U2 – War (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1983
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War is an LP by U2 from 1983 released on the Island Records label.
About this album
War is the album that turned U2’s early promise into forceful public statement. Released in 1983, it sharpened the band’s post-punk attack into songs of protest, faith and resilience, led by the anthemic “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and the bright momentum of “New Year’s Day”. Produced by Steve Lillywhite, the record trades in tension and directness rather than gloss, with Bono’s conviction and the Edge’s cutting guitar defining its sound. Its international success helped establish U2 as one of the era’s most important rock bands and set the template for their stadium-scale rise.
Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: U2Label: Island Records – L 37981Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 1Country: AustraliaReleased: 1983Genre: Pop & RockStyle: Pop RockA1 Sunday Bloody Sunday
A2 Seconds
A3 New Year'S Day
A4 Like A Song...
A5 Drowning Man
B1 The Refugee
B2 Two Hearts Beat As One
B3 Red Light
B4 Surrender
B5 "40"