Volcano - Song Discussion
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doctorwho
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This song does remind me of "A Celebration". So it does fit in with that 1982/83 era that others have mentioned.
Trouble is, I never really liked "A Celebration" and so far, I'm not fond of this.
The song really does scream of some 80's era throw-away, which were popular then. But I don't think it works in 2014.
While there are bits and pieces of the song that I like, overall, it's my least favorite on SoI. It's also a bit reminiscent of "Babyface" to me - a song that I want to like and have tried, but just don't.
Trouble is, I never really liked "A Celebration" and so far, I'm not fond of this.
The song really does scream of some 80's era throw-away, which were popular then. But I don't think it works in 2014.While there are bits and pieces of the song that I like, overall, it's my least favorite on SoI. It's also a bit reminiscent of "Babyface" to me - a song that I want to like and have tried, but just don't.
Niceman
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I can't wait to see the visuals when they do this song live. It's an opportunity few songs give. And I'm sure the video will be fun too.
ozeeko
Refugee
Probably my least fave song on the album. Just doesn't do anything for me emotionally.
DomCobb
Acrobat
Flipping through the channels and heard the bass line to this song before the commercial break on Sunday Night Football. Made me happy.
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thavidesco
Refugee
Love this song, only hate that awkward 70´s Glastonbury riff before the last choruses
Volcano
You don’t wanna, you don’t wanna know
Volcano
Something in you wants to blow
That´s simpe and great at the same time, I can relate to it very sincerly
Volcano
You don’t wanna, you don’t wanna know
Volcano
Something in you wants to blow
That´s simpe and great at the same time, I can relate to it very sincerly
Musikwala
War Child
This one is also growing on me. I can say now that it is better than Boots. At least it doesn't have cheesy crap like "let me in the sound" and "you don't know how beautiful you are". lol.
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this one will totally kick off live 
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or should i say erupt
RobertWiscy
Acrobat
Volcano is still probably in my bottom 3 on this album but I *like* it more and more, although it probably won't move up in my rankings. That's how DAMN good this album is.
Afliktor
The Fly
the bridge of Volcano is actually one of my favourite moments on the album. I actually wish it went on a little longer with that riff, they could really rock out on that one, do a sort of metal breakdown.
Musikwala
War Child
Rolling Stone had a pretty lame description of this song, that it was probably about how angry Bono was after his mother's passing. I seriously doubt it is about that! Nothing in the fun bass groove or the lyrics point to anything regarding Bono's mother.
Anyway, it is funny and amazing how much this song has grown on me! I find it a really catchy fun part of the album now. And with nothing really as cheesy as Vertigo or Boots. Thank goodness! Good stuff.
Anyway, it is funny and amazing how much this song has grown on me! I find it a really catchy fun part of the album now. And with nothing really as cheesy as Vertigo or Boots. Thank goodness! Good stuff.
owl
War Child
Musikwala
War Child
Okay, but the song is rather reminiscent of INXS for me and I'm almost picturing Bono in full leather here saying stuff like "something in your mouth to blow" while intending to say "something in you wants to blow". Doesn't sound like a song about his mother. 
Anyway, thanks for the direct quote from Bono. I'm not arguing that.
Anyway, thanks for the direct quote from Bono. I'm not arguing that.
owl
War Child
I hear what your saying as the song is much different in tone compared to something like Iris.
I initially thought the lyrics were a little throwaway but as it turns out that's not really the case.
I initially thought the lyrics were a little throwaway but as it turns out that's not really the case.
codeguy
The Fly
I love volcano, but I fear it means we will never hear the studio version of Glastonbury .... Shame....
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owl
War Child
Some would say that's a very good thing.
MelodyIreland
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Absolutely one of my favourites on the album; the wonderful bass groove, the tasty CHIC-esque guitars, the propulsion, the melodies...
The '2 are their grooviest, baby!!
The '2 are their grooviest, baby!!
last unicorn
Blue Crack Addict
This! Should have kept the "Pocket full of sunshine" line
With Glastonbury I always had the vivid image of Bono singing into a handbag:
You! Are! A Pocket full of Sunshine!!!
thavidesco
Refugee
phommel
Refugee
the bass in this song! 
And "U R ROCK N ROLL, U AND I R ROCK .... " etc
Speakers very loud in the car...GREAT
And "U R ROCK N ROLL, U AND I R ROCK .... " etc
Speakers very loud in the car...GREAT
This back-to-back with "Raised By Wolves" makes me wish they had stuck with the post-punk sound for the entire thing. Even the live performance of "Invisible" had a bit of the old chime & bells thing going. Too bad they want radio hits and brought in Tedder and Epworth.
Popmart Shopper
War Child
I love the falsetto chorus and distorted verse vocals. Great and catchy fast number. Real catchy.
pepokiss
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
Everything, except the way Bono says Volcano, is ok...
gvox
Ghost of Love
I've taken a 24hr break and come back to the album and Volcano has got to go. I'll stop short of saying its utter crap but it's easily the worst vocally on this album and possibly most albums before it. And it's just downright dumb. Adam's great bass part and Edge's interesting noodling during the chorus can't save this one. It's on permanent skip.
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