U2 should follow Red Hot Chili Pepper example...

[JimmyChicken]

I like how the Red Hot Chili Peppers released an album last year, managed to make it last for around 12 months with 4/5 singles, then release a new single from their upcoming Greatest Hits compilation under 6 months after their last album. single.

No long waits. No axiety. Makes it seem like they haven't disappeared. Some might say that's a bad thing, but I think its good.

I'd just like U2 to follow this example.

Thank you, that is all...

 

[Popmartijn]

Well, U2 kinda did those things with Pop -> Best Of 1980-1990 and ATYCLB -> Best Of 1990-2000. They released their regular album, toured it, had some singles of it and less than a year later they released their compilation album. Granted, If God Will Send His Angels wasn't that big a hit anymore, but about 8 or 9 months after that they did have another single (Sweetest Thing). Same goes with Walk On and Electrical Storm.

So there is a small difference between 6 months after their last single and 9 months, but it isn't like an eternity.

C ya!

Marty

 

[Bunbury]

RHCP have become kind of stale they were awesome in the early 90's, but Californication was good.
I think currenly they are overrated.
U2 don't need follow any examples to further their career and I don't believe they need to start now.

 

[Laura M]

U2 don't need follow any examples to further their career and I don't believe they need to start now.

I always think its annoying the way bands toss out the albums/ singles like there is no tomorrow almost as if they arent gonna last that long and trying to get as much as possible while they are still popular

U2 have nothing to prove and I like waiting - thats half the fun imo.

 

[Elvis Presley]

RHCP have become kind of stale they were awesome in the early 90's, but Californication was good.
I think currenly they are overrated.
U2 don't need follow any examples to further their career and I don't believe they need to start now.

I have to agree on that....

 

[~LadyLemon~]

Their new album is great!!!! (just my two cents here....)

 

[HeadsOnSticks]

Californication =
By The Way =

Up =
Reveal =


nuff said.

 

[u2popmofo]

Californication =
By The Way =

Up =
Reveal =


nuff said.

Agreed (even though I kinda like 'Up')

 

[adamswildhoney]

U2 have nothing to prove and I like waiting - thats half the fun imo.

yep

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

Californication =
By The Way =

Up =
Reveal =

 

[gherman]

New RHCP stuff sucks!!!

I used to like them now I hate them. They used to write such good rock/puck music now its its just pussy music!

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

what's puck music? music only the television personality puck likes?

 

[typhoon]

I was expecting this thread to be about the penis socks, personally.

 

[joyfulgirl]

I love the new RHCP stuff. How ridiculous would they be if they were still making the same kind of frat rock/punk music they used to make when they are now in their 40s, clean & sober, and all grown up. They are different people today and the music reflects that. Frusciante is doing some of his best work, imo.

And I agree that U2 needn't follow anybody's example.

 

[tackleberry]

New RHCP stuff sucks!!!

I used to like them now I hate them. They used to write such good rock/puck music now its its just pussy music!

Exactly!! I agree.

 

[u2popmofo]

I love the new RHCP stuff. How ridiculous would they be if they were still making the same kind of frat rock/punk music they used to make when they are now in their 40s, clean & sober, and all grown up. They are different people today and the music reflects that. Frusciante is doing some of his best work, imo.

And I agree that U2 needn't follow anybody's example.

Great points

 

[IWasBored]

you have to give them some credit for evolving their style, even if you don't like it. and are you sure you wouldn't get bored if they put out 5 'blood sugar sex magik's?

 

[~LadyLemon~]

Pussy music?? Yanni is pussy music. Californication and By the Way are them evolving and maturing gracefully. I'd rather hear them do these songs in 10 years than Party on Your Pussy.

 

[Salome]

Californication =
By The Way =

Up =
Reveal =


nuff said.

I have no idea what REM has to do with this thread,
I disagree so vehemently though that I'm about to throw a violent fit

 

[HeadsOnSticks]

I have no idea what REM has to do with this thread,
I disagree so vehemently though that I'm about to throw a violent fit

you know what? my mistake. i have no idea why i put that. sorry everyone.

 

[meegannie]

probably the drugs.

 

[HeadsOnSticks]

probably the drugs.

 

[joyfulgirl]

Pussy music?? Yanni is pussy music. Californication and By the Way are them evolving and maturing gracefully. I'd rather hear them do these songs in 10 years than Party on Your Pussy.

exactly!

and they STILL rock out like nobody's business live

 

[joyfulgirl]

I have no idea what REM has to do with this thread,
I disagree so vehemently though that I'm about to throw a violent fit

this I have to see

will there be pictures?

 

[Strato Edge]

I like Up and Reveal

Did not like Californication and By The Way


(...sorry I hate it when people bash R.E.M.)

 

[u2popmofo]

Dont take it back Heads, I got your point and I agree 100%.

 

[IWasBored]

Dont take it back Heads, I got your point and I agree 100%.

yeah me too

 

[HeadsOnSticks]

thx ya'll. don't know where my head was at this morning. prolly on a stick.

 

[~LadyLemon~]

Yep, me too.

 

[Pinball Wizard]

Suck My Kiss. At least the peppers have broken out of the stigma of gimic ska/rock sock puppets... u2 should have a huddle about ceasing that too.