When timeless in sound and vision it’s a.…

‘Discotheque’ by U2
U2‘s experimental ninth album POP was released on 3 March 1997. A remarkable
record in sound, as the band experimented even more than on their two previous longplayers (Achtung Baby and Zooropa) with techno, dance, and electronica. The
final result was less spectacular than on the two aforementioned records but here
was a mega band to be respected for not copying themselves forever. First single DISCOTHEQUE hit the top spot of the UK singles charts (in many other countries too)
on 15 February 1997 – yes, already 20 years ago. A dazzling dance uppercut with an electro-fying impact on all your senses and limbs. In the accompanying video clip U2 performed inside of a giant mirrorball and their The Village People outfits alluded
to seventies disco era. Get up, stand up and fight for your right to dance madly…

