Pop

U2

Pop

RELEASED: February 26, 1997
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Discothèque 5:18 2. Do You Feel Loved 5:07 3. Mofo 5:49 4. If God Will Send His Angels 5:22 5. Staring at the Sun 4:36 6. Last Night on Earth 4:45 7. Gone 4:26 8. Miami 4:52 9. The Playboy Mansion 4:40 10. If You Wear That Velvet Dress 5:14 11. Please 5:02 12. Wake Up Dead Man 4:53 13. Holy Joe (guilty mix) 5:09
Historical Archive
U2's 'Pop' album, released in 1997, marked a significant evolution in the band's sound, blending rock with electronica and dance music influences. The album features intricate production and explores themes of love, politics, and consumerism. While it received mixed reviews upon release, it has since been recognized for its experimental approach and its reflection of the late 1990s culture. Tracks like 'Discotheque' and 'Staring at the Sun' showcase U2's willingness to push boundaries, though the album's reception was complicated by the band's ambitious shift in style.