U2's Achtung Baby

Solid work. Many readers here have dismissed Catanzarite's book as being a subjective and overly Christian reading of U2's greatest album. But, the thing is, Catanzarite admits that this is just what he's doing - he's offering ONE interpretation among many possible interpretations. Nowhere does he cl......more

5 stars might be a little high for this book, but I thought I should off-set some of the people who *really* *didn't* *understand* this book. (4 to 4 1/2 stars would be my grade) It is a Christian (specifically Roman Catholic) interpretation of the U2 album. The author isn't trying to "save" anyone......more

This book is incredible. One of my favorite books that I’ve read. BUT I say that as both a huge U2 fan and a Christian. The book is surprising very theological and spiritual, and while it does not abandon the spirit of Achtung Baby, readers may be surprised to find that it is not a lyric-by-lyric ex......more

Gave it an extra star for being different.......more

Describing music is impossible. It's like asking what the color red tastes like. This doesn't mean we shouldn't try to do it, because in the right hands you'll get interesting results. Stephen Catanzarite's interpretation of 'Achtung Baby' is an interesting journey through the tracks of album by way......more