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I will probably talk about it from about 7, but I need to double check with management that I'm allowed to even mention it.
did he talk about it??
I will probably talk about it from about 7, but I need to double check with management that I'm allowed to even mention it.
Definitely not too early in the cycle. That Q Magazine article about U2 being in the studio was dated 1st September 2008, so a good 6 months before the eventual release date. Mentions 5 or 6 songs in it, see this link from atU2:
In the Studio: U2
This is what I want DangerMouse to bring to U2 (he's playing the drums and produced/wrote songs for Broken Bells):
Broken Bells - The High Road (Live at The Boat) - YouTube
I listen to indie/alt rock these days and 75% of the stuff I enjoy can be passed into the mainstream but because of 0 sex appeal etc. it never will. Most songs are pretty simple and enjoyable. I think getting DM involved w/ U2 will put the focus back on the music. This might be the most important thing for U2 at this point. Not so much recreating a whole new U2 but get them back at what their really good at.
I know many people don't care for ATYCLB but most of the songs are quite enjoyable and fit the live setting. This was the last time U2 bragged immensely about the songs & delivered.
As with the song above I want U2 to give their new music some breathing room. They have an awesome rhythm section that can re-leave Bono from singing on top of the entire tune. I know I'm rambling but I want new U2
if Zane Lowe really is talking about U2.. then I think things are going to get rolling soon..
- Rolling Stone and Q will probably feature another In the Studio article
- we'll start getting song titles
- we'll hear beach clips, or at least hear second-hand descriptions of how songs sound
- Bono will start talking...
- U2.com might feature some exlusive videos.
If we are entering this phase, then things are about to get fun.
Actually, things could even get more fun more quickly! When you think about it all those articles in August and Sept 2008 (and even some late July 2008) were probably written or researched/compiled the previous month and crucially were at a time when the album was still supposed to come out in November 2008. So this was meant to be about a 3 month lead in preview, but in the end turned out to be a 6 month lead in. So if this is the start of a similar process we may be only 3 or 4 months away from first single/album?! Maybe Sept 2013 album?
And then I woke up from my dream!
And of course to caveat again, we still don't know for sure if it is U2 that Zane Lowe is talking about.
I can't wait to start hearing about Edge's molten lava from Alpha Centauri super guitar lickz again!
It would be a good idea not to get too excited yet. It is very likely that the preview was for another band that is 'arguably' the biggest in rock. Heck, that could be lots of bands right now.
Could be, but I'm having a hard time thinking of a band with 4 members that has an album coming out later this year that could be considered the biggest band of rock & roll.
This report is from Europe? If so it might be Kings Of Leon. Those guys are big in Europe.
Love your enthusiasm but that song is just crap
I can't wait to start hearing about Edge's molten lava from Alpha Centauri super guitar lickz again!
This is what I want DangerMouse to bring to U2 (he's playing the drums and produced/wrote songs for Broken Bells):
Broken Bells - The High Road (Live at The Boat) - YouTube
I listen to indie/alt rock these days and 75% of the stuff I enjoy can be passed into the mainstream but because of 0 sex appeal etc. it never will. Most songs are pretty simple and enjoyable. I think getting DM involved w/ U2 will put the focus back on the music. This might be the most important thing for U2 at this point. Not so much recreating a whole new U2 but get them back at what their really good at.
I know many people don't care for ATYCLB but most of the songs are quite enjoyable and fit the live setting. This was the last time U2 bragged immensely about the songs & delivered.
As with the song above I want U2 to give their new music some breathing room. They have an awesome rhythm section that can re-leave Bono from singing on top of the entire tune. I know I'm rambling but I want new U2
Could be, but I'm having a hard time thinking of a band with 4 members that has an album coming out later this year that could be considered the biggest band of rock & roll.