Four years after their All That You Can't Leave Behind album revived the market for rock music and the topped charts in 32 countries, Island Records released U2's 11th studio album. Its title: How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
Recorded over 18 months in Dublin and the South Of France, it sees U2 primed for the future. Built on classic Edge guitar riffs and haunted by the passing of Bono's father in 2001, the album captures the band in blistering form.
After 26 years U2 are in one piece and making the music of their lives.
Hot Video Intv. Of The Week It was a meeting of "The Pauls" in Ottawa this week when Prime Minister Paul Martin met with Irish rocker Paul Hewson (better known as U2 frontman Bono). The meeting came as Martin announced plans to increase Canadian government contributions to the fight against AIDS to $70 million. Watch Bono and the PM doing a little MuchMusic name dropping!
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After 26 years U2 are in one piece and making the music of their lives.
