oh great slow loris, any idea how soon we might be hearing something official from this album?
edit: also, might that "all my life" song mentioned have anything to do with the spiderman musical?
Greetings humans! *Swinging wildly from the nearest branch*
You will hear something official within the next few weeks. I feel the song you are referring to will not be on this album. It is too good to discard, and will be a big hit on one of the side projects U2 will invariably come up with, possibly a soundtrack album.
Do Larry and Adam love the album?
Any cool time signatures on the album (and no, 6/8 does not count)?
Yes, they practically ARE the album. Sequencers abound.
Oh wise Loris,
Will the album feature a concert opener as good as Zoo Station or Mofo?
Depends on your taste. In my opinion, better than Mofo.
Dearest Slow Loris,
Will we get to hear the song that Michael W. Smith appeared on? Will it be on this album?
At some point, but not on this album.
will this be a single or double album?
Single album. It could have easily been a double or even a tripple. They may release more songs after the first release.
Hey Slow Loris,
Thanks for answering my first question. I have two more if you have a chance:
1. Does The Edge bring any new guitar effects into the mix? Any thing out there like his phaser effect on "Numb".
2. Do you know where Dalkey Beach is? Can we expect him around for the usual pre-album buzz?
Many guitar effects, but not in the way you are describing.
I do not know this human of which you speak...but there is a place by that name.
well thank you for taking the time to respond anyway....i ve got 2 more for the road :
- Do you think that most people who disliked the 2 previous records will like this one?
- if you listened to bits of this new one...would you rate it as "masterpiece" or "not so bad for middle-aged dudes"?
They will at first, and then they will probably criticize it, and then they will come around again as usual. Then there will be the ones who will criticize it at first, then wish U2 would release another album in the same vein only to be disappointed when U2 once again changes directions.
I will say this album is a HUGE progression in songwriting from the previous two albums. There are songs on this album that float and meander, and there are songs on this album that crystalize into perfect structure and melody only once you have lifted off to that place where only music can take you. There are moments of euphoria that march on like drum beats over endless seas and brightly lit skies....melodies that reveal themselves over time and driving bass lines with electronic rhythms that support fervant guitar lines. The sky feels like it is being ripped open only to reveal endless sunshine and a willingness to take on anything.
It will be worth the wait.
Anyway, not to say I have listened to the album, but I would rate it as a masterpiece. The best U2 has released since Achtung Baby.
the slow loris, i'm not sure what to ask. maybe, when will the new album come out? i'm still attached to HTDAAB because i think it's so good.
) fans even more than just coming out to greet them? Or both?
