Michael Griffiths said:
What's the difference between "best" and "favorites"? Wouldn't you call your favorite U2 songs their "best"? Does it make sense to think one song is their "best" and then not like it? 
I am so confused!!!
Wertsie, there is a differnce, and though it is quite subtle, the distinction needs to be addressed. To answer your question, your favourite U2 song may be a favourite for all sorts of different reasons - and some of those reason may have very little to do with the actual quality of the song, itself (be it song writing or production or what have you). When one thinks of a song that is "best" one really has to look at the quality of the track - not just the personal affection for it. For example, 'Holy Joe' might seriously be a favourite of mine, but would it be right to classify it as one of U2's *best* 5 songs? I don't think so, at all. I understand that music is subjective, and emotive - and therefore have a different effect depending on the listener - but one has to take into account actual quality as well (and yes, quality can be subjective, too, but it still has to be taken into account). I honestly don't think that 'Lady With The Spinning Head' can possibly be classified as a "better" song than 'I Still Haven't Found' but according to some people it is - but what they are really saying is, they simply like it more, which is a different thing entirely. Just my opinion, of course, but I think I have a point!wertsie said:
Michael Griffiths said:
I see what you're saying and I agree...sort of. There's still this immense gray area though. The song with the best quality can still be very subjective!
Michael Griffiths said:
Bwahahahahaha!!Sicy said:
Sicy said:
Skeek - I totally agree with your first point. I agree with your second point, too, but I wasn't trying to say that people aren't free to like whatever they want. I was simply saying that "like" and "best" aren't necessarily the same thing, that's all.SkeeK said:
unnamed_streets said:C'mon!!!! Anyone's favorites and best songs are the same freakin thing! Just like favorites are subjective, best songs are subjective too. You may think Where the Streets is their best song ever because of the anthemic chorus, soaring guitar and rock arena feel. I may say One is the best because if its beautiful lyrics, melodic tune and ambience. Its all a matter of opinion. 'Your Top 5' = 'Your favorites' = 'Best songs in your opinion'.
I agree!!!
U2Kitten said:
While agree that both "favourites" and "best songs" are both subjective, I can't agree with you that they are necessarily the same thing. Otherwise, you could make the argument that, say, 'Holy Joe' (off the 'Discotheque' single) is U2's best song, just as long as it is also a favourite. Sorry, but some degree of objectivity has to come into play. Some people adore 'Miami' as well, while others hate it. I think it is much easier just to have a list of "favourites" rather than "best songs", because than we don't have to get into these silly debates.unnamed_streets said:C'mon!!!! Anyone's favorites and best songs are the same freakin thing! Just like favorites are subjective, best songs are subjective too. You may think Where the Streets is their best song ever because of the anthemic chorus, soaring guitar and rock arena feel. I may say One is the best because if its beautiful lyrics, melodic tune and ambience. Its all a matter of opinion. 'Your Top 5' = 'Your favorites' = 'Best songs in your opinion'.
Salome said:
