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20th Anniversary Release of U2's Achtung Baby Post by: Dan The Internut & CK 24 October, 2011 - 8:30 AM
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It's a bit of a reality check to think it's been 20 years since U2 released THAT album... you know, the album that redefined the band and changed the face of music as we know it.
That's right... 20 years after its release, U2 have released an anniversary edition of Achtung Baby in 5 separate formats.
At the time, Achtung Baby was U2's 7th studio release, and its fair to say a step in a completely different direction for the boys. When you consider too what was happening in Seattle at the time, what U2 recorded in Germany was tantamount to visionary. As Bono himself states, Achtung Baby is "the sound of four men chopping down The Joshua Tree".
Check out this video of the boys talking about the recording process behind Achtung Baby... Fascinating stuff. (Source: Youtube.com)
The five release formats will include a standard reissue and the standard reissue with bonus B-sides... Then you hit serious fan territory, with 3 different box sets featuring both Achtung Baby and Zooropa... plus B-Sides, remixes, DVD concert footage and rare archive footage.
To celebrate the release of the 20th Anniversary of Achtung Baby Triple M have got their hands on a Deluxe Edition pack to give away.
From vinyl albums to B-Sides and even a pair of Bono’s trademark 'The Fly’ sunglasses... this pack is the ultimate for any U2 fan!
For lucky listeners in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane enter here for your chance to win!
20 Years Of U2 – Achtung Baby: Anniversary Edition – out 28th October, you can purchase the new editions in your favourite format below:
What's your favourite song from this classic album?
