1979: U2 "Three" (EP)

Let's be honest: the sound quality isn't that good, the two songs that were to later appear on the Boy album are yet to fully mature, Bono hasn't yet really learnt to control his voice, and it just screams that this is U2's first release.

But damn, feel the energy! What U2 lacked in technical skill and good recording equipment, they well and truly made up for in energy, drive, passion, commitment - whatever you want to call it. You can tell these guys believed in what they were doing and had a true enthusiasm to make and perform music.

It's genuine (which is more than I can say for some later U2 material). I recommend it. It's a great insight into where U2 came from and how hard they tried back in the day.


Track-List:


A1: Out of Control
B1: Stories for Boys
B2. Boy/Girl