Original Soundtracks No. 1

Original Soundtracks No. 1 is a 1995 album recorded by U2 and Brian Eno (see 1995 in music). It is a collection of songs written for mostly imaginary movies. Because it is highly experimental —bespeaking the increasing influence of Brian Eno on the band —the record company was reluctant to release it as a U2 album, it was released under the new band name, The Passengers, and billed U2, Eno, and Luciano Pavarotti as members.

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1995 - U2 - Brian Eno - 1995 in music - The Passengers - Luciano Pavarotti

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Because of the "difficult" nature of the music (the album's sound is fairly similar to that of Radiohead's post-OK Computer albums) and the decision to release it under another name, the album is easily the least known and worst selling in the U2 catalogue. Further, critical reaction from the press, the fans, and even the band members, has been mixed. Drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. is noted for his disgust of the album: "There's a thin line between interesting music and self-indulgence. We crossed it on the Passengers record." http://www.threechordsandthetruth.net/u2quotes/larry.htm

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Radiohead - OK Computer - Larry Mullen, Jr.

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About half of the album is instrumental, and the vocal tracks generally stray from the clear hooks and melodies that usually define U2's work. Of these, the delicate "Miss Sarajevo", featuring Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti on vocals, is considered the most memorable. Reflecting on the album in 1997, Mullen stated, "It hasn't grown on me. However, 'Miss Sarajevo' is a classic." http://atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=2586

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Italian - Tenor - Luciano Pavarotti - 1997

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