Premature *least* favorite song thread
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LemonMelon
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NLOTH is hypnotic and surreal...it's awesome listening to Bono shout over the background swell.
NLOTH II? B-side. No dynamics, and the bridge is awful. I still think it's a fun listen though.
NLOTH II? B-side. No dynamics, and the bridge is awful. I still think it's a fun listen though.
Jilet_sensor
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white as snow
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I don't understand what's there NOT to like about White As Snow. 
For me, it's easily one of the most beautiful songs U2 have recorded in a very long time.
And I like NLOTH more than the B-side. I was a little scared because I thought I wouldn't like it as much, the B-side actually rocks. But I love the atmosphere of the song more on the album, plus the bridge, it's awsome!
To be honest, there is not one song I don't like on the album. I'm still having most problems with Crazy Tonight, because the falsetto seems a bit ouf of place. Also UC still has to grow on me.
For me, it's easily one of the most beautiful songs U2 have recorded in a very long time.And I like NLOTH more than the B-side. I was a little scared because I thought I wouldn't like it as much, the B-side actually rocks. But I love the atmosphere of the song more on the album, plus the bridge, it's awsome!
To be honest, there is not one song I don't like on the album. I'm still having most problems with Crazy Tonight, because the falsetto seems a bit ouf of place. Also UC still has to grow on me.
Varitek
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SUC (appropriate acronym)
then GOYB
then GOYB
Sergiodino
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Get On Your Boots
adypole
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No line.
No,its great!.
bwalker016
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Absolutely, unquestionably "Crazy."
Sounds like a weak ATYCLB song. Get that shit off my shiny new U2.
EDIT: I cannot believe people are saying "White As Snow."
Sounds like a weak ATYCLB song. Get that shit off my shiny new U2.
EDIT: I cannot believe people are saying "White As Snow."
bathiu
Refugee
I agree (I had about 4 listens so far - ipod + car
)There are parts of the song I really like, but it's kind of "meh"... at least for now.
But it's not big deal, even AB and JT have songs that I skip sometimes.
So if this song will turn out to be TTYW or WGRYWH of this album, for me, that's OK...
bathiu
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bwalker016
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NOjust NO!
There's something wrong with you
I agree. NLOTH 2 was more immediately gratifying due to its punky style but at the end of the day, it lacks anything musically that really stands out. NLOTH will sit better when we look back over the years.
littleedge
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Loving NOLTH both versions. Weakest for me is Fez - but love Being Born 
On a whole though this the follow up to Achtung, Zoorpa should've been all those years ago.
On a whole though this the follow up to Achtung, Zoorpa should've been all those years ago.
SecretFly
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Crazy tonight is a shocker...I actually prefer Wild Honey.
Martini Tyran
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Boots and StandUpComedy
Tyagu_Anaykus
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Breathe... 
I can't connect with the song... maybe with further listen i'll like it but right now...
I can't connect with the song... maybe with further listen i'll like it but right now...
UKTan
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At the moment, I'd have to go with Unknown Caller & Crazy Tonight as my least favourite tracks.
UC - It just seems a bit messy and I'm not convinced about the stop/start, "shouting" type delivery of the vocals. This may, obviously, change once the song has had time to sink in a bit more.
Crazy Tonight - That first falsetto bit at the start
Maybe it's because it was so unexpected - it just doesn't feel as if it belongs there. I don't think it was Bono's best falsetto moment either, if I'm honest.
I don't really dislike either song that much, just at present feel that there are much better songs on the album. I've only listened to the album 6-7 times and there is a lot to take in so I suspect my opinions will change (frequently) the more I get to know the songs.
UC - It just seems a bit messy and I'm not convinced about the stop/start, "shouting" type delivery of the vocals. This may, obviously, change once the song has had time to sink in a bit more.
Crazy Tonight - That first falsetto bit at the start
Maybe it's because it was so unexpected - it just doesn't feel as if it belongs there. I don't think it was Bono's best falsetto moment either, if I'm honest.I don't really dislike either song that much, just at present feel that there are much better songs on the album. I've only listened to the album 6-7 times and there is a lot to take in so I suspect my opinions will change (frequently) the more I get to know the songs.
AchtungGirl219
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Stand Up Comedy
xtrmx
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Stand Up Comedy, for now.
jonnytakeawalk
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Boots or stand up
BigMacPhisto
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Stand Up Comedy. I will probably never listen to the song again after hearing it once....it has absolutely no redeemable qualities and easily tops "Crumbs" as their worst ever album track. They were working on it for sixteen months because it's absolute garbage.
Not surprised to see some people not liking I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight.....it's definitely an All That You Can't Leave Behind sort of song although it has a trickier beat going. A merge of elements from Beautiful Day, City of Blinding Lights & Walk On. I think it's a track that be more appreciated among casuals/ATYCLB fanatics and will be the most divisive on the album. It's actually my favorite....that, the title track or Fez, anyway.
Not surprised to see some people not liking I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight.....it's definitely an All That You Can't Leave Behind sort of song although it has a trickier beat going. A merge of elements from Beautiful Day, City of Blinding Lights & Walk On. I think it's a track that be more appreciated among casuals/ATYCLB fanatics and will be the most divisive on the album. It's actually my favorite....that, the title track or Fez, anyway.
dmahoney10
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Crazy or *gasp* Moment of Surrender.
SUC. I think the middle "break" period is weakest in general (songs 5-7), but at least they are placed together and in the right place. SUC and CT both have parts that I really like, but I think these are going to get old pretty fast...where as MoS hasn't really hit me yet, Magnificent is an instant classic, etc. etc.
Great album though--looks like it is going to stand up to repeat listens very well overall.
The funny (or sad) thing is that U2 knew that SUC wasn't quite right--didn't quite deserve to be on the album. They kept working and working and it never really clicked. I think it should have been messier, and I was certainly expecting that until I heard the Walmart clip. Honestly, I was never terribly excited by the descriptions anyway: not the type of sound I love from U2.
Great album though--looks like it is going to stand up to repeat listens very well overall.
The funny (or sad) thing is that U2 knew that SUC wasn't quite right--didn't quite deserve to be on the album. They kept working and working and it never really clicked. I think it should have been messier, and I was certainly expecting that until I heard the Walmart clip. Honestly, I was never terribly excited by the descriptions anyway: not the type of sound I love from U2.
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