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	U2 City of Blinding Lights Pt. 1 Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock The third single lifted from their 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' album features three tracks, 'City Of Blinding Lights' (Radio Edit), 'The Fly' (Live From Stop Sellafield Concert - 1992) and 'Even Better Than The Real ... more » « less
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All Artists: U2
Title: City of Blinding Lights Pt. 1
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Universal Import
Release Date: 6/20/2005
Album Type: Single, Import
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: Hardcore & Punk, New Wave & Post-Punk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 602498718308, 060249871830

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Album Description

The third single lifted from their 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' album features three tracks, 'City Of Blinding Lights' (Radio Edit), 'The Fly' (Live From Stop Sellafield Concert - 1992) and 'Even Better Than The Real Thing' (Live from Stop Sellafield Concert - 1992). Universal. 2005.

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CD Reviews

City Of Blinding Lights

Charlie-X | Glen Ellyn, IL | 07/20/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Single # 4 from U2's latest release 'How to Dismantle..' is here along with two live tracks from 1992, 'The Fly' and 'Even Better Than The Real Thing'.

'City Of Blinding Lights', is no doubt one of the stand out tracks from their latest disk, which makes it an obvious choice for a single release.

It is presented here in it's 'radio edit' version [4:11] vs the [5:47] album version. The intro is significantly shorter, as is the ending, but in no way does that lessen the effectiveness of the song. In fact, it might even enhance it.

The live tracks are enjoyable as well, but are probably essential only for U2 completists.

Bottom Line: Great Single!

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One of the best songs of all time

Jordans11 | Washington State, USA | 09/22/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"City of Blinding Lights shocks me every time I hear it. The sonic chords created by the edge's guitar are amazing and the lyrics are perfect. I have heard just about every U2 song and I think this is the song that sums it all up. City of Blinding Lights is U2 in a nutshell. Sonic architecture (if that makes any sense) that builds and builds until the blazing conclusion. After this song is over "WOW" is all that comes to mind. If you are thinking about buying the single, don't, buy the whole album, it is excellent."

Only for the diehard fan

Horror Buff | Hickory, NC | 08/06/2007

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I really enjoy U2's B sides, which is the only reason to purchase this, considering most of us already have the CD version. "City of Blinding Lights" on its own is an outstanding track, but I was a bit disappointed in the live cuts. "The Fly" sounds uninspired and like Bono is singing into a megaphone. "Even Better Than the Real Thing" is an improvement, but it lacks the energy of other live tunes. After the original listening, it wound up in my collection as more of an afterthought, though no regret in purchasing it. It just doesn't compare well with other B sides the band has released."