Every Breaking Wave - Song Discussion
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cybersyd
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I really like the transformation that Ebw had from the live version... ...it seemed halfcooked and obvious... Know it sounds glorious
Yup, always that way to me. Didn't grab me. It felt too much like U2 trying to be U2 and that is a subjective thought. Same thing goes to COBL, although to me that song had much more merit, but I will keep comparing it to Streets, and that is not a comparison anyone wants to invite.I thought Magnificent was supposed to be "by the numbers/cookie cutter U2"?
bonocomet
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But it's already too late for EBW to be the first single, because The Miracle is it.
This one is still high in my ranking of the songs.
There's just one part of the chorus that doesn't feel right for me, it's a bit awkward or forced sounding (the dog/defeat line), but otherwise the song's still pretty great.
Musikwala
War Child
I thought Magnificent was supposed to be "by the numbers/cookie cutter U2"?
Well, I like Magnificent. I think the song and that chord progression in particular is brilliant despite sounding like typical U2. It doesn't sound forced to me whereas the cookie cutter stuff on Bomb sounds forced.
That opening trio on NLOTH is I think the best opening of any album since Pop.
But it's already too late for EBW to be the first single, because The Miracle is it.
This one is still high in my ranking of the songs.
I meant as the physical release of the first single. I wouldnt call miracle a first single based on the fact that it was performed before the album dropped. Technically I guess it is, but having created a buzz with the album the first song they put out there with a video to be seen on youtube or music channels is a big deal. It will draw in more people and I think EBW is the way to go
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jeevey
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
Miracle is being widely referenced as the first single in news and reviews and getting mainstream radio play. It's the first single.
thavidesco
Refugee
bonocomet
Blue Crack Distributor
That and the fact that U2 are calling it a single. I mean it's pretty clear that it is the only one being called a single at this point. However, who knows, they may do something different for the first physically released one when they get an idea on what's being talked about or played, though that didn't prompt them to release Moment of Surrender as a single, even though it seemed unanimously praised while there was still time to do so.
(Screenshot from U2.com. It's the first single.)
(Screenshot from U2.com. It's the first single.)
gvox
Ghost of Love
EBW got next folks
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War Child
Interesting to note it seems like most people are so so on Every Breaking Wave. I wonder if that is because people prefer the stripped down version on the 360 tour. Even though I like both I would prefer the 360 version. It just seems more soulful and even though I like the chorus especially on the album version it almost seems like they could of both been two seperate songs.
Musikwala
War Child
EBW took time for me. Initially it felt like yet another WOWY type song that U2 can create in their sleep. And it was not even half as melodic or memorable as WOWY. I was a bit meh about it. But the song does grow on you.. like most of this album, really. Then I started enjoying the subtle touches in the song like the vocal delivery on "I thought I heard the captain's voice..." and "are we so helpless against the tide". Good song but I wouldn't call it a classic.
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Moser
Refugee
Still love this song. Definitely needs to be heard by all.
xtrmx
War Child
The only great song on the album for me, and then to think this song was already largely made 5+ years ago. What have they been doing?
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
last unicorn
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The things that irritate me more and more about this song:
1. The WOWY vibe. Yesterday when it was played on radio during one of the Bono interviews I was like: Oh no, please not WOWY now! in the beginning, until I realized it's actually EBW
This is bugging me even more as time goes by and seems rather lame.
2. The verses. Bono is more talking than singing here and he sounds kind of out of breath, as if he's having a really hard time delivering those verses. The lyrics are mostly beautiful and there's some very good moments here, but the verses don't do that much for me. I liked the original, raw, acoustic live version more.
But the chorus makes up for all of that, I have to say. It's sugary and all, but it's beautiful and comes with a real U2 force. Love the chorus, not so keen on the verses and the bridge. I wish there would be more singing, less stuttering on that song.
1. The WOWY vibe. Yesterday when it was played on radio during one of the Bono interviews I was like: Oh no, please not WOWY now! in the beginning, until I realized it's actually EBW
This is bugging me even more as time goes by and seems rather lame. 2. The verses. Bono is more talking than singing here and he sounds kind of out of breath, as if he's having a really hard time delivering those verses. The lyrics are mostly beautiful and there's some very good moments here, but the verses don't do that much for me. I liked the original, raw, acoustic live version more.
But the chorus makes up for all of that, I have to say. It's sugary and all, but it's beautiful and comes with a real U2 force. Love the chorus, not so keen on the verses and the bridge. I wish there would be more singing, less stuttering on that song.
thavidesco
Refugee
gvox
Ghost of Love
Honestly if anyone ever heard EBW come on the radio and thought it was WOWY for even enough time to subsequently write on an Internet forum to that effect, I'd recommend they get to an audiologist.
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thavidesco
Refugee
Sorry, but to be fair the similiarity it´s pretty obvious
BVS
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standrums
War Child
this song just isn't doing it for me, I think it's my least favourite on the album, I can't understand all the fawning, there are many more superior tunes on this album
Moser
Refugee
Different taste buds. Music is like food.
last unicorn
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Well, for a few seconds it does sound like WOWY, but then again, I usually don't listen to WOWY very much (actually never).
This.
I am a huge WOWY fan but the first time I heard EBW I didn't think of WOWY at all. A friend pointed it out and I said that it's not exactly the same, I would have heard it if it was.
I am not a music afficionado, but I don't think that the notes are similar. The beat may be, and the fact that there are four chords with each probably being played the same number of times as the four on WOWY were, but they are not the same.
Now Under Pressure and Ice Ice Baby, that's a different story.
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dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
Every Breaking Wave - A, C#m, E, B
With or Without You - D, A, Bm, G
Not only are the chords totally different, the figure is very different. The only similarity is that there are four chords. And that Adam plays a root note figure. A lot of songs for that bill that aren't With it Without You.
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With or Without You - D, A, Bm, G
Not only are the chords totally different, the figure is very different. The only similarity is that there are four chords. And that Adam plays a root note figure. A lot of songs for that bill that aren't With it Without You.
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