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War Child
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Hi fellows. Never posted here before, and excuse me if this post is a little incoherent. I'm tired
So anyway, U2 is my number 1 band (duh, which is why I check these forums everyday). They're so much more than a band to me, they are a lifestyle, a religion I actually like and believe in, and they give me reason for my goals and the future (ok, but this is another story... one that we've heard many times around here).
I thought I should check out other groups too, cos such U2 exclusiveness could be 'unhealthy' as some might say shifty, so I gave The Eagles a go, starting with Hotel California and taking off from there. They have some really catchy rock tunes, like "One of these nights", "Already gone", "life in the fast lane" etc. I did find it cool that all 4 members (left) could sing lead, and their voices were each pretty distinct, brought a special flavor to each song. Mostly the lyrics were pretty lame and gal-centered. They did have one lyric though, which I still love. "How do I get out of here, where do I fit in" from the song "Learn to be still" (achingly beautiful melody or snoozefest, depending on how yous ee it)
I'll cut to the chase, here's why the Eagles suck:
-Don Henley, frontman, kicks lead guitarist Don Felder out of the band. I'm sketchy on the exact details, but I know there was bad blood between the two Dons. (compare BonoEdge)
-On youtube, they ban the audio from uploaded songs of their DVD concert. And that was the version I would listen to on all the songs! Can you imagine U2 doing the same for their Rose Bowl songs on youtube? We complain about U2 being $$ grubbers or whatnot, but at least they don't do shit like this
-I used to like Don Henley: handsome, good songwriter, can drum and sing lead simultaneously, plays guitar and other stuff, but Don Henley is a diva. I've read this from various media anecdotes (ok, not all may be true, but you never see such negative stories about Bono or our boys), and now in U2 At The End of The World where Henley throws a hissy fit over Automatic Baby Clinton's inauguration closing instead of him. Yeah, add this to the fact that he kicked out a bandmate and we can conclude he's not a nice person.
-Henley said he doesn't 'get' U2 in the U2 At The End of The World book
So anyway, U2 is my number 1 band (duh, which is why I check these forums everyday). They're so much more than a band to me, they are a lifestyle, a religion I actually like and believe in, and they give me reason for my goals and the future (ok, but this is another story... one that we've heard many times around here).
I thought I should check out other groups too, cos such U2 exclusiveness could be 'unhealthy' as some might say shifty, so I gave The Eagles a go, starting with Hotel California and taking off from there. They have some really catchy rock tunes, like "One of these nights", "Already gone", "life in the fast lane" etc. I did find it cool that all 4 members (left) could sing lead, and their voices were each pretty distinct, brought a special flavor to each song. Mostly the lyrics were pretty lame and gal-centered. They did have one lyric though, which I still love. "How do I get out of here, where do I fit in" from the song "Learn to be still" (achingly beautiful melody or snoozefest, depending on how yous ee it)
I'll cut to the chase, here's why the Eagles suck:
-Don Henley, frontman, kicks lead guitarist Don Felder out of the band. I'm sketchy on the exact details, but I know there was bad blood between the two Dons. (compare BonoEdge)
-On youtube, they ban the audio from uploaded songs of their DVD concert. And that was the version I would listen to on all the songs! Can you imagine U2 doing the same for their Rose Bowl songs on youtube? We complain about U2 being $$ grubbers or whatnot, but at least they don't do shit like this
-I used to like Don Henley: handsome, good songwriter, can drum and sing lead simultaneously, plays guitar and other stuff, but Don Henley is a diva. I've read this from various media anecdotes (ok, not all may be true, but you never see such negative stories about Bono or our boys), and now in U2 At The End of The World where Henley throws a hissy fit over Automatic Baby Clinton's inauguration closing instead of him. Yeah, add this to the fact that he kicked out a bandmate and we can conclude he's not a nice person.
-Henley said he doesn't 'get' U2 in the U2 At The End of The World book