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U2: War

28 February 1983 · 44 YEARS

War

U2

Producer Steve Lillywhite opted for a raw, stripped-back approach to capture the Irish rock scene. Biting guitar textures and marching-snare rhythms reflect the restless energy of the era.

These tracks turned the group into global activists. A visceral call to arms persists throughout, marking a major transformation from their earlier, dreamier work.

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