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Before becoming one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed bands, Irish superstars U2 emerged on the early-'80s college rock scene as a workmanlike, passionate quartet bent on taking post-punk to greater heights and accessibility than the music industry had imagined possible.
U2, the Only Band that Mattered in the '80s?
Before becoming one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed bands, Irish superstars U2 emerged on the early-'80s college rock scene as a workmanlike, passionate quartet bent on taking post-punk to greater heights and accessibility than the music industry had imagined possible.
Top 10 U2 Songs of the '80s
U2 evolved from a post-punk jangle guitar outfit to arena rockers before finishing out the '80s delving into roots rock. Along the way, the band produced some of the highest-quality, most intriguing music of the rock era, not to mention the decade. Here’s a look at 10 of the best '80s songs from one of rock’s greatest bands.

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