The album that almost broke up U2

U2's The Joshua Tree album wasn't just an album, it was a quest. A quest to understand America, to romanticize the myths, and to confront its contradictions. A quest that nearly broke up the band in the process. In this video essay, we dive deep into how U2 - guided by producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois - reinvented themselves in the mid 1980's and chased a sound big enough to hold the entire idea of America. From the history of African Americans in "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" to the political tensions of "Where The Streets Have No Name" and "Bullet The Blue Sky", the album captures both the dream AND the darkness. This is the story of how U2 romanticized America, pushed themselves to the edge trying to follow up "The Unforgettable Fire" album, and surpassed its predaccessor with one of the most iconic albums ever made. What's your favourite song from The Joshua Tree? Let me know in the comments! #U2 #joshuatree #musicdocumentary