WIDE AWAKE IN AMERICA...EP LIVE...

Wide Awake in America is an EP released after U2's career-defining appearance at 1985's Live Aid.

It consists of live performances of "Bad" and "A Sort of Homecoming," both from 1984's The Unforgettable Fire, as well as two outtakes from that album, "Love Comes Tumbling" and "The Three Sunrises".

"Bad" was recorded in November of 1984 in Birmingham, England well before Live Aid.

This version of the song is absolutely amazing- it's infused with all the passion of the studio version as well as the energy from the audience.

"A Sort of Homecoming" was recorded at London's Wembley Arena several days later as a soundcheck- the audience noise was edited in later.It's performed with great energy and enthusiasm that were less present on the studio version.

"Love Comes Tumbling" is a slow, brooding piece not unlike "Bad" or the title track from The Unforgettable Fire. "The Three Sunrises" is more joyous and uptempo, and has a sing-along feel to it. These are two of the best U2 B-sides.

Wide Awake in America is a fantastic EP and highly recommended to anyone interested in U2.