More new U2 album discussion!

popacrobat · 07-05-2013, 02:25 PM

...or LOST/24/books discussion until we have more U2 news.

But, hey, we're probably only 2 months away from hearing a new U2 song, so that's pretty cool.

What we know:

Not a lot. A bogus tracklisting in the last thread with Alan Cross stirring the internet pot/trolling around, along with a bogus clip of a fake song title. No point in even linking to either of these.

We do know that U2 and Danger Mouse were in New York for awhile reportedly mixing the album, and have since packed up and left. Bono played the album for one or two lucky fans, and apparently others, including Steve Lillywhite, Chris Blackwell and presumably Jimmy Iovine, who has been hanging around with U2 lately.

U2DMFan posted in the previous thread that ~~album announcements~~ reports of All That You Can't Leave Behind and Atomic Bomb being wrapped up came on June 30 of 2000 and 2004 -- so we're probably not too far away from something, unless they're planning on going super stealth...but it's U2 so come on now.

U2DMfan · 07-05-2013, 02:34 PM

Those weren't album "announcements". That term sort of gives the connotation that it was official or something. They were the first (unofficial) reports of the album being wrapped up. Which has, more or less, already happened this time around (several reports of an album wrap party in NYC). But basically this album cycle is right along with what 21st century U2 normally do when there is no delay. And especially considering they are being so tight-lipped.

Single by Aug/Sep. Album by Oct/Nov, I'd think.

popacrobat · 07-05-2013, 02:39 PM

yeah, sorry, poor word choice by me. too many 'Merican beers by 4 pm. probably time to logoff the internet.

AcrobatU2Pop · 07-05-2013, 02:49 PM

So how much money do you all think was thrown out the window by Dharma continuing to send food to the island for 20 years after "The Purge"?

lazarus · 07-05-2013, 02:50 PM

My memory fails, but have we heard anything about the band hanging with Anton Corbijn this time around?

Either the band schedules something with him soon, or perhaps they're going to exclusively use Julian Lennon's photography for this album? And then of course there's the chance the interior photos and the actual cover won't be from the same person, like we saw with No Line.

corianderstem · 07-05-2013, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazarus

My memory fails

Probably because you're so old.

LadySpinHead · 07-05-2013, 03:52 PM

Artwork of some kind for the cover, no band photo.
Inside photos from Julian Lennon, maybe others, not exclusively Corbijn's.
That's my prediction.

U2DMfan · 07-05-2013, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazarus

My memory fails, but have we heard anything about the band hanging with Anton Corbijn this time around?

Either the band schedules something with him soon, or perhaps they're going to exclusively use Julian Lennon's photography for this album? And then of course there's the chance the interior photos and the actual cover won't be from the same person, like we saw with No Line.

Have not heard anything about Corbijn yet. But yeah...Julian Lennon has been mentioned in various ways. That would be an interesting choice.

Personally I'd prefer someone new.

Danny Boy · 07-05-2013, 04:10 PM

Wasn't that photo of Edge at Electric Lady Studios from Peter Rowen?

Wouldn't it be cool if the kid in the photo on their first album cover was the photographer for their last album.

EDIT: Yep, it was.

The_acrobat · 07-05-2013, 04:24 PM

So anyways, back on topic....
An entire season of Survivor pitting Jack Bauer against John Locke! Who will win??? I pick Locke.

No seriously... I am very much looking forward to this new record. NLOTH came out during a crazy period in my life where I was transitioning from youth to adulthood. Everything was changing, and I experienced some growing pains. I was just not in a place to really connect with that album (or any album, really). Now my life is much better, and I'm very excited to experience it for the first time! WE NEED MORE RUMORS!

lazarus · 07-05-2013, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny Boy

Wasn't that photo of Edge at Electric Lady Studios from Peter Rowen?

Wouldn't it be cool if the kid in the photo on their first album cover was the photographer for their last album.

EDIT: Yep, it was.

OMG the album will be called MANsnappin'!!!

theedgeu2 · 07-05-2013, 04:36 PM

I don't know what I'm doing here, I just want to post something.

Irvine511 · 07-05-2013, 04:44 PM

I'd vote for MANsplainin'.

lov12113 · 07-05-2013, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AcrobatU2Pop

So how much money do you all think was thrown out the window by Dharma continuing to send food to the island for 20 years after "The Purge"?

