Did you read Bill Flanagan's book ? It wasn't sabotage, just a disagreement on their next move (btw Lanois felt the same way they did) and Eno showed them they can do both - have good songs as well as forming a new sound. Personally I tended to lean on Adam and Larry's side of that story. "Where's the songs" indeed.
Speaking of "he is also the task-master who gets in each member's face if he thinks they aren't delivering" he can start with himself for most of this decade and Edge on the last album. This from a guy that defended the habit that almost crippled his own job in the band.
I think most people prefer for most part the released versions.
Speaking of "he is also the task-master who gets in each member's face if he thinks they aren't delivering" he can start with himself for most of this decade and Edge on the last album. This from a guy that defended the habit that almost crippled his own job in the band.
I think most people prefer for most part the released versions.
I see your point too.
Is Mercy really that bad?? I adore Mercy...and think if the new album is that uncensored, it'll be one of the best yet. I agree that I don't want the album rushed, but I don't want it overproduced.... but in reality, can't we be happy that we have both Native Son and Vertigo? Xanax And Wine and Fast Cars. Both versions of All Because of You? Lady With the Spinning Head and Ultraviolet/The Fly/Zoo Station? etc. ... If we only had one we wouldn't complain becuase we wouldn't have anything to compare it to. Have faith and trust the boys, they aren't stupid. Whatever they do will be great, or at least good enough for the naysayers. I'm just happy they're still making music they're excited about.
