- Magnificent | U2

During development, the song was known by the working title "French Disco" .

"Magnificent" is the second track and second single from U2's 2009 album, No Line on the Horizon . It is widely regarded as one of the band's most overt "hymns of praise," drawing heavy comparisons to their 1981 song "Gloria" for its spiritual and worshipful themes. U2 - Magnificent

The track was produced by the longtime U2 collaborative team of Brian Eno , Daniel Lanois , and Steve Lillywhite . During development, the song was known by the

The song explores the idea of sacrifice made for one's art or medium. Lanois initially envisioned the setting as a small bedroom in 1950s New York, imagining the persona of jazz legend Charlie Parker. 2. Musical Contributions The track was produced by the longtime U2

While some critics view it as a return to the band's classic 80s/90s sound, others have ranked it as one of their more emotionally heavy tracks, even including it on lists of "songs for broken hearts". 4. Key Details for Fans Album: No Line on the Horizon (2009) Single Release Date: May 4, 2009.

It was a staple during the U2 360° Tour (2009–2011), which remains one of the highest-grossing concert tours in history.

The song is a popular feature for collectors, appearing in various U2 vinyl collection sets .