How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
Studio album by U2
Released	22 November 2004
Recorded	November 2003 – August 2004
Genre	Rock
Length	49:08
Label	Island Interscope (U.S.)
Producer	Steve Lillywhite, Chris Thomas, Jacknife Lee, Nellee Hooper, Flood, Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno, Carl Glanville
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Cluas (7/10) link E! Online 2/7/2007 FasterLouder 12/23/2004 Los Angeles Times 2/7/2007 The Music Box Dec 2004 Pitchfork (6.9/10) 11/22/2004 PopMatters (mixed) 11/23/2004 Rocknworld.com link Rolling Stone 12/09/2004 Stylus (C) 11/23/2004 Yahoo Music UK link
U2 chronology
Exclusive (2003) How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004) The Complete U2 (2004)
Singles from How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
"Vertigo" Released: 8 November 2004 "All Because of You" Released: 8 February 2005 "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" Released: 14 February 2005 "City of Blinding Lights" Released: 6 June 2005 "Original of the Species" Released: November 2005

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U2 lead singer Bono described the album as "our first rock album. It's taken us twenty years or whatever it is, but this is our first rock album." ^[1] Although not a concept album in the traditional sense, most of the music on the record deals with the world at the crossroads of its existence. Love, war, peace and harmony, and approaching death are themes of the album. For other uses, see Bono (disambiguation). ... In popular music, a concept album is an album which is unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical (Shuker 2002, p. ...

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History

In 2003, in an interview with Planet Sound, The Edge said how one of their new songs called Full Metal Jacket was "the mother of all rock songs" and "the reason to make a new album". This song would later become "Vertigo". Planet Sound is a Teletext music page on ITV and Channel 4 in the UK. It is broadcast on analogue Teletext from page 340, and on digital Teletext from page 820. ...

A demo version of the album (The Edge's copy) was stolen while the band were having their photo taken for a magazine in France in July 2004. It contained unfinished versions of several songs that made it onto the album.^[2] The band publicly announced that if those tracks were leaked online, they would release the album immediately. Several months later, tracks from the album were released online, but they were the finished products, and not the rough demos from The Edge's stolen CD.

Adam Clayton said of Atomic Bomb, "It's very much a guitar record. "Vertigo", "Love and Peace", "City of Blinding Lights", "All Because of You", all pretty up, rocky tunes. A lot of them are a kick-back to our very early days, so it's like with each year we have gathered a little bit more and this is what we are now." Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960 in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England), is best known as the bass player of the rock band U2. ...

In late 2004, "Mercy", an unreleased track taken from the How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb sessions, surfaced on the Internet through a fan who had been given a copy of the album containing the extra track. The track is of less than standard audio quality, but managed to become a favorite on fan websites. Singer Michael W. Smith joined the band in the studio during the Atomic Bomb sessions and worked on at least one track with them entitled "North Star". That track, which was a tribute to Johnny Cash, has not yet surfaced officially or unofficially in any form. [1] // Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957, to Paul and Barbara Smith in Kenova, West Virginia), often nicknamed Smitty, is a Christian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist. ... For the song of the same name, recorded by Tracy Byrd and later by Jason Aldean, see Johnny Cash (song). ...

The album's release was followed by the commercially successful Vertigo Tour. The Vertigo Tour was a concert tour by the Irish rock band U2, which took place in 2005 and 2006 in support of the groups 2004 album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. ...

Track listing

Music by U2, lyrics by Bono except "Vertigo", "Love and Peace or Else" and "Yahweh" (words by Bono and the Edge).

1. "Vertigo" – 3:11
2. "Miracle Drug" – 3:54
3. "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" – 5:08
4. "Love and Peace or Else" – 4:48
5. "City of Blinding Lights" – 5:47
6. "All Because of You" – 3:34
7. "A Man and a Woman" – 4:30
8. "Crumbs from Your Table" – 5:03
9. "One Step Closer" – 3:48
10. "Original of the Species" – 4:41
11. "Yahweh" – 4:22
12. "Fast Cars" – 3:44
    • An additional track on the Japan and UK CD editions of the album, as well as the deluxe editions of the album in all regions and the digital version included in The Complete U2.

