album · November 21, 1983
Under a Blood Red Sky
Universal-Island Records Ltd.See this day
rockpost-punk
This 1983 release captures U2 at a pivotal moment, leveraging the momentum of their breakthrough album 'War' with a raw, live presentation that highlights their growing stadium-filling power.
- The album was recorded live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, on June 5, 1983, during a thunderstorm.
- It was released as a live album in November 1983, around the same time as the band's third studio album, 'War'.
- The album's title is taken from a lyric in the song 'New Year's Day' from the album 'War'.
U2 are a rock band from Dublin, Ireland, who broke through in the early 1980s with a sound blending post-punk energy with anthemic rock. By 1983, they had established themselves as one of the most popular bands in the world, known for their passionate live performances and socially conscious lyrics.
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