Crumbs From Your Table VS. Elvis Presley And America

[STING2]

So which song do you like better, Crumbs or Elvis?

I say Crumbs, but its not an easy pick!

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

elvis

 

[AtomicBono]

That's a random-ass match-up.

Normally I'd say Crumbs, but it depends on my mood. Sometimes Elvis Presley and America is amazingly calming. Neither of them are really high on my list of U2 songs.

 

[roy]

Crumbs.

 

[djerdap]

Crumbs, by far.

 

[Axver]

Yeah, what kind of odd comparison is this?

I love EPAA, but I think Crumbs is one of U2's five or so best songs from the 2000s, so it gets my vote here.

 

[Iskra]

I'm probably the only die hard U2 fan in the world that absolutely loves Elvis Presley and America

 

[namkcuR]

EPAA.

 

[Aygo]

Not Crumbs nor Elvis are on my top 50 songs. Elvis is one of U2's songs that I don't like very much, Crumbs I find it average.

Crumbs wins

 

[phanan]

EPAA is one of the weaker songs from The Unforgettable Fire, so for me, Crumbs wins this easily.

 

[If you shout...]

I'm probably the only die hard U2 fan in the world that absolutely loves Elvis Presley and America

No, you're not. It's in my top fifteen U2 songs, so I'm with you.

"Elvis" all the way. Mo'fucker's still in the building. Totally.

 

[STING2]

That's a random-ass match-up.

Normally I'd say Crumbs, but it depends on my mood. Sometimes Elvis Presley and America is amazingly calming. Neither of them are really high on my list of U2 songs.

So what would be a match-up that is not "random-ass"?

 

[STING2]

Yeah, what kind of odd comparison is this?

I love EPAA, but I think Crumbs is one of U2's five or so best songs from the 2000s, so it gets my vote here.

Well, if one can put any U2 album against another U2 album, then the same can be done for songs.

 

[one4u2]

Crumbs

 

[STING2]

Crumbs 7

Elvis 4

 

[gareth brown]

Elvis.

 

[Earnie Shavers]

Elvis.

 

[STING2]

Crumbs 8

Elvis 6

 

[xaviMF22]

elvis, I hate crumbs

 

[jonnytakeawalk]

Elvis

 

[Catman]

the hell? how can anyone choose EPaA over Crumbs? Absurd... sometimes I think people here overglorify U2's past and find it uncomparable to what they're making now.

 

[LDM007]

It has to be Crumbs

 

[lazarus]

EPAA is that rare song that is long but could hardly be called epic as it's a bit of a mess. Normally I'd say U2 would be better off doing more wandering, stream of consciousness type stuff like this (from a lyrical and musical standpoint), but this one is really lacking focus and any kind of thematic clarity.

In short, it sounds good when you listen to it, but it's a bit ridiculous if you give it much thought. Crumbs obviously has a much more concise subject matter, and even though it's a bit hamfisted at times, there are some great lines. The choir effect at the end isn't exactly subtle either, and the song could have benefitted from better production in the studio, much like the canned strings on OOTS.

I would still have to choose Crumbs between the two, even if it's just for Bono's passionate vocal, especially on the chorus. When he shouts "Hey!" after the last one, you can just see him in the studio caught up in the moment of performing. It's one of the high points on the album for me. Edge ain't doing too bad on this one either.

I'm waiting for the next thread, where we pit Promenade against All Becaue of You, or some other bizarre matchup.

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

the hell? how can anyone choose EPaA over Crumbs? Absurd... sometimes I think people here overglorify U2's past and find it uncomparable to what they're making now.

it's called having a difference of opinion

 

[MrBrau1]

When he shouts "Hey!" after the last one, you can just see him in the studio caught up in the moment of performing. It's one of the high points on the album for me. Edge ain't doing too bad on this one either.

Exactly.

Crumbs.

 

[david]

Elvis

 

[Maoilbheannacht]

Crumbs

 

[catlhere]

Crumbs. It's the only of the two that I could sit the whole way through.

 

[Axver]

I'm actually surprised how many people are voting for EPAA considering how many derogatory comments are usually made about this gem.

Against most other HTDAAB songs, I'd have picked EPAA.

 

[Hot Bono]

Definitely a random match-up... While neither of these are high on my list of faves, I do appreciate both of them for different moods. For these purposes, i'm gonna have to go with Crumbs. Sorry Elvis.