U2
Under a Blood Red Sky



Artist: U2
Album: Under a Blood Red Sky
Rating ****
Release Date: Nov 1983
Recording Date: May 6, 1983-Aug 20, 1983
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Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
War turned U2 into arena rock stars, and the EP Under a Blood Red Sky captures the band on its supporting tour as the bandmembers adjusted to their larger audiences. Unsurprisingly for a band that always favored the grand statement, the group flourished in such a setting, as this mini-EP attests. Comprised of material recorded in America and Germany, Under a Blood Red Sky draws equally from the band's first three albums, and these live versions, while less textured, are considerably tougher than their studio counterparts and illustrate quite effectively why U2 were considered one of the best, most exhilarating live bands of the '80s.

Tracks:
01. Gloria
02. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock
03. I Will Follow
04. Party Girl
05. Sunday Bloody Sunday
06. Electric Co.
07. New Year's Day
08. 40