American Prayer has got to be on the album!

[jalbs]

Not only is this the best song It is the best song I hae heard U2 sing in a long time. This song is about Africa, Aids and Poverty. You might say what does this have to do with the United States current administration? This isn't about Iraq it's about Africa. We are quick to forget what President Bush has pushed through to help these people. Even forget politics thid song sings beauty unlike anyhting I have heard since the salome sessions, even then this is better. If you haven heard it I will host it. here:
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[Red Ships of Scalla-Festa]

american prayer is a horrible song, with even worse lyrics. bono's worst moment.

 

[Squishy Peanut]

eh I thought it was depressingly mediocre and kumbayah-ish personally

 

[jinn77]

Couldn't agree more with 2 above sentiments. Jalbs, what has Bush done exactly to "help" Africa exactly?

 

[bonosloveslave]

Sorry guys, I happen to like it

But I doubt it will end up on the new album, I think it will end up being a fundraiser single or part of a fundraiser album.....

 

[Jack In The Box]

if that song is in the album, simply I will not buy it, I hate it

 

[rio589]

schizo

I've just heard it and I think it is an average song

just a big 0 and doesn't deserve to be in the new album

 

[Jack In The Box]

schizo

I've just heard it and I think it is an average song

just a big 0 and doesn't deserve to be in the new album

is a horrible song and mainly "pro-gringa"

 

[Man in the Zoo]

The song seems like it was written just for that event nothing special, but great for the people there, the whole AIDS thing.

 

[anitram]

american prayer is a horrible song, with even worse lyrics. bono's worst moment.

I don't know if it's the worst, but the lyrics are something Diane Warren would pen in 20 minutes. Atrocious to say the least.

Nice sentiment, but please, it doesn't belong on any U2 album.

 

[DaveC]

It's an OK song...nothing special.

I guarantee it won't be on the album though. I will put 1000 bucks down on it right now.

 

[Michael Griffiths]

No.

 

[IWasBored]

i'd be disappointed if it was on the album. i still like it, it's got it's place though, and that place is in on an mp3 in the recycle bin after you listen to it once or twice.

 

[Strato Edge]

Please no.

 

[U2DMfan]

My fear is that someone will get Edge drunk so he can prevent the inclusion of this piece of tripe on the new album.

You may remember Bono getting Edge drunk so he could slip in 'Babyface' 'Stuck' and 'Playboy Mansion'.........
These pieces of fluffery are better included on Bono's soon-to-be released 'crooning' album.

at least thats my version of it.

 

[Michael Griffiths]

The real irony is that Edge came up with the original version of 'Stuck' and he is still in love with it.

 

[Axver]

Personally, I LOVE American Prayer. I respect the opinions of those of you who don't like it, but I really would like to see it on an album - even if it's not the new one coming out, just a fundraiser one or something like that. I've been listening to it quite a bit the last two days, and I really, really enjoy it.

I guess that puts me in a rather small minority here, doesn't it? Oh well, I guess I can live with that ...

 

[FelipeVox]

American Prayer? The Doors?s American Prayer???I can found a U2 song on the web called american prayer...

 

[Flaming Friar Sr]

dont bother felipevox, you wouldnt want to listen to it. its indeed probably their worst effort since red light.

 

[SkeeK]

it's pretty bad

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

eh... only if they did some major revamping. When I think of "the raw guitar sound of War and the depth of Achtung Baby," American Prayer isn't exactly the first thing that pops into the ole noggin'. It's got a kinda Christian rock infomercial feel to it. And please get the singing children out of there... way too R.Kelly for me... pun very much intended.

Now Beat On The Brat... if the album had that kinda vibe... woooooowweeeee would I be a happy man.

 

[Axver]

Oh yes, if it even had just one song similar to Beat On The Brat ... wow, that would be amazing.

 

[Strato Edge]

Indeed

 

[Johnny_Mo]

where can i find the song?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i think they should take american prayer, throw it into one of al gore's lock boxes, and pretend it never existed... right next to New Day and this alleged J-Lo duet.

 

[Rafiennes]

I've had American Prayer in my computer for some time now and only yesterday did I finally make it all the way through the song.

It's best suited for someone else (and leave off the Yoko-sounding backing vocals)