However, I wanted to give Bono and the boys a chance. I mean, after all, they did give me that kick arse "All That You Can't Leave Behind" CD which, at the very least, rivaled their best earlier works.Thank God and the band for all they've given!I downloaded their newest CD off of their website link and I was so HAPPY, elated really. I should have known better than to doubt U2's destiny of sheer excellence.I bought it as soon as I could and picked up a few extras to give out as gifts. This is definitely the type of album you want to share with friends. It would be a shame to keep it to yourself. It's that good.The album is vibrant, sexy, smart and simply an absolute pleasure to listen to.

Although this album isn't quite the rock 'n roll blowout that it seems some people were expecting, it is so articulate and well-crafted that any U2 fan will appreciate it. It's definitely more suited to an adult crowd than teenagers, so I wouldn't be surprised if this doesn't fare as well as some other recent releases. But don't miss out on this simply because it might not be #1 on the charts. Bono's ability to communicate emotional experiences so universally is amazing, and the Edge's ability to reflect that with a guitar is unique to this band. Although "One Step Closer to Knowing" and "YAHWEH" seem a little unpolished and hastily done, the rest of the songs more than compensate. If you don't buy the album, be sure to download "City of Blinding Lights", "Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own" and "Crumbs From Your Table". Certainly not the best U2 record, but definitely one of the best records of the year.

We can't deny that the tracks of this wonderful album are awesome can we?The most relevant song is "Original of the Species" such an incredible anthem that you can create in your mind to understand and improve our human nature.Beyond the lyrics U2 show us every time that they are forever in our hearts and soul, besides we have to remember that U2 make a promise wich consists in if they make 2 crap albums they're out of the business and separate forever, so, go U2 forever!

I just love this band, this a a very good U2 release. I was not very impressed by this band until "The Unforgettable Fire" in the 80's.They have lost me with "Pop" and "Zooropa" but they have touch right on target with "All that you can't leave behind". "How to dismantle an atomic bomb" is in the same field of the previous cd. Many hits, very good ballads, incredible voice by Bono. For sure, as some reviewer mentionned, his voice is not as it once was, but the emotion is there as never before. I just love "Sometimes you can't make it on your own", this is an amazing song with such a level of emotion. I have the edition "Deluxe" and to me, the couch version of this song is a pure jewel. It is an acoustic version that is incredible. Buy it !

Who use idiotic remarks such as "Best release since Joshua Tree, best for ages, best ever!!!"Please this isn't even better than ATYCLB and that's 2 stars at best!!!Please buy Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, and Unforgettable fire!!!!

Bad and getting worse. That's the only way I can describe U2's dwindling career, topped off by this miserable release. How does a band labelled at every turn as complete sell-out's with a dimunitive sound make a comeback in the eyes of the fans?... The answer: They attempt to re-create the once cutting edge sounds of their previous works.This album is so bad that it does not merit a worthwhle review.U2 have sold out, and they will never put anything more out worth listening to, they have betrayed their own fans, and this album shows that they got what they deserve, it's that painful to listen to.Buy any 1980-1997 U2 album instead of this mainstream band, and you will be completely satisfied, and even more so knowing that your money is not going to help already rich corporate rock sellouts.