New Album Discussion 1 - Songs of..... - Unreasonable guitar album

[pacemaker]

I held off on listening to what was out there and happened to catch it just now. This song rules. A lot of people have been griping about the Blondie nod, but to me the key change is the goofiest part of the song. The drums sound great. Edge and Bono’s vocal interplay is very cool.

It very weirdly reminds me of the Neil Young/Pearl Jam collaboration Mirrorball. I think I Am The Ocean, in particular.

[prbiker15]

First impression: I enjoyed that! Glad I held off from listening to the videos.

[dan_smee]

Here ya go

https://www.sendspace.com/file/jkjewa

I had to cut off a few seconds because of the announcer.

[dan_smee]

First impressions are that it was raw, there was space, the echoey vibe in the production works for it. It’s not the best song they’ve written. It’s fun, will translate well live. A solid ‘B’ all things considered.

[Super Yo]

It’s a nice rock and roll song, not to make history, but could be a great moment live.
I liked it.

[super fly guy]

Production sounds great,Bono not front and centre like recently. Drums sound great.

[mikal]

Originally Posted by super fly guy

Production sounds great,Bono not front and centre like recently. Drums sound great.

Yeah l just listened. This observation as well as The Edge actually playing guitar gives me some hope for the future. Song isn't as bad as I thought it would be but I also was clear that I was willing to wait for the actual recording. Not a huge fan of it but the Blondie rip off didn't come off nearly as embarrassing as I feared. It's a decent song.

[dan_smee]

Originally Posted by mikal

Yeah l just listened. This observation as well as The Edge actually playing guitar gives me some hope for the future. Song isn't as bad as I thought it would be but I also was clear that I was willing to wait for the actual recording. Not a huge fan of it but the Blondie rip off didn't come off nearly as embarrassing as I feared. It's a decent song.

As off putting as the “I’m free” bit was in the shoot videos, it is somehow far more palatable here. Production is really good.

Also - just want to say - this has the same breeziness to it that 40 foot man has - a sense that it wasn’t “constructed” rather it “grew”. It’s fun and shallow. But it IS fun.

[mikal]

Originally Posted by dan_smee

As off putting as the “I’m free” bit was in the shoot videos, it is somehow far more palatable here. Production is really good.

Also - just want to say - this has the same breeziness to it that 40 foot man has - a sense that it wasn’t “constructed” rather it “grew”. It’s fun and shallow. But it IS fun.

Yeah for sure. I think public perception will still be a bit negative and I think everyone would be prepared for some backlash (if the public even cares) but yeah it's not as bad as I anticipated.

[DeVaul]

Verses still seem a bit over stuffed, but I’m glad they kept the blah blah blah. It’s not embarrassing tripe like their last one-off track.

[clerks]

Suck the life out of a song by over analyzing it for 500 please, Alex.

(also I couldn't get sendpsace to work right now, so i'm double annoyed at all of you)

[suitoflights]

Anyone have a working link? Thanks

[dan_smee]

I did my bit - I’m going to sleep while my 5 week old is also asleep. Someone who downloaded the link I shared - be a good human and pay it forward. Night all.

[Gonna Run 2 U]

Would love a link thanks! Happy to hear the production is great

[ascender_RS]

Originally Posted by dan_smee

Here ya go

https://www.sendspace.com/file/jkjewa

I had to cut off a few seconds because of the announcer.

Thanks for recording and sharing!

Two listens and I think that's the best "single" they've done in a long time.

[DeVaul]

Hear ye, hear ye

https://we.tl/t-gNYgPpOIUz

[suitoflights]

I think Dan's link works now.

It's a pretty cool song - nothing particularly cringe, Bono not too upfront in the mix, good energy.

I am looking forward to the official release with better sound quality. The radio rip is a bit muddy.

[super fly guy]

Originally Posted by Gonna Run 2 U

Would love a link thanks! Happy to hear the production is great

The link that's up is working for me.

[super fly guy]

Originally Posted by suitoflights

I think Dan's link works now.

It's a pretty cool song - nothing particularly cringe, Bono not too upfront in the mix, good energy.

I am looking forward to the official release with better sound quality. The radio rip is a bit muddy.

Yeah it's not the best quality,at least we don't have to wait long for the official release.

[david]

Oh dang, it’s actually not bad.