New U2 Album Title ("Hanover Quay") -- Did I Actually Call It?!?!? - Page 2

elevatedsoul2 · 08-13-2002, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by Roland of Gilead
This certainly is a very fitting title. Hope it sticks.

Hawkmoon are you saying people think just because the Beatles did it other bands can't?
I hate people who think like that. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!

That's just my opinion though.

ZooEuropa · 08-13-2002, 12:02 PM

I guess it is flattering in a way.....

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 08-13-2002, 01:36 PM

The more I look at it, the more I go, "yeah, that's cool."

Hawkmoon1021 · 08-13-2002, 03:28 PM

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Originally posted by elevatedsoul2

Hawkmoon are you saying people think just because the Beatles did it other bands can't?
I hate people who think like that. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! That's just my opinion though.

That's not what I'm saying. IMHO U2 are at there best when they work with original ideas. I think their less successful moments are when they borrow ideas from the past, for example, some of the moments on, and in, Rattle And Hum. I love the song God Part II, but the title suggests, in a way, that U2 is writing the sequel to one of John Lennon's greatest songs. It's Lennon's statement on he feels about the end of the Beatles. It's pretty bold to attempt to write a Part II.

I feel similiarly about Hanover Quay. It's just my opinion. Hate me if you want. Abbey Road is one of the Beatles most popular albums. The studio is world famous. I would hate it if U2 got stick from the press again for seemigly aligning themselves with rock royalty so they can appear as heirs to the throne. They are heirs to the throne, they don't need to spell it out. Still, it's only a title, and I can see reasons why it would a nice tribute to the studio. All I'm saying is that it might be misconceived by some as U2 overreaching again. I did like the Let It Be-ish Streets video though. That was cool.

I'm just more in favor of some of their unique titles such as Achtung Baby & All That You Can't Leave Behind. When I first heard those, I was like, "Wow, that's different!" Perhaps many people won't make the Abbey Road connection & feel the same way about Hanover Quay.

**Diemen** · 08-13-2002, 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by Hawkmoon1021

That's not what I'm saying. IMHO U2 are at there best when they work with original ideas. I think their less successful moments are when they borrow ideas from the past, for example, some of the moments on, and in, Rattle And Hum. I love the song God Part II, but the title suggests, in a way, that U2 is writing the sequel to one of John Lennon's greatest songs. It's Lennon's statement on he feels about the end of the Beatles. It's pretty bold to attempt to write a Part II.

I feel similiarly about Hanover Quay. It's just my opinion. Hate me if you want. Abbey Road is one of the Beatles most popular albums. The studio is world famous. I would hate it if U2 got stick from the press again for seemigly aligning themselves with rock royalty so they can appear as heirs to the throne. They are heirs to the throne, they don't need to spell it out. Still, it's only a title, and I can see reasons why it would a nice tribute to the studio. All I'm saying is that it might be misconceived by some as U2 overreaching again. I did like the Let It Be-ish Streets video though. That was cool.

I'm just more in favor of some of their unique titles such as Achtung Baby & All That You Can't Leave Behind. When I first heard those, I was like, "Wow, that's different!" Perhaps many people won't make the Abbey Road connection & feel the same way about Hanover Quay.

I get what you're saying about original ideas, but I don't really tie in album titles to the originality of the music on the album. I mean, Pop isn't exactly a wildly creative or original title, but the music certainly isn't your mainstream humdrum stuff. I don't think "Hanover Quay" really reveals anything of the type of music that's going to be on the album, and I doubt album sales will be hurt simply because of the title. But that's just me.

Bono's shades · 08-13-2002, 05:43 PM

Hanover Quay would be a nice title, but I'd personally prefer something more descriptive, something that suggests the sound or mood of the new album - whatever that might be. I have a feeling they are just using Hanover Quay as a temporary or working title until the band has a grasp on what the new album is really going to be like.

Giant Lemon · 08-13-2002, 06:01 PM

Very cool, Michael!

PopFly · 08-13-2002, 07:33 PM

Why doesn't any band just break down and call their new album 'The New Album'?

elevatedsoul2 · 08-13-2002, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by Hawkmoon1021

That's not what I'm saying. IMHO U2 are at there best when they work with original ideas. I think their less successful moments are when they borrow ideas from the past, for example, some of the moments on, and in, Rattle And Hum. I love the song God Part II, but the title suggests, in a way, that U2 is writing the sequel to one of John Lennon's greatest songs. It's Lennon's statement on he feels about the end of the Beatles. It's pretty bold to attempt to write a Part II.

I feel similiarly about Hanover Quay. It's just my opinion. Hate me if you want. Abbey Road is one of the Beatles most popular albums. The studio is world famous. I would hate it if U2 got stick from the press again for seemigly aligning themselves with rock royalty so they can appear as heirs to the throne. They are heirs to the throne, they don't need to spell it out. Still, it's only a title, and I can see reasons why it would a nice tribute to the studio. All I'm saying is that it might be misconceived by some as U2 overreaching again. I did like the Let It Be-ish Streets video though. That was cool.

I'm just more in favor of some of their unique titles such as Achtung Baby & All That You Can't Leave Behind. When I first heard those, I was like, "Wow, that's different!" Perhaps many people won't make the Abbey Road connection & feel the same way about Hanover Quay.

