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U2 and the Religious Impulse examines indications in U2’s music and performances that the band work at conscious and subconscious levels as artists who focus on matters of the spirit, religious traditions, and a life guided by both belief and doubt. U2 is known for a career of stirring songs, landmark performances and for its interest in connecting with fans to reach a higher power to accomplish greater purposes. Its success as a rock band is unparalleled in the history of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest acts. In addition to all the thrills one would expect from entertainers at this level, U2 surprises many listeners who examine its lyrics and concert themes by having a depth of interest in matters of human existence more typically found in literature, philosophy and theology. The multi-disciplinary perspectives presented here account for the durability of U2’s art and offer informed explanations as to why many fans of popular music who seek a connection with a higher power find U2 to be a kindred spirit. This study will be of interest to scholars and students of religious studies and musicology, interested in religion and popular music, as well as religion and popular culture more broadly.

LangueenVersionCouverture rigideDate de sortie initiale08 février 2018Nombre de pages256IllustrationsNon

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Auteur principal

Scott Calhoun

Rédacteur en chef

Scott Calhoun

Editeur principal

Bloomsbury Academic

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Hommes et société

Art et Photographie

Religion, spiritualité et philosophie

Musique

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Religion

Styles de musique

Pop culture

Christianisme

Musique populaire

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Anglais

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Popmuziek

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