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Wide Awake in America
Rock · 1985 · 4 tracks

Wide Awake in America

U2

A four-track bridge between studio experimentation and arena dominance. Features a definitive live version of 'Bad' and atmospheric, rain-soaked B-sides.

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The record where U2 finally figured out how to make a stadium feel like a confessional booth.

A soaring, spiritual ascent that balances arena-sized catharsis with intimate, nocturnal reflection.

Wide Awake in America · vs · U2
Live Recording+4.0σ

The production is built around live recording than this artist usually allows.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks
01
Bad
8:03
02
A Sort of Homecoming
4:05
03
The Three Sunrises
3:50
04
Love Comes Tumbling
4:45
Moments Worth Waiting For
The slow, hypnotic guitar arpeggio on 'Bad' that builds for six minutes into a primal, desperate vocal release.
The way the drums snap into focus on 'A Sort of Homecoming', turning a studio experiment into a propulsive anthem.
The shimmering, almost aquatic guitar texture that opens 'Love Comes Tumbling', showcasing a more subdued and romantic side of the band.
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