Debut Album: Life in a day Versus BOY. Winner: Boy. U2
Breakout Album: New Gold dream Versus WAR. Winner: WAR. U2
Follow Up to Breakout: Sparkle in the Rain Vs Unforgettable Fire: . Winner: UF. U2
80's Mega-Album: Once Upon a Time Versus The Joshua Tree: . Winner: JT. U2
Late 80's Release: Street Fighting Years Versus Rattle and Hum. Winner: Street Fighting Years. Simple Minds
90's Re-Invention: Real Life Versus Achtung, Baby. . Winner: AB. U2
2000's Output: Winner: U2
2010's Output: Winner: Tie
Best Live Band: . Winner: U2
For me it's pretty simple