Personal, or Not..hmmmm... ;)

Rob33 · 10-31-2007, 07:58 PM

Alright, so will this be an album leaning towards the personal side? or something else? Lets discuss...

and next..not sure if this has been brought up before..how many tracks do you think the new album will have?

phillyfan26 · 10-31-2007, 08:05 PM

I have no idea.

I have no idea.

It's too early to have any of these types of speculations.

Rob33 · 10-31-2007, 08:10 PM

well in some ways i guess...it's always interesting to see what is on other people's minds though even at this stage...

you can really see I'm desperate hahaha...

oh well..

phillyfan26 · 10-31-2007, 08:40 PM

I've spent the time getting into other music: David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Dave Matthews Band to name a few.

Rachel D. · 10-31-2007, 11:23 PM

I think it'll have a lot of personal content; U2 albums usually do (but not always).

Number of tracks? Probably eleven, with a twelve-track Super Deluxe edition also available.

I doubt the regular album will be longer than an hour, as Bono said that people who make long albums "should be spanked for that."

PookaMacP · 11-01-2007, 04:28 AM

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Originally posted by Rachel D.
Number of tracks? Probably eleven, with a twelve-track Super Deluxe edition also available. I doubt the regular album will be longer than an hour, as Bono said that people who make long albums "should be spanked for that."

Too right too. Even eleven tracks is pushing it a bit. 10 tracks and around 48 minutes is more than enough. Or 11 and 35 if you're a band like The Strokes with three minute songs. With album length, too much is more than enough.

TheFirstBigW · 11-01-2007, 07:47 AM

Since the last album was so personal (with the main theme apparently revolving around the death of Bono's dad), I'm guessing that the next album will be less personal and somber and more universal and playful.

While the last album had a more intimate feel, I'm guessing that the new album will have more stadium-sized music and themes.

As far as track numbers go, with the wealth of material that it sounds like they've been able to develop, I wouldn't be surprised to see an album that's slightly longer than usual for them.

Axver · 11-01-2007, 09:29 AM

It'll be personal, but with a twist: a concept album about the band members' toenails and their daily adventures inside the stuffy confines of shoes. It will end with a glorious song of sockless freedom!

phanan · 11-01-2007, 10:00 AM

catlhere · 11-01-2007, 12:16 PM

It's going to all be in third person.

"Bono's kneeling for your SOUUUUUUUUUUL!"

Niceman · 11-01-2007, 04:18 PM

U2 albums have ALWAYS been personal!!!!!!

Track #? History says 11-12...... With an extra one in England.

10-31-2007, 07:58 PM	#1
Rob33 Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,420 Local Time: 02:51 PM	Personal, or Not..hmmmm... ;) Alright, so will this be an album leaning towards the personal side? or something else? Lets discuss... and next..not sure if this has been brought up before..how many tracks do you think the new album will have? __________________

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Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 08:51 AM	It'll be personal, but with a twist: a concept album about the band members' toenails and their daily adventures inside the stuffy confines of shoes. It will end with a glorious song of sockless freedom! __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

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Niceman Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Apartment of Surrender... Posts: 5,629 Local Time: 06:51 PM	U2 albums have ALWAYS been personal!!!!!! Track #? History says 11-12...... With an extra one in England. __________________

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10-31-2007, 08:10 PM	#3
Rob33 Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,420 Local Time: 02:51 PM	well in some ways i guess...it's always interesting to see what is on other people's minds though even at this stage... you can really see I'm desperate hahaha... oh well..

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phillyfan26 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30,343 Local Time: 05:51 PM	I've spent the time getting into other music: David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Dave Matthews Band to name a few.

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Rachel D. Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: At the Lettuce Bar Posts: 6,180 Local Time: 05:51 PM	I think it'll have a lot of personal content; U2 albums usually do (but not always). Number of tracks? Probably eleven, with a twelve-track Super Deluxe edition also available. I doubt the regular album will be longer than an hour, as Bono said that people who make long albums "should be spanked for that."

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TheFirstBigW The Fly Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 262 Local Time: 05:51 PM	Since the last album was so personal (with the main theme apparently revolving around the death of Bono's dad), I'm guessing that the next album will be less personal and somber and more universal and playful. While the last album had a more intimate feel, I'm guessing that the new album will have more stadium-sized music and themes. As far as track numbers go, with the wealth of material that it sounds like they've been able to develop, I wouldn't be surprised to see an album that's slightly longer than usual for them.

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catlhere Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,665 Local Time: 03:51 PM	It's going to all be in third person. "Bono's kneeling for your SOUUUUUUUUUUL!"