Under a Blood Red Sky

Under a Blood Red Sky is a 1983 live album by U2 that captures the band’s early post-punk and alternative rock sound. Recorded during the War tour with performances that include the Red Rocks Amphitheatre set, it showcases Bono’s impassioned vocals, The Edge’s chiming, delay-drenched guitar textures, and the band’s shift toward larger, anthemic arrangements in concert. The recording is valued for its raw intensity and for helping to define U2’s reputation as a powerful live act.