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Bright morning lights Wipe the sleep from another day’s eye.
This album is a sonic time machine that takes us back to the raw, unfiltered energy of a band on the brink of greatness. This exclusive double 10″ vinyl, released for U2.com subscribers, captures the Irish quartet in their formative years, playing a now-legendary gig at the Marquee Club in London on September 29, 1980.
What makes this album special is its urgency. This is U2 before the stadiums, before the anthems that defined generations—just four young musicians pouring everything into their performance. Tracks like I Will Follow, The Electric Co., and Out of Control showcase their early songwriting prowess and the unrelenting drive that would soon propel them into the stratosphere. Bono’s vocals have that youthful edge, The Edge’s guitar work is sharp and restless, and Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. hold down a tight, forceful rhythm section.
Perhaps the most poignant moment comes with Another Time, Another Place, where Bono reflects on that very night and the band’s early struggles. It adds a sense of nostalgia—like a diary entry set to music, preserving a fleeting moment in time.
The sound quality is remarkably good, considering the recording’s age. It’s not polished, but that’s precisely the charm. It feels real, like you’re standing in that crowded club, sweating under the dim lights as U2 crafts the foundation of their legacy.
For any dedicated U2 fan, this album is a gem. It’s a reminder of the hunger and ambition that fueled their rise—before the worldwide fame, before The Joshua Tree, before Achtung Baby. Another Time, Another Place is exactly that—a glimpse into an era that shaped one of the most influential rock bands of all time.
Tracklist
A1 The Ocean
A2 11 O’Clock Tick Tock
A3 I Will Follow
B1 An Cat Dubh – Into The Heart
B2 A Day Without Me
B3 The Electric Co.
C1 Things To Make And Do
C2 Stories For Boys
C3 Boy / Girl
C4 Out Of Control
D Another Time, Another Place (U2 At The Marquee Club, September 1980)
Vinyl Specs
| Label: | U2 Dot Com – U2COMV10, Island Records – U2COMV10, Interscope Records – U2COMV10 |
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| Format: | 2 x Vinyl, LP, 10″, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered |
| Country: | Worldwide |
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