The biggest rock band in the world just released their second greatest hits album, a compilation of songs from 1990-2000. These are the years of experimentation and mistrust, when the band lost their youthful idealism and began to show a darker side. It's also the time when they began experimenting with techno music, fusing disco beats and rock 'n roll. It's definitely not the U2 of the 1980s, but it's definitely cool. Overall, this CD is a decent introduction to their work from the 1990s, but it is lacking. Several key songs are missing, and the inclusion of a few songs will leave you scratching your head. It includes two new songs (from 2002, not exactly within the time frame of the title) and a few remixes of old songs. The CD also comes as a 2-disc set with the B-sides from the 1990s. This is a collection of b-sides and remixes for the fanatical U2 fan. And if you buy the project early you can get a free DVD thrown in as well. It includes a live video of "Please" from the Pop Mart tour, a video of "Beautiful Day" filmed in France, a trailer to the upcoming Best of DVD, and a "History Mix," which features footage from the 1990s.
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