Point well taken.

I don't hate you! You're very smart, you made some good points there!

Hawkmoon1021 · 08-13-2002, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by elevatedsoul2

Point well taken. I don't hate you! You're very smart, you made some good points there!

Oh, I know you don't hate me. Sorry if I came off a little defensive.

It seems like the majority of the people in this thread like Hanover Quay. I just thought I would present a senario on how some other people may perceive the title. Maybe they'll just call it U2?

Discoteque · 08-13-2002, 10:46 PM

Hanover Quay....I think I like that. Will have to get used to it tho....but at least it's not as much of a mouthful as ATYLB!

But will someone please tell me, is it prounounced quay, kay, or key???

ZooEuropa · 08-14-2002, 04:00 AM

You pronounce it key, but it's spelt 'quay'

Basstrap · 08-14-2002, 08:38 AM

heh...I seriously wouldn't mind a self-titled album!!

Salome · 08-14-2002, 09:01 AM

they should call it "Hanover gay" and have a pic of only Adam on front
that should start some rumours

ZooEuropa · 08-14-2002, 09:56 AM

Swan269 · 08-16-2002, 06:41 PM

Have you ever seen the show "Crossing over" with psyhic John Edwards.

theSoulfulMofo · 08-16-2002, 11:42 PM

Back in Sept. 5, 1998, I posted on U2 NNTP newsgroups (for those who know what this is: alt.fan.u2, alt.music.u2) that there should be a B-sides to the Best of 80s Compilation for those who never got a chance to collect B-side rarities because they were late U2 bloomers... (you can verify this with Google NNTP group search)

and then a few days later, there came the announcement that there actually was going to be B-sides.

doctorwho · 08-17-2002, 08:00 AM

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Originally posted by Salome
congrats Michael!

if this will be the definitive title then I can't say I like it though

If Salome hates the title, then you KNOW it is good!

Hanover Quay it is!

Of course, will we call just call it HQ?

MonaVox · 08-17-2002, 10:25 AM

I must be really slow.......or blind.

Where on u2log is this?

Kazd7 · 08-17-2002, 10:33 AM

congratulations to the author on an accurate prediction.but lets not forget that this is only a working title.

08-13-2002, 12:02 PM	#22
ZooEuropa War Child Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Larry's bedroom Posts: 600 Local Time: 09:11 PM	I guess it is flattering in a way..... __________________

08-14-2002, 09:01 AM	#34
Salome you are what you is Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22,066 Local Time: 11:11 PM	they should call it "Hanover gay" and have a pic of only Adam on front that should start some rumours __________________ “Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.” ~Frank Zappa

08-16-2002, 11:42 PM	#37
theSoulfulMofo Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 4,490 Local Time: 02:11 PM	You know... Back in Sept. 5, 1998, I posted on U2 NNTP newsgroups (for those who know what this is: alt.fan.u2, alt.music.u2) that there should be a B-sides to the Best of 80s Compilation for those who never got a chance to collect B-side rarities because they were late U2 bloomers... (you can verify this with Google NNTP group search) and then a few days later, there came the announcement that there actually was going to be B-sides.

08-17-2002, 10:33 AM	#40
Kazd7 The Fly Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milky Way Posts: 47 Local Time: 09:11 PM	congratulations to the author on an accurate prediction.but lets not forget that this is only a working title. __________________

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08-13-2002, 01:36 PM	#23
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 04:11 PM	The more I look at it, the more I go, "yeah, that's cool."

08-13-2002, 05:43 PM	#26
Bono's shades Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The back of beyond Posts: 5,047 Local Time: 03:11 PM	Hanover Quay would be a nice title, but I'd personally prefer something more descriptive, something that suggests the sound or mood of the new album - whatever that might be. I have a feeling they are just using Hanover Quay as a temporary or working title until the band has a grasp on what the new album is really going to be like.

08-13-2002, 06:01 PM	#27
Giant Lemon Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: out in the slipstream Posts: 3,265 Local Time: 09:11 PM	Very cool, Michael!

08-13-2002, 07:33 PM	#28
PopFly War Child Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 948 Local Time: 05:11 PM	Why doesn't any band just break down and call their new album 'The New Album'?

08-13-2002, 10:46 PM	#31
Discoteque Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Hotter 'n' hell Texas: Dallas Posts: 3,568 Local Time: 04:11 PM	Hanover Quay....I think I like that. Will have to get used to it tho....but at least it's not as much of a mouthful as ATYLB! But will someone please tell me, is it prounounced quay, kay, or key???

08-14-2002, 04:00 AM	#32
ZooEuropa War Child Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Larry's bedroom Posts: 600 Local Time: 09:11 PM	You pronounce it key, but it's spelt 'quay'

08-14-2002, 08:38 AM	#33
Basstrap ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 10,726 Local Time: 06:41 PM	heh...I seriously wouldn't mind a self-titled album!!

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Swan269 Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: HawkMoon Posts: 3,695 Local Time: 05:11 PM	Have you ever seen the show "Crossing over" with psyhic John Edwards.

08-17-2002, 10:25 AM	#39
MonaVox Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3,460 Local Time: 04:11 PM	I must be really slow.......or blind. Where on u2log is this?