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U2_Guy said:
I'd say that the album cover is maybe 1% of that lyrics, music, artwork equation you got going on there. Rock bands aren't supposed to last into their forties anyway, so they can look however they want to look at this point.
zoopop
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Its just a cover. Have you ever heard the phrase "Don't judge a book by its cover." It'll be ok.
bathiu
Refugee
PLEASE!!! This cover is perfect!
The title is How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb... and they're looking just like they've dismantled one just moments ago...
+ it will be visible in the records stores... think about... thre are 1000000(...) of colorfull, complicated, with lots of elements... covers.
...and a black and white cover with those red lines will realy be visible and eye catching...
When AB and Zooropa came out, no one had covers like that... now everyone has them... with that cover they are "uniqe".
The title is How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb... and they're looking just like they've dismantled one just moments ago...
+ it will be visible in the records stores... think about... thre are 1000000(...) of colorfull, complicated, with lots of elements... covers.
...and a black and white cover with those red lines will realy be visible and eye catching...
When AB and Zooropa came out, no one had covers like that... now everyone has them... with that cover they are "uniqe".
shart1780
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Vertigo and the cover don't really give me the same feeling...
Oh well.
Oh well.
Reggie Thee Dog
Blue Crack Addict
Boy, I've been listening to U2 for over 20 years now, and I've never been disuaded from listening to a U2 album because I thought the cover sucked. Personally I could care less about the cover.
U2_Guy is obviously a photographer with many years of professional experience, because he obviously knows what is good and what is terrible album cover wise.
If YOU don't like the cover, buy a CD case on the same day, make your own cover and then you won't have to ever worry about it again. Problem solved.
I guess this thread bugs me because I don't find any relevance to the cover and the music in the long run.
U2_Guy is obviously a photographer with many years of professional experience, because he obviously knows what is good and what is terrible album cover wise.
If YOU don't like the cover, buy a CD case on the same day, make your own cover and then you won't have to ever worry about it again. Problem solved.
I guess this thread bugs me because I don't find any relevance to the cover and the music in the long run.
Reggie Thee Dog said:
Reggie kid, listen carefully: i (or the ppl who hate this cover) never said we'd be disuaded from listening to U2 because of the art work.
Fact: art work is very important and sometimes give records an identity such as the music does.
And you don't need to be a great photographer like you said i am to know if a cover is bad or not.
U2_Guy: do you honestly believe that the album cover is going to affect sales?
If you are a U2 fan you will buy the album (regardless of the cover), if you're not a U2 fan but get caught up in the hype of this release you'll buy the album (regardless of the cover).
Are you talking about the random person who goes into a music store never heard of U2 looks at the cover and says, nah I don't like the cover, I think I'll buy the album over there with the pretty one..
I don't ever remember buying any album based on the cover, ever.
Have any of the people here who hate the cover not bought any album they were interested in because they didn't like the cover?
Or for that matter went shopping for music and based their purchase on a cover?
Just curious.
If you are a U2 fan you will buy the album (regardless of the cover), if you're not a U2 fan but get caught up in the hype of this release you'll buy the album (regardless of the cover).
Are you talking about the random person who goes into a music store never heard of U2 looks at the cover and says, nah I don't like the cover, I think I'll buy the album over there with the pretty one..
I don't ever remember buying any album based on the cover, ever.
Have any of the people here who hate the cover not bought any album they were interested in because they didn't like the cover?
Or for that matter went shopping for music and based their purchase on a cover?
Just curious.
ramblin rose said:U2_Guy: do you honestly believe that the album cover is going to affect sales?
If you are a U2 fan you will buy the album (regardless of the cover), if you're not a U2 fan but get caught up in the hype of this release you'll buy the album (regardless of the cover).
Are you talking about the random person who goes into a music store never heard of U2 looks at the cover and says, nah I don't like the cover, I think I'll buy the album over there with the pretty one..
I don't ever remember buying any album based on the cover, ever.
Have any of the people here who hate the cover not bought any album they were interested in because they didn't like the cover?
Or for that matter went shopping for music and based their purchase on a cover?
Just curious.
I can't believe that you ppl are not understanding what i'm saying...
I'm not saying it will affect the sales... when did i say this?
I'm not talking about commercialism/money/sales...
I'm saying that a bad cover for a fan like me makes the U2 album experience a little less intense... A record is a conjunction of some factors and the art work is a huge part of it...
U2_Guy said:
ok.
