Definitely one of their funkiest and grooviest songs in a while. But what strikes me most here is the production by Danger Mouse. It feels so much relaxed and unforced and, judging by my phonak audeo earphones, it has one of best instrument separation in a u2 album. Exceptional stuff.
This Is Where You Can Reach Me Now - Song Discussion
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An Cat Gav
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
This is my favourite song so far. Such an unusual strong, weird structure, very clear Gimme Shelter influence. I've listened to it 5x in a row and it's getting better. Bit of a 2 Hearts vibe as well.
owl
War Child
So badly want to dance like a lunatic to this.
jeevey
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
Interesting. I like Edge coming through clearly on the intro/chorus backing vocals, and then when the funk comes in on the verse is such a surprise. Adam channeling his younger self works unexpectedly well, and we get that deep register semi-speaking voice from Bono again, which will always get my kudos. The best title on the album, IMO.
Tommy WM
War Child
So far it's the stand out track for moi! I thought it sounded nice from the moment I heard the intro because it sounded like something off of 'Passengers'. I love the groove they get, especially near the end.
owl
War Child
Ok, so this one just keep getting better & better for me. Love it when that happens.
Should work wonderfully live too.
Soldier, soldier.
Should work wonderfully live too.
Soldier, soldier.
AEON
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
I thought the same thing. It sounds like they borrowed something from "Slug" (one of the best off Passengers).
Check out the percussion that kicks in around the 0:30 mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y4E-kkZDiE
U2freakboy
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Didn't give this one much of a chance on first listen, but the more I listen the more I like it. One of the many, many strong songs on this album.
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MrPryck2U
ONE love, blood, life
This is my favorite song on the album! 
CosmoKramer
Rock n' Roll Doggie
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Okay, here me out.
The beat is very catchy and I like the song. However, does anyone else feel like the beat is very.....Halloween sounding? Like a horror movie/spooky sounding beat? Even they way he sings "College" sounds like they are "coming to get you".
Thats what I picture when I listen.
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The beat is very catchy and I like the song. However, does anyone else feel like the beat is very.....Halloween sounding? Like a horror movie/spooky sounding beat? Even they way he sings "College" sounds like they are "coming to get you".
Thats what I picture when I listen.
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dazzlingamy
Refugee
This is my favourite at the moment! It has great singability! I think this will be AMAZING live!
lazarus
Blue Crack Supplier
Best song on the album (and one of the most interesting musically) has the least amount of posts in its dedicated discussion thread.
Probably speaks more to the taste of Inteference at large.
Probably speaks more to the taste of Inteference at large.
Mr. Happy
The Fly
This has become far and away my favourite song on the album. Very odd, very unexpected and very cool.
The theremin
The theremin
owl
War Child
Best song on the album (and one of the most interesting musically) has the least amount of posts in its dedicated discussion thread.
Probably speaks more to the taste of Inteference at large.
Have faith. There's a lot of great tracks to get through.
I think it's a wicked tune.
domo-kun
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Same here, if they don't play this song live next tour I'm going to be extremely disappointed. 
Groovy, funky, and yes the theremin is a bit cheecky, I love it.
Groovy, funky, and yes the theremin is a bit cheecky, I love it.
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
Yeah, I'm not buzzing on this yet, because I am buzzing in tracklist order. I've been on a high for every song up to Raised By Wolves. This is the longest I've lingered on one song, but I'll get there.
birdman
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RBW is second last for me.
Dane-Dane
The Fly
It's a bit of a nod to Joe Strummer(the Clash) and what a huge impact the clash had on the very young impressionable U2 after seeing them perform live.
Soldier Soldier we signed our lives away, complete surrender, the only weapon we know-- and the bit about "Old man knows how to cheat ambition--you don't lose if you don't play". Bono always complaining that his Dad never encouraged him to dream, because if you don't dream, you can't fail, if you can't fail, you can't get hurt. So my take is it's about them choosing a life in music having a chance to say something meaningful and be heard in the world.
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Those lyrics are nice 
Numb1075
ONE love, blood, life
This one is very different. Funky and fun. Kudos for branching out a little bit and trying something new.
MrPryck2U
ONE love, blood, life
I know exactly what you're saying. I actually really love that element of the song. I've heard Smash Mouth use that effect on their 1999 album Astro Lounge and I really dug it.
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
Exactly. I love this song but it's nice to see how people are flipping around to different favourites. To me this is what Red Light and The Refugee failed to do.
owl
War Child
Seagulls.
lazarus
Blue Crack Supplier
Am I crazy, or could this work as an opener? Slow build, and once it kicks in it's really danceable.
Not that they would actually try this. Then again, they did open with No Line's penultimate track on the 360 Tour.
Not that they would actually try this. Then again, they did open with No Line's penultimate track on the 360 Tour.
bono_212
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So, I know Bono talks about this in his write-up, about it being about seeing The Clash, but, does it seem like the song might be about more than on thing? Lyrically, it reminds me a ton of "Tin Soldiers" by Stiff Little Fingers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl5V26oXHUI
bonocomet
Blue Crack Distributor
Definitely near the top of my list on first listens. First impression: Seconds/War and Slug/Passengers had a baby.
After buying and listening to the latest Broken Bells album... this one is dripping with Dangermouse's touch. It sounds ok. Not my favourite but it isn't horrible.
Feels very radio. A fun throw away track. An extended jam.
Just like Flaming_C already pointed out....
Feels very radio. A fun throw away track. An extended jam.
Just like Flaming_C already pointed out....
Moser
Refugee
Soldier, Soldier, we sign our lives away
It's in my head all day.
It's in my head all day.
bobsaget77
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Tied with The Troubles as my favorite on the album. Bono's vocals are his best since Zooropa.
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