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Lastly, Lanois mentioned he's interested in "dry" sounds these days, especially when put into the context of a tactfully laid-out studio, where you really get a sense of where the band is relative to one another when you're listening to the recording. This creates a sort of sonic landscape, the classic Lanois sound, but with less emphasis on drenched, bleeding tones, and the sort.
I want to reiterate this point. Has any U2 record ever sounded live on disc, where you can literally envision the band playing in the room with you? I dont think so... maybe a select moment here and there (RTSS). I think, we're in for more of that this time.
And for anyone that's heard Lanois' new songs, consider the dry, rich sounds of "Here is what is" or "harry"