More new U2 album discussion! - Page 14

LuckyNumber7 · 07-11-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Galeongirl

That was possibly me, amongst a bunch of others. Still sticking with it, along with a tour starting spring 2014.

I was patient. I'm with ya GG.

last unicorn · 07-11-2013, 05:35 PM

I liked the simplicity of North Star when I heard it live, even the lyrics. It has always sounded very unfinished to me, with raw lyrics and basic arrangement. I haven't heard the Transformer version, I know it was discussed here, but I hope whatever they decide to do with this song doesn't result in overproduction. Sometimes simple songs are U2's strength, like The First Time, which is one of those underrated songs.

U2DMfan · 07-11-2013, 06:42 PM

Which one is the one from the movie? Transformers, maybe?

It was all so unmemorable. I hope they all got the axe.
I was under the impression U2 weren't all that excited about it either.
They kick-started the Danger Mouse thing after all that music had been aired.

Mrs. Garrison · 07-11-2013, 07:08 PM

The Devil you know is better than the devil you don't

Gonna Run 2 U · 07-11-2013, 07:14 PM

Kings Of Leon recently announced their Sept release. Pearl Jam announced their October release today. U2 announce November release next month?

gvox · 07-11-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by U2DMfan

It was all so unmemorable. I hope they all got the axe.
I was under the impression U2 weren't all that excited about it either.

I agree with this. I think nothing that we've ever heard has been good enough for inclusion on the next album. I'm hoping it's all new, never been played before stuff.

gvox · 07-11-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonna Run 2 U

Kings Of Leon recently announced their Sept release. Pearl Jam announced their October release today. U2 announce November release next month?

Nov 12 2013

Registered Dude · 07-11-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by YBORCITYOBL

Your right my memory served me incorrect, then let me ask you all this, will every breaking wave make the cut?

I really, really hope. Love the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9C-...e_gdata_player

lazarus · 07-11-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by YBORCITYOBL

North Star seems to be hated here by the masses but I like it, even when it was the opening reincarnation of The Fly during Elevation Tour. I think it has some redeeming qualities to it but needs to be "tweaked" a little bit.

It has redeeming qualities in the way that cowshit can be repurposed as fertilizer to help other plants grow.

No spoken words · 07-11-2013, 08:00 PM

Sharknado.

LuckyNumber7 · 07-11-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gvox

Nov 12 2013

11.12.13 for album 13. I like it.

Aleh_Hewson · 07-11-2013, 08:14 PM

My bet is for November As well...

They said earlier this year (or it was the year before?) that U2, Arcade Fire and Metallica confirmed 2013 releases. Well, seems that AF will release the new album in early September, so I guess U2 won't. I don't know about Metallica, but with a Pearl Jam release in October, I guess that U2 will release in November

BEAL · 07-11-2013, 09:09 PM

Every Breaking Wave has very nice melody in the verses, but completely loses it at the chorus. Now take a full band and your U2 studio magic and I think I could like it more. But "I don't know if I'm that strong" isn't really a good hook for such a stripped down performance

The songs don't need to be "lots of hits" but more just a lil adventurous and away from the formula of the last few albums (ie vertigo )

jeevey · 07-11-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Galeongirl

Yet One is written about a gay son and his father. How the hell is that a love song?

I've seen One used to refer to all sorts of difficult relationships between people who love each other, but I've never heard Bono give a that as a straightforward explanation of what the song was about. Do you have a source I could check out?

trevgreg · 07-11-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BEAL

The songs don't need to be "lots of hits" but more just a lil adventurous and away from the formula of the last few albums (ie vertigo )

Did Vertigo really represent that much of the formula for the past two albums though? Except for maybe GOYB and some of the guitar tones on HTDAAB, I don't really see it all that much...

last unicorn · 07-12-2013, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BEAL

Every Breaking Wave has very nice melody in the verses, but completely loses it at the chorus. Now take a full band and your U2 studio magic and I think I could like it more. But "I don't know if I'm that strong" isn't really a good hook for such a stripped down performance

I agree, but EBW is the only song from the 360 songs that actually has a studio version and had already been considered to be on an album. So it will/would be interesting to see if they did indeed rework the song. I like it a lot, but it seems like the song really needs a (new) chorus. I love the guitar and the verses.

last unicorn · 07-12-2013, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonna Run 2 U

Kings Of Leon recently announced their Sept release. Pearl Jam announced their October release today. U2 announce November release next month?

Awesome year in music

popacrobat · 07-12-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by last unicorn

I agree, but EBW is the only song from the 360 songs that actually has a studio version and had already been considered to be on an album. So it will/would be interesting to see if they did indeed rework the song. I like it a lot, but it seems like the song really needs a (new) chorus. I love the guitar and the verses.

I'm sure North Star has seen a lot of consideration.

therealsm · 07-12-2013, 03:45 AM

I hope Every Breaking Wave is on the album. The way they played it on 360

Vlaco · 07-12-2013, 04:14 AM

I hope both North Star and Every Breaking Wave have been thrown in the garbage can and never see any daylight again.

07-11-2013, 05:35 PM	#262
last unicorn Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: lost in poetry Posts: 19,446 Local Time: 11:27 AM	I liked the simplicity of North Star when I heard it live, even the lyrics. It has always sounded very unfinished to me, with raw lyrics and basic arrangement. I haven't heard the Transformer version, I know it was discussed here, but I hope whatever they decide to do with this song doesn't result in overproduction. Sometimes simple songs are U2's strength, like The First Time, which is one of those underrated songs. __________________

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Vlaco Refugee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Holland Posts: 1,633 Local Time: 11:27 AM	I hope both North Star and Every Breaking Wave have been thrown in the garbage can and never see any daylight again. __________________

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07-11-2013, 06:42 PM	#263
U2DMfan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: It's Inside A Black Hole Posts: 6,637 Local Time: 04:27 AM	Which one is the one from the movie? Transformers, maybe? It was all so unmemorable. I hope they all got the axe. I was under the impression U2 weren't all that excited about it either. They kick-started the Danger Mouse thing after all that music had been aired.

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Mrs. Garrison Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: pig farming in Bolivia Posts: 7,325 Local Time: 05:27 AM	The Devil you know is better than the devil you don't

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Gonna Run 2 U New Yorker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,748 Local Time: 10:27 AM	Kings Of Leon recently announced their Sept release. Pearl Jam announced their October release today. U2 announce November release next month?

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No spoken words Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where do YOU live? Posts: 43,247 Local Time: 02:27 AM	Sharknado.

07-11-2013, 08:14 PM	#272
Aleh_Hewson War Child Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Avenue Atlantico, Seventeen -o -two Posts: 682 Local Time: 10:27 AM	My bet is for November As well... They said earlier this year (or it was the year before?) that U2, Arcade Fire and Metallica confirmed 2013 releases. Well, seems that AF will release the new album in early September, so I guess U2 won't. I don't know about Metallica, but with a Pearl Jam release in October, I guess that U2 will release in November

07-11-2013, 09:09 PM	#273
BEAL Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: San Diego Posts: 6,176 Local Time: 10:27 AM	Every Breaking Wave has very nice melody in the verses, but completely loses it at the chorus. Now take a full band and your U2 studio magic and I think I could like it more. But "I don't know if I'm that strong" isn't really a good hook for such a stripped down performance The songs don't need to be "lots of hits" but more just a lil adventurous and away from the formula of the last few albums (ie vertigo )

07-12-2013, 03:45 AM	#279
therealsm Babyface Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 10 Local Time: 02:27 AM	I hope Every Breaking Wave is on the album. The way they played it on 360