What is the best album by U2?

From post-punk beginnings to stadium-defining anthems and restless sonic reinventions, U2's studio catalog is one of rock's most ambitious. Where do you stand?

1

Boy (1980)

Debut album with "I Will Follow", marking the arrival of a major new act.

2

October (1981)

Spiritually-themed second album featuring "Gloria" and raw, urgent performances.

3

War (1983)

Politically charged breakthrough featuring "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "New Year's Day".

4

The Unforgettable Fire (1984)

Atmospheric album produced by Brian Eno featuring "Pride (In the Name of Love)".

5

The Joshua Tree (1987)

Grammy-winning masterpiece featuring "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For".

6

Rattle and Hum (1988)

Live/studio album documenting the Joshua Tree tour, blending rock with blues influences.

7

Achtung Baby (1991)

Industrial-influenced reinvention featuring "One" and "Mysterious Ways".

8

Zooropa (1993)

Experimental follow-up to Achtung Baby exploring electronic textures and European identity.

9

Pop (1997)

Electronic-influenced album from the PopMart era, blending dance music with stadium rock.

10

All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000)

Back-to-basics comeback featuring "Beautiful Day" and a return to anthemic rock.

11

How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004)

Grammy-winning album featuring "Vertigo" and exploring themes of faith and family.

12

No Line on the Horizon (2009)

Experimental collaboration with Eno and Lanois pushing U2's sonic boundaries.

13

Songs of Innocence (2014)

Autobiographical album controversially auto-delivered to iTunes users, revisiting the band's early years.

14

Songs of Experience (2017)

Companion piece to Songs of Innocence, reflecting on mortality and the state of the world.