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Incredibly appropriate.
By the time this album comes out I will have read a substantial novel's worth of info. about it.
Mr. V
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I love 'You and I will make a fire!'
Gonna Run 2 U
New Yorker
I cant waaaaaaaiiiiiiiittttt any longeeerrrrrr, I cant waaaaiiiiiiitttt til im stroooonnnnggeerrrrrr!!!!
That managed to raise my already unbelievable excitement level over Magnificent.
And MOS if, if nothing else, going to be one of the best lyrics of Bono's career. Based one the 5 or 6 lines we've seen, it just has to be...
this didn't work for Red Light
I got the impression they were referring to this album (not the past).
blindinglights
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I happen to love ATYCLB and HTTAAB, but this statement: "In conclusion: I’m dying to hear this album again. And again many times over. Definitely U2’s most challenging record, with the band hitting previously unheard of straps. Bono especially sounds far better than he has over the last decade, or longer, and never sounds like he’s pushing to hit notes he can’t reach, instead totally flying." sounds very exciting! 
cdirani
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mikal
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absolutely. i think we can confirm this.
"Stand up for your love"
"NLOTH" riff may be first riff from Lanois' film.
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
i cant do three more weeks....
Tacvbo
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I think the lyric is a coincidence. The HQ clip doesn't sound like any description of Stand Up
mikal
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actually, the HQ clip sounds very Achtung Baby, so there's a chance they added a Led Zepplin riff and changed some of the lyrics.
popacrobat
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i've been saying all along, For Your Love= Stand Up Comedy.
Think about it, that is the least clear clip. In an August? interview with MOJO, Edge said the For Your Love riff was one of his favorites that he's come up with. Couple that with the descriptions of Stand Up Comedy, what we "think" to be Stand Up Comedy from the U2.com clips (Larry stuff, edge back), and now the lyric "Stand up For Your Love", i think it's a pretty safe bet to add 2+2 here.
Think about it, that is the least clear clip. In an August? interview with MOJO, Edge said the For Your Love riff was one of his favorites that he's come up with. Couple that with the descriptions of Stand Up Comedy, what we "think" to be Stand Up Comedy from the U2.com clips (Larry stuff, edge back), and now the lyric "Stand up For Your Love", i think it's a pretty safe bet to add 2+2 here.
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How many 50 year old rock bands have produced classics?
Hey, they're in their 40s.
We should savor the privilege of saying that while we still can!
WaltDisney
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well, well, well. I've just returned from a very eventful listening party in the heart of Adelaide. I would say check out my official review online Wednesday but I would be in some major trouble. This is for real, having just completed my degree and getting a job straight out of uni I was delighted when I was given the opportunity to attend a very special listening session if no line on the horizon. After playing u2 every Tuesday at work (my day to playlist) my boss felt I would deserve this opportunity.
I can't give too much away except to say that this album is absolutely surprising to say the least. One thing I noticed the most is that what you think will be a straighforward rock song (magnificent) ends up in a completely different sonic place. That song in paticular reminded me of 'electron blue' by REM. Subtle electro flourishes carry the song on a luscious wave which is complemented by Bonos hushed vocal delivery, reminiscent of the first half of hawkmoon. Another striking aspect of the album is Bonos vocal delivery, he never sounds nasaly ala love and peace. His voice only cracks intentionally and I'm reminded of Joshua tree days when his voice was pitch perfect and effortless.
Lyrics, gosh, lyrics are exceptional. Phrases like only love can leave such a mark, such a bruise on the whim of fate' don't sound corny because they are surrounded by harrowing imagery. At one point in 'stand up comedy' Bono sings what sounds like 'my soul was chained in the main street of town, people would throw stones and spit on the crown' or something like that. All very self deprecating. Anyway, sorry for the rushed review, I'm on my iPhone at work. I'll let you know more when I'm home tonight. Apologies for any spelling errors.
I can't give too much away except to say that this album is absolutely surprising to say the least. One thing I noticed the most is that what you think will be a straighforward rock song (magnificent) ends up in a completely different sonic place. That song in paticular reminded me of 'electron blue' by REM. Subtle electro flourishes carry the song on a luscious wave which is complemented by Bonos hushed vocal delivery, reminiscent of the first half of hawkmoon. Another striking aspect of the album is Bonos vocal delivery, he never sounds nasaly ala love and peace. His voice only cracks intentionally and I'm reminded of Joshua tree days when his voice was pitch perfect and effortless.
Lyrics, gosh, lyrics are exceptional. Phrases like only love can leave such a mark, such a bruise on the whim of fate' don't sound corny because they are surrounded by harrowing imagery. At one point in 'stand up comedy' Bono sings what sounds like 'my soul was chained in the main street of town, people would throw stones and spit on the crown' or something like that. All very self deprecating. Anyway, sorry for the rushed review, I'm on my iPhone at work. I'll let you know more when I'm home tonight. Apologies for any spelling errors.
PowerSurge
New Yorker
So?
Its a blog, isn't it?
I found it refreshing, honest, and not pretentious like some of the other slightly pompous reviews that we've read. It seems like something someone would have written on this board. Nothing wrong with that.
Cockatoo
Everything else sounds exceedingly excellent.
hahaha!
More Birds......
You're telling me.
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
im calling for a leak tomorrow. Who will back me up>
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PowerSurge
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Bonoisgodly
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I hope they didn't get rid of the long guitar solo of Unknown Caller because the new reviews don't really point out anything about the solo anymore.
PowerSurge
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Holy shit Walt Disney,
For a guy who's been frozen like Han Solo for decades, you sure are one lucky son of a bitch.
For a guy who's been frozen like Han Solo for decades, you sure are one lucky son of a bitch.
mikal
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holy shit walt disney,
for a guy who's been frozen like han solo for decades, you sure are one lucky son of a bitch.
lol!
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