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The Fly
I've listened to HTDAAB about 15x's, start to finish over the past few days. This is the first U2 album ever where I DIDN'T get the chills listening to it. I really want to love this album but I think it's WEAK. So bland, vanilla, middle-of-the-road...there's nothing interesting about it. Very safe sounding. Where's the experimentation?? The sonic soundscapes? The layers of sound? The amazing production?? I feel like this is U2 going through the motions.
Also, anyone notice that Bono is really struggling on this album? I find myself wincing quite a bit while listening...particularly in "Origin of Species", what's with the "do, do, do's" in the middle of the song--embarrassing. Also, that whole goofy falsetto action in the middle of "A Man and a Woman". HORRIBLE!!
Bono seems like he's trying to work out his range throughout the whole CD. I know this has been an issue for years, and I'm always the first to defend him, but I can't imagine how terrible he's going to sound halfway through the tour. If he can't nail it in the studio then we're all in for some rough sounding bootlegs. I know, everyone is going to argue that he's sounds "passionate", which maybe true, but that doesn't mean it sounds good.
I know everyone is gushing over this album but I'm just not feeling it.
Also, anyone notice that Bono is really struggling on this album? I find myself wincing quite a bit while listening...particularly in "Origin of Species", what's with the "do, do, do's" in the middle of the song--embarrassing. Also, that whole goofy falsetto action in the middle of "A Man and a Woman". HORRIBLE!!
Bono seems like he's trying to work out his range throughout the whole CD. I know this has been an issue for years, and I'm always the first to defend him, but I can't imagine how terrible he's going to sound halfway through the tour. If he can't nail it in the studio then we're all in for some rough sounding bootlegs. I know, everyone is going to argue that he's sounds "passionate", which maybe true, but that doesn't mean it sounds good.
I know everyone is gushing over this album but I'm just not feeling it.