U2 - The Joshua Tree - Near Mint LP w/ poster

 Near Mint vinyl! w/ poster. Orig club press 

"The Joshua Tree" is the fifth studio album by Irish rock band U2, released on March 9, 1987. This album is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums in rock history, featuring a blend of rock, blues, and gospel influences. It solidified U2's status as one of the biggest bands in the world.

1. Album Details:

   • Title: The Joshua Tree
   • Artist: U2
   • Release Date: March 9, 1987
   • Label: Island Records

2. Notable Tracks:

   • "Where the Streets Have No Name" – An iconic opening track with a distinctive guitar riff and anthemic chorus.
   • "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" – A gospel-influenced song with themes of spiritual yearning.
   • "With or Without You" – One of U2's most famous songs, featuring a haunting melody and emotional lyrics about love and dependence.
   • "Bullet the Blue Sky" – A powerful track with heavy blues-rock influences and politically charged lyrics.
   • "Running to Stand Still" – A poignant ballad about the heroin epidemic in Dublin.
   • "Red Hill Mining Town" – A song reflecting on the struggles of miners during the UK's mining strikes.
   • "In God's Country" – A track with a driving beat and lyrics about America’s landscape and ideals.
   • "One Tree Hill" – A tribute to a friend of the band who passed away, blending rock and spiritual themes.
   • "Exit" – A dark, intense song exploring themes of violence and redemption.
   • "Mothers of the Disappeared" – A haunting closing track about the plight of the "disappeared" in Latin American countries.