Boy
Released in October 1980 (UK)
Released in March 1981 (U.S.)
Themes considered - adolescence, innocence, growing into adulthood...all expressed through the album cover of a young boy
No. 52 on UK Albums Chart
No. 63 on Billboard 200
No. 3 in Ireland
No. 12 in Canada
"A Day Without Me" & "I Will Follow" released as singles in 1980
"I Will Follow" reached No. 20 on Billboard Top Tracks Rock Chart
Success on college radio
Point of intrigue - The album was especially popular in American gay clubs, leading to a gay audience, that was not intended by the band.
No. 417 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2003)
Review Scores -
AllMusic - 4/5 Stars
The Austin Chronicle - 4/5 Stars
The A.V. Club - A
Chicago Tribune - 2.5/4 Stars
Entertainment Weekly - B
Mojo - 4/5 Stars
Pitchfork - 8.3/10
Q - 4/5 Stars
The Rolling Stone Album Guide - 4/5 Stars
Spin Alternative Record Guide - 6/10
Tracks -
Side One -
1. I Will Follow
2. Twilight
3. An Cat Dubh
4. Into the Heart
5. Out of Control
Side Two -
1. Stories for Boys
2. The Ocean
3. A Day Without Me
4. Another Time, Another Place
5. The Electric Co.
6. Shadows and Tall Trees
U2 -
Bono - Vocals
The Edge - Guitar
Adam Clayton - Bass Guitar
Larry Mullen, Jr. - Drums
Certified Gold in Australia, France, & the UK
Certified Platinum in Canada & the U.S.
U2 chanced success with the debut release of Three. U2 launched a profound career with Boy.
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