corianderstem
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Counterpoint: nah.
SOE 35 - it’s finally here, let the debate on how good/bad it is begin!
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Counterpoint: nah.
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gvox
Ghost of Love
ndmaxfield
War Child
It was the first thing I thought of the first time I heard that "OHHH!" part! I'm not knocking the song, or Country music, just saying. U2 is known for conquering new frontiers, so I wouldn't put it past them (I will, at this time, predict a CMA nomination for U2).
trevgreg
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Didn't Sting get some sort of award for helping Toby Keith with his version of I'm So Happy, I Can't Stop Crying?
ndmaxfield
War Child
See there. It wouldn't be that bizarre to see U2 on the CMAs.
Hey, I wish my face was as tight as a drum.
jameskinsella
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Edit: Looks like Morning after Innocence became TLTTGYA
BOYO3221
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womanfish
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
Wow Cori! I think you’re right. Very nice catch. After reading Headaches post about Lights of Home and some other insights, and now this, you can see the planning and care that went into this album.
Really cool
Any guesses at what happened to Morning After Innocence /Lead Me In The Way I Should Go are just that... guesses.
Those lyrics don't show up anywhere, and we never heard the music, so it could have become one of these songs, or it could still be floating around out there somewhere on the cutting room floor.
Those lyrics don't show up anywhere, and we never heard the music, so it could have become one of these songs, or it could still be floating around out there somewhere on the cutting room floor.
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travelleru2
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Yeah its a bottom track for me. Sounds very cliche and generic. And I like most other tracks
Have listened thru 1.5 times now (yes...with 3 kids I count half listens [emoji3]).
Gotta say I am so impressed. It feels both fresh and throwback simultaneously. They have accomplished something here. If this is the last big album/tour cycle they are going out on a high.
I am loving summer of love and red flag day a ton! However, I feel blasphemous for suggesting that landlady and love is bigger just don’t do it for me.
Love is bigger feels a bit corny to me and landlady...well I just keep thinking of adam sandler singing about the lunch lady and that image won’t leave
Anyway, early days yet but very pleasantly surprised by what this album is.
Looking forward to this tour - something tells me these songs will really take flight live.
Gotta say I am so impressed. It feels both fresh and throwback simultaneously. They have accomplished something here. If this is the last big album/tour cycle they are going out on a high.
I am loving summer of love and red flag day a ton! However, I feel blasphemous for suggesting that landlady and love is bigger just don’t do it for me.
Love is bigger feels a bit corny to me and landlady...well I just keep thinking of adam sandler singing about the lunch lady and that image won’t leave
Anyway, early days yet but very pleasantly surprised by what this album is.
Looking forward to this tour - something tells me these songs will really take flight live.
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
Saw the 60 minutes Australia interview. Bono says: "my hobby is investing." I guess he doesn't care about optics.
corianderstem
Blue Crack Distributor
Bear in mind it was recorded before the story broke. I bet he wouldn't have made the same comment today.
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
Ah good point.
superchuk5
Refugee
If he's investing in public / private companies through legit means, by all means go for it. Just stay away from shady offshore stuff Bono.
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
I love a point someone else made about the singles actually being required to stop this being a thoroughly depressing and heavy album. The levity they bring really completes the circle
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
A lot of people don't believe that love is that powerful. Anybody who's been in a bitter divorce, or had to deal with psychopaths who don't change, will find the title false. Of course Bono has 13 to handle that problem, because ultimately people do WANT love. That battle over love vs. power is ongoing with factions on each side. Bono's lyrics are mainly directed at people who can still feel love, or there's a small flame left that needs to be cultivated.
Yeah I am not sure why people think this is corny myself. Other songs I think could be considered corny but I think they sound good like The Showman
As someone who said that (and granted it was based on a single listen), my impression was that the music was too direct and obvious and the lyrics were simplistic.
The first impression was really that the band was trying to hard on this one.
I have been wrong before but I didn’t feel this was one I would go back to.
Probably not specific enough, but it’s something
Nothing wrong with a sustained mood of darkness. The singles just aren't that good.
I’m guessing those people must hate “God Part II” and “One” as well!
purpleoscar
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
They probably do!
ndmaxfield
War Child
Maybe it’s just the placement of the song. They might have needed a less uplifting transition right after The Blackout.
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