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

dan_smee · 03-19-2023, 03:41 PM

Starting a new string of threads following the release of Songs of Surrender.

What we know:
- Bono, Edge and Adam have mentioned a rock album with unreasonable guitars.
- U2songs previously reported it was done, but Larry's injury has caused some back-tracking from the band, who are looking to "get through" the Vegas shows before making a solid plan.
- Writing and recording is clearly happening, even with Adam's recent comment about it being "minimal" recording.
- Songs of.... titles are seemingly around for a bit longer.
- Current timeline looks to be optimistic for March 2024, pessimistic late 2024/early 2025.

TinKnight · 03-19-2023, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dan_smee

Songs of.... titles are seemingly around for a bit longer.

ugh

clerks · 03-19-2023, 05:55 PM

I think they will go back to normal titles. So this one will be called

U2: ROCK

or

U2: HOW TO REWIND A VHS TAPE

**Headache in a Suitcase** · 03-19-2023, 07:21 PM

Songs of Played Out Album Title Themes

david · 03-19-2023, 07:26 PM

I think the album should just be titled “Songs”.

clerks · 03-19-2023, 08:47 PM

U2: Beal

DomCobb · 03-19-2023, 10:01 PM

When I hear "U2 unreasonable guitar rock album" my eyes twitch and I think of something along the lines of Elevation/Vertigo/Boots/Miracle/American Soul. But if their approach was more about simply stripping back the complex production elements, I could be game. Imagining something like the SOS I Will Follow but electric guitars and drums could make for a good sound.

clerks · 03-20-2023, 09:14 AM

I'm too lazy, but has anyone done a deep dive on what they said about an album and what it became including how long it took? What was the hype on POP?

U2: NEW SHIT

Aardvark747 · 03-20-2023, 12:06 PM

Songs of AC/DC

Registered Dude · 03-20-2023, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomCobb

Imagining something like the SOS I Will Follow but electric guitars and drums could make for a good sound.

I got you, fam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLzV00gNUo

DomCobb · 03-20-2023, 01:31 PM

Actually you know what you're not even wrong. I think I am always hoping they'll go back to that Boy/October/War sound. Somehow raw yet completely clean at the same time.

david · 03-20-2023, 01:56 PM

Songs of Raw Dogging It

super fly guy · 03-20-2023, 02:06 PM

I think we will get at least a teaser of new music by the time the sphere gigs are over.

DeVaul · 03-20-2023, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomCobb

Actually you know what you're not even wrong. I think I am always hoping they'll go back to that Boy/October/War sound. Somehow raw yet completely clean at the same time.

They caught scent of it on Volcano and Red Flag Day

Achtung Ya'll · 03-20-2023, 02:20 PM

I really feel like every album SINCE Pop, Bono has mentioned it's some sort of messianic guitar album and it *never* is.

Pop was the last great U2 "unreasonable guitar" record. Just some batshit awesome stuff on that.

Also I'm ok with Songs of Ascent if it means they're retiring with it. It would make sense as a title.

Innocence, Experience, Surrender and Ascent. Very in line with their theme.

DomCobb · 03-20-2023, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeVaul

They caught scent of it on Volcano and Red Flag Day

Yeah I agree. Much prefer that conception of "U2 rock" than The Miracle style crunchy guitars.

Will say though I think The Blackout worked pretty well.

DeVaul · 03-20-2023, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DomCobb

Yeah I agree. Much prefer that conception of "U2 rock" than The Miracle style crunchy guitars.

Will say though I think The Blackout worked pretty well.

The Blackout was a spiritual sequel to the darkness of AB. Still throw it on to this day

DomCobb · 03-20-2023, 03:52 PM

Same. Would put Breathe in the same category.

Achtung Ya'll · 03-20-2023, 03:58 PM

The Blackout is soooo good. Made me have some faith that they do have a little bit of it left in 'em!

iota · 03-20-2023, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Achtung Ya'll

The Blackout is soooo good. Made me have some faith that they do have a little bit of it left in 'em!

