The U2 Podcast

Episode 55: War, U2 (RevU2 10th Anniversary Special)

The U2 Podcast

Show Notes

The Back To The Beginning anniversary series continues as Jonny and Tyler turn their attention to War, U2's landmark third studio album. Released in 1983, War marked a major turning point for the band, capturing the raw energy, political urgency, and youthful passion that would propel U2 onto the world stage. From anthems such as Sunday Bloody Sunday and New Year's Day to deeper cuts that helped define the band's early identity, RevU2 take an in-depth track-by-track look at an album that remains one of the most important releases in U2's catalogue. As part of RevU2's 10th Anniversary celebrations, Jonny and Tyler revisit War for the first time in a decade, exploring how their perspectives on the album have changed, discussing its legacy, and asking whether it still packs the same punch over forty years after its release. Join us as we go Back To The Beginning and rediscover the album that turned four young musicians from Dublin into one of the biggest bands in the world.

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