so i'm starting to get back into U2, for those that listened to the album what do you think of it? do you think i'll like it (my favorite album is achtung, and i mostly prefer their material from joshua tree on (except rattle and rum... never got into that one)

They are on David Letterman show this whole week, anyone watching?

I don't have a t.v, but I'll see as much as I can on you-tube. Should be a huge treat. They'll probably play one new song each night, alternating with old classics.

so i'm starting to get back into U2, for those that listened to the album what do you think of it? do you think i'll like it (my favorite album is achtung, and i mostly prefer their material from joshua tree on (except rattle and rum... never got into that one)

 

Achtung is my favourite album as well....and I like the new album quite a bit. I donno, I hear alot of elements of Achtung in the element. Sort of like sounds from Acrobat/Ultraviolet Light type things.

 

How ironic, a commercial for NLOTH was just on TV.

Frankly I'm sort of not excited. This is clearly my fault for listening to the album, but I would be pumped even if I had heard it already because I would be getting my own copy, Linear, the magazine and the other stuff.

 

I checked out the U.K. store and saw that one of the bonus tracks was them recording in Fez...which was not AT ALL what I wanted. I wanted some real music. I know they're putting out 13 by the end of this year, which really isn't that long regardless of when it comes out this year because it's not that different than what I waited for for this album.

 

I don't know. This album just doesn't excite me. It's so weird because I like at least 3 songs a lot, 2 quite a bit and there's others that continue to grow on me. It's just not an exciting album for me. It's almost anti-climatic.

 

I have been disappointed by a handful of albums these past 12 months, but I had expectations for this one at least in the winter. U2 just isn't doing it for me at the moment.

i've been obsessed with "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)"... great song!

Im obsessed with "Sometimes you cant make it on your own"....

Yeah..

 

"Breathe" sounded pretty good on Letterman tonight.

I just received the album from Amazon this morning. I’ve listened to it three times and to be honest, I was expecting it to blow me away, but it just didn’t! And this is coming from a huge U2 fan who grew up listening to U2 (and Coldplay for the past 7 years :P). The album as a whole is very average by U2 standards and feels like it couldn't be more non-U2! All the traits that make U2 who they are is not present and the rhythm and tunes just aren’t there!! I think the album should be divided into two parts; because nearly half of it is absolutely brilliant, including songs such as “Magnificent”, “Get on your boots” and “FEZ-Being born”, but the other half is just terribly average and what appears to be re-working of previous material. After not giving out anything for five years and all the hype and excitement, I have to say I am disappointed. I’ll give the album a 3 out of five.

In today’s world of music bands are graded by what they can do now, at the present, not what they did 20 years ago!! However, I DO confess that I still am a huge U2 fan and their admirer. Although I’m just hoping they call this album their last shot, and leave the music scene before it’s too late! We don’t want them to be ridiculed like rolling stones do we?!!:huh::anxious:

The sad truth is that U2 are now well past their best, which I suppose is inevitable after 20 years.

They created so many anthems in the past, including "Sunday Bloody Sunday", "New Year's Day", "With Or Without You" and "Where The Streets Have No Name".

However, they haven't produced anything remotely anthemic since "Beautiful Day", which is already now several years old.

U2 are sure to retain their great live reputation, much as The Rolling Stones have for many years, but I'm pretty sure they've now run out of "memorable" songs.

I'd love to be proved wrong, but I very much doubt it.;)

We don’t want them to be ridiculed like rolling stones do we?!!:huh::anxious:

 

I think it's a bit harsh to say the Stones are "ridiculed". The fact they can still sell out stadiums after 40+ years commands respect. However it's certainly true that they're now living off their (many) past glories.

U2 now appear to be heading in the same direction, although there's no shame in that as long as they can stay motivated.;)

And all these negativity just because Bono called Chris a wanker? :uhoh:

 

Just wondering.

And all these negativity just because Bono called Chris a wanker? :uhoh:

 

Just wondering.

 

Just a coincidence. The evidence is there for all to see. This is the U2 thread after all, and they do have a new album out.

What really matters is their music, not what Bono says about Chris, and the reality is that U2's new material is mediocre.;)

Therefore perhaps Bono should be concentrating more on the quality of the band's recordings rather than making daft jokes about Chris...................................

And all these negativity just because Bono called Chris a wanker? :uhoh:

 

Just wondering.

 

 

hahaha probably

 

U2 is a legend.. they are one of the biggests band around! even if this album is not that awesome, they still are important in the music industry and I'm sure that the tour will be really good!

Fair enough but it's not really a coincidence for what i've seen on this board lately.There are lots of coldplay groupies bashing u2 just because of that comment about chris and i find it absolutely ridiculous.

 

Basically i could translate it all to: " U2 sucks and they aren't as big as coldplay anymore and their music is shit" But i'll let kids be kids ;)

hahaha probably

 

U2 is a legend.. they are one of the biggests band around! even if this album is not that awesome, they still are important in the music industry and I'm sure that the tour will be really good!

Exactly! I hope i can get to see them next time they tour :D

hahaha probably

 

U2 is a legend.. they are one of the biggests band around! even if this album is not that awesome, they still are important in the music industry and I'm sure that the tour will be really good!

 

If you read my posts carefully, you'll see I'm not disputing any of that.;)

It isn't just U2 who seem to have run out of anthemic songs, either. The same could be said of Oasis and R.E.M., whose most recent album was extremely dull.;)

Exactly! I hope i can get to see them next time they tour :D

 

me too :bomb: the vertigo tour was amazing!

If you read my posts carefully, you'll see I'm not disputing any of that.;)

It isn't just U2 who seem to have run out of anthemic songs, either. The same could be said of Oasis and R.E.M., whose most recent album was extremely dull.;)

 

I was talking to Ren, the argument of the people in the coldplay section thread was pretty weak

Fair enough but it's not really a coincidence for what i've seen on this board lately.There are lots of coldplay groupies bashing u2 just because of that comment about chris and i find it absolutely ridiculous.

 

Basically i could translate it all to: " U2 sucks and they aren't as big as coldplay anymore and their music is shit" But i'll let kids be kids ;)

 

As I said before, you can't post reports of comments like that on here without expecting that kind of backlash.

Anyone who doesn't is incredibly naive IMO.

If you read my posts carefully, you'll see I'm not disputing any of that.;)

It isn't just U2 who seem to have run out of anthemic songs, either. The same could be said of Oasis and R.E.M., whose most recent album was extremely dull.;)

I have to disagree there, R.E.M last album was absolutely awesome, and sounded so good live. And i liked Dig out your soul by oasis much more than viva la vida to be honest. It's all about personal opinions here ,there are no facts.

I was talking to Ren, the argument of the people in the coldplay section thread was pretty weak

 

Just like U2's new album, then!:rolleyes:

I have to disagree there, R.E.M last album was absolutely awesome, and sounded so good live. And i liked Dig out your soul by oasis much more than viva la vida to be honest. It's all about personal opinions here ,there are no facts.

 

 

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As I said before, you can't post reports of comments like that on here without expecting that kind of backlash.

Anyone who doesn't is incredibly naive IMO.

Indeed but i'd expect a mature comment regarding that situation but all i see in the coldplay section is little groupies talking shit about U2 because of what bono said ignoring what U2 has achieved as a band. I find that very stupid.

me too :bomb: the vertigo tour was amazing!

I missed that tour :bigcry: