The Unforgettable Fire (2009) Album Review

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Music critics combined give The Unforgettable Fire a score of 3.1667 out of 4

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Rolling Stone

This transitional, hit-or-miss set, U2's first collaboration with producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, followed 1983's breakthrough, War. Read more about The Unforgettable Fire on Rolling Stone

All Music Guide

In many ways, U2 took their fondness for sonic bombast as far as it could go onWar, so it isn't a complete surprise that they chose to explore the intricacies ofthe Edge's layered, effects-laden guitar on the follow-up,The Unforgettable Fire. Read more about The Unforgettable Fire on All Music Guide

Rolling Stone

The title of U2's fifth album is perversely suggestive. Read more about The Unforgettable Fire on Rolling Stone

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Movie critics combined give The Unforgettable Fire a score of 3.75 out of 4

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The Daily Vault Album Reviews

U2 had only hinted at expanding their sonic palette on 1983's brilliantWar, with the closing song "40" showcasing a softer yet grandiose band. But a little Brian Eno went a long way in helping establish this band as worldwide superstars
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Movie critics combined give The Unforgettable Fire a score of 3.40 out of 4

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Adrian Denning.co.uk

Enter Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno on production duties, and U2 make a marked change from anything they'd done before, whilst still including a few songs reminding you of exactly who are listening to. 'Pride' is the most obvious example of this,
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