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War
by U2
The 942nd greatest album of all time
War, produced by Steve Lillywhite and released in 1983, moves U2 toward a more direct, anthemic rock sound rooted in post-punk energy. The album emphasizes driving, martial rhythms, delay-heavy chiming guitar and Bono's impassioned vocals, combining urgent political and social themes with pop rock melodies and occasional electronic textures. Its relatively stripped production and singalong choruses helped define a broader, stadium-ready approach for the band.
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