Boy<\/strong> is the debut studio album by Irish rock band U2<\/strong>. Originally released in 1980, it introduced the band\u2019s early post-punk energy, emotional directness and the distinctive guitar sound of The Edge, setting the foundation for U2\u2019s later international breakthrough.<\/p>\n This single LP edition includes I Will Follow<\/strong>, Twilight<\/strong>, An Cat Dubh<\/strong>, Into The Heart<\/strong>, Out Of Control<\/strong>, Stories For Boys<\/strong>, The Ocean<\/strong>, A Day Without Me<\/strong>, Another Time, Another Place<\/strong>, The Electric Co.<\/strong> and Shadows And Tall Trees<\/strong>. The album is especially important for I Will Follow<\/strong>, Out Of Control<\/strong>, The Electric Co.<\/strong> and A Day Without Me<\/strong>, and remains one of the defining early U2 records.<\/p>\n This single LP 180 gram remastered vinyl reissue<\/strong> was released by Mercury<\/strong> on 17 July 2008<\/strong>. The edition presents Boy<\/strong> as a high-quality vinyl release for U2 fans and listeners who value post-punk, early alternative rock, emotional vocals and ringing guitar textures.<\/p>\n Artist: U2<\/strong> On a good hi-fi system, Boy<\/strong> should sound open, urgent and youthful: Bono\u2019s voice forward and expressive, The Edge\u2019s guitar lines clear and spacious, Adam Clayton\u2019s bass driving the songs, and Larry Mullen Jr.\u2019s drums giving the album its early post-punk momentum.<\/p>\n
\nLabel: Mercury<\/strong>
\nRelease date: 17 July 2008<\/strong>
\nCatalog number: 060251761671<\/strong>
\nEAN: 0602517616714<\/strong><\/p>\nListen on TIDAL \u2013 Remastered<\/h3>\n