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Review: On this unique compilation, various artists pay homage to the iconic Irish rock band U2, reimagining their timeless classics and turning them into their own., from the dreamy ethereal sounds of Heaven 17's 'With or Without You' to the pulsating electronica industrialism of Front Line Assembly. The Mission UK's haunting rendition of 'All I Want Is You' evokes a profound sense of longing and despair, while The Electric Hellfire Club's industrial-infused 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' captures the raw energy and political urgency of the original. Rosetta Stone's ethereal 'October' provides a meditative interlude, and Die Krupps' throbbing dance interpretation of 'Numb' adds a sinister edge to U2's dance track. The album culminates with Silverbeam's soaring anthem 'Where The Streets Have No Name' featuring Ann Louise, a fitting tribute to the band's enduring impact on the global music scene. Tribute albums rarely shine as bright as this one does.

Review: We all love the music of the 80s, don't we? There was such an abundance of dazzling new pop and dance music, it's not easy to boil it down to a humble compilation, but this second volume of the Eighties Collected series does a damn fine job. Swerving anything overly obvious while still keeping things classic, you can find Tears For Fears and Was (Not Was) rubbing shoulders with Transvision Vamp, Big Audio Dynamite and Will Powers. There's space for plenty of the great new wave of the decade, whether it's PiL's seminal 'Rise' or Wang Chung's 'Dance Hall Days' - overall, a perfect tribute to a groundbreaking 10 years.