Yeah, that never totally made sense to me. Like the two dharma guys in the food processing factory from "The New Man in Charge" mini episode were just going to work every day, packaging food for the island, totally unaware that the rest of dharma basically stopped existing decades earlier. Or did they???? Hmmmm... Anyone check Ann Arbor lately?

lov12113 · 07-05-2013, 05:59 PM

I'm encouraged by Bono's lack of saying stuff about the album. That might mean a real album is about to happen. If he starts saying things, it probably won't happen, or they'll start all over with a new producer.

purpleoscar · 07-05-2013, 06:18 PM

U2 frontman Bono and wife Ali Hewson hit French Riviera with band drummer Larry Mullen Jr. and friends | Mail Online

They don't seem to know who Ali is.

Quote:

Bono's dark-haired wife looked great in a white beach coverup that showed the lean legs on the mother of four.

Then who's this??????

digitize · 07-05-2013, 06:35 PM

I want to be on the French Riviera...

purpleoscar · 07-05-2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anu

what about the previously rumored titles, such as '10 Reasons To Exist'?

Forget about that one since it was a misquote. Bono was talking about getting 10 great songs together. The media then took that as a possible title.

dan_smee · 07-05-2013, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purpleoscar

Forget about that one since it was a misquote. Bono was talking about getting 10 great songs together. The media then took that as a possible title.

Yep. This album is infinitely more likely to be called Songs of Ascent. And it won't be.

gvox · 07-05-2013, 08:24 PM

07-05-2013, 02:25 PM	#1
popacrobat Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: this house Posts: 9,866 Local Time: 03:19 AM	More new U2 album discussion! ...or LOST/24/books discussion until we have more U2 news. But, hey, we're probably only 2 months away from hearing a new U2 song, so that's pretty cool. What we know: Not a lot. A bogus tracklisting in the last thread with Alan Cross stirring the internet pot/trolling around, along with a bogus clip of a fake song title. No point in even linking to either of these. We do know that U2 and Danger Mouse were in New York for awhile reportedly mixing the album, and have since packed up and left. Bono played the album for one or two lucky fans, and apparently others, including Steve Lillywhite, Chris Blackwell and presumably Jimmy Iovine, who has been hanging around with U2 lately. U2DMFan posted in the previous thread that ~~album announcements~~ reports of All That You Can't Leave Behind and Atomic Bomb being wrapped up came on June 30 of 2000 and 2004 -- so we're probably not too far away from something, unless they're planning on going super stealth...but it's U2 so come on now. __________________

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07-05-2013, 02:39 PM	#3
popacrobat Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: this house Posts: 9,866 Local Time: 03:19 AM	yeah, sorry, poor word choice by me. too many 'Merican beers by 4 pm. probably time to logoff the internet.

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AcrobatU2Pop The Fly Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 286 Local Time: 02:19 AM	So how much money do you all think was thrown out the window by Dharma continuing to send food to the island for 20 years after "The Purge"?

07-05-2013, 02:50 PM	#5
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 41,055 Local Time: 12:19 AM	My memory fails, but have we heard anything about the band hanging with Anton Corbijn this time around? Either the band schedules something with him soon, or perhaps they're going to exclusively use Julian Lennon's photography for this album? And then of course there's the chance the interior photos and the actual cover won't be from the same person, like we saw with No Line.

07-05-2013, 03:52 PM	#7
LadySpinHead Refugee Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Faraway, So Close Posts: 1,769 Local Time: 02:19 AM	Artwork of some kind for the cover, no band photo. Inside photos from Julian Lennon, maybe others, not exclusively Corbijn's. That's my prediction.

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Danny Boy Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Harvard Supermodel Activist of the Decade Runner-Up Posts: 9,555 Local Time: 12:19 AM	Wasn't that photo of Edge at Electric Lady Studios from Peter Rowen? Wouldn't it be cool if the kid in the photo on their first album cover was the photographer for their last album. EDIT: Yep, it was.

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The_acrobat Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,198 Local Time: 07:19 AM	So anyways, back on topic.... An entire season of Survivor pitting Jack Bauer against John Locke! Who will win??? I pick Locke. No seriously... I am very much looking forward to this new record. NLOTH came out during a crazy period in my life where I was transitioning from youth to adulthood. Everything was changing, and I experienced some growing pains. I was just not in a place to really connect with that album (or any album, really). Now my life is much better, and I'm very excited to experience it for the first time! WE NEED MORE RUMORS!

07-05-2013, 04:36 PM	#12
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Irvine511 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 33,318 Local Time: 03:19 AM	I'd vote for MANsplainin'.

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lov12113 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: West Coast USA Posts: 222 Local Time: 02:19 AM	I'm encouraged by Bono's lack of saying stuff about the album. That might mean a real album is about to happen. If he starts saying things, it probably won't happen, or they'll start all over with a new producer.

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digitize ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York / Dallas / Austin Posts: 14,076 Local Time: 01:19 AM	I want to be on the French Riviera...