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Bonus DVD

• Documentary - U2 and 3 Songs
• Bonus Videos:

1. "Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own" (Studio Performance)
2. "Crumbs From Your Table"
3. "Vertigo" (Temple Bar Mix)
4. "Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own" (Acoustic Couch Mix)
5. "Vertigo"

Charts

Following the 22 November 2004 release, the album debuted at #1 in 34 countries, ^{[citation needed]} including the US Billboard 200, the UK album chart, and the Aria charts. Worldwide sales as of 2006 number close to 10 million copies sold. ^{[citation needed]} The album had sold about 3,200,000 copies in the United States. is the 326th day of the year (327th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. ... The Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry. ...

The album was preceded by the lead single "Vertigo", which topped the charts in several countries, including the UK. It reached #31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Modern Rock Tracks chart, and it topped the digital downloads chart in both the US and the UK, becoming U2's best-selling single ever in the US with 2x Platinum status. How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb track listing Vertigo (1) Miracle Drug (2) U218 Singles track listing With or Without You (4) Vertigo (5) New Years Day (6) Vertigo is the opening track and first single from U2s 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... Modern Rock Tracks is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. ...

The second single in the UK was "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" which became U2's first-ever follow-up single to top the charts. On US adult contemporary radio it reached #15 on the Adult Top 40 and also appeared on the Modern Rock Tracks chart, the Pop 100, and the Hot 100. How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb track listing Miracle Drug (Track 2) Sometimes You Cant Make It On Your Own (Track 3) Love and Peace or Else (Track 4) U218 Singles track listing Elevation (15) Sometimes You Cant Make It On Your Own (16) The Saints Are Coming... Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreciated to just AC, is a type of radio format that plays mainstream and pop music, without hip-hop or rap since, as per the name, it is geared more towards adults than teens. ... Adult Top 40 is a another variation on the Top 40 format, in which this genre is more geared towards an adult audience who are not into Rock music teen Pop, Dance music, Hip-Hop, Modern Rock or slower Adult Contemporary fare. ...

"City of Blinding Lights" was the third UK release. It peaked at #2 and spent nine weeks on the chart. It also placed on the US Adult Top 40. How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb track listing Love and Peace or Else (Track 4) City of Blinding Lights (Track 5) All Because of You (Track 6) City of Blinding Lights is the third single from U2s 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. ... Adult Top 40 is a another variation on the Top 40 format, in which this genre is more geared towards an adult audience who are not into Rock music teen Pop, Dance music, Hip-Hop, Modern Rock or slower Adult Contemporary fare. ...

The second single in the US was "All Because of You". Although it received some airplay on rock radio, reaching #6 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart and #20 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, the song had little mainstream exposure. When released in the UK, it peaked at #4 but only spent four weeks on the chart. Lyrics:Jump5-All Because Of You Sunlight on the windowpane Something new runnin through my veins Every day is like a new beginning Its something bout the way Im feeling When You say You love me Your words are ringin over and over Changing everything I thought I... The Mainstream Rock Tracks chart is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music but are not modern rock (that is, alternative) stations, which are counted in the Modern Rock Tracks chart. ...

"Original of the Species" has been released to airplay in the US. So far, it has been added to the playlists of 12 US alternative rock radio stations. It has peaked at #6 on the Triple A Chart according to mediaguide.com and the video has reached #12 on VH1's top 20 video countdown. The track has also made brief appearances on the Hot AC charts according to Radio and Records and MediaGuide. Original of the Species is the tenth track on U2s 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, and was the fifth and final single from the album. ... Alternative music redirects here. ...

Chart positions and sales

Critical reception

Much like its predecessor, this album met wide critical acclaim with critics like Rolling Stone (who described it as "grandiose music from grandiose men"), Q, All Music Guide, The Los Angeles Times and E! Online among others quite vocal in its praise. This album is often described as the album which has firmly entrenched U2 at the top after the commercial and critical let down of 1997's Pop. The album received an average critic score of 79%, according to Metacritic.^[19] This article is about the magazine. ... Q is a music magazine published monthly in the United Kingdom, with a circulation of 140,282 and a readership of 731,000. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ... The Los Angeles Times (also L.A. Times) is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California and distributed throughout the Western United States. ... E! (Entertainment Television) is an American cable television and direct broadcast satellite network. ... Pop is an album released by the Irish rock band U2 in March of 1997 (see 1997 in music). ...

