U2: The Worst of 1980-2002 - Page 3

scatteroflight · 06-25-2002, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by Diemen
The First Time?!?!

The First Time?!?!?!?!

THE FIRST TIME?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Gaaah - how could - ?? - I don't even - !!- Gaaaaaaaaaaah!!!

*faints*

I know, I know. I knew that would get such a reaction. I actually find the lyrics for that song interesting. But the music, to me, is a pale rehash of AIWIY. And the production sounds flat and Bono's voice sounds weak, which is a criticism I would level at much of Zooropa. The only thing I particularly like about the music is that big wash of keyboards right at the end...that's kind of cool. But it doesn't redeem the song for me.

MonaVox · 06-25-2002, 12:56 PM

[color=royal blue]Since when does nobody like WGRYWH? [/color]

AcrobatMan · 06-25-2002, 01:08 PM

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Originally posted by MonaVox
[color=royal blue]Since when does nobody like WGRYWH? [/color]

clearly the weakest song on AB

ericb · 06-25-2002, 06:46 PM

The Ocean
Another Time Another Place
With A Shout
Is That All?
Refugee
Elvis Presley And America
Love Rescue Me
The Wanderer
Playboy Mansion
If You Wear That Velvet Dress

Dustybot · 06-26-2002, 01:00 AM

Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses is a weak song??? BAH!

It's a beautifully melancholy song, with one of Edge's best rhythm guitar parts ever, and one of Bono's most longing vocals.

Now onto my list:

The Ocean (not much on its own)
Rejoice (blah)
With a Shout (blah again)
Scarlet (man, I really dislike October, who knew?

)
Is That All? ( I don't even like talking about that one)
Red Light (those girls singing...)
Elvis Presley and America (come on, even Bono says it's "spew")
Helter Skelter (ewww....)
Love Rescue Me (one of the few U2 songs that bores me)
When Love Comes to Town (God dammit, Bono, you're white, accept it!)
Numb (It's hard to listen to, despite it's sonic adventurousness)
Miami (the only song from POP I skip)

Of the dozens and dozens of songs U2's done, I suppose it's damn good there are only about a dozen I don't really like, and most are from when they were still a very raw group.

Hehe, this is a bad, bad thread.....I like that.

Saracene · 06-26-2002, 09:14 AM

Miami
Playboy Mansion
Some Days Are Better Than Others
Love Is Blindness
Zoo Station
So Cruel
Love Rescue Me
Refugee (in fact, all from WAR except 40, SBS & New Year's Day)
Exit
Trip Through Your Wires
When I Look at the World
Is That All?
Ocean

(Plus all of the live tracks on R&H except Helter Skelter & Bullet)

Swan269 · 06-26-2002, 11:11 AM

The temple bar version of "Whose gonna ride..." is better than the album but there are many many songs that are worse.....

**Diemen** · 06-26-2002, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by AcrobatMan

clearly the weakest song on AB

Clearly a matter of opinion.

**Diemen** · 06-26-2002, 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by LarryMullen's_POPAngel

I was thinking the same thing!!!!

And what is with all these TTYW haters?!?!?!?! I that song! It's really fun, boo on you who don't like it.

Well, boo on me then.

I can listen to it every now and then, but I think it's a little cheesy musically - U2 trying too hard to play the blues, rather than U2 taking blues and melting it into their own style. IMO there were much better songs in the wings that could've/should've replaced it (Luminous Times, Walk To The Water, Spanish Eyes...).

Basstrap · 06-26-2002, 06:46 PM

This thread makes baby Jesus cry

follower · 06-26-2002, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by Saracene
So Cruel

Sacrilege, blasphemy

Do you have any idea how much it hurts me to see So Cruel in a worst songs list?

Okay, I�ll calm down.
SkeeK dear, I realised I�m unable to create a worst songs album. Mine would be a single. With Red Light

Without b-sides

TripThruUreWires · 06-27-2002, 05:19 AM

i cannot believe i'm seeing "Trying to throw your arms..."....what is up with that? okay, perhaps there are "stronger" songs on the AB album, but regardless, it's an awesome song imo. someone, please, explain to me why it's such a "weak" and "terrible" song?

**Bonochick** · 06-27-2002, 10:43 AM

WGRYWH is my absolute favorite U2 song!!!

