Achtung Baby — 1991

A bold reinvention into irony, distortion and dance textures, recorded in Berlin. 'One' is its heart. A brave, brilliant pivot. The U2 record for listeners ready to go beyond the debut.

On vinyl: '90s pressings are hit-and-miss on quality; a modern reissue is often the safer choice.

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