New single in September?

[TheBrazilianFly]

Why would you want an EP for November? Then we'll have to wait another two years for a new album, since they'll have to start a new tour for promotion, something that takes a long while.

Why would they need to start a new tour to promote the EP? A few interviews would be enough since it's an EP not an album with 10 to 12 songs. The EP would be out to promote the new book, the dvd and the last leg of The Vertigo Tour. They would have the last leg of the Vertigo Tour to play a few songs from it. And I don't think they would take two more years just because of an EP, specially since they are already writting new songs.

Plus since it's an EP maybe they wouldn't feel too much pressure on their shoulders and who knows maybe we could get great songs out of that and pump them up for the next record. Anyway, it's just an idea.

 

[LemonMelon]

Why would they need to start a new tour to promote the EP? A few interviews would be enough since it's an EP not an album with 10 to 12 songs. The EP would be out to promote the new book, the dvd and the last leg of The Vertigo Tour. They would have the last leg of the Vertigo Tour to play a few songs from it. And I don't think they would take two more years just because of an EP, specially since they are already writting new songs.

Plus since it's an EP maybe they wouldn't feel too much pressure on their shoulders and who knows maybe we could get great songs out of that and pump them up for the next record. Anyway, it's just an idea.

No, no, I said they'd have to start a new tour for a new album, not EP. That was the crux of my argument.

 

[TheBrazilianFly]

No, no, I said they'd have to start a new tour for a new album, not EP. That was the crux of my argument.

Well then I think I'm a little lost here. What tour and what new album are you talking about? My idea is to put out an ep to promote the dvd, the book AND I think the buzz of new U2 songs out there would last long until the beginning of this new leg of the Vertigo tour so it could help to promote it too (and what I mean by that is just to pump people up for this tour after such a long and unusual brake between legs of a tour, with new U2 songs on the radio).

After the last leg of the Vertigo Tour they would go to the studio and do a new record. That's all.

 

[Bono's Betty]

September

 

[LemonMelon]

Well then I think I'm a little lost here. What tour and what new album are you talking about? My idea is to put out an ep to promote the dvd, the book AND I think the buzz of new U2 songs out there would last long until the beginning of this new leg of the Vertigo tour so it could help to promote it too (and what I mean by that is just to pump people up for this tour after such a long and unusual brake between legs of a tour, with new U2 songs on the radio).

After the last leg of the Vertigo Tour they would go to the studio and do a new record. That's all.

It just seems like a lot to do over 12 shows, a DVD release, and a book. I mean, you have a point, but they could use those songs for an full-fledged album release in the nearest future possible. I think a regular single with a throwaway b-side would be sufficient. (Especially if it was a Vertigo or even HMTMKMKM level success)

 

[TheBrazilianFly]

It just seems like a lot to do over 12 shows, a DVD release, and a book. I mean, you have a point, but they could use those songs for an full-fledged album release in the nearest future possible. I think a regular single with a throwaway b-side would be sufficient. (Especially if it was a Vertigo or even HMTMKMKM level success)

I understand but the songs on this EP wouldn't necessarily need to be really the best U2 songs ever. They could take songs like Mercy and unfinished songs from the last records (Northern Star) and finish them (it's only 4 or 5 not 10 or 12 songs like in an album). It would be an exercise for the next album.

Also, this book is an unusual book for U2, it seems to be more special since they are so involved in it and this space between the legs on this tour is just as unusual in U2's history (but in a negative way).

 

[LemonMelon]

I understand but the songs on this EP wouldn't necessarily need to be really the best U2 songs ever. They could take songs like Mercy and unfinished songs from the last records (Northern Star) and finish them (it's only 4 or 5 not 10 or 12 songs like in an album). It would be an exercise for the next album.

Also, this book is an unusual book for U2, it seems to be more special since they are so involved in it and this space between the legs on this tour is just as unusual in U2's history (but in a negative way).

So we're not talking about a Zooropa-level EP are we? If it is lesser, I wouldn't mind, as long as it didn't get in the way of the LP's recording. But still, I wouldn't expect it; there's no precedence for it.

I really want to get this book. It does seem rather special, and I'd like to hear what they have to say about things instead of some critic writer praising/bashing them through the writing.

 

[TheBrazilianFly]

So we're not talking about a Zooropa-level EP are we? If it is lesser, I wouldn't mind, as long as it didn't get in the way of the LP's recording. But still, I wouldn't expect it; there's no precedence for it.

I really want to get this book. It does seem rather special, and I'd like to hear what they have to say about things instead of some critic writer praising/bashing them through the writing.

I'm not expecting it either but it would be a really cool and diferent move that could work really well. I agree with you on the book.

 

[LemonMelon]

I'm not expecting it either but it would be a really cool and diferent move that could work really well. I agree with you on the book.

The average U2 biography:

"...And then, in November 1991, U2 released their most incredible, near-holy record that didn't have a single weak track or note in its entire 55 minute duration...*swoons*...and then U2 released Zooropa and Pop which were just to fulfill a contract or whatever...and then in 2000...oh they released another brilliant work...a work that destroyed Zooropa and Pop..."