I guess I'm just not that emotional about the album covers. I'm lucky because this cover is actually going to enhance my whole album experience. In fact this U2 Album cover is actually going to make this U2 album experience a little more intense for me.
Sorry.
mofo82
Refugee
heres my problem with the design. U2, corbijn, and four5one have done some really great and imaginative design over the last decade, whether it be the cd jackets, tshirts, set designs, etc. the main thing is everything seemed original even if it did reference something that was done before. This design- there is nothing inspiring about it. the band looks tired, looks like it was pieced together in five minutes. if you want punk and quick, there are better ways to communicate that- hell, make a cover that looks like it was wrapped around a light pole on a corner...thats PUNK.
what burns me more is that the band, bono in particular is saying this is their first record, so you'd think life, vitality, something thats gonna catch your attention, not catch you off guard. Someone said it looks like they just dismantled an atomic bomb- looks more like they are waiting for the city bus to pick them up. they dont look like the band that just played 'vertigo'.
I couldnt put my finger on it, but now i know what it reminds me of- those generic collaboration cd's you see at Kmart, the ones that have absolutely no budget to make something other than type the name, slap on a photo and a colored line. that bothers me most, because you have the biggest band always at the edge of technology and so keen on every little detail then they pull a 180 and make it look so simple. not the case.
p.s. im an art major, and i dont think my opinion is worth anymore than the next person's. it'd be interesting to hear why exactly the academics think the album cover is awesome, besides that it looks cool. thats not a reason.
what burns me more is that the band, bono in particular is saying this is their first record, so you'd think life, vitality, something thats gonna catch your attention, not catch you off guard. Someone said it looks like they just dismantled an atomic bomb- looks more like they are waiting for the city bus to pick them up. they dont look like the band that just played 'vertigo'.
I couldnt put my finger on it, but now i know what it reminds me of- those generic collaboration cd's you see at Kmart, the ones that have absolutely no budget to make something other than type the name, slap on a photo and a colored line. that bothers me most, because you have the biggest band always at the edge of technology and so keen on every little detail then they pull a 180 and make it look so simple. not the case.
p.s. im an art major, and i dont think my opinion is worth anymore than the next person's. it'd be interesting to hear why exactly the academics think the album cover is awesome, besides that it looks cool. thats not a reason.
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shart1780
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Well, now that I think about it I don't really like any U2 album covers besides ATYCLB and Zooropa, so I guess I don't care. Their early album covers were especially atrocious, especially Boy and October. Man those are completely horrendous. The 90's are better, but still nothing to write home about.
I guess compared to their others this album cover is pretty good, so I won't complain anymore.
I guess compared to their others this album cover is pretty good, so I won't complain anymore.
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Reggie Thee Dog
Blue Crack Addict
Well, if that's how some of you feel about this cover, there is no point in me getting all riled up about it. I'm sorry if you don't feel the energy of the album by looking at the cover, but remember this "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" is basically about the death of Bono's father, so I'm sure this played into the factor of releasing this cover artwork. If it doesn't work for you then my apologies.
In the end it doesn't matter to most people, but it obviously means something to you, so fair play to you U2_Guy.
In the end it doesn't matter to most people, but it obviously means something to you, so fair play to you U2_Guy.
PowerSurge
New Yorker
mofo82 said:
Dude, I'm in grad school for art, so I hear ya and completely agree. Doesn't that design look like something out of Graphic design I or MAYBE II? But you can't ever go wrong with B&W and red so I'll give them that.
The only reason I can think of for the band to provide an image like this is that they have this notion that they might be able to attract a bunch of younger fans htise arond, who like to sit around and dtare at an image of the band for hours, in the throes of first osession..
That said, this image could well have done better in the booklet.
?!?!?!? If it debuts as #1 in the US you realize that these arguments will be moot. They could have Betty Boop on the cover if it hits #1 for all I care.
That said, this image could well have done better in the booklet.
?!?!?!? If it debuts as #1 in the US you realize that these arguments will be moot. They could have Betty Boop on the cover if it hits #1 for all I care.
U2Traveller
Acrobat
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U2Traveller
Acrobat
I think some of you are insane to let an album cover ruin your day, rain on your parade, ruin your life. There are all types of covers, or do you have a very limited repertoire? By the way, someone on here suggested that if the cover weren't important then they should just insert a blank cover with blank pages in...well, wise person, that's been done several times. In fact one I know for sure of is Sigur Ros, and their album...well, there's not symbol to type for the name, but anyway, totally blank, and cool.
