This Is Where You Can Reach Me Now - Song Discussion
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hasin73
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Repeat value on this song is immense.
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mikal
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When I start thinking about U2 Classics coming out of this album, this song is definitely on my list.
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CosmoKramer
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I agree that this song is close and the tipping point might be how it translates live. If it's a snoozer, then perhaps it doesn't reach that level but if it ignites the building...hmmmm
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CosmoKramer
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There are actually a few songs that might become classics from this album if they translate very well live
Registered Dude
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This song is the one song I put on when I only have time to listen to one song.
Nick66
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I've been wondering myself which, if any, of these songs will end up being "U2 classics".
Thinking about it, I think U2 kind of has two categories of "classic" songs. The first tier are the big songs that were either huge hits or become such concert and radio staples that they've become part of the general public consciousness. Songs like One and With or Without You.
Then there's sort of the second category...songs that most fans know and love and regard as classics, in sort of a general fan consensus kind of way. These are songs that, while great, never really broke out into the public consciousness or became "hits". Like Acrobat, for example, or MOS. I think most of us would consider those songs classics at this point, but it doesn't mean much to "rock" as a whole. U2 actually has quite a few songs like this, and I'm occasionally surprised when I see how relatively low some U2 songs that I consider "classics" charted...and sometimes I'm surprised when I see a song wasn't a single at all, and how relatively few radio "hits" they've had considering how deep their catalogue is.
My guess is that if SOI has any "classics" on it, they will belong to the latter category.
mikal
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That's interesting feedback. I could see most of the "Classic" songs being more of fitting the diehards' needs than Rock as a whole as well which is obviously cool with me.
mikal
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Another thing, I would geek out like a school girl if U2 had the guts to release this song as a single.
thavidesco
Refugee
So happy this song gets so much recognition!
Yahweh_OMG
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Great example of a grower.....
It's getting higher and higher in my SOI ranking.....
It's getting higher and higher in my SOI ranking.....
lazarus
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There are enough songs more accessible that this is doubtful, but Bono did select it himself to play out one of his radio interviews, so who knows? There would probably be a single edit shortening that intro.
I'm more concerned with it making the live set.
purpleoscar
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This would be great to replace Mysterious Ways if it gets too tired.
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purpleoscar
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There. That's better.
(Never going to happen, but whatever.)
Not as tired as Bullet the Blue Sky. Maybe Edge should do just one sustain note during the guitar solo to put everyone asleep. Delta waves or something
thavidesco
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There. That's better.
(Never going to happen, but whatever.)
Last time Mysterious ways was good was Zoo TV
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thavidesco
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MW Zoo was BLOODY F*CKING EXTATIC , while other versions were like from a tribute band 
, while other versions were like from a tribute band Yahweh_OMG
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Elevation and Vertigo versions were also ok.
360 version was very bad.
360 version was very bad.
last unicorn
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It's stuck in my head today all day ... the chorus and that Danger Mouse Star Trek-ish melody especially.
Gonna Run 2 U
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I could see them opening concerts with this one
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purpleblackeye
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Not exaggerating to say this might be on my all time favorite list
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Or maybe that's just the elation I felt listening to it in the car just now...
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CosmoKramer
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Its so early that I don't want to say this but im thinking it too. I guess if I still feel this way in 3 months or a year, then I know its not just "new U2 euphoria".
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bonocomet
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This one started out being a favorite. But it's slipped down a bit the more I hear it. There's a lot to like about it: the fantastic opening, Bono's singing is great and it's just a fun song with a great beat. But I feel like I'm waiting for something that never happens. 
It's not that I expect Edge to break into some amazing solo in every song, but maybe a little something. He just feels a bit absent here. (And on this album in general, to me anyway. There are some great guitar moments on the album, but they stand out because they are so few. 
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It's not that I expect Edge to break into some amazing solo in every song, but maybe a little something. He just feels a bit absent here. (And on this album in general, to me anyway. There are some great guitar moments on the album, but they stand out because they are so few. )Similar threads
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