the first times I had something my mum and dad couldn't understand. My mates all took the mickey out of me when I kept going on about this band from Ireland called U2. It was all Duran Duran and Culture Club and whatever was in the charts was the hippest thing around. I knew different! The Edge's guitar and especially Bono's voice on this album transcend description. I couldn't believe a band could sound this electrifying live - I still can't. Everything else that came after this was as a result of this album. Paul McGuinness took a chance at Red Rocks and put his band out there in the rain to see what they could do against the big boys of 80's rock. They delivered - big time - and after this they never looked back. The Red Rocks shows made U2 in America - and that was 3 or 4 years BEFORE The Joshua Tree. A classic in every sense. No U2 fan should ever be without this. The video's a classic too!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is not a rebel song!, 20 Feb 2004
Essentially, 'Under a blood red sky' comprimises of the best of the Dublin quartets first three albums, Boy, October and War, captured live from various shows in Europe and the U.S.
The only real shame about this CD is that their are only 8 tracks on it, and many highlights from the first three albums, e.g.'Out of Control' from Boy and 'Drowning man' from War are left out. Added bonuses however are '11 o'clock tick-tock' and 'party girl' which do not appear on any of their studio albums.
U2's initial success and survival as a band is often attributed to the quality of their live performances, and this CD only reinforces that conception. Throughout the album the Edge's effects laden guitar play is faultless and is supported throughout by Adam Clayton's throbbing bass lines and Larry Mullen Jnr's drum beats. However the highlight must be Bono's vocals, particularly on 'Gloria', 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' and the fantastic 'New Years Day' where his passion and effect can be felt much more clearly than on studio efforts. Ultimately this album represents the first phase of U2's career and highlights the potential which was to make them the biggest rock band on the planet with the 1987 realease of the Joshua Tree. A fine effort and certainly worth investing in.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Early days, 14 Jul 2005
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I can remember seeing U2 live 23 years ago before they were famous This CD captures the sheer energy of their performances at that time and it is easy to see why they went on to become one of the biggest bands in the world .
It has an elegant simplicity about it and still makes the hairs stand up on the back of my head!!
For a new generation of U2 fans reared on Bono et al as they are today THIS is where it all started! Listen ! Enjoy!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars U" - under a blood red sky
awesome, takes me back to my teenage years! Good quality vinyl and a good recording. One of their better albums.
Published 7 months ago by A. J. Roberts

4.0 out of 5 stars not as it was!!!!
Still Brill!!! BUT & only a tiny BUT this is still an edited version & not as my original vinyl mini LP, "the Electric Co (track 6) is 45 seconds shy missing out "send in the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by smartiepants

3.0 out of 5 stars Great album but why only 8 tracks on the re-release?
Back in 1984 this was the first U2 album I bought as a teenager and I played it to death! The opening of Gloria never fails to raise the hairs on the back of my neck and take me... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stuart Cane

5.0 out of 5 stars The start of my U2 journey
This is a must for any U2 fan! The power and passion of the band is all here.I Remember being 13 and hearing New Years Day playing on someones stereo,and thought,who is that,i... Read more
Published 22 months ago by V. Jones

4.0 out of 5 stars Great live album! But bad sound quality!
This is a great live album! And U2 play wonderfully! The songs are taken from there first three albums. U2 to used to be (and still are) a great live band. Read more
Published on 15 Jul 2005 by olorent

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent live album - one of U2's best
This is without doubt the best live album by any band. In some cases, ie Gloria, Sunday Bloody Sunday or New Years Day, the live tracks are actually much better than the studio... Read more
Published on 16 April 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars An overlooked masterpeiece
Simply if you love the best of U2 album you'll love this too, a collection of live tracks which include the singles I will follow, Sunday Bloody Sunday and New years day, though... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2000 by A SMITH

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