GOYB easily
For me there's nothing remotely punk or even post-punk about Vertigo. At best, it's a corny-ass song you can appreciate drunk in a state of whimsy, but there's nothing dangerous about it, nor does it seem to have a reason to exist, except to show that Edge can pretend to play garage rock at the age of 86.
well, that is a little bit harsh. But, you have to appreciate that riff is pretty damn catchy...
Ever since i started writing songs at the age of 1 and a half, I held the belief that mere catchiness is not good enough. Hell, look how successful "Achy Breaky Heart" was! Would you say that song is catchy? Don't lie, the second you read that title, you immediately flashed back to the melody of that chorus. Catchy as hell, but any good? Hells freakin' no. (unless you like that sorta thing)
Well I didnt say the song was good (even though I think it is), I said the riff is good and that is what this thread is about. I think it is an amazing riff that really gets under your skin and I think many people agree with me given the popularity of the song.
'the riff' in Beautiful Day kicks the shit out of the rest of Edge's 00s.
For me there's nothing remotely punk or even post-punk about Vertigo. At best, it's a corny-ass song you can appreciate drunk in a state of whimsy, but there's nothing dangerous about it, nor does it seem to have a reason to exist, except to show that Edge can pretend to play garage rock at the age of 86.
You'll have to explain to us how a musically powerful song needs "a reason to exist".
^ Sounds like you're thinking about it too much
I'd go for Glastonbury, sounds like a quality riff.
Vertigo or GOYB.
and ozeeko, just because you don't like the song doesn't mean it sucks.