Anyone else heard this?

[U2girl]

According to a poster at u2mp3s.com

"And, if they continue to record at Abbey Road, expect a stronger Beatles influence than in the past. I heard on a Radio 1 Chris Moyles podcast that U2 had asked for all the control panels in studio 2 to be in the exact settings as the last time The Beatles recorded there, to pick up the same vibe. Somehow I think this may be apocryphal as The Beatles' final sessions were mostly recorded separately anyway (and not all at Abbey Road), but it was an interesting tidbit nonetheless."

So, as with WITS, are they really going to take on the Beatles at their own game, ie writing great pop music?

 

[Galeongirl]

On HBO Bono did say they were taking on the beatles....

 

[Salome]

I think they'd try anything to find that extra bit of inspiration
Larry will probably also be wearing his lucky socks

 

[BVS]

That's why Bono cut his hair.

 

[Utoo]

I did hear that, but also from u2mp3s.

If they're putting an emphasis on "melody" for this album, then I don't see a better model than the Beatles.

My two fears about interpretations once the album comes out:

1. This is the U2 "Beatles album."

or

2. This is Rick Rubin's take on U2.

I'm sure they'll keep it "U2 enough" to dispel those ideas, but they have crossed my mind...

 

[U2Man]

oh man. i want this album. now.

 

[Utoo]

oh man. i want this album. now.

I'll PM it to you. The Slow Loris sent me a copy weeks ago.

 

[Lancemc]

U2 + Let it Be/Abbey Road (the album) =

 

[chocky]

I hate the Beatles

 

[Niceman]

I hate the Beatles

But they love you!

 

[Axver]

I'll PM it to you. The Slow Loris sent me a copy weeks ago.

I bought it from a bootlegger in 2003.

 

[silvrlvr]

That's why Bono cut his hair.

And why we're seeing the policeman's hat. Next up: matching suits!

 

[u2thewho]

Adam gets that violin bass and I'll shove it up his ass. Adam plays a Ric 4001...

 

[djerdap]

This doesn´t excite me at all. I was never a big fan of the Beatles.
My biggest wish is for U2 to write a big rock and roll album. Chances for that are smaller than getting a live version of Acrobat in 2008.

 

[Pero]

pop is their next step(not album)
but,i expect nothing so i will be somewhat pleased with everything.
but it's sad to see that u2 makes anything and it gets few awards

 

[BVS]

Next up: matching suits!

They've already done that...

 

[SpaceOddity]

On HBO Bono did say they were taking on the beatles....

... And it was met by a somewhat painfully awkward silence. I definitely LOL-ed at that part.

 

[MrPryck2U]

C'mon, Bono has mentioned taking on the Beatles many times. Ho Hum. The only thing I expect is for the new album to come out in 2008. Otherwise, I like to keep an open mind and expect nothing.

 

[u2fan628]

Remember when he said,"Stop whistling!Were not the Beatles"

 

[Anji]

U2 + Let it Be/Abbey Road (the album) =

More like U2 + Abbey Road/Let it be = Goodbye U2 The clues are out there, but I REFUSE to look at them

 

[david]

i was really hoping for the bee gees influence.

 

[Laura M]

I hate the Beatles

 

[silvrlvr]

i was really hoping for the bee gees influence.

Then we could have the Bono Talk Show on SNL -- where the guests never get a word in!

 

[u2wildhoney]

Well, WITS has too much Beatles-influences, but I really hope it was just an experimental proof, and the entire new u2-album will not be based on influences by the Beatles. Anyway, I like most songs of the Beatles, but I do not want my favourite band to copy the style of this old English band.

 

[cstar]

I think U2 can out-Beatles the Beatles, if that's what they decide they want to do. WITS is a brilliant indication of this.

Yes, I am an optimist/idealist.

 

[2orangecats]

... And it was met by a somewhat painfully awkward silence. I definitely LOL-ed at that part.

That was really, really awkward!

I THINK Bono was being sarcastic but nobody was sure....

 

[shart1780]

I don't like the Beatles, so I hope this isn't true.

 

[Muminki]

the best thing is for them to sound like u2

 

[cstar]

That was really, really awkward!

I THINK Bono was being sarcastic but nobody was sure....

I thought Bono was serious (!)... did you see the uncomfortable look on Edge's face?

 

[Blue Room]

i was really hoping for the bee gees influence.

Now your talkin!

I can already hear them doing a cover of "New York Mining Disaster 1941"


Actually that might be a cool cover for them to do live!

Bono has mentioned several times how he thinks the Bee Gees have one of the greatest catalogs of music period. (just skip the disco era please! )