A bold reinvention into irony, distortion and dance textures, recorded in Berlin. 'One' is its heart. A brave, brilliant pivot. Released in 1991, it's a key entry in U2's run.
On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.
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More from U2 — where to go next
If you have Achtung Baby, these are the U2 records worth reaching for next.
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The Joshua Tree1987 · RockStart here
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2
The Unforgettable Fire1984 · RockEssential
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Boy1980 · RockClassic
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War1983 · RockClassic
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Achtung Baby1991 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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