

Thirty-Three

The Whores Hustle and the Hustlers Whore

Earnest, strident, ambitious, and far more adventurous than they're usually given credit for, U2 could be the most influential rock band of the post-punk era. They created the template for taking punk and its progeny to stadiums, and did so with their cred and creative instincts intact. This playlist shows a disparate range of artists—from Radiohead to LINKIN PARK—who fell under the band's spell.