And so on.

 

[LemonMelon]

By the way, have you noticed that AB's 15 year anniversary is this November? Coincidence? I think not.

 

[TheBrazilianFly]

By the way, have you noticed that AB's 15 year anniversary is this November? Coincidence? I think not.

Metallica played their entire Master Of Puppets album for its 20 year anniverssary. It would be kinda interesting if U2 did that, geeky but still interesting.

 

[Utoo]

I love the idea of the "one-off" single. It's become a lost art.

Jeez, The Beatles were probably the best at it.

From the new 18-minute clips, 404 could certainly work as a very strong one-off single. I think it's strong enough to be the song of a whole season--or even year.


And it has a Beatles-esque quality to it...

 

[nightninja56]

September

it almost makes me want school to start

 

[t8thgr8]

these songs are too good for a wack ass ep. are you serious?

 

[cobl04]

That person who started the thread on @U2 seemed pretty darn sure of himself.

 

[Peter]

From the new 18-minute clips, 404 could certainly work as a very strong one-off single.

Perhaps they will call the song 404 now that it has leaked to the internet...

 

[doctorwho]

U2 has released a non album single called Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me. Which would be similiar to what this is if true. U2's new album didnt occur until 2 years after that.

Well... it all depends on what you call a "non-album single".

U2 started their careers with non-album singles.

"A Celebration" was a non-album single released between "October" and "War" and was never featured on any album.

U2's various charity works (like "Night and Day") could even be considered non-album singles.

The aforementioned "Hold Me... Kill Me" was a non-album single, although technically, that isn't correct. The song appeared on the "Batman Returns" soundtrack album. This begs the question - does a charity album or soundtrack album count?

Then there's the special recordings U2 did for their two "Best Of" albums. Those might even be considered singles as they are featured on albums of previously released material.

So it really depends on how picky we are in defining this term.

Regardless, if U2 are ONLY releasing a single, then it has to be something spectacular and catchy, like "Hold Me...", or even the album singles of "Beautiful Day" or "Vertigo" as it really has to capture the public's attention. Something slow could work, but only if it's another WOWY or "One". Anything like "The Hands that Built America" will NOT fly nor attract any attention.

 

[U2DMfan]

Regardless, if U2 are ONLY releasing a single, then it has to be something spectacular and catchy, like "Hold Me...", or even the album singles of "Beautiful Day" or "Vertigo" as it really has to capture the public's attention.

I agree, and if they can't bang one out worth releasing over the next several weeks (presuming it's not already in the can) then we'll get nothing.

I'd rather they be rehearsing Mofo, Discotheque, Lemon, Dirty Day, One TRee Hill, Hawkmoon, God Part 2 and Love is Blindness so they can play them in Oz or Japan or wherever and so we can all salivate over the bootlegs.

Well that or recording a full album and just letting it carelessly get released with promotions, singles, a tour or not.

 

[dabiggestu2fan]

All I have to say is:

They should release "I Believe" this song has soo much potential!! the guitars on that baby are just simply amazing. And the stunning resemblance to Hold me.. Kill me makes it even better. On the other hand would U2 release another single that is semilar to hold me kill me? eitherway that would be a great choice IMO

 

[LMP]

"Batman Returns"

Hate to be a knit-picker, but it was for Batman Forever.

 

[Screwtape2]

All I have to say is:

They should release "I Believe" this song has soo much potential!! the guitars on that baby are just simply amazing. And the stunning resemblance to Hold me.. Kill me makes it even better. On the other hand would U2 release another single that is semilar to hold me kill me? eitherway that would be a great choice IMO

I completely agree! I think this was the song they were writing for the James Bond film. So it makes sense that this song should be pretty far along and could make a good single in time for September.

 

[ntalwar]

402 sounds very polished and advanced, with really tight and crisp guitar, bass, and vocals. 404 needs more work IMO.

 

[Ifeelnumb84]

call it Hawkmoon 404!

 

[chocky]

"And now, a Top of the Pops EXCLUSIVE!! Live in the BBC Studios....please welcome U2 performing their brand new single....Beach Clip 404"

 

[cobl04]

call it Hawkmoon 404!

I would love that.



Man, if they released anything like the kick-ass song HMTMKMKM is as a one-off single, I would be so orgasmic.

 

[U2DMfan]

402 is all they got

I doubt they have the final version but they might get there

Probably have to wait a few years so they can ruin it along with Mercy.

 

[Mirrorballman83]

it could be possible that the single that come out in September it's something from HTDAAB

 

[cobl04]

^ One Step Closer. It's easily the most rockin', radio-friendly track ever.

 

[Zooropean103]

Yeah, let's promote an album which have 2 years.

 

[shaun vox]

402 and 404 are good!! but the rest are quite boring !!

402 sounds like a slow version of HMTMKMKM !!
402 also has a bit of NIGHT AND DAY feel to it!!
if Pauls voice stay's clear and strong on this track this could be the best song since STAY!!