September 10, 201411 yr argh all these kids who don't know who U2 is! Im 23 I can't comprehend it, they need to be educated haha! Loving Sleep like a Baby at the moment!
September 10, 201411 yr Andi;5690123']I will wait for the official release ;) it was the official release D:
September 10, 201411 yr Next month is the physical release, which will have a couple acoustic versions and 4 new bonus tracks, I believe
September 10, 201411 yr It's a bit like Prince giving his latest album free with newspapers or other artists giving away albums, shows that the real money for being in a band will come from touring the album. I predict a tour announcement for a tour similar in size to the 360 tour in the next few weeks taking over 2015/16
September 10, 201411 yr we are made for each other cause this morning when i woke up the only song from the album i wanted to listen to again was the troubles, and the only reason was the melody and the girl's voice yeh come on lets mARRY~
September 11, 201411 yr Really a terrible album. It sounds so old and boring. This is why i like Coldplay's music more. GS is 1000times better then this.
September 11, 201411 yr Really a terrible album. It sounds so old and boring. This is why i like Coldplay's music more. GS is 1000times better then this. At least be grateful for U2's existence. There would be no Coldplay without them. I do like Songs of Innocence but their albums such as War, The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree, Rattle and Hum, and Achtung Baby are true masterpieces.
September 11, 201411 yr Author Such a brilliant album, its grown on me further since the release. Before, nothing much stood out but still liked it but upon getting to the known the songs more, they really come to life. The Miracle is great and energetic, reminds me of Vertigo. Every Breaking Wave is a standout for me now, the lyrics are beautiful, California is catchy, Iris is one of their best, a classic I reckon and the beginning of it reminds me of Ultraviolet! Sleep Like A Baby Tonight is brilliant, similar to I Am The Walrus (Bono's version) as someone else pointed out and The Troubles is another different song which I really enjoy. The 4/5 star reviews its been getting are justified imo, as good or even better than HTDAAB!
September 11, 201411 yr It is really really good. After you get over the excitement of the sudden free release & listen to it more than once, it keeps getting even better. What stood for me were the lyrics;they feel true, emotional & quite personal. At first listen only Song for someone was stuck in my brain, but when I replayed the album, I found myself loving all the songs! Iris is my favorite now, Every breaking wave is a close 2nd. Bono's voice sounds fantastic. The production feels smooth. This is the sound of U2. These songs are going to be classics soon :) For those who didn't like the album at first listen, give it another try, you will discover new things every time.
September 11, 201411 yr For me it's their best album since Pop. The lyrics are great, meaningful and not clunky. Danger Mouse's production gives the songs a modern feel, yet it's still evocotive of the post-punk era in which they started. Next year is going to be crazy with a bunch of bands I love touring, U2, Coldplay, Foo Fighters.
September 11, 201411 yr For me it's their best album since Pop. The lyrics are great, meaningful and not clunky. Danger Mouse's production gives the songs a modern feel, yet it's still evocotive of the post-punk era in which they started. Next year is going to be crazy with a bunch of bands I love touring, U2, Coldplay, Foo Fighters.
September 12, 201411 yr Such a brilliant album, its grown on me further since the release. Before, nothing much stood out but still liked it but upon getting to the known the songs more, they really come to life. The Miracle is great and energetic, reminds me of Vertigo. Every Breaking Wave is a standout for me now, the lyrics are beautiful, California is catchy, Iris is one of their best, a classic I reckon and the beginning of it reminds me of Ultraviolet! Sleep Like A Baby Tonight is brilliant, similar to I Am The Walrus (Bono's version) as someone else pointed out and The Troubles is another different song which I really enjoy. The 4/5 star reviews its been getting are justified imo, as good or even better than HTDAAB! Some very personal, deep and dark themes explored by Bono's lyrics for probably the first time since Pop. There's an instant intrigue as we know he's discussing his and their youthful lives. His lyrical themes are very widespread ranging from war, politics, childhood, love, loss, religion, parenthood, drug abuse and even on this album (if we are to believe reviewers) not afraid to confront something as dark and disturbing as child abuse in the church (Sleep Like A Baby Tonight). Bono is so much more than just some alleged po-faced rock star desperate to share the stage with world leaders on Africa. He shows that on this album. He's a man with a lot to say, which is 99% of the time worth listening to. I only wish more people could write as diversely and as open about their thoughts rather than re treading the same old themes - mostly about love/you and me (Chris Martin I'm looking at you).
September 13, 201411 yr i have not listen to it yet, but both chris and lykke li is singing on it???? thats amazing
September 13, 201411 yr At least be grateful for U2's existence. There would be no Coldplay without them. I do like Songs of Innocence but their albums such as War, The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree, Rattle and Hum, and Achtung Baby are true masterpieces. I think if Radiohead didnt excist then Coldplay wouldnt, but thats how i think about it. Radiohead and Coldplay are still both progressive with there new albums, they both try new things, U2 is just standing still in the 80's and 90's sound.
September 13, 201411 yr I think if Radiohead didnt excist then Coldplay wouldnt, but thats how i think about it. Radiohead and Coldplay are still both progressive with there new albums, they both try new things, U2 is just standing still in the 80's and 90's sound. No Radiohead without U2...
September 13, 201411 yr No Radiohead without U2... No sorry but Radiohead were never inspired by U2, more by Talking Heads, you can hear their sound all over Radiohead/On A Friday's demos
September 13, 201411 yr No sorry but Radiohead were never inspired by U2, more by Talking Heads, you can hear their sound all over Radiohead/On A Friday's demos They were never inspired by u2 as much as talking heads or jeff buckley, but I'm pretty sure u2's style influenced bands around that time :) i might be wrong though...no Radiohead reference intended
September 13, 201411 yr They were never inspired by u2 as much as talking heads or jeff buckley, but I'm pretty sure u2's style influenced bands around that time :) i might be wrong though...no Radiohead reference intended i cant ear U2 in any Radiohead work, really. And knowing Thom Yorke and his inner underground fanboy he must have hated U2 and Bono back then
September 13, 201411 yr i cant ear U2 in any Radiohead work, really. And knowing Thom Yorke and his inner underground fanboy he must have hated U2 and Bono back then Just curious, have you heard all of U2's albums?
September 13, 201411 yr Just curious, have you heard all of U2's albums? not really, im not that interested in them, but i know the sound of every album
September 13, 201411 yr Sorry if someone has already asked this but is there a way for Android users to get ahold of it? I would love to hear it. Obviously I can't use iTunes.
September 13, 201411 yr Sorry if someone has already asked this but is there a way for Android users to get ahold of it? I would love to hear it. Obviously I can't use iTunes. I'd download it, or go on Youtube and listen to the whole album (thats the easiest way) The official physical release is October 13 I think. It will probably officially be on other platforms by then, not just itunes.
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