U2: Revolution

by Mat Snow

A complete illustrated history of one of the world's most influential and legendary rock band, U2: Revolution is lushly illustrated with over 200 photos, two foldout timelines, and fresh interviews by rock journalist Mat Snow. Starting with their roots in Dublin in the late 1970s, where the four teenaged friends first performed and signed with Island Records, Snow follows the band through its debut album Boy, their chart-topping albums of the 1980s, their record-breaking tours and global activism of the 1990s, and their reflective reconnection with core fans in the 21st century. With a new album and tour scheduled for release in 2014, U2: Revolution is poised to become the definitive work on a band that has stayed true to its beliefs and passions, through meteoric success, public controversy, and an astounding forty-year working relationship.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction, Biography Memoir

243 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun read, and I quite enjoy the cover art and all the pictures included. Would I say it’s the best book about U2 out there? No, probably not. The flow of it, and the author’s syntax did not exactly gel with me at times, and the book should have been a little more thoroughly proofread. Also, the text on the black pages should have been a different color; I could barely read it at times unless I put a flashlight on it. That being said, I did learn some things I didn’t know which is always fun.

[Nehi Stauffer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was excellent...up until the end of the Pop chapter. U2 after Pop is boring.

[Amy the book-bat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won a copy of this book from a GoodReads giveaway.

This book did a fantastic job of blending the history of what was going on in the world with the history of the band and biographical information on each band member. I loved seeing the photos and memorabilia and reading the behind-the-scenes stuff about some of my favorite songs and albums. It has definitely been a journey of discovery for U2 and their fans. I think I am going to go play some of their music now...