Mack_Again
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song sounds pretty cool, guys
From what I've heard of The Best Thing I can't see how it would top this as a lead single. Will be interesting to see as they may have done what they seem to do lately and shoot themselves in the foot with their actual choice for lead single.
This is the most 90s they've sounded since the 90s. That's my first impression.
There's such a groovy swagger to it in a natural way. I don't think anyone would quite expect a U2 song to sound like this and (I think) that's a good thing.
It's very fresh and modern sounding in a time where new rock doesn't really have much of a sonic identity.
And keep in mind everyone- this is just the tease for the album/lead single. I'm excited!
stop jamming this thread with e-mail addresses please. we already have a thread for that: http://www.u2interference.com/forums/f192/the-blackout-mp3-request-221493.html
First impression - Manages to be a U2 "rock song" while sounding airy and effortless. Devoid of the previous trappings of the rock attempts of GOYB and The Miracle. The groove reminds me of the Crystal Ballroom for some reason. Any song that attempts to even be a veiled shot at the current administration is okay in my book too. Chorus is catchy overall but not really digging the the uhhhh uhhh uhhh uhh parts by Bono after "the lights go out" part. This is more than I expected from a U2 rock song at this part in their career. I also kind of like that the mix they released at least appears to be semi-recorded live, but do agree the crowd noises are a bit much. Looking forward to a studio version.
I'll know if I'm right in a week, but as much as I like this song, I'm still more excited to hear what Best Thing sounds like, just based on what we've heard so far. I do think that has the wider appeal.
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If The Best Thing is as good as The Blackout, then U2 has scored a successful album IMO.
Agreed.If The Best Thing is as good as The Blackout, then U2 has scored a successful album IMO.
If The Best Thing is as good as The Blackout, then U2 has scored a successful album IMO.