Reviewing U2's "Staring At The Sun": The Alternative Number Ones Series
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Tom Breihan
Summary
This article is a music review column entry in a series called "The Alternative Number Ones," where the author reviews every #1 single from Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs chart. The piece focuses on U2's "Staring At The Sun," examining how the band transitioned from a hyper-serious guitar rock band to embracing pop and electronic influences, particularly during their Pop album era. The review discusses the song's context within U2's career, its musical composition, lyrical themes, and its place on the alternative charts.
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StereogumReviewing U2's "Staring At The Sun": The Alternative Number Ones Seriesstereogum.comKey quotes
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It's an old story: A hyper-serious, messianic guitar band ascends to the absolute heights of what such a group can represent, and then they decide that they'll have to become a completely different kind of band.
The column is now biweekly, alternating with The Number Ones on Mondays.
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