You've got that right, Dwight.

03-19-2023, 03:41 PM	#1
dan_smee ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 13,976 Local Time: 12:38 PM	New Album Discussion 1 - Songs of..... - Unreasonable guitar album Starting a new string of threads following the release of Songs of Surrender. What we know: - Bono, Edge and Adam have mentioned a rock album with unreasonable guitars. - U2songs previously reported it was done, but Larry's injury has caused some back-tracking from the band, who are looking to "get through" the Vegas shows before making a solid plan. - Writing and recording is clearly happening, even with Adam's recent comment about it being "minimal" recording. - Songs of.... titles are seemingly around for a bit longer. - Current timeline looks to be optimistic for March 2024, pessimistic late 2024/early 2025. __________________

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03-19-2023, 05:55 PM	#3
clerks New Yorker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 2,727 Local Time: 09:38 PM	I think they will go back to normal titles. So this one will be called U2: ROCK or U2: HOW TO REWIND A VHS TAPE

03-19-2023, 07:21 PM	#4
Headache in a Suitcase Forum Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: With the other morally corrupt bootlicking rubes. Posts: 73,452 Local Time: 09:38 PM	Songs of Played Out Album Title Themes

03-19-2023, 07:26 PM	#5
david ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: southern california Posts: 10,919 Local Time: 06:38 PM	I think the album should just be titled “Songs”.

03-19-2023, 08:47 PM	#6
clerks New Yorker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 2,727 Local Time: 09:38 PM	U2: Beal

03-19-2023, 10:01 PM	#7
DomCobb The Fly Join Date: May 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 263 Local Time: 08:38 PM	When I hear "U2 unreasonable guitar rock album" my eyes twitch and I think of something along the lines of Elevation/Vertigo/Boots/Miracle/American Soul. But if their approach was more about simply stripping back the complex production elements, I could be game. Imagining something like the SOS I Will Follow but electric guitars and drums could make for a good sound.

03-20-2023, 09:14 AM	#8
clerks New Yorker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 2,727 Local Time: 09:38 PM	I'm too lazy, but has anyone done a deep dive on what they said about an album and what it became including how long it took? What was the hype on POP? U2: NEW SHIT

03-20-2023, 12:06 PM	#9
Aardvark747 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Obscured By Clouds... Posts: 22,413 Local Time: 02:38 AM	Songs of AC/DC

03-20-2023, 01:31 PM	#11
DomCobb The Fly Join Date: May 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 263 Local Time: 08:38 PM	Actually you know what you're not even wrong. I think I am always hoping they'll go back to that Boy/October/War sound. Somehow raw yet completely clean at the same time.

03-20-2023, 01:56 PM	#12
david ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: southern california Posts: 10,919 Local Time: 06:38 PM	Songs of Raw Dogging It

03-20-2023, 02:06 PM	#13
super fly guy Refugee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dundee,scotland Posts: 2,454 Local Time: 01:38 AM	I think we will get at least a teaser of new music by the time the sphere gigs are over.

03-20-2023, 02:20 PM	#15
Achtung Ya'll War Child Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: North Carolina Posts: 561 Local Time: 01:38 AM	I really feel like every album SINCE Pop, Bono has mentioned it's some sort of messianic guitar album and it never is. Pop was the last great U2 "unreasonable guitar" record. Just some batshit awesome stuff on that. Also I'm ok with Songs of Ascent if it means they're retiring with it. It would make sense as a title. Innocence, Experience, Surrender and Ascent. Very in line with their theme.

03-20-2023, 03:52 PM	#18
DomCobb The Fly Join Date: May 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 263 Local Time: 08:38 PM	Same. Would put Breathe in the same category.

03-20-2023, 03:58 PM	#19
Achtung Ya'll War Child Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: North Carolina Posts: 561 Local Time: 01:38 AM	The Blackout is soooo good. Made me have some faith that they do have a little bit of it left in 'em!