The countdown has begun for the Irish band to visit Indian shores and every U2 fan is eagerly anticipating the arrival of the band on its maiden visit. The high price of the ticket is no detterent to the fans who will see the band in the flesh.

‘U2 18 Singles’ is the first single disc collection to span the band's career from 'Boy'  (1980) to 'How to Dismantle an Atom Bomb' (2004). Also included are two tracks recorded later in 2006 with producer Rick Rubin namely The Saints are coming (with Green Day) and a new previously unreleased track Window in the Skies that really don’t create much flutter to the album. Instead you could concentrate on the best of U2 that any fan would love to possess like the real masterpieces I Still haven't found what I'm looking for, Pride (In the name of Love), With or without you, Stuck in a moment you can't get out, Where the streets have no name,'Desire among others.

As previously announced, U2 will bring U2: The Joshua Tree Tour to Mumbai for their first ever performance in India on Sunday, 15^th December at DY Patel Stadium in Navi Mumbai. U2’s first ever India performance of their recordbreaking smash hit tour U2: The Joshua Tree Tour will be a treat to watch.

The Mumbai show will be a huge celebration as it marks the band’s first ever performance in India as well as the final date on U2: The Joshua Tree Tour. 

This collection of songs is the best collection to own and get to know the best of U2.

Rating: *****

Reviewed by Verus Ferreira