Author Topic: U2 thread (Read 50057 times)

Kotowboy · « **Reply #140 on:** February 19, 2014, 07:18:26 AM »

I was disappointed with the Rose Bowl DVD primarily because they had that massive structure that actually changed shape and rotated...

..And most of the shots were close ups of the band.

It was nowhere near as good musically as the Elevation Tour DVD or as Epic as the Popmart DVD ( at least at showing the actual structure ).

But " I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight " is so much better live - as are most of their songs thanks to Eno & Lanois and their suffocating production style.

KevShmev · « **Reply #141 on:** February 19, 2014, 09:03:00 AM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on February 18, 2014, 12:17:37 PM

That acoustic version was great !

Ordinary Love is a great song but it does remind me of non-album single " Electrical Storm " from about 2000.

I hope the production of " Invisible " is indicative of the whole album. It's what was lacking in ...Horizon.

Hmmm, I hadn't thought of that, but, very true.

Quote from: Anguyen92 on February 19, 2014, 12:39:57 AM

^^ Is there anything wrong with them being pop rock?

Nope.

Quote from: Kotowboy on February 19, 2014, 07:18:26 AM

But " I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight " is so much better live - as are most of their songs thanks to Eno & Lanois and their suffocating production style.

Yeah, that live "dance" version of that song kills the studio original, partly because the suffocating production of NLOTH makes the studio version sound like ass, but mostly because the live arrangement is simply better.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #142 on:** February 19, 2014, 09:38:39 AM »

I'm glad that Eno & Lanois aren't producing the new album. They might actually sound like a band for once.

And not like a cheap drum machine with a guitar in the distance.

rickhawk80 · « **Reply #143 on:** February 19, 2014, 06:09:51 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on February 19, 2014, 09:38:39 AM

I'm glad that Eno & Lanois aren't producing the new album. They might actually sound like a band for once.

And not like a cheap drum machine with a guitar in the distance.

While I thought that NLOTH was pretty underwhelming in terms of both content and production, it seems a bit harsh to slam Eno as if they've never done anything good with him at the desk. Unforgettable Fire, Wide Awake In America and All That You Can't Leave Behind all sound great to my ears.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #144 on:** February 19, 2014, 08:03:31 PM »

But every song on those albums sound 100% better live.

The lack of dynamics especially on " All That You Can't Leave Behind " is way too apparent.

Plus whenever Edge has distorted guitar - it's panned 100% to one side with nothing in the other channel - with drums and bass & vocals in the middle.

It's just so empty.

They've even said that Danny and Brian "hate" rock music - and U2 are a rock and roll band who sound so castrated on record.

I preferred the sonics of Atomic Bomb** - but the songs weren't as good as Leave Behind.

**Produced by Steve Lilywhite.

[ I think Coldplay even commented that Danny and Brian don't like distortion - so why the fuck do they produce rock bands ? ]

sylvinception · « **Reply #145 on:** February 20, 2014, 06:19:51 AM »

Just want them to split.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #146 on:** February 20, 2014, 06:26:33 AM »

Quote from: sylvinception on February 20, 2014, 06:19:51 AM

Just want them to split.

1. Don't listen to them,

2. Problem solved.

KevShmev · « **Reply #147 on:** February 20, 2014, 08:59:45 AM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on February 19, 2014, 09:38:39 AM

I'm glad that Eno & Lanois aren't producing the new album. They might actually sound like a band for once.

And not like a cheap drum machine with a guitar in the distance.

You act like all of their studio albums sound like crap, but let's face it, prior to the 2000s, most of their studio stuff sounded great (even if many of the songs did sound better live). And the problem with the sound of the 2000s albums is more about compression and the loudness wars than anything else.

Quote from: Kotowboy on February 20, 2014, 06:26:33 AM

Quote from: sylvinception on February 20, 2014, 06:19:51 AM
Just want them to split.

1. Don't listen to them,

2. Problem solved.

Bingo. Although, U2 is so huge that any time they do anything, it is big news, and you hear about it everywhere, so if you aren't a fan, I get the whole "I'm tired of hearing about them" factor, but still, if you don't like them, no one says you have to listen to them. Seems rather easy to me.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #148 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:09:00 AM »

I'm obviously not a 1D fan but ivd never knowingly heard any of their music.

Ergo - they don't affect me. I wouldn't go in a thread about 1D and post that

I hope they quit because I can just avoid them or not listen to them. Simple.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #149 on:** February 20, 2014, 11:54:51 AM »

I have to get off my ass and listen to the new song. I haven't heard it yet.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #150 on:** February 20, 2014, 12:14:14 PM »

You can download it free on iTunes.

www.itunes.com/u2

7deg_inner_happiness · « **Reply #151 on:** February 20, 2014, 07:35:16 PM »

For me U2's recordings were never about the quality of production or technicalities of the musical performance, but more about the songs and the incredible passion exuding from them. I cannot think of many lead singers with more character and conviction than Bono. I've been a fan of theirs since my college days and the release of War. Saw them live once during their promotion of Achtung Baby......that was one helluva concert!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #152 on:** February 20, 2014, 08:06:14 PM »

Kotowboy. I forgot I taped the Jimmy Fallon show which they were the musical guest. Very cool with the skyline on top of the GM building. Not a bad song at all. Nothing new style wise for them but I dug it.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #153 on:** February 21, 2014, 12:13:32 PM »

I thought it was a much better lead off single than Get On Your Boots.