Danospano · 06-27-2002, 05:04 PM

Worst? I'll say these are songs that aren't necessarily the "worse", but the ones to which I seldom listen.

1)Some Days Are Better Than Others
2)Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World
3)One Tree Hill
4)Love Rescue Me
5)The Sweetest Thing

joyfulgirl · 06-27-2002, 05:16 PM

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Originally posted by Hallelujah Here She Comes
This thread makes my brain hurt...I mean, how could you not like...gah. nevermind.

lol...it never ends, does it?

sulawesigirl4 · 06-27-2002, 05:23 PM

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Originally posted by Basstrap
This thread makes baby Jesus cry

Not just him...it makes sula's inner child weep.

WildHoneyAlways · 06-28-2002, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by AcrobatMan

clearly the weakest song on AB

I think "clearly" is a gross overstatement.

I feel that Acrobat is the weakest song on the album. I'm happy it was never done live. It's my opinion, there's no "clearly" about it.

06-25-2002, 12:56 PM	#42
MonaVox Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3,460 Local Time: 07:31 AM	[color=royal blue]Since when does nobody like WGRYWH? [/color] __________________

06-27-2002, 10:43 AM	#53
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,820 Local Time: 08:31 AM	WGRYWH is my absolute favorite U2 song!!! __________________ "Knight in shining Zubaz." Bonochick [at] interference.com

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06-25-2002, 06:46 PM	#44
ericb The Fly Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 226 Local Time: 12:31 PM	The Ocean Another Time Another Place With A Shout Is That All? Refugee Elvis Presley And America Love Rescue Me The Wanderer Playboy Mansion If You Wear That Velvet Dress

06-26-2002, 01:00 AM	#45
Dustybot The Fly Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 227 Local Time: 12:31 PM	Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses is a weak song??? BAH! It's a beautifully melancholy song, with one of Edge's best rhythm guitar parts ever, and one of Bono's most longing vocals. Now onto my list: The Ocean (not much on its own) Rejoice (blah) With a Shout (blah again) Scarlet (man, I really dislike October, who knew? ) Is That All? ( I don't even like talking about that one) Red Light (those girls singing...) Elvis Presley and America (come on, even Bono says it's "spew") Helter Skelter (ewww....) Love Rescue Me (one of the few U2 songs that bores me) When Love Comes to Town (God dammit, Bono, you're white, accept it!) Numb (It's hard to listen to, despite it's sonic adventurousness) Miami (the only song from POP I skip) Of the dozens and dozens of songs U2's done, I suppose it's damn good there are only about a dozen I don't really like, and most are from when they were still a very raw group. Hehe, this is a bad, bad thread.....I like that.

06-26-2002, 09:14 AM	#46
Saracene Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia, some time after tea Posts: 6,325 Local Time: 12:31 PM	Miami Playboy Mansion Some Days Are Better Than Others Love Is Blindness Zoo Station So Cruel Love Rescue Me Refugee (in fact, all from WAR except 40, SBS & New Year's Day) Exit Trip Through Your Wires When I Look at the World Is That All? Ocean (Plus all of the live tracks on R&H except Helter Skelter & Bullet)

06-26-2002, 11:11 AM	#47
Swan269 Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: HawkMoon Posts: 3,695 Local Time: 08:31 AM	The temple bar version of "Whose gonna ride..." is better than the album but there are many many songs that are worse.....

06-26-2002, 06:46 PM	#50
Basstrap ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 10,726 Local Time: 10:01 AM	This thread makes baby Jesus cry

06-27-2002, 05:19 AM	#52
TripThruUreWires I serve MacPhisto Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: prettiest mess you've ever seen Posts: 1,135 Local Time: 08:31 PM	i cannot believe i'm seeing "Trying to throw your arms..."....what is up with that? okay, perhaps there are "stronger" songs on the AB album, but regardless, it's an awesome song imo. someone, please, explain to me why it's such a "weak" and "terrible" song?

06-27-2002, 05:04 PM	#54
Danospano Refugee Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,415 Local Time: 07:31 AM	Worst? I'll say these are songs that aren't necessarily the "worse", but the ones to which I seldom listen. 1)Some Days Are Better Than Others 2)Tryin' to Throw Your Arms Around the World 3)One Tree Hill 4)Love Rescue Me 5)The Sweetest Thing