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U2 - The Best of 1990-2000

Primary Artist
U2
Album Title
The Best of 1990-2000
Release Date
November 5, 2002 
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Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
The story goes like this: poised on the brink of disappearing in their own earnestness in the wake of the Rattle And Hum, U2 revitalized themselves with Achtung Baby, embracing irony and modern music in a garish celebration of pop culture that effectively distracted attention from the wounded, broken heart at its center. Basking in the acclaim of Achtung Baby, U2 continued to release Euro-experimental music -- equal parts Madchester, Krautrock, and good old-fashioned prog rock, partially courtesy of longtime collaborator Brian Eno -- until their ambition imploded on Pop, leading them to a celebrated return to roots, All That You Can't Leave BehindRead More