KevShmev · « **Reply #154 on:** February 21, 2014, 12:35:36 PM »

Well, Get On Your Boots sucks major swamp water, so it doesn't take much to top it.

bosk1 · « **Reply #155 on:** February 21, 2014, 01:39:20 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on November 07, 2013, 12:15:04 PM

Yeah and it annoys me when people say Edge can't play guitar and has to rely on delay.

Just check out *any* of his Bullet The Blue Sky solos. Preferably the one from Popmart or Zoo TV.

Quote from: Kotowboy on November 07, 2013, 02:05:09 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN-HQicdLus

This will do

I'm not saying there is anything bad about those solos. But I don't see anything all that great about them either. I mean, don't get me wrong, they are fine. They fit the song. But there is nothing that jumps out about them and makes me say "Edge is SO AMAZING!" either.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #156 on:** February 21, 2014, 02:24:28 PM »

I didn't post that vid to say look how f--ing incredible he is.

Just to prove that he can actually play a solo and not just do arpeggios with delay - which is what everyone thinks is all he can do.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #157 on:** February 21, 2014, 03:37:12 PM »

The Edge is about textures and melody which I love. He is unique and when you here a U@ song you know it's him which shoud be a staple for any guitarist. That is the highest of praise.

bosk1 · « **Reply #158 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:07:31 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on February 21, 2014, 02:24:28 PM

Just to prove that he can actually play a solo and not just do arpeggios with delay - which is what everyone thinks is all he can do.

Yes, clearly "everyone" thinks that.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #159 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:14:54 PM »

I think that.

bosk1 · « **Reply #160 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:29:23 PM »

/thread. Kowtowboy must be crowned king this very instant.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #161 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:38:43 PM »

Shadow Ninja, open you ears and eyes to all styles and possibilities. It can be great without being flashy.

Though Bosk1 did say it better than I ever could.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #162 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:43:11 PM »

I'm kidding, I love some really restrained stuff as well.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #163 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:01:28 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on February 21, 2014, 04:29:23 PM

/thread. Kowtowboy must be crowned king this very instant.

Eyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #164 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:10:43 PM »

dadgummit, I thought that was a new emote.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #165 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:11:21 PM »

Bosk can make it so.

:kotowboy:

Kotowboy · « **Reply #166 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:13:32 PM »

Latest news : Despite saying that they were aiming to have the album in the can by Nov 2013...

..now they're saying the album night not even come out this year.

Sigh.

Why oh why do some bands find it SO hard to write 12 songs and put them out ?

No - they have to be over analysed to the point of suffocation and over recorded and re-written to the point of stagnation.

If the New U2 album comes out in 2015 - that'll be the longest gap ever between U2 albums at 6 years.

SIX YEARS to write and record twelve new songs. That's an average of two whole songs a year.

Hayden · « **Reply #167 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:00:21 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on March 28, 2014, 09:13:32 PM

Why oh why do some bands find it SO hard to write 12 songs and put them out?

I laughed a sympathetic laugh.

As a Tool, Metallica and GN'R fan (yes, I follow the modern line-up), I know the frustration all too well.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #168 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:05:46 AM »

We could debate about bands don't owe us anything and they're wealthy enough not to make albums and tour regularly like Dream Theater or Mastodon do...

But when you keep telling people things that blatantly aren't true and pushing the album back more and more and more.

Remember when No Line On The Horizon was originally going to get a 2010 follow up ?

Ha.

Ha Ha.

More bands should put out EPs with 3 or 4 new songs on every so often like Pixies are.

Instead of one album every 78 years.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #169 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:54:46 AM »

Bands like DT can't do that to their following but U2 can do whatever they want to be honest. How much would they delaying kill their fanbase?! I say none.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #170 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:59:07 AM »

The wait would be fine without all the misinformation.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #171 on:** March 29, 2014, 06:00:56 AM »

I agree but they are in a power position. Sometimes, this wait works towards their mystic. As bands get older they go at their own pace. Sucks for us but that's how it goes for us fans.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #172 on:** March 29, 2014, 07:36:11 AM »

U2 can talk about a new album without revealing anything about it.

Bono called All That You Can't Leave Behind - " Titanium with Soul ".

You what ?

Also - whatever a band says their new album is - it's the opposite.

They said that " How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb " was their rock album.

It was anything but...

I'd say All That You Can't Leave Behind was more rock than Atomic Bomb.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #173 on:** March 29, 2014, 11:30:10 AM »

I take whatever Bono says with a grain of salt. Just release music baby!

Kotowboy · « **Reply #174 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:04:45 AM »

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for U2 has denied that the band have pushed back the release date of their 13th studio album to 2015. It was rumoured that the band's new record would now be released next year, but a spokesperson for the band flatly denied the claims, saying: "U2's album is planned for this year, is still on track and touring plans haven’t been confirmed yet.

Finally some news !

News: Paralyzed official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7m7l8iqGAk

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