Ranking U2's 15 Album Leadoff Singles: From 'New Year's Day' to 'Get On Your Boots'
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Andy Greene
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A comprehensive ranking and analysis of all 15 leadoff singles from U2's studio albums, from their 1980 debut 'Boy' through their upcoming 2025 album. The article evaluates each single's artistic merit, commercial success, and how well it represented its parent album, covering classics like 'New Year's Day,' 'With or Without You,' and 'Beautiful Day' alongside controversial picks like 'Get On Your Boots' and 'Fire.'
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Rolling StoneRanking U2's 15 Album Leadoff Singles: From 'New Year's Day' to 'Get On Your Boots'rollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSometimes they made the smart choice and led with 'New Year's Day' or 'With or Without You.' Other times, they made baffling picks like 'Get On Your Boots.'
U2 haven't always played it safe when announcing a new album. We rank each of their leadoff singles.
On Tuesday afternoon, U2 dropped 'Street of Dreams,' the leadoff single from their forthcoming st
Ranking all 15 album leadoff singles by U2, including 'Beautiful Day,' 'Fire,' 'Get on Your Boots,' 'The Fly,' and 'With or Without You.'
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