U2

When it comes to releasing singles U2 have a tried and tested formula and ‘City Of Blinding Lights' sticks to this religiously. A slow bass heavy intro with subtle guitar delay effect start the ball rolling before the emotional vocal enters the fray whipping the proceedings into an anthemic chorus. Repeat x 3 and fade out.

It sounds so simple but yet is so hard to reproduce. U2 have their very own song farm whose revenue generation capacity is probably equal to that of small nations. They continually capture a spirit that will be forever U2. ‘City Of Blinding Lights' has recently been their preferred live opener and although not the best song that 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb' has to offer, it'll be a sure fire hit with the fans.