New Album Discussion 10 - Songs of Sir, this is a Wendy's, durr

[U2387]

i think they're putting the appropriate amount of effort into promoting an album of reimagined songs that's more or less a different way of doing a greatest hits album.

i know i know - they have a documentary coming out (with just two of the band members that doesn't share the same name as the album and is apparently more about the dublin music scene than anything else... alas)... but this isn't the same level of promotion that a new album would have, nor should it have that level of promotion.

there are no music videos attached to this so far. they aren't playing any promotional shows, or doing the talk show circuit. maybe that'll change in March when the album is due to come out - but for me this is the appropriate level of promotion for the project - and i would certainly expect a much higher level of promotion for the new album (whenever that may be).

Exactly!!

In my opinion, and in the opinion of many others, their recent Grammy appearances haven't done them any favors. That's putting it nicely. Between GOYB when they weren't nominated for anything and Get Out on the barge, I think most would argue they did more harm to their image than good!

I like what they are doing so far here. It's both appropriate for what they're promoting and in line with JT 30, the book tour and the very likely sphere performances. They are reminding people who they are and why they've been so admired and successful for so long.

I think the low key approach is doing them good this time.

 

[Rich79]

Exactly!!

In my opinion, and in the opinion of many others, their recent Grammy appearances haven't done them any favors. That's putting it nicely. Between GOYB when they weren't nominated for anything and Get Out on the barge, I think most would argue they did more harm to their image than good!

I like what they are doing so far here. It's both appropriate for what they're promoting and in line with JT 30, the book tour and the very likely sphere performances. They are reminding people who they are and why they've been so admired and successful for so long.

I think the low key approach is doing them good this time.

Petition to change name to Get Out on the Barge

 

[DeVaul]

Petition to change name to Get Out on the Barge

Get Out (feat. DeBarge)

 

[lazarus]

Get Out is GarBarge

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Get Out Of The Hudson

 

[DeVaul]

Get Out Of New York

 

[ferball415]

#Pizzagate is an idea

 

[womanfish]

Isn't One supposed to be coming out or something...

 

[JWR1992]

Isn't One supposed to be coming out or something...

They are probably doing another Friday at midnight release like with WOWY.

 

[Irvine511]

Bono is trending on Twitter, so it’s working.

 

[Irvine511]

Funniest/meanest comment: “He looks like he drank from the wrong Grail.”

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i feel like biden was supposed to mention that bono was the key lobbyist on behalf of pepfar but forgot once everyone got up and started giving him a standing ovation without even mentioning his name

alas...

the best twitter comment i saw was this

https://twitter.com/maggieserota/status/1623139589446672384

 

[Irvine511]

That is funnier.

 

[david]

Biden was supposed to say Songs of Ascent was in the balloon.

 

[Registered Dude]

the ballooooooon is a mirror ball

 

[JWR1992]

Can any Australian fans out there confirm if One is available for download in iTunes/apple music now?

 

[ferball415]

the ballooooooon is a mirror ball

I knew a guy, name of Mirror Ball Man, back when I was a young buck on the Hill, he tried to get real cute once, said he had a vision, I said "what's that", he says "television", I said "look Jack, I wrote the damn bill!"

 

[dan_smee]

One is not yet available

 

[Registered Dude]

something is brewing RE vegas

https://u2xsphere.com/

 

[JamietheEdgefan]

something is brewing RE vegas

https://u2xsphere.com/

Well that's vaguely terrifying
... But also, Achtung Baby shows confirmed?

 

[JamietheEdgefan]

If Vegas shows are close to being announced, maybe One will be released alongside that announcement, which may explain why it didn't release today.

The Sphere shows are rumoured to focus on both Achtung baby and SoS (possibly titled 'SoS Baby'). 'One' would be an appropriate reflection of both albums...

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

ma ma

 

[mikal]

Glad U2 are fans of Twin Peaks at least.

 

[lazarus]

ma ma

mashed potatoes

 

[super fly guy]

What happened to not performing without new songs? Don't think SOS counts.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I mean... they have until September

 

[Hewson]

What happened to not performing without new songs? Don't think SOS counts.

They haven't toured since the release of Your Song Saved My Life...conundrum solved.

 

[JWR1992]

What happened to not performing without new songs? Don't think SOS counts.

They will probably play a new song or two like on JT 30 so there ya go.

 

[JamietheEdgefan]

I mean... they have until September

I could definitely see an album announcement and lead single by September. It's basically what they did with SoE and 'The Best Thing' before the JT tour ended.

Plus that way they can defend against accusations of relying on old material, which I'm sure they'd be keen to avoid.

 

[DeVaul]

they haven't toured since the release of your song saved my life...conundrum solved.