On this day in music history: October 1, 1984 - The Unforgettable Fire, the fourth album by U2 is released. Produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, it is recorded at Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland and Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland from May 7 - August 5, 1984. The bands first collaboration with producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, it will mark the beginning of a dramatic shift in U2s sound, showing a greater willingness to experiment with different sonic textures than before. Initially, Island Records boss Chris Blackwell will try to talk them out of working with Eno, feeling that he will divert them into avant-garde nonsense, but the band will eventually prevail in their choice of producers. The collaboration will turn out to be an inspired one, with U2 pushing their musical boundaries further, as their popularity continues to rise. The albums title is inspired by art exhibit about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima that band sees while touring Japan. It will spin off four singles including Pride (In The Name Of Love) (#33 US Pop #2 Mainstream Rock), a tribute to Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.. The Unforgettable Fire will peak at number twelve on the Billboard Top 200, and is certified 3x Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
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