Dive into the making of The Joshua Tree by U2. From sessions and artwork to singles and chart moments, see how well you know the details.
In what year was U2’s The Joshua Tree released?
1985
1987
1989
1991
Who co‑produced The Joshua Tree with U2?
Bob Rock and Mutt Lange
Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois
Steve Lillywhite and Flood
Butch Vig and Jacknife Lee
Which song was the album’s lead single in 1987?
One
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
With or Without You
Where the Streets Have No Name
Who shot the album’s stark black‑and‑white photography?
Anton Corbijn
Herb Ritts
Annie Leibovitz
Eric Meola
The album title references a tree species native to which desert region?
The Atacama Desert
The Sahara Desert
The Gobi Desert
The Mojave Desert
Which member is the band’s longtime bassist on The Joshua Tree?
Larry Mullen Jr.
Adam Clayton
Noel Gallagher
The Edge
Which label released The Joshua Tree?
Island Records
Capitol Records
Parlophone
Columbia Records
The Joshua Tree won which top Grammy honor in 1988?
Album of the Year
Record of the Year
Song of the Year
Best New Artist
Which guitarist’s delay‑rich style is a hallmark of the album?
Johnny Marr
John Frusciante
The Edge
Slash
Which hit includes the lyric “I have climbed highest mountains”?
With or Without You
Mysterious Ways
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
Where the Streets Have No Name
Starter
Good start—keep exploring this album’s players and stories.
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Expert!
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