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Release Date: January 22, 2002
Highest Chart Position: UK: n/a USA: n/a
Liner Notes:
Summer Rain: Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono and the Edge. Produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. Engineered and mixed by Richard Rainey. Assisted by Chris Heaney. Always: Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono. Produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. Engineered and mixed by Richard Rainey. Assisted by Chris Heaney. Big Girls are Best: Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono and the Edge. Produced by Howie B and Flood. Assisted by Rob Kirwan. Engineered by Flood. Programming by Howie B. Original mix by Flood. Final mix and additional programming by Tim Palmer at Scream Studios, Los Angeles. Beautiful Day (Quincey and Sonance Mix): Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono. Produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. Engineered by Richard Rainey. Assisted by Chris Heaney. Additional production by Steve Lillywhite. Mixed by Steve Lillywhite. Additional engineering by Tim Palmer and Stephen Harris. Remixed by Quincey and Sonance. Elevation (Influx Mix): Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono. Synthesizers by Brian Eno and the Edge. Produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. Engineered by Richard Rainey. Assisted by Chris Heaney. Original mix by Tim Palmer. Assisted by Alvin Sweeney. Remixed by Leo Pearson. Additional production by Johnny Moy. Remix Engineer: Richard Rainey. Walk On (Single Version): Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono. Produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. Engineered by Richard Rainey. Assited by Chris Heaney. Additional production and mixing by Nigel Goodrich. Engineered by Steve Orchard. Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of (Acoustic): Music by U2. Lyrics by Bono and the Edge. Mixed by Steve Lillywhite. Recorded by Martin Bohm, at MG Sound Studios, Vienna.
Track List:
- Summer Rain (4:06)
- Always (3:46)
- Big Girls Are Best (3:34)
- Beautiful Day (Quincey and Sonance Mix) (7:56)
- Elevation (Influx Mix) (4:02)
- Walk On (Single Edit) (4:11)
- Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of (Acoustic Version) (3:42)
Catalog:
- USA:
- CD: Interscope 314-586 722-2 (Limited Edition Release / Available only through Target American Chain Stores)
Media Review:
Review: U2-7 Rare and Remixed
2 1/2 stars (out of 5)
By MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
If U2 isn't trying to save the world of music, they're trying to save the world. U2 is unstoppable, and the continuous success of All That You Can't Leave Behind and the Elevation tour, as well as eight Grammy nominations, proved true in 2001. And their loyalty for the fans remained steadfast and passionate. The limited-edition U2 7 EP, issued in January 2002, was a bit of a celebration for fans, and Target was the lucky sponsor. U2 and Target? Together? It may seem a bit odd, but it's all about the music. The seven-song set of rare tracks and remixes is an additional treat for diehards. From the spiritual inquisitions of the rollicking "Summer Rain" and the "Beautiful Day" sister song "Always" to the campy rock twist of sleazy riffs and tantalizing hooks of "Big Girls Are Best," U2's impeccability for kitsch and cool is right on. The world beat tinges of "Elevation (Influx Remix)" make it a stronger, anthemic single, whereas the charismatic acoustic version of one of the band's sharpest singles to date, "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of," showcases the band's everlasting appeal. Bono and The Edge vocally intertwine for something beautiful and enchanting. U2 still knows what it takes. All That You Can't Leave Behind confirmed that first, and U2 7 is merely a sweet reminder.
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