Originally posted by RUMMY[..]
Well put. As much as it gets bashed around here (not by all), I think ATYCLB was/is a VERY relevant album that really suited the times at the turn of the century. Admittedly, the emotion on the accompanying Elevation Tour (namely the third leg) has definitely added to the allure of this album but it in itself really was a big deal a decade ago and still sounds pretty solid now.
Back on topic: Achtung Baby is, and always will be, "relevant" - even if they didn't get it quite right for the remaster.
As usual,I agree with you.ATYCLB sold over 12 million copies.Recieved world critical acclaim.Won 7 Grammy Awards.Beautiful Day,Walk On,Stuck In A Moment and Elevation were all very successful singles. Yes,I think that is a relevant release my friend.On this 10 year anniversary, since the cowards attacked my country,this release still gives me chills.Walk On always brings me back to that terrible day.I love this release.It is very personal to me.As is the 10.24.01 show I was at.It got me through that time.Somehow.
As for AB ? One of the most successful records of all time.One,MW and The Fly were huge singles.The album sold 18 million copies,and won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance.One,IMO,is U2's greatest song. Is AB relevant ? Yes,I would think so.....
That makes 8 songs left to be covered, or at least I hope the other song will also get covered.