April 25, 201016 yr Because if you were to pick from U2 pick The Joshua Tree which was a far better album.
April 25, 201016 yr Because if you were to pick from U2 pick The Joshua Tree which was a far better album. I prefer Joshua Tree, too (only slightly). But I've come to accept that Achtung Baby is a more highly regarded album more times than not. I compare it to the Nirvana's "Nevermind" to Pearl Jam's "Ten" debate. I much prefer "Ten" and think it is a far better album. However, I've come to accept that most critics and music fans think Nevermind is the better album. Therefore, I am never shocked or surprised when I see Nevermind in a higher position.
April 25, 201016 yr I actually thought more critics thought more highly of Joshua Tree. I mean, that's THE U2 album.
April 25, 201016 yr Joshua Tree sold more copies (I believe), but I usually see Achtung Baby ranked higher. Of course, that's not always the case. Both are amazing albums, IMO. Now I'm going to have to go and look through other lists to see which album is consistently ranked higher. You've sparked a curiosity.
April 25, 201016 yr lol I was just raised to believe that Joshua Tree was THE U2 album and that everyone else in the world thought so too. Lol probably also why I can't enjoy any U2 post Joshua Tree...I was raised to believe it was all downhill from there. :P
April 25, 201016 yr I've been looking. Maybe you're right. I mean, both albums are on almost all "best of all time" lists, but they flip flop often. But, as I look, I do see Joshua Tree ahead of Achtung Baby on several lists.
April 25, 201016 yr Shess! *fist pump* haha. I didn't say all lists. i could produce at least 3 lists from credible publications in a matter of seconds ranking Achtung Baby ahead of Joshua Tree. But I am finding Joshua Tree ranked higher at least as frequently, if not more so.
April 25, 201016 yr Thank you. Are you trying to give me a compliment as a consolation prize? Because I am still not considering you a clear cut winner. I am just saying you have plenty of ammunition to back your claim. I know, I know...still a fist pump....haha.
April 25, 201016 yr Joshua tree is THE U2 album isnt it? I like their whole catalogue though so i cant really comment.
April 25, 201016 yr You're a Coldplay fan right? You could say exactly the same about them. I agree with that though. Fugazi rule No I don't like Coldplay at all.
April 25, 201016 yr Achtung Baby is the ultimate U2 album. Joshua Tree is good, but it's no where near their greatest. It's a bit overhyped whereas Achtung Baby, The Unforgettable Fire and War are underhyped - but better albums.
April 25, 201016 yr Agree about Unforgettable Fire and War...but Joshua Tree is still the quintessential.
April 26, 201016 yr No I don't like Coldplay at all. heh. Then why are you here? I don't like them either
April 26, 201016 yr ^then why are you here? haha Achtung Baby is the ultimate U2 album. Joshua Tree is good, but it's no where near their greatest. It's a bit overhyped whereas Achtung Baby, The Unforgettable Fire and War are underhyped - but better albums. Achtung is my favorite but I think that Joshua Tree is quintessential U2. I mean it has the classic U2 sound that everyone knows.
April 26, 201016 yr ^then why are you here? haha I've been through this! I used to like them but I didn't leave when I stopped liking them because all the non-coldplay related things are awesome.
April 26, 201016 yr ^then why are you here? haha Achtung is my favorite but I think that Joshua Tree is quintessential U2. I mean it has the classic U2 sound that everyone knows. It's debatable. Every band wishes they had people debating over which of two masterpieces is better. I can only think of a handful of bands with this "problem."
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