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honestly, I think it's a little unprofessional that he doesn't take a few minutes to at least look at the lyrics again. I mean, I am sure he could remember them given that he's sung the song at least 100x. The same goes for Zoo Station. I could understand if he wanted to make up new lyrics, but...

three questions: 1. Which songs will end up as among the best live U2 songs, songs that will be considered staples (i.e. WTSHNN) for tours to come? 2. Which songs will get dropped early and never be heard from again (i.e. IGWSHA)? 3. Which song(s) will grow the most from the studio to the...

good review/band interview: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/14/arts/music/14pare.html?8hpib you need to register (for free) in order to read the article. enjoy!! karl

Disclaimer: i've been a bit of a critic of Bono's voice since Popmart and thought that he lost his high range and clarity on the Elevation tour. While we haven't heard much so far, I think he sounds far less raspy than he did on the last album, tour and promos. Bono had a hard time staying in...

I'd be most grateful for the mp3s karljw76@yahoo.com

my uniformed and not very imaginative guess is unos sounds better than uno - though, I do agree with whomever said that this "mistake" wasn't overlooked. could be just more bonolease (sp?). In fact, Bono made up a bunch of words in this song, didn't he? Senility setting in a bit earlier? ;-)...

this lyric doesn't make any sense. Proper Spanish would be uno - is there something that I'm missing.

I listened to the song several times. For some reason the Hands that Built America reminds me of Heartland. Maybe, its because both songs are about America, but both also have somewhat of a meandering pace. It also does feel similar to Miss Sarajevo, although Miss Sarajevo is much stonger. The...

I don't understand why some people here get so piqued when someone offers a critique of U2. This is a discussion board. If you don't like discussion of U2's work, then don't come here. This board is DESIGNED so that people can share their thoughts about U2's albums, songs, etc. That said...

Lately, I have noticed a recurring theme among U2 fans here: the sharply split feelings on the merits of ATYCLB and Pop. It seems that those who consider ATYCLB one of U2's finest albums also believe Pop to be one of the worst, and vice versa. I think the heart of this split centers on the...

I absolutely love the William Orbit Mix! The BBC mix was weak, the Single Mix is very good, but the William Orbit Mix is the best!! The William Orbit mix adds something new to the U2 sound, it's more experimental. I love the way the song builds in the beginning. I hope this really is the one...

I was wondering during the falsetto chorus "Electrical Storm" Is that all Bono or is Edging singing, too? karl

I was one of those people that didn't like the BBC Electrical Storm much. It sounds too pop oriented (not the album). THe William Orbit Mix (I think that is the one) is definitely much better! It has that classic U2 type sound that the old one lacked. It is harder, darker and rocks more. It...

The early airing of Electrical Storm on the BBC makes me wonder if U2 are engaging in a kind of test market review process. Could U2 have tacitly allowed this DJ to play a demo version of the song to gauge fans reactions so the band could release a more polished, even more radio friendly...

The comments on Electrical Storm have been overwhelmingly positive. To have a small minority voice thoughtful opinions on what they don't like about Electrical Storm enhances the quality of discussion here and provides a different perspective. It's sort of like being a fan of your favorite...

Hawk 269 asks: And what is so wrong with U2 doing their version of mainstream music? How else can you "bite the arse of the pop charts" and create songs that kick down the door of radio stations so that meaningful lyrics actually get on the air? U2 is one of only a handful of bands ever that...

Michael Griffiths, you're dead on. Upon first hearing Electrical Storm, I couldn't believe that it was a U2 song. It sounded very safe, mainstream rock, quite bland actually. In fact it sounded, dare I say, Bon Joviesque. With the exception of Bono's trademark voice (which is in its finest...

I am not sure if I read the same comments as you did, but I think you are extrapolating way too much from these offhanded comments made by Bono about Edge's concerns about Bono's meetings with conservative politicians. Trying to stir the pot a little, eh? I think Bono or Edge or both was only...

wow, Morleigh is a babe. Go Edge!

I don't think anyone has mentioned that U2 should begin playing Electric Co. again. Wow, that song has amazing energy live! I was listening to an excellent soundboard version from 1981 from NYC and the opening guitar riff gives you goosebumps. Also, they should regularly play Out of Control -...

I disagree with the rationale of what makes a band "important" whatever that means. It seems that you equate age / band life cycle and experimentation as the two most important parts. To me, being experimental doesn't necessarily make one band more important or relevant than the next. I...

Coming from a selfish American that has seen the Elevation show 7 times and loved it, I think U2 should do exactly what it sounds like they are proposing. Take 2002 to record the new album and then tour with the new material the following year. Despite all those still wanting to see the...

The short answer about when the album comes out is no one knows, not even the band. In the past, the band always intended to put out albums by certain dates, but there was always significant slippage. I understand the band's perfectly rationale desire to put out an album quickly to take...

Bono did sound pompous. I kind of agree with this reports' assessment of Bono. He rambled and lacked his typical self deprecation. Although, I did find it funny when he told Edge to be quiet. That said, I am not sure you can fault the guy too much, he seemed overwhelmed by the whole thing (4...

I agree Bono can do whatever he wants to do. But, keep this in mind. Bono may have been able to drink wine and smoke heavily back in the Zootv days, but now the effects of these habits appear to have caught up with him. In contrast, in the Zootv days I noticed no ill effects to his voice...