Best Song Survivor: 2000s Quarterfinal, Round Four - Page 2

djerdap · 03-01-2013, 10:40 AM

The organ riff, that little acoustic guitar part just before the song explodes with a fantastic guitar solo, reaching a beautiful crescendo and leading to one of the best endings they ever did. Great stuff. One of my favourite U2 tracks.

Moony · 03-01-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Galeongirl

Ugh, really what's so goddamn special about TGBHF?

Agreed. I didn't hear the appeal. For what it's worth, I don't think City of Blinding Lights should be there either, unless it's an acoustic version.

djerdap · 03-01-2013, 10:53 AM

What acoustic version?

LemonMirrorSky · 03-01-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by djerdap

What acoustic version?

I think he means that if there were an acoustic version... Personally I don't mind the album version too much these days. It's okay. Could be worse I guess.

gareth brown · 03-01-2013, 11:22 AM

it's bizarre how some amazing songs have been booted to keep it in...it's like having a plate of food, spotting a bit of undercooked chicken but throwing away all the tasty things instead...

LemonMirrorSky · 03-01-2013, 11:27 AM

Moony · 03-01-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gareth brown

it's bizarre how some amazing songs have been booted to keep it in...it's like having a plate of food, spotting a bit of undercooked chicken but throwing away all the tasty things instead...

Great analogy.

Yes, I meant if there were an acoustic version. Bono oversings the song, IMO. It could do well with the sort of treatment Sunday Bloody Sunday got when Edge sang it acoustic at Popmart. Nuanced, light, and NOT yelling "time won't take the boy out of this man," which I feel is the lyrical highlight of the song.

That being said, it doesn't hold a candle to songs like Moment of Surrender or Beautiful Day.

brooklynmike · 03-01-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by djerdap

The organ riff, that little acoustic guitar part just before the song explodes with a fantastic guitar solo, reaching a beautiful crescendo and leading to one of the best endings they ever did. Great stuff. One of my favourite U2 tracks.

LemonMelon · 03-01-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by djerdap

The organ riff, that little acoustic guitar part just before the song explodes with a fantastic guitar solo, reaching a beautiful crescendo and leading to one of the best endings they ever did. Great stuff. One of my favourite U2 tracks.

But it's kind of slow and from an album I don't listen to that much!!

trevgreg · 03-01-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Galeongirl

Ugh, really what's so goddamn special about TGBHF?

Djerdap put it down pretty well.

Galeongirl · 03-01-2013, 12:38 PM

Have to admit, I do like the solo. But the entire bit before that... meh.

digitize · 03-01-2013, 01:27 PM

If Kite gets through over COBL, I'm going to be unhappy.

Galeongirl · 03-01-2013, 01:30 PM

I'll vote for COBL after this.

And BD after that.

popacrobat · 03-01-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by digitize

If Kite gets through over COBL, I'm going to be unhappy.

word. I'm voting for Kite next round too.

OpenG180 · 03-01-2013, 02:28 PM

Ugh, really what's so goddamn special about COBl?

View Poll Results: What is your least favorite song?
The Ground Beneath Her Feet	27	45.00%
Kite	7	11.67%
Moment of Surrender	5	8.33%
City of Blinding Lights	15	25.00%
No Line on the Horizon	5	8.33%
Beautiful Day	1	1.67%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

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03-01-2013, 10:53 AM	#23
djerdap Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7,560 Local Time: 02:57 AM	What acoustic version?

03-01-2013, 11:22 AM	#25
gareth brown Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,593 Local Time: 12:57 PM	it's bizarre how some amazing songs have been booted to keep it in...it's like having a plate of food, spotting a bit of undercooked chicken but throwing away all the tasty things instead...

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LemonMirrorSky War Child Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 970 Local Time: 08:57 PM

03-01-2013, 01:27 PM	#32
digitize ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York / Dallas / Austin Posts: 14,119 Local Time: 07:57 PM	If Kite gets through over COBL, I'm going to be unhappy.