U2 Is An Irish Alternative Rock Band From Dublin Formed In 1976. The Group Consists Of Bono lead Vocals And Rhythm Guitar The Edge lead Guitar Keyboards And Backing Vocals Adam Clayton bass Guitar And Larry Mullen Jr. drums And Percussion . Initially Rooted In Post-Punk U2's Musical Style Evolved Throughout Their Career Yet Has Maintained An Anthemic Sound Built On Bono's Expressive Vocals And The Edge's Effects-Based Guitar Textures. Read More On Last.Fm
"The Electric Co." Is The Tenth Track From U2's Debut Album Boy. The Song Is About Psychiatric Patients In Ireland Who Went Through Electric Shock Treatment As Part Of Their Treatment. The Song Has Appeared On Two Of U2's Concert Releases. It Is Featured On Under A Blood Red Sky And Vertigo 2005 Live From Chicago. On Both It Is Preceded By "The Cry". Another Live Rendition Is Found On The Remastered Version Of Their Album October. It Debuted Live In Early 1980 And Was A Concert Regular For The Band's First Four Tours.