Got U2's remastered "The Unforgettable Fire" 25th anniversary edition, etc. etc. over this past weekend and among the great rarities and unreleased songs included this gem. It's a new take on the first track "A Sort of Homecoming," mixed by producer Daniel Lanois and featuring Peter Gabriel's distinct voice on backing vocals. I find it to be a great refreshing take on the song, with a faster, more rhythmic beat. The layering of voices is amazing, and Gabriel adds a sort of ethereal quality to the song that ties in well to the themes of the album as a whole.
For comparison's sake, here's the track as it was originally released on the album:
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