(09-27-2004) U2 Sets Track List, 'Vertigo' Explodes At Radio -- Billboard.com*

[dsmith2904]

U2 Sets Track List, 'Vertigo' Explodes At Radio

U2 has confirmed the full track list for its upcoming album, "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," due Nov. 23 via Interscope. The set does not include the tracks "Tough" or "Full Metal Jacket," which band members had previously mentioned as possible selections. Among the newly announced titles are "Miracle Drug," "One Step Closer" and "Love and Peace or Else."

The album's first single, "Vertigo," is already making a bomb-size impact at U.S. radio outlets. After just three days of airplay, the cut is expected to debut this week in the top 20 of Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart and the top 30 of the Mainstream Rock Tracks tally.

At present, "Vertigo" is exclusively available for download via Apple's iTunes Music Store. According to a spokesperson, the track ascended into the service's top 10 within 24 hours and is on pace to top the list of most downloaded selections.

U2's official Web site is hosting clips of the band performing "Vertigo" in its Dublin recording studio plus other exclusive footage of a recent photo shoot.

And while the band is not expected to begin touring until next spring, tidbits have begun leaking out about specific stops. According to Ireland's Sunday Business Report, U2 will play Dublin's Croke Park on June 26-27, with the possibility of a third show depending on demand.

Here is the track list for "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb":

"Vertigo"
"Miracle Drug"
"Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own"
"Love and Peace or Else"
"City of Blinding Lights"
"All Because of You"
"A Man and a Woman"
"Crumbs From Your Table"
"One Step Closer"
"Original of the Species"
"Yahweh"

-- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

--Billboard.com

Thanks tkramer!

 

[cadoboy]

I think it's pretty interesting that the band actually have Yahweh on there.
Yahweh is Jehovah in Hebrew, God's name in the Bible.

I wonder what the songs about...

 

[verte76]

It's a spiritual song no doubt.

 

[cadoboy]

verte76,

those were beautiful paintings. Very dream like.

 

[phommel]

What about 'full metal jacket' or 'native son'? Is it the new name 'Vertigo'. Then I will not call it the mother of all rock n'roll tunes ....

 

[Roland of Gilead]

What about 'full metal jacket' or 'native son'? Is it the new name 'Vertigo'. Then I will not call it the mother of all rock n'roll tunes ....

FMJ met with another song and, together, they had a baby. This baby is on the album. If I sound , it is only because The Edge put it like this.

 

[saltwaterkiss26]

The album's first single, "Vertigo," is already making a bomb-size impact at U.S. radio outlets.

And the bomb puns begin... Oh well, at least it's positive.

 

[BonoFox1]

I LOVE THAT VERTIGO IS A BIG HIT SO FAR..I SMELL A GRAMMY PEOPLE!

 

[ssviland]

With a title like HTDAAB, the record better do well, or the puns will not be positive. I don't expect that though. Vertigo shot to the number one spot on the iTunes store. As good as ATYCLB was, I would rather here more of a rock sound, like War or AB, with a punk foundation. Judging by Vertigo and other clips, it sounds like I won't be disappointed!

 

[bugo]

theyre gonna play croke park 26th june.. a.) thats my birthday and b.) im only a 2 hour drive from dublin..... MAN!