U2 (Musical group)

Overview

Works:	1,363 works in 3,217 publications in 6 languages and 51,166 library holdings
Genres:	Rock music Drama Alternative rock music History Film adaptations Biography Electronic music Interviews Contemporary Christian music Christian rock music
Roles:	Performer, Musician, Instrumentalist, Originator, Composer, Producer, Interviewee, Bibliographic antecedent, Dedicatee, Other, Lyricist
Classifications:	M1630.18.U89, 782.42166

Publication Timeline

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Publications about U2 (Musical group)

Publications by U2 (Musical group)

Most widely held works about U2 (Musical group)

U2 a musical biography by David Kootnikoff ( )
U2 by U2 by U2 (Musical group) ( Book )
Unforgettable fire : the story of U2 by Eamon Dunphy ( Book )
U2 at the end of the world by Bill Flanagan ( Book )
U2 and Philosophy How to Decipher an Atomic Band by Mark A Wrathall ( )

One step closer : why U2 matters to those seeking God by Christian Batalden Scharen ( Book )
We get to carry each other : the Gospel according to U2 by Greg Garrett ( Book )
Exploring U2 : is this rock 'n' roll? : essays on the music, work, and influence of U2 ( Book )
Walk on : the spiritual journey of U2 by Steve Stockman ( Book )
Unforgettable fire : past, present, and future : the definitive biography of U2 by Eamon Dunphy ( Book )
U2 : into the heart : [the stories behind every song] by Niall Stokes ( Book )
Killing Bono sex, drugs & rock 'n roll rivalry by Nick Hamm ( Visual )
Bono by David Schaffer ( Book )
U2 : the ultimate compendium of interviews, articles, facts, and opinions from the files of Rolling stone ( Book )
Killing Bono by Neil McCormick ( Book )
Rattle and hum by U2 (Musical group) ( Visual )
U2 : the road to pop by Carter Alan ( Book )
Sonic outlaws ( Visual )
Bono : rock star activist by Martha P Trachtenberg ( Book )
Band together : internal dynamics in U2, R.E.M., Radiohead, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers by Mirit Eliraz ( Book )

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Most widely held works by U2 (Musical group)

The Joshua tree by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
80 editions published between 1987 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 1,942 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It has won awards and critical praise for two decades. Now, U2 marks the 20th anniversary of the this landmark album by releasing the Deluxe Edition. Includes a hardback 24-page bound book with two pockets

Gangs of New York by Martin Scorsese ( Visual )
4 editions published between 2003 and 2011 in English and held by 1,938 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1846, waves of Irish immigrants poured in to the New York neighborhood of Five Points. "Billy the Butcher" bands his fellow "Native Americans" into a gang to take on the Irish gang "The Dead Rabbits" organized by Priest Vallon. After a bloody clash Vallon is dead, and his son ends up in a brutal reform school. In 1862, that boy returns to seek vengeance against the man that killed his father

Achtung baby by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
67 editions published between 1991 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Released in 1991, U2's Achtung Baby marked a major creative turning point for the band, and it took the band newer heights of success. It features some of the band's biggest hits including One; Mysterious Ways; and Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses. To mark the album's twentieth anniversary, this two-disc set has been put together featuring the remastered original album and many bonus tracks

Mandela, long walk to freedom by Justin Chadwick ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 1,288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, it chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country's once segregated society

How to dismantle an atomic bomb by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
53 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in 5 languages and held by 1,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Making another run for Number One, the political Irish rockers follow up 2000's Grammy-winning ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND with a return to raw, expansive guitar-work and soaring choruses. "Vertigo" is the lead single

No line on the horizon by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
37 editions published in 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,095 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2004 release How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. The band's 14th album includes the single Get on Your Boots

All that you can't leave behind by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
30 editions published in 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,056 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

War by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
63 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 955 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 creates one of their best with their 1983 album, which is filled with passionate anthems like Sunday Bloody Sunday

Rattle and hum by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
50 editions published between 1988 and 2003 in 5 languages and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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The unforgettable fire by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
62 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 803 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The breakthrough by Mary J Blige ( Recording )
8 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 785 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On this new studio album, perennial chart-topper Blige infuses her contemporary R & B with surpassing soul and urban grit. Highlights include "Be Without You," "MJB Da MVP," "Can't Hide from Love," and a duet with Bono on U2's "One."

The best of 1980-1990 by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
38 editions published between 1997 and 2000 in 5 languages and held by 724 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This album spans the decade and reaches back to 1980's I Will Follow, and follows the group's path throughout the decade to their most dazzling 1988's magnified Rattle and Hum

2010 Grammy nominees ( Recording )
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 644 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The 2010 nominees for music's highest honor are featured in a collection that includes the best of the best from the past year. Includes music from U2, Lady Gaga, Green Day, The Black Eyed Peas and more

18 singles by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
22 editions published in 2006 in 4 languages and held by 643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"**** Out of five."--Rolling Stone

The best of 1990-2000 by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
37 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Creating an unforgettable lasting work of music, U2, on this album combines two new songs, plus a remixed look at the band's third decade

Zooropa by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
30 editions published between 1991 and 1995 in 3 languages and held by 601 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
U2 continues to experiment with the dance and electronica of Achtung Baby with their follow-up, Zooropa. Some of the songs featured on the album include Lemon; Numb; and Stay (Faraway, So Close)

Pop by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
26 editions published between 1997 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 598 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The essential Johnny Cash by Johnny Cash ( Recording )
2 editions published between 2002 and 2008 in English and held by 592 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Essential Johnny Cash was issued to commemorate Cash's 70th birthday. All of his very biggest hits are here in this 2-disc, 36 track collection

Music from the motion picture City of angels ( Recording )
1 edition published in 1998 and held by 586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Boy by U2 (Musical group) ( Recording )
64 editions published between 1980 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 581 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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