Invisible and Songs of Innocence
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TheEnd
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Yeah, might be one of the acoustic tunes.
purpleoscar
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The non-edited version please?
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ChargedVT
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Bono sounds unsure of what version of Invisible of will be on the bonus disc, like it's all still up in the air. Yet here in Australia we will have the album in our hands October 10th, less than 3 weeks away. I'm pretty sure the tracklisting would have been decided a while back.
An acoustic version would be underwhelming. Chalk up another vote here for the original, unedited version.
An acoustic version would be underwhelming. Chalk up another vote here for the original, unedited version.
AntonCorbijn
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WOW. I'm amazed to come across someone who remembers this gem from the 90s!!
Surely one of the finest albums of the decade, and definitely my favourite of theirs.
Just like you, I'm of the opinion that Invisible would have made a brilliant opener. Although it's true that the production would make it feel a little out of balance, sonically. I would rather replace The Miracle for Invisible, as The Miracle (to me) is the weakest track of the album. I just cannot warm up to this song (yet?), so I would have no problem discarding it, but you're right: being preceded by Invisible, the mood of The Miracle does indeed change...
I still believe it's boring, though, but let's see what this modified tracklist is capable of doing to my ears in the runs to come...
lazarus
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Please god no.
lazarus
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That would be a little on-the-nose, but funny nonetheless.
mikal
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I found a new spot for the song. It actually works really well between Song For Someone and Iris.
Seriously. Try it.
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lazarus
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I could kind of see that.
But I still don't like EBW right after The Miracle.
Really want to move it further down into the album, but I'm going to wait until the two new songs before any further experimentation.
Plus, keep in mind we'll likely have a longer Invisible that might change things.
But I still don't like EBW right after The Miracle.
Really want to move it further down into the album, but I'm going to wait until the two new songs before any further experimentation.
Plus, keep in mind we'll likely have a longer Invisible that might change things.
mikal
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mikal
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I'd be shocked personally if they led the tour with a song they didn't feel was worthy of launching or making the album.
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prbiker15
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It would be a great opener. The buildup to the chorus gives me chills every time.
BVS
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Huh? Then why didn't they put it on the album?
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They did. You just can't see it.
BVS
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That's right, it's hidden on the second disc. Definitely part of the album.
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Nick66
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That's a fact. In my opinion.
pepokiss
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Number of tracks per record
11: Boy, October, JT, ATYCLB, HTDAAB*, NLOTH, SOI
10: War, TUF, Zooropa
12: AB, Pop
And R&H, without the covers, previous songs, street songs and anthems, are 10.
So, something I've thought a lot, is what with U2 an the 11 tracks albums?
Any guesses?
Specially the last 4 records.
Why 11?
Why not a round number like 10? or a Par like 12?
In a-sides /b-sides, are they tellling something?
Am I just nuts?
11: Boy, October, JT, ATYCLB, HTDAAB*, NLOTH, SOI
10: War, TUF, Zooropa
12: AB, Pop
And R&H, without the covers, previous songs, street songs and anthems, are 10.
So, something I've thought a lot, is what with U2 an the 11 tracks albums?
Any guesses?
Specially the last 4 records.
Why 11?
Why not a round number like 10? or a Par like 12?
In a-sides /b-sides, are they tellling something?
Am I just nuts?
BVS
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lazarus
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It's a lame rule they've made for themselves, I'll say that.
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
Isn't it more to do with the fact that Bono doesn't like long albums, and they generally average just over 4 minutes per song? Less 12s because that would make the album too long. Less 10s because after waiting so long, especially lately, that would feel a bit abbreviated as a way of displaying their work.
Niceman
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I'm sure there must be a symbolic meaning, but I don't know what it is. They do seem to like 11 tracks. It seems to be the target number.
Niceman
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
I usually end up making playlists/ mix tapes with the B-sides and such mixed in, so I'm all for breaking past the 11 or 12 barriers. I expect that every time I listen to Soi I will be listening to all 23 tracks plus Ordinary Love. It will be a double album for me.
An Cat Gav
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
Also, Bomb and HTDAAB are definitely a lot better if you pretend that the bonus tracks, TGBHF and Fast Cars, that we got in the UK weregenuine tracks 12s.
standrums
War Child
But we have a deluxe version of SOI coming - extra tracks and acoustic versions - it's Christmas here for me!!
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