On 18th November 1991 U2 released arguably their best album, Achtung Baby. It is the seventh studio album and marked a significant departure from the band's previous sound, moving away from their characteristic anthemic sound of the 1980s and incorporating elements of alternative rock, electronic dance music, and industrial music.
The album was recorded in Berlin and produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, who had worked with U2 on previous albums. 'Achtung Baby' features a more experimental and introspective approach to songwriting, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the changing global political landscape.
Some of the notable tracks from the album include 'One', 'Mysterious Ways', 'Even Better Than the Real Thing' and 'The Fly'.
'One' is particularly acclaimed and has become one of U2's signature songs. The album received critical acclaim and commercial success, solidifying U2's position as one of the world's leading rock bands.
The accompanying Zoo TV Tour was a groundbreaking multimedia tour that reflected the album's themes and embraced a more ironic and self-aware stage persona for the band. Achtung Baby is often considered one of U2's best and most influential albums, and it played a pivotal role in shaping the band's sound for the 1990s.