thavidesco
Refugee
I can see it on a bonus disc at max 
The Miracle (of Joey Ramone) - Song Discussion
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Aygo
Rock n' Roll Doggie
I wouldn't be surprised at all if that's exactly what really happened in the end...
Gonna Run 2 U
New Yorker
The Sacramento Kings used this as background music for a brief video on their Facebook page. I'm sure U2 had goals such as this when working on this song.
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trevgreg
Rock n' Roll Doggie
I thought "everyone" on here hated Invisible when it first came out? Too "safe" or whatever...
Along with that Spurs video, it seems like it is working in that respect.
Nick66
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
I thought "everyone" on here hated Invisible when it first came out? Too "safe" or whatever...
That's not how I remember it. In fact, I recall a lot of the usual over hype and over the top superlatives about both Invisible and Ordinary Love...people talking about how OL was sure to win an Oscar, how the acoustic "Jimmy Fallon's Couch Version" would be the center piece of the tour, Invisible would be the perfect opener/closer (take your pick), etc.
I wonder how many people even think we'll actually hear OL now, other than a snippet or the obligatory performance when/if Winnie Mandela finally goes.
mikal
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You ain't in da club unless you hate the rawk tracks!!!111
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ozeeko
Refugee
I thought "everyone" on here hated Invisible when it first came out? Too "safe" or whatever...
Along with that Spurs video, it seems like it is working in that respect.
I hated Invisible when it was released. As a stand-alone single I thought it was weak. I admit it.
In the context of the album though, in keeping with its themes, I think it's great as a first track, the start of the journey. What can I say, it grew on me a little.
Been underground. U2 lovers are the biggest U2 haters. Right?
bobsaget77
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Opposite for me. I didn't like either song at first, but I've been really digging them the last couple months. The Ordinary Love Epworth Mix is phenomenal.
Invisible would be a great opener/closer potential that not many U2 songs have. Streets, 11 O Clock, Out Of Control and Vertigo (to a lesser extent) are really the only songs that I can think of that can do that. It's a great song and is actually quite unique in the U2 catalog.
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mikal
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Nick66
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
I've gotten to like Invisible quite a bit myself, and agree with would be a good closer.
OL, on the other hand, I find borderline unlistenable, and whether this is confidence or optimism, I can't say, but I don't believe we're going to be hearing much of it.
The caveat to this is, if they do this horrible alternate acoustic night, or extended acoustic interlude thing people are speculating about (and I seriously doubt they will), then we will probably have to endure it once again, though in that case it won't sound so out of place among all the other acoustic-version snoozers.
ozeeko
Refugee
The chorus to OL is phenomenal. This could've been a good IRA song if not for the N.M. Movie. I know there's been several IRA songs, but the chorus' lyrics seem to wrap everything up nicely. Of course the verse lyrics would have to be rewritten.
U2freakboy
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I still believe The Miracle is their best lead single since Beautiful Day. It's a far superior song musically to both Boots and Vertigo. Are their other songs I like on the album more? Yes. But with the four singles off this album most likely being the first four songs, Miracle was probably the right choice, especially for the purposes of the Apple ad.
And the song's story on the charts is not over. It's still slowly climbing in the U.S. and will likely get a bit of a boost when the U.S. promo tour begins.
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And the song's story on the charts is not over. It's still slowly climbing in the U.S. and will likely get a bit of a boost when the U.S. promo tour begins.
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david
ONE love, blood, life
I actually agree with you.
Moser
Refugee
It's a song I really crank up in the car.
It's miles above Boots.
It's miles above Boots.
purpleblackeye
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ozeeko
Refugee
I.r.a.
ozeeko
Refugee
I.R.A. wtf I tried to capitalize it
You mean a song about the troubles
Musikwala
War Child
trevgreg
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Hmmm... I seem to remember the more negative remarks about both songs (OL in particular). Now that I remember the poll though, I do think that Invisible was particularly well-received by a good chunk of people on here. But there were also those comments about how the band had nothing left in them, it was 'safe', etc. etc. So the acclaim wasn't exactly universal.
I thought it was okay at the time, mostly since it seemed to be lacking that 'thing' which would have made it a great track. My opinion hasn't really changed with the album though. It's alright, but nothing below or above that, imo.
thavidesco
Refugee
This song is what Boots weren´t - mediocre and dad rock
I suppose mediocre and dad rock is better than horse shit and awful, so I guess you're right on .
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
Man. It's not like the discussion in the main forum has every been that intelligent, but holy shit, the quality of discussion seems to be hitting all time lows in here lately.
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ozeeko
Refugee
Yup. I know it seems redundant considering Raised by Wolves and The Troubles, however The Troubles seems to be about something else in spite of its title.
ozeeko
Refugee
This song is what Vertigo and Boots werent - mediocre and dad rock
Vertigo succeeded as an intentionally dumb rock song. Boots failed because it was an unintentionally dumb rock song. And The Miracle is just alright. Nothing truly offensive, nothing to really get excited about either.
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