Product Description
With over 24 pages covering the band's newest CD, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, U2: Into the Heart examines the behind-the-scenes influences that shaped U2’s internationally popular and critically acclaimed music. Included are original and revealing interviews with band members and the key people close to U2. The band’s rich cultural and social context is fully explored, providing a colorful backdrop to the songs. U2: Into the Heart traces U2’s meteoric rise from the early days of their career with Boy, their first album, to the spanning success of The Joshua Tree, Rattle and Hum, Achtung Baby, and Pop. U2 is a group that has become a world-class rock ’n’ roll band; a band that continues to invent themselves and are not afraid to take chances with their craft—as well as make a unique impact in the world of music with their raw, emotional energy.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 11 reviews)

into the heart an excellent in depth book

alaround great coverage of all U2 songs done in thier career every song has a story to it the write up on all of there b side songs is also great too!!!!
June 17, 2008

A Bummer

Not what I expected. I like the concept and was really looking forward to reading some insight from the guys on their inspirations for the songs, what motivated them at the time...where they were in their lives...Instead we get dribs and drabs about their producers fiddling with the songs....personally, I don't care about that.

You can get better insight into songs/albums by going thru U2 interviews on YouTube. At least it's from "the horses' mouth" instead of thru irresponsible writers who use quotes out of context (as in the case of this author). Note: read the excerpt on "All Because of You" - just plain stupid. There is a lot more to that song than what the author "chose" to include in his book, which resembles a badly written term paper, along with unwitty photo captions.

U2 is much more profound than this book leads you to believe. The author also completely leaves out the spiritual aspects of the band and their songs - obviously he has no understanding of the topic, and almost mocks it.

June 09, 2008

Excellent book

The book is a detailed account of all the songs sung by U2. I originally bought the book for a friend as a birthday present, but was so impressed that I had to buy one for myself.
April 21, 2008

Perfect for die hard U2 fans

This book gives great back story and insight into every song of every album by U2, including B-sides and the Passenger's album. It's interesting to see the inspirations behind some of their biggest hits. This book is not for the casual fan. Would also recommend "U2 At the End of the World" by Bill Flanagan.
February 12, 2008

Great reading!

I recommend this book to any U2 fan. It is very interesting to hear this author's point of view on U2's songs.
December 13, 2007

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