NLOTH is the sound of replanting The Joshua Tree
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doctorwho
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I see it a little. Given U2's output since 1991, with the exception of OS1, this is by far U2's more atmospheric album, reminiscent of TUF. TUF, in a way, was the build-up to JT. So if TUF was like a "planting" of a Joshua tree, then I guess, NLOTH, in some ways, is as well.
The bad part of that analogy is that it makes it sound like a complete regression. And I don't hear that. This is definitely U2 in 2009. So it might be better to say "planting of a Cedar tree".
Purplereign
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This is definitely U2 in 2009. So it might be better to say "planting of a Cedar tree".
that, right there
. . . good lord I can't wait to hear this album (yes, that's right I am one of only a few on this lovely site who is still holding out for release day) . . . yippity dippity deee 
thelaj
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Sounds nothing like Joshua Tree to me. More like Zooropa meets Passengers with drops of All That You Can't Leave Behind.
PowerSurge
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In response to the title of this thread: no, it is not.
There are too many new sounds and arrangements here to come close to that.
There are too many new sounds and arrangements here to come close to that.
Acrobat08
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no it isn't...next theory
TheEnd
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It does have some of the atmosphere that was on the JT and UF though.
White as Snow, for example, gives me a sense of location. It's cinematic.
I gives me Bob Seeger vibes too for some reason Probably the highway reference.
White as Snow, for example, gives me a sense of location. It's cinematic.
I gives me Bob Seeger vibes too for some reason
Probably the highway reference.
the tourist
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I'd love it if their 2010 album was named after some sort of tree....
gweeps
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Not really. It owes more to The Unforgettable Fire than anything else.
dan_smee
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To me this album takes the best bits of TUF, JT, AB, Z and HTDAAB (not so much ATYCLB) and fuses them well.
I hear so much HTDAAB in Crazy Tonight. The SYCMIOYO guitar effect probably add unfairly to that, but it would fit right in there (and probasbly be the 2nd best song on the disc).
TUF is obviously present throughout, but most noticeable on Magnificent and Fez
I hear so much HTDAAB in Crazy Tonight. The SYCMIOYO guitar effect probably add unfairly to that, but it would fit right in there (and probasbly be the 2nd best song on the disc).
TUF is obviously present throughout, but most noticeable on Magnificent and Fez
Niceman
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No Line on the Horizon is the sound of six men replanting the Joshua Tree." Oh, I am sooo gonna lie and tell people that Bono said that! LOL! Good one Sandc!
purpleoscar
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What I hear different is how the songs and melodies are structured. It feels more fresh than anything I've heard recently except Animal Collective.
I love the easy flow that makes you want to listen to it again. The imagery of the sea will fit this zen masterpiece. I will always feel good listening to this record in any mood.
zoopop
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I told my wife last night that it sounds like the Zooropa train hit the UF train head on & ATYCLB showed up to rinse it off
2861U2
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I told my wife last night that it sounds like the Zooropa train hit the UF train head on & ATYCLB showed up to rinse it off
Right. That's what I've been telling my buddies. I've basically been saying it's TUF lyrics with AB/Zooropa music.
pacemaker
Refugee
I see it as four mean Rattle(-ing) and Hum(-ming) in a bizarre place called Zooropa just as they realize that they cannot forget the Unforgettable Fire. 
And almost every second of it is really awesome, save for the parts of SUC that sound like Jason Mraz.
And almost every second of it is really awesome, save for the parts of SUC that sound like Jason Mraz.
last unicorn
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Agree here.But in general I think it isn't close to one specific other album, more like different albums, atmosphere wise.
icebergy
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I think it has the atmosphere of UF then the technical sounds of Zooropa with the listenablity of the last two albums especially compared to UF which i love but get hard after repeat listens
cdirani
War Child
I think we have a Frankenstein creature here. Part of it, reminds me of TJT. The other, a bit of Zooropa w/Achtung Baby eras. The sum of this stuff turns out to be a contemporary effort that has elements of All That You Can't Leave Behind and Bomb.
A great record by all means. U2.
A great record by all means. U2.
what a bomb!
Refugee
if anything its a maturity, "here we are, this is what we do,please take it as you will"
zooperson
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You know I would say that is like UF and JT in that it definatly owns it's own space. it really builds up it's own landscape and takes you there. Sonic Architecture.. and all that cheezy shite. I think, in thiat case, it must have a lot to do with Brian Eno.
elevated_u2_fan
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It's looking forward while paying respect to the past.
that, right there
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elevated_u2_fan
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no stream, just guilt riddled illegal download
doctorwho
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that, right there
Well, don't think it's another JT. I don't want you to be disappointed thinking it is. Ultimately, you'll form your own opinion.
But to my ears, I felt this comment was good:
"Sounds nothing like Joshua Tree to me. More like Zooropa meets Passengers with drops of All That You Can't Leave Behind."
I would argue actually that it also has drops of HTDAAB and TUF.
If anything, it seems more reminscent (IMO) of OS1 and TUF rather than JT. But as it's U2 in 2009, you definitely hear HTDAAB (the experimental parts, like "Love & Peace" or "Fast Cars") in it. Yet, it's still clearly U2 (which is where the ATYCLB part comes in).
doctorwho
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I agree - and I'd say in a "healthier" way. This is U2, but it's not so overtly U2 like "Beautiful Day" was. That is, we won't hear Bono tell that story over and over (and over and over) about how the Edge was playing the BD riff, and U2 almost rejected it and blah, blah. This is U2, but a step forward, with respect to the best parts of their past.
For those who haven't heard NLOTH, but who have heard "Mercy", think that. Now, I know some hate "Mercy" (or the mere mention of that song), but that type of atmospheric, longer song would have blended well with NLOTH (and it's a bit of a shame the final version wasn't included - hopefully we'll get it as a proper b-side this time).
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