Customer Reviews
Don't waste your money 
2008-06-05
I thought this would be videos from this CD. Instead it's like a documentary about the making of the CD. If you like to listen to people talk then I guess this is for you. If your looking for the videos for the songs then do not waste your money.
not a concert 
2008-01-21
If you r looking for Joshua Tree concert this is NOT for you. I just got it in the mail and I already could throw it in the trash. Its just the guys talking about the making of Joshua Tree. If you want to buy the making of you in the right place. If you looking for a concertI really hope this helps people that are thinking of buying .This is not is not a concert
Multiple covers for this DVD 
2007-12-18
This is great if you are a U2 fan or just love The Joshua Tree album. Also if you are interested in the recording process. However, this also comes in a purple cover with the four faces of U2 on the left side. Make sure you don't buy both!
So that's how they do it 
2007-08-09
This footage focuses on the production process of U2 creating music and videos, rather than the final product. If you want to see the polished stuff, pass this one up. If you like the details of how it comes to be, this gives great insight.
For those interested in how an album is put together... 2007-05-29
There seems to be some confusion from people when they buy this DVD on what they will receive. If you are not familiar with the Classic Albums series (often played on VH1), they go through the process of mixing and mastering and creating an album. For musicians and die-hard fans, these programs give insight into the whole recording process.
Having seen several other Classic Albums shows such as Cream and The Band, I knew what to expect, but I also am married to a guitarist and am able to see the writing and production of songs firsthand. In addition, I am a HUGE U2 fan, and so this was definately interesting to me.
If you are looking for videos or concert footage, U2 has some excellent DVDs out there (and part of my own collection). But, if you want more insight on how albums are created and the work involved that goes into them, then this is the DVD for you.
Good find for U2 fans 2006-07-31
Released in March 1987 U2 s The Joshua Tree quickly became the fastest-selling album in British chart history selling almost 250000 copies within the first week of release. In the US it was equally successful topping the Billboard album chart for nine weeks spending 58 weeks in the Top 40 there and earning a Grammy Award ® for Album of the Year.The Joshua Tree gave birth to several major hit singles including With Or Without You and I Still Haven t Found What I m Looking For both of which reached Number 1 on the Billboard Top 100 in the US and Where The Streets Have No Name.The story of the making of The Joshua Tree is told here via interview and archive film footage with contributions from band members Bono The Edge Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen. U2 s long-time manager Paul McGuinness reveals how the album catapulted the band into the category of rock superstars and there are contributions from Elvis Costello in the role of a major U2 fan re-mix producer Steve Lillywhite and of course co-producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois.Packed with reminiscences and powerful performances this is the story of one of the most famous and best records of the Eighties a true Classic Album.Format: DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 801213016990 Manufacturer No: EV30169-9
I loved it! 2006-04-28
I have never been to see U2 in concert, and this is the closest that I will probably ever get to watching them perform. I own several U2 CD's, and their music helped me out through a rough time in my life. What I enjoyed about this CD, is that I was able to see "behind the scenes." I was able to see how The Joshua Tree was put together, from management, to production, the types of rhythms and variations of them, to their final choices. This is not a music DVD, it's more about the making of their album. I was entertained, and glued to my TV. I enjoyed everything about this DVD. Now, I must buy the DVD from their Greatest Hits 1990-2000. I am sure that I will love it just as much!
A look back into a great album 2006-03-31
This is a DVD which is certainly not for the average U2 fan. First of all, you won't find any live footage or music videos from the album (except for The Sweetest Thing, but although the song was written back in '87, the video wasn't released till '98). Then, you will find the documentary doesn't really focus on the writing of the songs, but rather on the creative process in the studio, how the mixing was done and how the songs came to sound the way they do. This may not be the most romantic part of making an album, but as you'll see on this DVD, it is a really interesting and very demanding process, for both the artists and the engineers.
The analysis goes track by track (although, as some have noted, there are some tracks missing), and it's done predominantly by Daniel Lanois, with input from Pop-era band members.
U2 fans and music aficionados alike will be pleasantly surprised at how insightful this seemingly boring documentary can be. I wished they made a follow up on some of their latter albums.
As for people looking for live footage or music videos for U2's The Joshua Tree, I recommend looking into the feature film Rattle & Hum and the Best of 1980-1990 compilation.
Great Documentary - Fascinating Insights into the Joshua Tree album 2006-01-22
"Classic Albums - U2: The Joshua Tree" is not like the other DVDs with the band's name on it. This is not a concert video, or a collection of their music videos. This is a feature length documentary (about an hour) on the making of the Joshua Tree album. Featuring interviews with members of the band, producer Daniel Lanois, and the band's manager, Paul McGuinness, the documentary offers some very interesting information on what went in to the making of such a timeless record: it offers some fascinating stories on the troubles the band faced switching from 6/4 to 4/4 time on "Where the Streets Have No Name"; you will hear some lost guitar tracks that never made it in to songs like "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"; and you will hear what the Edge has to say about his favorite guitar part on the album (the closing of "With or Without You"), or what Bono has to say about how interesting such an odd sounding song (at the time) became such an enormous hit.
If you are looking at this DVD expecting a concert film, check out "Rattle and Hum", "Elevation Live from Boston" or "Vertigo Live from Chicago" instead. If you want a collection of U2's videos, check out the DVD "U2: Best of 1990-2000". But, if you are simply curious about the making of such an amazing album, this DVD is well worth it, although you probably won't watch it very often. But certainly, if you enjoy well-made documentaries, and you love The Joshua Tree, this is a DVD well-worth looking in to.
A must have for any music fan 2005-12-24
First off, I've been a U2 fan since this album came out and bought this DVD when it hit the stores. It's not for everyone. It's not cool, it's not trendy, just a great behind the scenes look at one of the most amazing albums of our generation. You don't have to be a U2 fan to appreciate this. How they came up with the sounds, loops, riffs of the songs is a real treat. No, not every song on the album is included, and no, there's no reason why the video for Sweetest Thing is at the end. But if you love this album, you'll really appreciate the DVD. And you can't beat it for the price.
