Shuttlecock XXV: Cool Hats Club

[U2inUtah]

Dusted off Bomb and gave it a listen tonight since it turns 18 tomorrow. It still holds up pretty well. Surprised how good SYCMIOYO, Man and A Woman and Crumbs sounded.

In hindsight, Bomb era was the peak of my fandom, so despite it being in the lower half of their catalogue, it has tons of nostalgia for me, and was probably the last time I was truly excited about new music from the band. The middle SUC of No Line killed that excitement off forever I think.

 

[cobl04]

Haven't listened to it in yonks, but it holds a special place in my heart too, being the time I got into them.

 

[lazarus]

I’m going to buy a Bono funko pop and take it with me to one of his shows and then during the middle of the show storm the stage and ask Bono to sign it.

I hope you have a loyal friend who will defend you in 50+ posts afterwards, raging against the ma-sheep who think it was not a cool thing to do.

 

[Hewson]

I’m going to buy a Bono funko pop and take it with me to one of his shows and then during the middle of the show storm the stage and ask Bono to sign it.

That's just your opinion though.

 

[mikal]

That's just your opinion though.

You obviously need to learn the difference between opinion and fact.

 

[Hewson]

You obviously need to learn the difference between opinion and fact.

That's a fact.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Dusted off Bomb and gave it a listen tonight since it turns 18 tomorrow. It still holds up pretty well. Surprised how good SYCMIOYO, Man and A Woman and Crumbs sounded.

In hindsight, Bomb era was the peak of my fandom, so despite it being in the lower half of their catalogue, it has tons of nostalgia for me, and was probably the last time I was truly excited about new music from the band. The middle SUC of No Line killed that excitement off forever I think.

Bomb was definitely the height of my fandom - not that I feel like i'm less of a fan now - but it was just a little different.

i'm 24/25 - the band is coming off a big comeback album - vertigo is everywhere thanks to the iPod commercial - i had just started working a side gig with the Unforgettable Fire - this place was a scene with more than 10 actual posters lol...

i went to 10 shows over the course of a literal calendar year... starting with the Brooklyn Bridge show the night before the album came out (18 years ago today) and ending with Patti Smith spitting towards Larry at MSG, or something like that.

what a world what world.

 

[mikal]

Bomb was definitely the height of my fandom - not that I feel like i'm less of a fan now - but it was just a little different.

i'm 24/25 - the band is coming off a big comeback album - vertigo is everywhere thanks to the iPod commercial - i had just started working a side gig with the Unforgettable Fire - this place was a scene with more than 10 actual posters lol...

i went to 10 shows over the course of a literal calendar year... starting with the Brooklyn Bridge show the night before the album came out (18 years ago today) and ending with Patti Smith spitting towards Larry at MSG, or something like that.

what a world what world.

Agreed. Bomb was definitely an instant love for me, and then I went through a period where I thought it was too much and had issues with the production. Now that I'm older and can reflect on it, I still truly think it was U2's last big hurrah as OMG THE BIGGEST BAND IN THE WORLD, and I wish I had appreciated the album more at the time. Might not be as ambitious as POP, but it is one of those albums that stands on its own in their catalog. That's just my opinion though.

 

[lazarus]

I still play Bomb more than Behind.

And there was a great vinyl rip floating around for those who don't like the CD mastering (never bothered me in particular).

Agreed with this being their last ride at the top (even if 360 broke records). This was also the last tour where they had actual cool, relevant opening acts instead of...*checks notes*...Lenny Kravitz, Black Eyed Peas, and "nobody".

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

well Australia got Jay-Z and an agitated koala.

 

[Hewson]

 

[bono_man2002]

well Australia got Jay-Z and an agitated koala.

Axver has a name!

 

[LuckyNumber7]

Dr. Axel Von Reiner

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

God I so wanted to toss in a "well to be fair the U2Gigs guy probably didn't see what happened" joke into the thread about the guy who rushed the stage looking for an autograph but it didn't seem like the right time

 

[Hewson]

it didn't seem like the right time

Is that a fact?

 

[lazarus]

The autograph discussion is easily in the running for Worst of 2022.

We all lost way too many brain cells on that one.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

when there's someone who is so obviously wrong, but just won't budge? i know i should just write him off as a loon and let it be, but, sigh, i just can't help myself

 

[lazarus]

i know i should just write him off as a loon and let it be

Personally I think they should just get back to where they once belonged.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Personally I think they should just get back to where they once belonged.

you make a good point, but sometimes it's good for old and new members to come together.

 

[lazarus]

It really seems like his friend was being selfish during Bono's show, was all about I Me Mine with no regard for anyone else there.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

It really seems like his friend was being selfish during Bono's show, was all about I Me Mine with no regard for anyone else there.

true, but i've got a feeling that this kid needs help. what was he trying to do, get on stage and pick bono up? not sure he could carry that weight.

 

[lazarus]

I'm not even sure if two of us could carry Bono's weight.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I'm not even sure if two of us could carry Bono's weight.

even if we tried all together now?

 

[DaveC]

even if we tried all together now?

i want to (but he's so heavy)

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i want to (but he's so heavy)

i don't want to spoil the party but his weight problem? i've got to admit it's getting better.

 

[DaveC]

i don't want to spoil the party but his weight problem? i've got to admit it's getting better.

i guess it's finally dawned on him that you can't eat strawberry cakes forever.

 

[mikal]

Are You Gonna Gain Weight Forever

 

[monkeyskin]

i guess it's finally dawned on him that you can't eat strawberry cakes forever.

Problem is that his personal pastry chef is an enabler, always shouting out, ”here come the buns” so Bono’s all like, “got to get you into my mouth”.

You think he’s sticking to the diet but then he shows up remorseful with crumbs around his mouth, all he can say is, “I’ve just seen a pastry”.

 

[lazarus]

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