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Family car journey classic for good reason! U2 kick things off with a bang, launching straight into one of the best opening runs of three out there, rendering it futile to do anything but sing along. The album is only able to regain those dizzying heights with the masterpiece that is Red Hill Mining Town but stays far away from falling flat on its back due the tangible passion and energy continuing to permeate throughout.

Favourite Tracks: Where the Streets Have No Name, I Still Haven't ... read more

Dare I say that this album is (only slightly) overrated! Once my favourite work of theirs, it undeniably remains a fantastic listen. Pink Floyd seamlessly combine climactic, groovy, heart-felt and dynamic passages to give a truly grand and immersive experience. This album certainly has its moments - the release after the masterful build-up on the Shine On You Crazy Diamond suites is amazing and the title track is one of the greatest songs of all time - yet a little too often it fails to match ... read more

A genuinely beautiful album that is flooded with emotion yet its 'rock out' moments ensure it stays suitably grounded. Thom Yorke's voice invokes so much passion which is only heightened by the wonderous instrumentation that ranges from chilling to expansive to aggressive to ethereal. A comparatively weak start (which is a crazy thing to say!) leads into one of the best runs of three on any album. Fitter Happier is atmospherically superb as a transition into the consistently ... read more

The energy this album carries is infectious. Impossible to listen without singing along.

Favourite Tracks: Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels), Neighborhood #2 (Laika), Wake Up
Original Rating: 93