Description
U2: No Line on the Horizon - Deluxe Edition Book & CD
- UPC: 602517960312
- Product Type: Music CD with Deluxe Hardcover Book
- Brand Name: Island Records / Mercury Music Group
- MPN: 1796031
- Genre: Rock
- Style: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock
Overview
Experience U2’s twelfth studio album, No Line on the Horizon, presented in a stunning deluxe hardcover book format. This release marks a period of deep experimentation for the band, recorded in various locations including Fez, Morocco, which heavily influenced the atmospheric and rhythmic textures of the tracks. Produced by the legendary team of Brian Eno, Danny Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite, this album explores themes of movement, spirituality, and the search for peace in a chaotic world. The high-quality book features exclusive photography by Anton Corbijn and Hiroshi Sugimoto, providing a visual journey that complements the sonic depth of the music.
Product Features
- Format: CD + Limited Edition Hardcover Book
- Dimensions: A4 size
- Label: Island Records / Universal Music
- Release Year: 2009
- Special Feature: Includes "Linear" - a film by Anton Corbijn (via digital access/enhanced content) and extensive 60-page credits and photography book.
Interesting Facts
- The Horizon Image: The iconic cover art is a photograph titled "Boden Sea, Uttwil" by Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto. Bono was so moved by the image—a seamless meeting of sky and water—that it inspired the album's title.
- The Moroccan Influence: Much of the initial recording took place in the riads of Fez, Morocco. The band invited local musicians to play, and the "open-air" recording style contributed to the sprawling, organic sound of tracks like "Moment of Surrender."
- Bono's Writing: The lyrics for "Breathe" were reportedly written just before the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela, though Bono decided the music didn't quite fit the celebratory tone and kept it for the album's internal narrative.
- Critical Acclaim: Rolling Stone named "Moment of Surrender" the best song of 2009, praising its soul-stirring composition and vocal performance.
Track Listing
- No Line on the Horizon – 4:12
- Magnificent – 5:24
- Moment of Surrender – 7:24
- Unknown Caller – 6:03
- I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight – 4:14
- Get On Your Boots – 3:25
- Stand Up Comedy – 4:50
- Fez – Being Born – 5:17
- White as Snow – 4:41
- Breathe – 5:00
- Cedars of Lebanon – 4:13
Publishers
Published by Universal Music Publishing B.V. and Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group. Recording studios included HQ (Dublin), Riad El Yacout (Fez), Platinum Sound (New York), and Olympic Studios (London).
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