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chrissybaby said:
I have to say that i kind of agree here. Most great albums throughout the modern times have taken place in an environment cut off from the outside world. I am a huge Bowie and Iggy Pop fan and their records from the 70's are exceptional because they existed in their own world, creating their own world. I feel that U2 did something similar with all their albums up to ATYCLB. I accept that they're older, so what?
Also, I don't care if Bono doesn't care whether I think he's cool or not... It's hardly the point. Bono used to talk about U2 having the smartest audience in the world, I think that means having all of your critical faculties in tact and not thinking every move they make is godlike. I'm not Bono's friend and never will be, I don't want him to know me, recognise me or talk to me. But I reserve the right to have an opinion...
Yes, that might be accurate for other artists, but I don't see it being necessarily accurate for Bono and U2. Bono has clearly stated that he gets most of the inspiration from travelling and that he's always writing when he's doing the rounds, even if it's for political reasons. I guess not all artists and bands need to be "cut off" from the outside world, and certainly not U2. Why? Because as a band, they've always dealt with problems of the "outside" world and U2 IS part of this world and working on it. Bono seems to draw a lot from his political work, I can understand that. Take that away from him and he's only half the person he is.