![]() However, an inspired change in personnel brought a new depth to the sound of that fourth album: ambient visionary Brian Eno and roots musician Daniel Lanois were brought in to produce. War and The Unforgettable Fire followed, with ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday,’ ‘New Year’s Day’ and ‘Pride (In The Name Of Love)’ showing the first signs of a desire to write for radio. ![]() Steve Lillywhite’s production captured the band’s raw electricity without stylizing it. Bono’s voice and Edge’s guitar sound, together, supplied compelling personality. Melodies were cockeyed and noncommittal, lyrics never too direct. The songs on their first two albums Boy and October were somewhat freeform. ![]() ![]() In the early 80s they had underground ‘alternative rock’ cool factor. For an example of the cycle, we can look at U2’s output.
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