U2 perfectly capture the experiences of adolescence on their debut album. On "Twilight" Bono sings with raw passion and in lines like "Twilight, lost my way" there is a sense of uncertainty young people often feel when growing up. Having experienced the punk era U2 find their own and unique ways of expression quite soon. Adam;s driven bass lines accompanied by the fascinating rhythmic density of Larry;s drums form a powerful basis, which allows Bono and The Edge to build up their striking guitar riffs and melodies. The magic of those early recordings is rooted in their raw energy and direct release of deep emotions, but at the same time U2;s sensitivity to create subtle shades already appears. "The Ocean", one of my favourite tracks, evokes an image that is like an impressionistic painting. With this slow and epic piece of music full of wonderful soundscapes U2 create a very thoughtful mood. I also love how the dark and mystical atmosphere of "An Cat Dubh" merges into the shimmering notes of "Into The Heart". Instead of just delivering a sort of accompaniment The Edge lets his instrument sing a tune that is very close to the heart Bono refers to. The melodies of Bono and The Edge are so haunting, stirring, deeply emotional and overwhelming that they can move me to tears. Life moves on, but the timeless beauty of this very special song lets us go back to the pure innocence of childhood where we all come from.