This is great. A little over-the-top in places, but I think there's a lot of truth in the idea that this is an age of insincerity, and that it can be difficult to be a voice of sincerity in that.
When have U2 tried to be punk, other than Bono saying so?In regards to Bono's interview I find his concern about the lack of music that young males can channel their range into ironic since U2 has never been that band. I've always felt they are at their worst when they try to be punk. Also, I don't know why hip hop being the only outlet for male rage is "not a good thing".
That said I like the album a lot. I don't care for the lengthy song titles which say too much, IMO. The lyrics can be a bit too on the nose but musically I think it's one of their strongest albums in years!
They haven't really other than Bono saying so. But to me songs like GOYB and Vertigo are their attempts at that and they're not my favorites.When have U2 tried to be punk, other than Bono saying so?
"punk Supremes".
That's also Bono's go-to pizza order.
I don't know, Bono is the guy who reckons Best Thing is "punk Supremes".
No, not "punk", its "twenty supremes"
In regards to Bono's interview I find his concern about the lack of music that young males can channel their range into ironic since U2 has never been that band. I've always felt they are at their worst when they try to be punk. Also, I don't know why hip hop being the only outlet for male rage is "not a good thing".
That said I like the album a lot. I don't care for the lengthy song titles which say too much, IMO. The lyrics can be a bit too on the nose but musically I think it's one of their strongest albums in years!
Right. And I'd even argue that their earliest work just doesn't strike me as suffused with rage. I just don't see someone listening to "I will follow" as a soundtrack to unleashing their rage.Agreed. That was the strangest part of the interview for me (other than the specific "girly" comment, which was just a foolish choice of words to use). The melodic, softer, anthemic sound that is so pervasive across the Rock scene now, can largely be attributed to the influence of U2. I mean when we talk about the major bands of today: Coldplay, One Republic, The Killers, and even groups like Imagine Dragons, have cited U2 as a major influence on their musical upbringing and sound.
No, but Out of Control does. Or Tomorrow. It Sunday Bloody Sunday.Right. And I'd even argue that their earliest work just doesn't strike me as suffused with rage. I just don't see someone listening to "I will follow" as a soundtrack to unleashing their rage.
Right. And I'd even argue that their earliest work just doesn't strike me as suffused with rage. I just don't see someone listening to "I will follow" as a soundtrack to unleashing their rage.
Wish they would hurry up and announce these European dates. Need something to look forward to. Going back to work after the Christmas break has been like a really bad kick in the balls
This is great. A little over-the-top in places, but I think there's a lot of truth in the idea that this is an age of insincerity, and that it can be difficult to be a voice of sincerity in that.
Is there ever a good kick in the balls? [emoji3]
The timing of this piece is girlyBono knows he looks like a 75 year old granny from Miami:
Bono: Men Must Step Up to Make Female Education a Priority | Time