wertsie
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
It's by far my favorite U2 album, and yet I can't remember whether or not I've done an appreciation thread for it. Well, if I haven't, I'm fixing that right now...and if I have...so what? It deserves its praise!
I still remember when my mom first bought this album. She'd listen to it all the time. It was the first time I really saw her going crazy over music. Well, I grew up with both my parents playing music around the house almost constantly, but nothing seemed to affect my mom like AB.
When I "officially" became a fan with POP and the Popmart Tour, I began to rediscover (and sometimes even "discover," since my mom didn't have all their albums) U2's music. AB was the album that was particularly poignant for me. 1998 was a horrible year, especially when compared to the wonder that was 1997 (to this day, nothing has topped that year for me...although I've got many, many years to live yet!). It was such a let-down for me when Popmart ended. I would watch U2 concert videos (Zootv, R&H, Popmart) and just sob. Adding to that, one of my friends killed herself and a guy decided to break my heart into a million pieces.
There were times when I just wanted to shrivel up and die. Everything seemed to be falling apart. But, along with the support I had from family and friends, AB helped me through. I never realized its emotional depth until that time.
Every tune is a classic. I can't go to a concert and hear One live without crying. Zoo Station revs me up, motivates me, inspires me...So Cruel makes me realize that I'm not the only one who has been wronged by love. Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World is my rainy day song...Contemplative. They're all masterpieces in my mind.
Thank you U2! Thank you Achtung Baby!
I still remember when my mom first bought this album. She'd listen to it all the time. It was the first time I really saw her going crazy over music. Well, I grew up with both my parents playing music around the house almost constantly, but nothing seemed to affect my mom like AB.
When I "officially" became a fan with POP and the Popmart Tour, I began to rediscover (and sometimes even "discover," since my mom didn't have all their albums) U2's music. AB was the album that was particularly poignant for me. 1998 was a horrible year, especially when compared to the wonder that was 1997 (to this day, nothing has topped that year for me...although I've got many, many years to live yet!). It was such a let-down for me when Popmart ended. I would watch U2 concert videos (Zootv, R&H, Popmart) and just sob. Adding to that, one of my friends killed herself and a guy decided to break my heart into a million pieces.
There were times when I just wanted to shrivel up and die. Everything seemed to be falling apart. But, along with the support I had from family and friends, AB helped me through. I never realized its emotional depth until that time.
Every tune is a classic. I can't go to a concert and hear One live without crying. Zoo Station revs me up, motivates me, inspires me...So Cruel makes me realize that I'm not the only one who has been wronged by love. Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World is my rainy day song...Contemplative. They're all masterpieces in my mind.
Thank you U2! Thank you Achtung Baby!
wertsie
I will always love that guy for this reason. 