Awards and accolades

This album was awarded eight Grammy Awards in 2005 and 2006, winning in all of the categories in which it was nominated. It was awarded the Album of the Year award in 2006. "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" from the album was awarded Song of the Year and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. "City of Blinding Lights" was awarded the award for Best Rock Song, and the album was also awarded Best Rock Album. In 2005, the single "Vertigo" from the album won in all three categories in which it was nominated: Best Rock Song, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and Best Short Form Music Video. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The 47th Grammy Awards were held on February 13, 2005 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Grammy Award for Album of the Year is the most prestigious award category. ... How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb track listing Miracle Drug (Track 2) Sometimes You Cant Make It On Your Own (Track 3) Love and Peace or Else (Track 4) U218 Singles track listing Elevation (15) Sometimes You Cant Make It On Your Own (16) The Saints Are Coming... The Song of the Year is one of the two most prestigious awards in the Grammies, if not in all of the American music industry. ... The Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal has been awarded since 1980. ... How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb track listing Love and Peace or Else (Track 4) City of Blinding Lights (Track 5) All Because of You (Track 6) City of Blinding Lights is the third single from U2s 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. ... The Grammy Award for Best Rock Song has been awarded since 1992. ... The Grammy Award for Best Rock Album has been awarded since 1995. ... How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb track listing Vertigo (1) Miracle Drug (2) U218 Singles track listing With or Without You (4) Vertigo (5) New Years Day (6) Vertigo is the opening track and first single from U2s 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. ... The Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video has been awarded since 1984. ...

• Ranked best album of 2004 by USA Today
• Ranked best album of 2004 by Paste Magazine
• Ranked #1 in best albums of 2004 by The New York Times
• Ranked #2 in best albums of 2004 by The Los Angeles Times (Robert Hilburn)
• Ranked #4 in best albums of 2004 by Q magazine
• Ranked #3 in liveDaily's top albums of 2004
• Ranked #8 in Village Voice 2004 Pazz & Jop Poll (a survey of 793 critics)
• Ranked #23 in Top40-charts.com's best albums of 2004
• Ranked #25 in PopMatters.com's best albums of 2004
• Ranked #8 in best albums of 2004 by Village Voice

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Apple promotions

"Vertigo" was featured on a widely-aired television commercial for the Apple iPod. Apple, in a partnership with the band, released a special edition iPod bearing their namesake. The Complete U2, an iTunes-exclusive box set featuring previously unreleased content was released. Proceeds from the iPod and iTunes partnerships were donated to charity.^[20] The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Apple Inc. ... iPod is a brand of portable media player designed and marketed by Apple and launched in October 2001. ... The Complete U2 is a digital box set by U2, released exclusively online in the iTunes Music Store on November 23, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ...

Personnel

• Bono – lead vocals, guitars, piano on "City of Blinding Lights"
• The Edge – lead guitars, keyboards, backing vocals, additional vocals on "Miracle Drug"
• Adam Clayton – bass guitar, keyboards
• Larry Mullen, Jr. – drums, percussion, backing vocals on "Miracle Drug"

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Additional personnel

• Jacknife Lee – keyboards, synthesizers
• Daniel Lanois – guitar, pedal steel, mandolin, shaker

Garret Jacknife Lee is a Grammy Award winning music producer and remixer. ... Daniel Lanois (born September 19, 1951 in Hull, Québec) is a Canadian record producer and singer-songwriter. ...

See also

• U2 discography

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References

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External links

• How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb at official website
• How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb at U2 Wanderer, with comprehensive details on various editions, cover scans, lyrics, and more
• "Vertigo" the mini site
• Lyrics
• Reviews at Metacritic
• Fan interpretations and interview excerpts for each song