Skwege said:Well Wish sold quite well, over a few million units in the US alone.
Though I would hardly call Wild Mood Swings, or Bloodflowers, extremely succesful albums. They sold respectfully, but nowhere near as well as Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me, Disintegration, and Wish.
His comment was back in 1987-88. I wish I could remember the interview precisely. I got archives of old interviews from that era from assorted folks that I should go through sometime. I'll try to find out the source precisely. Nonetheless it was nothing overtly negative, just said U2 was predictable and overtly commercial. Which this was during the Rattle & Hum era, and I would actually be keen to agree with him on the predictability aspect. Though criticizing them for being too commercial is just silly, since The Cure were selling out the same venues U2 were at the sametime.
Though I am curious as to whether he has ever met Bono. Be kinda funny seeing those two together. The two most innovative and talented songwriters of their generation.
I agree with every word you said in this post. Good stuff.
Did you know that Morrissey and Robert supposedly made up?
So I've heard atleast, I think their whole rivalry was fairly blown out of proportion.
PS - That Hulk comment was fantastic. I will be watching your posts closely. You seem to have potential in art of hilarity.
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