U2-War (1983)

As the title of this album perfectly suggests, "War" is the most aggressive and visceral album by the Irish band U2. On this third album, the band led by Bono and The Edge even reveals their most politically engaged side. Raw and furious rock is reaffirmed here amidst a repertoire steeped in feeling and emotion, with The Edge unleashing his tremendous riffs and guitar solos, and Bono delivering immeasurable and sublime vocals. The terrifying and intense "Sunday Bloody Sunday" recounts that fateful Sunday, January 30, 1972, when British soldiers opened fire on an unarmed crowd protesting in Derry, resulting in fourteen deaths and many more injuries. In contrast to this powerful song is the melodic "New Year's Day", another of U2's great tracks. Among the rest, highlights include the experimental "The Refugee", the energetic "Like A Song...", and the arena rock "Two Hearts Beat As One".