As
U2 were completing the supporting tour for
The Unforgettable Fire, they released the four-track EP
Wide Awake in America. Comprised of two outtakes ("Three Sunrises," "Love Comes Tumbling") and two live cuts ("Bad" and a phenomenal version of "A Sort of Homecoming"), the record may be aimed at the hardcore collector. Even so, most
U2 fans will find it necessary, since the two rejects are actually stronger than about half of
The Unforgettable Fire, and the live cuts again demonstrate
U2's undeniable talent for captivating concerts. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine