Island Records Video Albums (Music Guide): Hits, the Joshua Tree, No Line on the Horizon, U2 Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood Red Sky

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Commentary (music and lyrics not included). Pages: 35. Chapters: Hits, The Joshua Tree, No Line on the Horizon, U2 Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood Red Sky, The Unforgettable Fire, Overloaded: The Singles Collection, The Best of 1990-2000, The Best of 1980-1990, Zoo TV: Live from Sydney, PopMart: Live from Mexico City, Believers Never Die - Greatest Hits, Vertigo 2005: Live from Chicago, Sehnsucht, Stars: The Best of 1992-2002, U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle, Ireland, Fruit Tree, A New Thought for Christmas, Forever: The Singles, If We Could Only See Us Now, Does This Look Infected Too?, The Cranberries Live. Excerpt: The Joshua Tree is the fifth studio album by rock band U2. It was produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, and was released on 9 March 1987 on Island Records. In contrast to the ambient experimentation of their 1984 release The Unforgettable Fire, U2 aimed for a harder-hitting sound on The Joshua Tree within the limitation of strict song structures. The album is influenced by American and Irish roots music and depicts the band's love-hate relationship with the United States, with socially and politically conscious lyrics embellished with spiritual imagery. Inspired by American tour experiences, literature, and politics, U2 chose America as a theme for the record. Recording began in January 1986 in Ireland, and to foster a relaxed, creative atmosphere, the group recorded in two houses, in addition to two professional studios. Several events during the sessions helped shape the conscious tone of the album, including the band's participation in A Conspiracy of Hope tour, the death of roadie Greg Carroll, and lead vocalist Bono's travels to Central America. Recording was completed in November and additional production continued into January 1987. Throughout the sessions, U2 sought a cinematic quality for the record that ...