The Troubles - Song Discussion

[lazarus]

Amazing they did this collaboration without anyone hearing anything about it.

Nice indie cred bid there.

 

[Harry Vest]

Hoping for more like this on the second release!!!

Should have lingered with Edge's guitar for at least another minute though!!!!!

 

[trojanchick99]

I like most of the songs on this album, but this was the standout. Everything about it was great, lyrics, Lykke Li, production. I think it may be the best thing I've heard from them in many, many years.


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[Registered Dude]

I think this is my favourite too

 

[iota]

Yeah, that quick fade out is the only real complaint I have with this album....give Edge another minute to simmer...

 

[Badyouken]

Terrific song. The outro is a bit short, however. But overall a stellar song, easily among the best.

 

[venk]

Lots of excellent tunes on the collection but this is Best song on the album period

 

[Harry Vest]

Terrific song. The outro is a bit short, however. But overall a stellar song, easily among the best.

Just listened to it for the 7th time. Fantastic song but why on earth didn't they let Edge play it out for at least a minute or two longer?!?!?! Damn!

 

[mads]

What a great surprise this song is. I love Lykke Li.

 

[2861U2]

Just listened to it for the 7th time. Fantastic song but why on earth didn't they let Edge play it out for at least a minute or two longer?!?!?! Damn!

Heck, not even that. Even another 10-15 seconds would be a big improvement.

 

[iron yuppie]

That they even knew who Lykke Li was is crazy to me. Really excited for her.

This. For all of you digging this track, try to check out Lykke Li's albums if you haven't already. She's a real talent.

 

[gweeps]

This song fades out far too quickly!!

Yeah it most certainly does!

 

[ouizy]

Nice closer, but who is our new lady friend?


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[Diemen]

Ouizy!

Also, agreed that is the best song on the album. U2 has a knack for writing a great closer.

 

[birdman]

MOS part 2. Part of me is disappointed that the last song of the album, is so similar to that of NLOTH. As great as 360 was, I demand a different live experience.

 

[corianderstem]

Nice closer, but who is our new lady friend?

Lykke Li. Check her out, she's awesome.

Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers (Director: Tarik Saleh) - YouTube

 

[prbiker15]

This song is just beautiful. Lykke Li is a huge bonus.

 

[powerhour24]

Lykke Li. Check her out, she's awesome.

Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers (Director: Tarik Saleh) - YouTube

 

[Yahweh]

This could be the best closing track of any U2 record, love this track.

 

[powerhour24]

Whoa, them's fighting words. I love this track too but think about the company of classics you just threw it in:

-Mothers of the Disappeared (my pick)
-40
-Love is Blindness
-All I Want is You
-Wake Up Dead Man
-The Wanderer
-Cedars of Lebanon
-MLK

We always talk about the 3 spot, but that last track is almost always something haunting/special.

 

[trevgreg]

For the record, the early fade-out does get to me a little bit as well, but only slightly!

 

[Yahweh]

I know it puts it in tough company but that is a credit to the song. I agree with you U2 has some really good closers for the most part.

 

[PopFly]

So is Lykke Li going to be the opening act (and main set cameo guest) for the first chunk of the tour, or will Edge be handling her vocal part during live performances?

 

[purpleoscar]

So is Lykke Li going to be the opening act (and main set cameo guest) for the first chunk of the tour, or will Edge be handling her vocal part during live performances?

Maybe she'll do something but Edge can handle it. I'm sure she's busy.

 

[The Slow Loris]

This is a VERY dark song. I shudder to think, is Bono describing himself? The lines, "Somebody stepped inside inside your soul; little by little they robbed and stole, until someone else was in control," are eerie and representative of a darker side of spirituality. The tone of the song is also very dark. It's a great song, but evokes extreme loss and emptiness.

 

[gweeps]

Since it's called The Troubles, and reminds me of Love is Blindness, maybe the song is about the indoctrination of terrorists? Or more to the point, the freeing of oneself from such thinking?

 

[purpleoscar]

This is a VERY dark song. I shudder to think, is Bono describing himself? The lines, "Somebody stepped inside inside your soul; little by little they robbed and stole, until someone else was in control," are eerie and representative of a darker side of spirituality. The tone of the song is also very dark. It's a great song, but evokes extreme loss and emptiness.

The song is about The Troubles

The Troubles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[littleheartsuitcase]

If I have one complaint about this song is that Bono never gets to sing the hookiest part.

Ditto! I loved this so much and I love Lykke but I kinda wish Edge sang that in falsetto or something. But I love it regardless. And fade out is odd. Seems like there should be a 7 minute version of this song, mostly guitar solo. Because I was really digging that. Hah!


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[gweeps]

Well, one of the bonus tracks coming out in October with the physical release will be an alternate version, so we may yet get a longer outro.

 

[Elvis]

Favorite song on the album. Really curious to see/hear how this will be performed live.