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The Joshua Tree

by U2

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All Time

of 455,625

2,621
1990's

of 166,477

1,607
1990

of 7,867

179

Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews and awards.

Overall Rating: 3.1649 The Joshua Tree is ranked overall as 3.1649 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 3.1250 The Joshua Tree has an avg. critic score of 3.1250 out of 4 stars

The Joshua Tree Album Reviews

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