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I don't know... still have him as a lyricist and produce a couple of tracks, but overall - the man would stay a couple steps behind the mic. I'm thinking it would certainly be interesting if the band decided to bring in a couple of unknown singers (particularly of the female sex) to sing a good deal of the songs (maybe Edge could have a tune or 2 to himself, as well). Bono could have a small bit in the singing process - couple of backing vocals, perhaps?
But yeah, I'm just pondering different directions the band could take. It would certainly throw some people for a loop. I was thinking that it might give Bono some room to write some real nasty, dirty love songs, or a few rather SEXY songs that would otherwise sound strange coming from an old bloke approaching 50 (but I'll still always be up for some soulful crooning, ala "In A Little While").
What got me thinking about this is after listening to the new His Name Is Alive record, Detrola (download "In My Dreams" and "After I Leave U")... I'll probably be crucified for even having suggested this, but I'd like to see the band go down that path.
...or a jazz record, which would always be nice
Pretty much as long as they forego the whole "big, booming arena anthems" next round, I'll be happy. Don't get me wrong, I've loved U2's past two records, but it's time they skip the subway and head to the overground and find a new inspiration for their music.
Just my opinion, anyway...
But yeah, I'm just pondering different directions the band could take. It would certainly throw some people for a loop. I was thinking that it might give Bono some room to write some real nasty, dirty love songs, or a few rather SEXY songs that would otherwise sound strange coming from an old bloke approaching 50 (but I'll still always be up for some soulful crooning, ala "In A Little While").
What got me thinking about this is after listening to the new His Name Is Alive record, Detrola (download "In My Dreams" and "After I Leave U")... I'll probably be crucified for even having suggested this, but I'd like to see the band go down that path.
...or a jazz record, which would always be nice
Pretty much as long as they forego the whole "big, booming arena anthems" next round, I'll be happy. Don't get me wrong, I've loved U2's past two records, but it's time they skip the subway and head to the overground and find a new inspiration for their music.
Just my opinion, anyway...
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