Galeongirl
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No. Because a German station won't get the first play. That one will be in Dave Fanning's radio show on RTE2, and believe me, they advertise for it. Happened last time, so everyone listened in to hear Boots and NLOTH2.
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No. Because a German station won't get the first play. That one will be in Dave Fanning's radio show on RTE2, and believe me, they advertise for it. Happened last time, so everyone listened in to hear Boots and NLOTH2.
chork
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I'd imagine McGuinness has strong-armed the global media into silence. With the threat of adding more bodies to the pile already hidden beneath Principle Management.
mikal
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I'm guessing it's a little bit of both the band's silence and the fact that the media is probably getting exhausted by trying to figure out a release date as well.
Registered Dude
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They're not claiming first play.. just that they're playing new U2 music that day
It's simple folks.. two possibilities here.
1. It's BS or information that was lost in-translation
2. Station was informed of pending single release, and someone blabbed
doctorwho
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
You bought every single from NLOTH?
Do their singles even come with any B-sides nowadays? I don't know. I can't even remember the last time I bought a single. It's only about albums for me.
I have all the CD singles from NLOTH too. "Magnificent" was even available as a CD single in the U.S. Multiple versions of the CD singles were releases. Some contained nothing but remixes as "b-sides". Others contained live versions of other songs (true for both "Magnificent" and "Crazy Tonight"). GOYB had the alternative version of LOTH (the song). GOYB was the only CD to feature a "new" song, but it was just an alternative version of NLOTH (the song). No covers or new U2 songs appeared on any of the CD singles, unlike in past eras.
A case was available that was to house the 4 CD singles that were anticipated being released. However, the failure of any single to really take off and the lower sales of NLOTH, the album, seemed to have created the reason to limit the album to just 3 singles.
If U2 do not release any CD single this time around (anywhere around the world), then I hope they make what would have been a b-side (alternative version, new song, or special live performance) available on iTunes. In fact, I think it would entice sales to have a single available and along with it, the buyer gets another free song.
corianderstem
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Yeah. It's not like there were a lot. I'm kind of a completist with my U2 collection.
I honestly liked a lot of the remixes that passed as "b-sides" this time around, which was a pleasant surprise.
gvox
Ghost of Love
Alternatively, it could have been a photoshoot that has not much to do with the album at all..maybe just a single..if that..
It was decidedly a low-key affair and they promptly bolted back to Ireland. Something tells me that`s not nearly what they intend to do if shooting for the album. But that`s just my speculation..
Galeongirl
Galeonbroad
Yeah. It's not like there were a lot. I'm kind of a completist with my U2 collection.
I honestly liked a lot of the remixes that passed as "b-sides" this time around, which was a pleasant surprise.
Glad I'm not the only one.
NLOTH2 is still one of my favourite U2 songs ever.
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Yeah. It's not like there were a lot. I'm kind of a completist with my U2 collection.
The Fred Falke remix is better than the album version of Magnificent IMO.
I also thought that maybe that photo shoot was for something other than the album, maybe magazine article???
last unicorn
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Yes, that's what I am thinking, too. I guess they are preparing for media coverage of the new album now, which is also a good thing.
bonocomet
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Why doesn't anyone (beside the one or two people who have mentioned it) think the photos could have something to do with a Rattle and Hum re-release? How far ahead of time did U2 announce their previous anniversary issues?
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why would they do a new photo shoot for rattle and hum makes no sense they didn't do one for any re release
bonocomet
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That's true, I did think of that as well but maybe they are doing something a little different to promote it, or for a magazine write up on it. But does anyone remember how far ahead we heard them talk about past reissues?
The general feeling around here is that there will be no R&H anniversary edition, and I just wondered if it's because it's too late for them to announce it?
The general feeling around here is that there will be no R&H anniversary edition, and I just wondered if it's because it's too late for them to announce it?
popacrobat
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plastic bags at early 360 shows in July began advertising Unforgettable Fire for an October release. Achtung Baby was awhile in advance I think. Amazon had listings for UF in August: Three Unforgettable Fire Remasters ... at least on Amazon
last unicorn
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I don't think there will be a R&H anniversary edition, it's too late to announce it, IMO. There haven't been any news or information on such a project. It would also be another distraction that might cause further delay of the new album. I think most U2 fans don't want another super-expensive uber deluxe edition of stuff released 25 years ago, but a new album.
I honestly think these pictures were taken for some kind of news coverage in connection with a new U2 release.
I honestly think these pictures were taken for some kind of news coverage in connection with a new U2 release.
bonocomet
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Thanks. I remember the bags! So that was about 3 months. I guess it's about now or never time for R&H then. Unless they actually are doing something different this time around.
popacrobat
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U2′s ‘Achtung Baby’ box set: 6 CDs, 4 DVDs, 2 LPs, 5 7-inches — and Bono’s fly shades — slicing up eyeballs // 80s alternative music, college rock, indie
And there's something on Achtung from Aug. 2011. I think it's way too late in the game for a Rattle & Hum remaster/surprise announcement there. It's feasible the photoshoot is for an interview or a piece on Rattle & Hum 25 years later, and maybe a small tidbit about the album, but I'd guess not.
And there's something on Achtung from Aug. 2011. I think it's way too late in the game for a Rattle & Hum remaster/surprise announcement there. It's feasible the photoshoot is for an interview or a piece on Rattle & Hum 25 years later, and maybe a small tidbit about the album, but I'd guess not.
BVS
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Why is anyone thinking the photoshoot had anything to do with R&H?
jeevey
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I don't know, do you think they would do big coverage with a new photoshoot for R&H? Since it was seen as their most hubristic release, doing new photos that visually reference the old might be a risk of sorts.
corianderstem
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Because Bono was wearing a vest. A VEST, BVS!
nathan1977
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I don't know...that Achtung release was pretty sweet, and I loved the UF and JT remasters. There's some good songs from R&H era that we know haven't seen the light of day, and I'd be curious to see what a full band She's a Mystery and Can't Help Falling would sound like, as well as Wild Irish Rose and the Cockburn cover.
I want to have my cake and eat it too, last unicorn!
Nick66
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BREAKING: BIGGEST ROCK BAND IN THE WORLD DOES PHOTO SHOOT; Fans try to unravel mystery of why camera-shy reclusive Irish rockers would have their picture taken.
jeevey
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
Exactly. Why is this not on Rolling Stone yet?
bonocomet
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Ok yeah it's losing your mind to think the band might release an anniversary edition of an album on its 25th year.
Popacrobat answered my question about the time frame already though, so thanks again for that.
gvox
Ghost of Love
Psych! Lol
kingofsorrow
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you guys are funny.................
Galeongirl
Galeonbroad
It would explain Bono's choice of outfit...
BVS
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A VEST??!!
Crap, no one told me this... it's worst than we thought, Bono is campaigning for Rick Santorum!
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