Whether you think it’s about Bono’s wife or an eastern Europe political movement, “New Year’s Day” is a song of renewal musically and a song of reflection lyrically. The Edge shined on both the piano and the guitar with his distinctive riffs. Bono belted furiously and emotionally. Larry Mullen Jr. held his own. And this is probably my favorite U2 song from a bass perspective. Adam Clayton was locked in rhythmically with attitude and bravado.

“And so we're told this is the golden age and gold is the reason for the wars we wage. Though I want to be with you, be with you night and day, nothing changes on New Year's Day.”