Wide Awake In America (Live) - EP
U2
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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Bad | U2 | 8:02 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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A Sort of Homecoming | U2 | 4:05 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Three Sunrises | U2 | 3:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love Comes Tumbling | U2 | 4:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 4 Songs |
Album Review
As U2 were completing the supporting tour for The Unforgettable Fire, they released the four-track EP Wide Awake in America. Comprised of two outtakes ("Three Sunrises," "Love Comes Tumbling") and two live cuts ("Bad" and a phenomenal version of "A Sort of Homecoming"), the record may be aimed at the hardcore collector. Even so, most U2 fans will find it necessary, since the two rejects are actually stronger than about half of The Unforgettable Fire, and the live cuts again demonstrate U2's undeniable talent for captivating concerts.
Customer Reviews
The Flagship of U2's Performance Library
As a serious 25 year fan of U2 I've seen and heard it all - bootlegs included. I purchased this album on cassette (same tracks were recorded on both sides) at the time of its release and literally wore it out by subjecting it to hours upon hours of "auto-reversing." As other reviewers have echoed, Wide Awake in America (Live) flawlessly illustrates U2's ability to elevate a song into textbook perfection with a single live performance. This album's live versions of Bad and A Sort of Homecoming are two of the greatest tracks ever recorded by this band. Not only is the performance extraordinary, but the sound engineering is flawless. I've quite literally never heard - even in the last ~15 years - a live performance sound so good on medium. The Three Sunrises has that unmistakable Unforgetable Fire feel - subtle reverb, harmonic overlays, signature The Edge rifs - and Love Comes Tumbling is beautifully etherial and signature to this band, almost hinting at works to come (specifically the better tracks on Rattle and Hum). I appreciate the fact that it brings Adam Clayton's bass to the foreground. Bottom line, this is a steal at the listed price. I paid 3 times as much for a cassette and would do it all over again even if my only means of enjoying it was through endless auto-reversing!
Awakening
This is good. Undeniably "Bad" is a good song and "A Sort of Homecoming" is one of their best, it's especially good, not only because it's a great live recording but you can also fully understand the words to song, which was harder on the studio version. "Bad" is a great song, however long it comes out to. "Three Sunrises" is pretty good, not their best although they should have released it on Unforgettable Fire. It sounds a bit incomplete, kind of interesting. "Love Comes Tumbling" is a great song, and like the former, it should have been on the album. It's like Joshua Tree material. I'd get all four songs, that's my recommendation.
Magic Captured
This EP captures U2 doing what it does best- playing live. As most U2 fans will tell you, "Bad" is probably the best song ever written by U2 and the live versions the band has put together over the years are truly amazing. The version on this EP is over eight minutes long and Clayton's bass line, Mullen Jr.'s drums and Bono's vocals will keep you listening to it over and over and over again. If you can, try and get your hands on the band's performace of "Bad" during Live Aid in 1985.
Biography
Formed: 1976 in Dublin, Ireland
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
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- $3.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Adult Alternative, Pop, Pop/Rock, Arena Rock, Alternative, College Rock
- Released: 1985
- ℗ 1985 Island Records Inc.
