U2 - The Joshua Tree (CD 1987)

In 1987 U2 were huge. They'd already done four successful studio albums, sell out tours on both sides of the Atlantic and had taken Live Aid audiences by storm two years previously. The Joshua Tree made the band the rock giants they still are, and is considered one of the classic albums of all-time featuring some of U2's most notable songs including "With Or Without You" and "Where The Streets Have No Name".

Lyrically, there are a number of main themes that run through this album: The Joshua Tree itself which provides for the Christian content, Gregg Carroll (Bono's friend who died in 1986), Loss, America, Water and Desert.

Musically, the band begin to incorporate American folk and blues influences into their songwriting, most evident on "Running to Stand Still", a rustic ballad about heroin addiction, and "Trip Through Your Wires", a harmonica-filled blues romp. They would examine these influences in greater depth later in 1988.

The album continues the sonic experimentation of The Unforgettable Fire. The album opener, Where the Streets Have No Name, begins with a soft organ fade-in (appropriately similar to the end of MLK from The Unforgettable Fire) over which guitarist The Edge plays a simple echo-laden arpeggio, ringing each note out twice, an elegant effect that gives the band a deceptively detailed sound. With or Without You, the album's first single, uses a technique called infinite guitar to distort the notes into an eerie wail. One of their first and most political songs also features - Bullet The Blue Sky - one of their most aggressive tracks about the USA treatment of El Salvador. This album eventually spawned four singles, but every track is worth careful listening.

A beautiful and thought provoking album - a great follow up to "The Unforgettable Fire" and a precursor to "Rattle and Hum". U2 at their most classic.

The CD no collection should be be without this.
this was the best album they ever made that reached a wider audience.
And still inspires youmg musicians today.
thankfully i got this copy! lost my treasured one many years ago.

For many U2 fans, this album would be their first U2 aquisition and the sheer quality of songs and production would spoil them for subsequent purchases of back catalogue and future releases.
This album coupled with a hugely successfull world tour propelled U2 into a different league, and the rest as they say is history.
Amid all the hype of this album and U2 in general it can be difficult to appreciate what a groundbreaking piece of work this is.
It is quite simply a rock masterpiece appealing to varying tastes and ages and should be on every Cd shelf in every home.
Even my mum likes some of the tracks!!

Item as described, fast shipping, Smooth transaction. Would deal with again A+ The item was in perfect condition and I am very pleased with it. Cant fault any part of the process.

Fantastic CD. I have seen U2 in concert many times and this CD includes some of my favourite tracks.

Well what can you say,purchased the cd to replace one that was worn out positively the best album by the best band in the world.I would recomend everyone should have The Joshua Tree in their collection.BUY BUY BUY

Been a U2 fan for some time and, quite simply, this is U2 at their best. It may be old, but it certainly doesn't sound 'dated'. Great in surround sound.

i used to have this but gave it to a friend who is now
living in france and never returned i snapped at the chance
to purchase at a reasonable price

In my humble opinion,thier finest work to date .Mesmerising,makes most of todays bands sound very odinary.
M.R.Browning.

The CD arrived today and I only bought it for one song, however it is a great CD. With or Without is a great song that I have been after for ages

A modern day classic from one of the worlds largest pop bands of our generation, U2. A must have for your collection, cant recommend enough!

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Cd was in great condition no complaints here I have it copied to my mp3
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to let my children listen to real good old eightys music!!
i bought the tape years ago and never stopped listening to it, my boys have heard some of u2 tracks and enjoyed them

i love everything about this album i used to have it on cassette so i decided to get it on cd, it brings back so many good memories this is an excellent album!

U2 at their artistic pinicle. It's easy to forget just how good this album is, it moves you like few others and is one album every music lover should own.
Superb.....

Brilliant Cd, had this amongst several cds stolen from my ex's car. Probably why he's my ex. Good music to listen to all the way through, nice to hear it again. Thank you

I has this on tape, back in the 80's and had forgotten just how good it is.
If you like U2 then this is a must have.

had the album on vinyl, like many of us it's gathering dust in the loft....What a great purchase, and a fantastic CD ! U2 should have this!

One of the best all time albums. This is very influential album ask rolling stones magazine.
This is the album that made U2 a super group. Every track is great and we will always remember the videos

This is a 5 out of 5 album and should be in every ones collection

I got this album, after hearing an unreleased track on the radio (Red Hill Mining Town). A song that Bono is reluctant to sing live these days due to the high note the chorus takes. It's a fabulous song!

I had this album, in vinyl, some years ago. I actually saw U2 in Murrayfield, Edinburgh way back when they did the tour that went along with this album, and it has been etched in my mind forever!

Listening to this cd brought back some of those terrific memories from the live gig. The album is a little treasure in my book. Not one you just listen to then put away on the shelf. It stays out and is played daily in my house now!

Can't say enough good things about it :-)

U2 - The Joshua Tree (CD 1987)

As music goes i am a fan of U2 they have concept albums, this album is unique in the sense that their music decided to be more punchy and forceful, the daniel lanois factor comes into this album, i have given an average 3 all the u2 fans will be in up roar! for that total, reason is the music was too much in parts a real mix bag of heavy sound and tangent lyrics, but thats an opinion.

All the same 3!