Walk On: The Spiritual Journey of U2
by Steve Stockman
Book Summary Information
Author: Steve StockmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-11-01
ISBN: 088419793X
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Relevant Books
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Summary: 4 Stars
This is a book composed from the pouring over of interveiws music and shows of U2 by a man with twenty years of devoted listning of the biggist rock band on earth, that also happens to be one of most influential voices for social justice and human rights issues in the world.The book tells of what was going on in the spiritual lives of U2 as they made their music. Taking albums, songs, and live shows and contextualising them, helping the listner understand the impact and meaning of the music. Using Bono and his lyrics the writer is quick to appliy the music to biblical principles and passages, showing how all along it has been the church who have slated U2 as turning their backs on God, using 'still havnt found what im looking for' as amunition, when in actual fact they have done nothing of the sort, indicated in interprting the real meaning of this brilliant song and other such works. As well as lyrics, shows such as Zoo Tv and pop are commented on and the meaning of the actions, dress etc. expounded, as well as the changing image and reinvention of the band and their music at the beggining of the 90's and again in the new release of 'All that you carnt leave behind'.
Having no direct quotes from the band, the book can be slightly speculative at times, but for any dvoted lover of u2, who wants to go further, deeper into the phenomena of their fantastic music and lives, as well as finding comfort, surport and inspiration, this is a good book!
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