New album in the works while in NZ and Australia
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BoMac
Self-righteous bullshitter
Last I checked, May was not in autumn.
ETA: Never mind. I just realized that this is a New Zealand website and May is, in fact, autumn Down Under.
Carry on.
ETA: Never mind. I just realized that this is a New Zealand website and May is, in fact, autumn Down Under.
Carry on.
corianderstem
Blue Crack Distributor
It is in Australia/New Zealand, though ... right?
If it's summer there now, and our winter is their summer, that makes May fall? Or something?
And water runs the other way down the drain, and they have dingoes and kangaroos and Hobbits.
If it's summer there now, and our winter is their summer, that makes May fall? Or something?
And water runs the other way down the drain, and they have dingoes and kangaroos and Hobbits.
VintagePunk
Blue Crack Distributor
Nice. 
Galeongirl
Galeonbroad
Awesome, we got something somewhat solid at least. And does this mean we get a Koala on the cover?
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
"Lots of hits" we'll see!
This helps put that TMZ video in better context.
This helps put that TMZ video in better context.
Earnie Shavers
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
There's another interview with Adam in an NZ paper. It's online... but I'm lazy... but it's not really worth checking out anyway. It's not that good/interesting/worth reading really, but he does mention that what they are working on now is a definite break from ATYCLB/HTDAAB/NLOTH. Very different for U2. No other information, not even a hint. Just that comment.
coolian2
Blue Crack Supplier
we only have those in the zoos here.
Danny Boy
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
So I guess no December single then.
Reggie Thee Dog
Blue Crack Addict
Sounds a little more promising...release date/month being thrown out...
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
either that or they'll sit on the completed album for six months.Last I checked, May was not in autumn.
ETA: Never mind. I just realized that this is a New Zealand website and May is, in fact, autumn Down Under.
Carry on.
either one wouldn't surprise me, really.
JamietheEdgefan
Refugee
U2: 'We're still in the driving seat' - Entertainment - NZ Herald News
Was this it?
He said
"We decided consciously to go back indoors and play indoor concerts because at an indoor concert you don't need to have as much production value and you can pretty much be on stage and do it with the music alone.
"That cycle continued through How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb and on No Line On The Horizon, which although it sounded like a band that had grown, we were still very much working in that stripped-down format, and it's probably the end of another cycle."
The band are working on new material at present and the next album will be different again.
"It is quite a fresh area for U2 to be working in. I don't think it's going to sound like familiar U2 territory at all. The creative process is always exhilarating and fun, because you can go as far as you like."
And that's all he's saying about the new songs until they play them live - so pick your moment when you go and get that hotdog."
So it's interesting that he grouped NLOTH in with the other two 00's albums, which would imply that they've admitted they weren't really outside of their comfort zone, and then he goes ahead and says the new one won't be familiar at all! Could be hyperbole, but i'd rather he's said this than "oh, the next album is a back to our roots kind of thing."
Dangermouse?
Club album?
Fresh areas?
I'm really looking forward to hearing their new stuff!
Even better, it's implied that they'll be debuting more new tracks during the tour!
EDIT: sorry purpleoscar, didn't see ya there... nonetheless my comments still stand
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
No prob it's all fun.
topplehatU2
Refugee
Interesting, let's hope they stick to it.
JamietheEdgefan
Refugee
Good 
I find it interesting that they'd need another half a year to 'polish up the songs', it sounds like they could get it out by december...
anybody reckon they're planning to release it tactically between tour legs?
I find it interesting that they'd need another half a year to 'polish up the songs', it sounds like they could get it out by december...
anybody reckon they're planning to release it tactically between tour legs?
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
It supposed to be May which would be autumn in New Zealand.
It would be nice if they will debut any finished or close to finished songs before May. Though part of me likes the fact that much of it is a surprise.
It would be nice if they will debut any finished or close to finished songs before May. Though part of me likes the fact that much of it is a surprise.
mrex
The Fly
I'm just glad that they are putting out an album well within four years, and not depending on the holidays for big sales.
Sure they want to have it out for the next leg, but, honestly, they didn't need to do that. The shows are already sold.
It seems that they're excited about what they are doing and want it out there.
Sure they want to have it out for the next leg, but, honestly, they didn't need to do that. The shows are already sold.
It seems that they're excited about what they are doing and want it out there.
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
that's quite a bit of time between finishing an album and releasing the album. if they finish it next week, there's no reason why it can't be out in February.
JamietheEdgefan
Refugee
I honestly don't see why they need half a year to finish it if it honestly just needs 'polishing'
corianderstem
Blue Crack Distributor
May is so far away! 
But if their plan is to release something before the US leg as they've said (or we've speculated? I can't keep track anymore), then of course that makes sense.
But if their plan is to release something before the US leg as they've said (or we've speculated? I can't keep track anymore), then of course that makes sense.
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
Mrs. Garrison
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
ill believe it when i see it 
theedgeu2
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
Beats the hell out of Christmas 2011.
True that!
Damn I've been hyped up on soda and this news isn't helping!
My day has been freaking great! October and War Remasters arrived, I finished my cover of New Year's Day (uploading to YouTube now), and now the news of this album. I'm very curious to see what they've got in store for us this time around. If it's experimental goodness then I truly cannot wait. Aaaahhhhhhhh1!!!!1!!!!
Nice! Five months until release... Too much time for finishing touches and RE-touches? I hope they keep the same vigor going & don't rethink too much. (How many times have we all said that in the last decade?) Hopefully the tour momentum will help!
Too much time for finishing touches and RE-touches? I hope they keep the same vigor going & don't rethink too much. (How many times have we all said that in the last decade?) Hopefully the tour momentum will help!trojanchick99
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
May is so far away!
I hope this means we get lots of new songs in the States!
Mountain Dew Ma
War Child
It makes sense to release it in May. Isn't that when about the North American part of the tour kicks off again? And it's not entirely sold out yet, right? Seems like good timing to me. Maybe they like releasing in the Spring better than Feb - bad taste from NLOTH sales? Who knows. It's encouraging.
powerhour24
ONE love, blood, life
nirniva
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
So...May semi-confirmed? Nice.
Normally, I'd say they'll just finish it and leave it sitting in the vaults SOA-style, but McGuinness did mention a set deadline...
Normally, I'd say they'll just finish it and leave it sitting in the vaults SOA-style, but McGuinness did mention a set deadline...
powerhour24
ONE love, blood, life
I honestly don't see why they need half a year to finish it if it honestly just needs 'polishing'
This is U2 we're talking about. They could have had SOA out at the end of 2009, and still released this new project in 2011 (I wish they had
), but second guessing and polishing is their MO from 2000-on.- Status
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