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No I think not. But It really depends on how one measures popularity.
U2 have hardcore fans and fans who will not be ashamed to say they admire and enjoy listening to U2 music.
Yet there exists a strong anti-u2 sentiment amongst many people of the world. For some, it is legitimate. They don't gain pleasure out of U2's sound. For some, it's illigitimate, and is merely a case of jealousy, envy or "tall poppy syndrome", because U2 have an illustious career and widespread success.
Among the average music listener, I have felt that certain phrases seem to sum up how U2 is recieved by the general public upon a a new album release.
PoP: "Hmmm Different." or "Better call it quits"
ATYCLB: "Nice music" or " They still are quite good" or "Oldies Music"
The feeling leading up to the release of the new album has appeared quite different.
HTDAAB: "Here we go again" or "They've been around for ages" or "Old band still going around" or "Quit Already!" (phrases that are said with negative tones)
U2 still have their fans and the fans are earned by the band for creating cosistent quality music.
But nevertheless, there is a feeling that does unfortunately exist amongst society that just wants U2 to disappear so the charts and mainstream radio can make way for bands like Jet and the White Stripes, as well as Idol contestants, more hip hop and RnB "artists."
Sadly, the music buying public are prejudiced towards band like U2, who are "old school" and not worth getting into.
Sad, but true.
The feeling towards a new U2 release is different from the late 80's and early 90's.
U2 have hardcore fans and fans who will not be ashamed to say they admire and enjoy listening to U2 music.
Yet there exists a strong anti-u2 sentiment amongst many people of the world. For some, it is legitimate. They don't gain pleasure out of U2's sound. For some, it's illigitimate, and is merely a case of jealousy, envy or "tall poppy syndrome", because U2 have an illustious career and widespread success.
Among the average music listener, I have felt that certain phrases seem to sum up how U2 is recieved by the general public upon a a new album release.
PoP: "Hmmm Different." or "Better call it quits"
ATYCLB: "Nice music" or " They still are quite good" or "Oldies Music"
The feeling leading up to the release of the new album has appeared quite different.
HTDAAB: "Here we go again" or "They've been around for ages" or "Old band still going around" or "Quit Already!" (phrases that are said with negative tones)
U2 still have their fans and the fans are earned by the band for creating cosistent quality music.
But nevertheless, there is a feeling that does unfortunately exist amongst society that just wants U2 to disappear so the charts and mainstream radio can make way for bands like Jet and the White Stripes, as well as Idol contestants, more hip hop and RnB "artists."
Sadly, the music buying public are prejudiced towards band like U2, who are "old school" and not worth getting into.
Sad, but true.
The feeling towards a new U2 release is different from the late 80's and early 90's.
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