I can't believe you're totally getting worked up about this cover. Good grief...can I just say to the folks who are...GET A LIFE!!!!! How old are you, anyway?
I am not going to get all worked up over it, and my nose bent out of shape over this cover. Frankly I've never liked most of U2's covers. I thought All That You Can't Leave Behind is the coolest. I like simplicity, not gaudiness...and this one is simple and bold. It's good. The colors are good, too. But, even if I didn't like it I wouldn't be about ready to give up the ghost or give up U2 over it! Please, some of you need to be checked in...if you know what I mean.
I can't believe you're totally getting worked up about this cover. Good grief...can I just say to the folks who are...GET A LIFE!!!!! How old are you, anyway?
I am not going to get all worked up over it, and my nose bent out of shape over this cover. Frankly I've never liked most of U2's covers. I thought All That You Can't Leave Behind is the coolest. I like simplicity, not gaudiness...and this one is simple and bold. It's good. The colors are good, too. But, even if I didn't like it I wouldn't be about ready to give up the ghost or give up U2 over it! Please, some of you need to be checked in...if you know what I mean.
boosterjuice
Refugee
I like the cover! U2 and their management/Interscope management know how to sell records. We don't! As a marketing major, I can see the sales value of having a cover like this. It gets U2's image out. They are most definitely trying to appeal to a younger crowd. The band looks very young and hip in the photo. The red stripes look especially neat in its simplistic way and is very eye catching. That's what they're trying to do; catch a p;otential buyers eye.
The bottom line is that this record is not being targeted towards art majors. It's being targeted towards the masses. Since when does an album cover need to have artistic credibility? So what if you're an art major and you don't like the cover? Deal with it. If you U2 came out with a cover that you approved of, there would still be many on the flip side who disliked it.
My favourite cover so far: Best of 90's. I love the buffalo theme.
The bottom line is that this record is not being targeted towards art majors. It's being targeted towards the masses. Since when does an album cover need to have artistic credibility? So what if you're an art major and you don't like the cover? Deal with it. If you U2 came out with a cover that you approved of, there would still be many on the flip side who disliked it.
My favourite cover so far: Best of 90's. I love the buffalo theme.
ADecentMelody
War Child
boosterjuice said:
I like the HTDAAB cover but not the buffalo theme for the Best Of so much. But I guess that's exactly your point.
mofo82
Refugee
don't get me wrong, i'm not teetering on the edge of a building here becasue they went the direction they did for the album cover. imagine you see people in your line of work, your field doing work you were never taught to do because it was just that mediocre. instead, make something that really showcases the talents you have. it could be paving sidewalks for all i care. the point is if you are an artist, designer, photographer and you look at the finished album, you have to admit that there were no boundaries pushed and little creativity, something that has been a U2 hallmark for the better part of their decade. they pulled the plug at a time when they are plugging anything they can, including their Ipod chargers. I like continuity and innovation in U2 and all im saying is that they took a few steps backwards.
I am not ranting, i just feel they are worthy of being criticized because they are artists. i wholly believe that there were much greater arguments behind closed doors, criticizing their own ideas in song and design. plus, as an artist, you indirectly/ automatically open the doors for criticism because you are making an image for someone to see, even if its yourself. we are judgmental creatures, and it is only fair to do this. its the nature of the artist to be a critic- as you make something you are always weighing one thing against another.
btw, i am 22 years old and have been an artist my entire life.
i'd like to think my opinion counts and not be insulted for that.
thank you for your cooperation...robocop was cool
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shaun vox
New Yorker
music will be good but MAN THE ALBUM COVER SUXXXXXXXXX!
mofo82
Refugee
boosterjuice said:
first off, i would never elevate myself to believe that it should be targeted to art majors. why would you say something like that? i know there are some people that are full of themselves, but come on...
granted, we don't know the connection from the cover to the lyrics, but it really looks generic. is this a subliminal message from bono for the big countries to go generic and get cheaper meds to the poorer countires that need them that badly? maybe, maybe not.
see, i welcome the arguments of all. if i liked it, i wouldnt tell others to like it too. theres alot of assuming goin on here that we who dont like the album want you to not like it too. thats not the case. if one can't voice their opinion, then what can you do here?
btw, i agree with you about the best of 90-00 cover. the colliding buffalos image was such a huge symbol of the decade, then to have them in the image of the fly glasses is unbelievable... anyone ever notice that...if you havent check it out
mofo82
Refugee
im there now im playing the game its almost as bad as blue crack
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