BonoFox1
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I LOVE Stand Up Comedy!! I think it's quirky, and has a catchy cool vibe
Stand Up Comedy: one of the worst ever?
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I LOVE Stand Up Comedy!! I think it's quirky, and has a catchy cool vibe
discothequeLP
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
stadium hit = Magnificent, City of Blinding Lights, Beautiful Day, Mofo, Mysterious Ways, Streets, Pride, Sunday Bloody Sunday
i think a song has to be at least decent before it can be considered a "stadium hit"
I think it's quirky, and has a catchy cool vibe
catchy and cool? maybe. substance and style? no. this is what is wrong with 90% of pop and rock music.
quadcaster
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I think its fantastic, a nice riffy piece that fits well with boots. other then those two songs, there arent really any other riffy songs.
Its great
Its great
BVS
Blue Crack Supplier
We get it you hate this song(I don't like it all that much either), but you're forgetting something Elevation is the type of song that got stadiums going...
SUC has a very easy on the spot type of groove. Like it or not it's the type of song that will get people pumping their fists...
My point was not if this is a worthy song or not, my point is that this is an easy selection to play live as far as audience response...
and unfortunately that matters too much.
Mauwer
War Child
Worst on the album yes but nowhere as worse as Elvis Ate America , Red Light , Two Hearts Beat As One or Peace On Earth.
Cheers ,
Mauwer
Cheers ,
Mauwer
Tyagu_Anaykus
New Yorker
I agree with you
and Every casual fan I showed the album liked SUC the most. They said "at least it has some guitar on it"
stupid dumb people!!!
Great funk bass.
But the part right after, "stop helpin' god across the road like a little old lady" and then it goes into the breakdown where Bono sings the Ooooooos...
That ruins it for me.
The rest of the song is good though.
But the part right after, "stop helpin' god across the road like a little old lady" and then it goes into the breakdown where Bono sings the Ooooooos...
That ruins it for me.
The rest of the song is good though.
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
well, if I even GET tickets.........
but no, probably it would be a good piss/beer break.
I can see why people think that lyric would get the crowd going, but man, I disagree. "Stand up for your love". Yeah. Woo.
I bet it's not even played. Seriously. So it's a moot point.
Boots
Mag
MOS
Crazy
NLOTH
Breathe
and maybe UC are all we're gonna hear.
i would agree. i'm still holding out hope that they play Fez-Being Born too.
last unicorn
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I HOPE they play it live, I'm sure it will rock.
popacrobat
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
you mean somebody has a different opinion than you? oh no. i'd venture to say "Day & Age" is what's wrong with 90% of pop and rock music.
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
I could do without the falsetto in this song too
I just wish that after that 2:49 interesting guitar "engine start" sound Edge would rip into a long solo instead of the "soul rocking people" / Bono wail ending.
I just wish that after that 2:49 interesting guitar "engine start" sound Edge would rip into a long solo instead of the "soul rocking people" / Bono wail ending.
this is one of my favorite tracks on the album, i'm not afraid to admit to that, and i could care less if it's too "catchy" for some people. god forbid a song be catchy.
well, if I even GET tickets.........
but no, probably it would be a good piss/beer break.
if anything the meandering 10 minute live rendition of moment of surrender will be the perfect piss break.
Mac Phisto
The Fly
That was cute.
stealthboy
War Child
I'll jump out there and say SUC is one of my favs. I really enjoy it and certainly hope they play it live.
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
why do i like this song, all of a sudden?
Galeongirl
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I'll jump out there and say SUC is one of my favs. I really enjoy it and certainly hope they play it live.
It's growing on me more and more. I liked it in the beginning but it's starting to become one of my favourites now. I think it'd be a killer live.This song may not have the musical or emotional depth of a song like Magnificent, MOS or Breathe, but in terms of top-volume immediate likeability, this song is probably my favorite on the album. As I've said before, this is probably the only song I never skip to get to the next one. From that channel-shifting drum intro to the retro-groove guitar riff to the falsetto chorus to the Sgt Pepperish bridge and the John Lennon soul-rockin' ending, I can't get enough of it.
Now because some moron decides to start a thread titled "one of the worst ever?" this song will be prepositioned in many minds as a song we're not supposed to like.
Mark my words, Stand Up Comedy will be a highlight of the tour. People will view this song MUCH differently a year from now than they do now.
Now because some moron decides to start a thread titled "one of the worst ever?" this song will be prepositioned in many minds as a song we're not supposed to like.
Mark my words, Stand Up Comedy will be a highlight of the tour. People will view this song MUCH differently a year from now than they do now.
Salome
you are what you is
it isn't my favourite but there really isn't any good reason to dislike the song
unless you feel every song has to be an investigation of the limits of experimentation in music
I'd probably place it last when ranking all the NLOTH songs, but when it's playing I realise it's actually a fab song
popacrobat
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
it's not a bad song by any means in my opinion. it doesn't really fit in too much with the album, but that doesn't make it bad. it's sort of like a last gasp of fresh air to me before you have Fez/White as Snow/Breathe/Cedars to close out the album. like i've said before, i don't need every song to be an epic huge song. I like fun rock songs, and this fits that mold for me.
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
^^^^^^^
yep to salome and popacrobat. i officially like 11 out of 11 songs on the album.
i'm a blind sheep now. 
yep to salome and popacrobat. i officially like 11 out of 11 songs on the album.
i'm a blind sheep now.
ybab gnuthca
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Am I the only one thinking that the people who keep making statements such "I am a blind sheep now" are as big and bad shit starters as the ones who called people blind sheep in the first place?
popacrobat
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
^^^^^^^
yep to salome and popacrobat. i officially like 11 out of 11 songs on the album.
i'm a blind sheep now.
haha nice. join the sheep club.
also, i will say that it speaks volumes as to the overall depth and quality of the album (depth being song wise not lyric wise) that Stand up Comedy is considered the worst track.
follower
Refugee
Agree. IMO it does sound like a collage song, so many influences in it. It doesn´t mean it´s a bad song though, so I have no complaints. Highlights are the drums and bass IMO, so funky. I bet it´s gonna sound awesome live. Can´t wait till Croke Park!
MT
mirrorballman
Refugee
After the first run of the album in February, it was the song that left me unimpressed the most. "Hate" is such a strong word, but I didn't really like it. A month later though I must say I've learned to appreciate the song and actually like it. I don't think I'll ever be a big fan and go crazy over it, but something's certainly changed in the past month. I especially like Edge's funky guitar effect right at the end of the bridge.
cdirani
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alanah
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I don't know why, but the more I listen to Stand Up Comedy, I like it more.
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