U2 Seen Over the Hill, Drops Bomb - WIN Piles of U2 Stuff!
July 21st, 2008
There’s an obstinate Republican in office, the Celtics beat the Lakers, and now U2’s got Boy, October and War on the record store shelves. Hello, Eighties!
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U2’s first three albums have been re-mastered and will be released by Universal Tuesday, July 22nd.
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Following the re-mastered release of The Joshua Tree last year, Edge has overseen a similar re-mastering of Boy (1980), October (1981) and War (1983), all of which have been re-mastered from the original audio tapes.
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Each album will be released in physical and digital formats; as a standard single disc, a deluxe double version including a disc of b-sides, live tracks and rarities, and an LP version pressed on 180gm virgin vinyl.
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The packaging on all three titles has been restored and expanded, with new liner notes for each record, previously unseen photos and full lyrics.
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Bono and The Edge have hand-delivered a goodie bag of full of collectibles for us to give to you kiddies including:
“The Best of 1980 - 1990″
“U218 Singles”
“How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb”
“The Unforgettable Fire”
and
“Zoo TV Live From Sydney” DVD
We’ll be giving away all this schwag in 2 installments. First, the CD’s as a package and the DVD as a second. Enter to win by clicking here to send us an email with “U2 Reissue” in the subject.
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Dr J said:
You know, I’m really glad these albums are being reissued and put back into the rotation.
If there is anything that is questionable in this world, it’s why the hell is Bono every-fricken-place-you-look? What gives him the right?
Well, I won’t pretend to be able to answer that question, but what I can say is that the first 3 albums released by U2 were absolutely astounding. Especially War, and especially for their time.
These albums are the reason U2 got any cred in the first place, the reason they’re part of every radio playlist. At least this way, maybe some of our budding bands will be influenced by music that was talent driven rather than industry driven
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:11 pm
misterlevitan said:
I support your claim, Dr J. I have a strong affinity for these albums, as well as The Joshua Tree. As irritating as I find their latest releases, their early work was great. It wasn’t groundbreaking to me, and actually a bit too steeped in the Catholic tradition, but solid straight-forward rock n’ roll, in the same vein of Tom Petty, (some) Neil Young, Joan Jett, and Heart.
July 28th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Kevin leDoux said:
Last chance to get into the drawing for the U2 schwag!
Drop us an email with “U2 Reissue” in the subject. Winners will be drawn Friday, Aug 1st, 2008