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U2 - Rattle and Hum Audio CD

A fair review of the U2 "Rattle and Hum" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all U2 reviews here, or go back to the U2 tabs.

U2 Band: U2
Title: Rattle and Hum
Rating:
Release Date: 1990-06-15
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Helter Skelter [Live] 2: Van Diemen's Land 3: Desire 4: Hawkmoon 269 5: All Along the Watchtower [Live] 6: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For [Live] 7: Freedom for My People 8: Silver and Gold [Live] 9: Pride (In the Name of Love) [Live] 10: Angel of Harlem 11: Love Rescue Me 12: When Love Comes to Town - B.B. King, U2 13: Heartland 14: God, Pt. 2 15: Star Spangled Banner - Jimi Hendrix 16: Bullet the Blue Sky [Live] 17: All I Want Is You

The CD That Turned Me on To These Guys
Too much politics and too darn angry. When U2 first came out I just was not crazy about them. Something about this Rattle and Hum really caught my attention even more so that the Joshua Tree. I think it was simply that these guys are really good musicians and Bono has a very powerful voice. And you know what the political toned lyrics are quite reasonable in this setting. Because truly its all about rock n roll. Angel of Harlem is the song which really grabbed my attention. Great horn arrangmeents. Love Rescue Me is a real stunning keeper to my ears. God Part 2 with its stunning guitar tones also rocks my world. I could go on further, but the point is these guys are creative, talented, passionate, the whole nine yards.


Where's Lanois/Eno when you need them?
However, I never really liked the album in the way that I like so many other U2 albums. I have had this album for years on vinyl, and like many of the songs on it. The other day I saw a cd in a bargain bin and figured it would be good to pick this up, as I've been listening to a lot of U2 lately. Looking at the titles, I kept thinking that if I rearranged them, it might be a much more enjoyable listening experience. So I got it home, programmed up the cd, and played it. It was great! I noticed during this process that R/H was produced by Jimmy Iovine, not by Lanois and Eno. Mystery solved, eh? Iovine is probably a great guy to have on your side in the music business, but he really dropped the ball here as producer: Helter Skelter as a leadoff song? That's nuts. Van Dieman's Land cutting off before the end? Ummm, I really want to be nice here, but hey, at least let Edge finish his song, dude. And don't put it as the second song on the cd unless you put the whole thing on there, either! So, it's like this: Take the studio cuts, put them up front, in whatever order you want. Then put the live cuts later, and Presto: Great cd! If you want to make it better, burn some of the songs from the dvd release that are not on the album. Also, some of the b-sides from the singles of the era would be a fine addition. Finally, get a version of Van Diemen's Land which does not fade out, and use that on there too. Now what you have is a recipe for a double cd, or ipod sequence. Lastly, if you get your band signed to a label, and you move out to California, do not have Jimmy Iovine produce your cd, unless, of course you happen to agree with all of his ideas. .


Shake, rattle, and hum
The band has rarely sounded more aware (or comfortable) with their status as the "biggest band in the world," but never have they seemed so deserving. U2 followed their best album with a grand oddity recorded at the peak of their obsession with America: "Rattle and Hum," a sprawling, fiercely energized double album composed of new studio tracks and live recordings from their "Joshua Tree" tour. Covers of sacred rock numbers like "Helter Skelter" and "All Along the Watchtower" sound shockingly true. Aside from the Dylan cover, most of Side Two could be thrown away; the live rendition of "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," complete with church gospel, takes it beyond too far. But these Irish God-lovers appear worthy of the guest spots from B. B. King and even Bob Dylan, and that means they've come a long way. Among my favourites: their knockout ode to Billie Holiday, "Angel of Harlem"; the gorgeous "Heartland," which I believe is a left-over from the "Joshua Tree" sessions; "God Part II," a rambunctious nod to Lennon; and the closing piece, "All I Want is You," one of their more affecting (and least-assuming) songs. As for Bono telling the guitarist to "play the blues, Edge," on "Silver and Gold," which the Edge proceeds to do via his trademark echo-slathered solo, yeah, it's blasphemous--but damn, is it fun.


Exciting, entertaining, the best!
Hook it up to your stereo, you won't be sorry. Great music, what a beat this band has. Wonderful in every way!!!!.


Old Folks CD
I economy was good-- I had friends. I purchased this CD because I listened to it in college and it brings back memories. Those were the days!!!.


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