ferball415
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There are others which deserve that time-out much more.
New Album Discussion 1 - Songs of..... - Unreasonable guitar album
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The John Tree
War Child
Angel of Harlem is one that still works pretty well live - Bono always sounds pretty good on it, even without the power he used to have.
The problem with it is it never seems to flow in a U2 concert setting. It’s jarring to hear it next to some of their other hits. It thrives in a one-song performance like an Awards Ceremony or a late night talk show.
The problem with it is it never seems to flow in a U2 concert setting. It’s jarring to hear it next to some of their other hits. It thrives in a one-song performance like an Awards Ceremony or a late night talk show.
The problem is that their sets are so static that an upbeat crowd pleaser like Angel of Harlem gets played out.
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
Angel Of Harlem is one of those songs that I've always adored but simultaneously was disappointed every time they played it live because I knew it was taking up a spot if a potential rarity.
JamietheEdgefan
Refugee
We have the first song title for the next album: ‘Go’.
O’Connor asks about what the music on the new album is like, and Bono shares, “It sounds like four of us in a room at times. And at other times it sounds like something I’ve never heard before. The opening song, if it stays the opening song, is called ‘Go’ it’s an extraordinary introduction, I would want to be at that gig, I certainly want to be in that band.”
Also interesting:
“We want to release some of this album. Why it might take more than a week to come out. We want to play some of it live. We’ve promised ourselves that since our first album. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could just play this live? Maybe even play it live first, and then put out the album. That’s another thought we’re playing with.”
I reckon most of this is just talk (I’d even put money down that that song title won’t last), but it’s still fun to get these little hints and previews ahead of an album.
O’Connor asks about what the music on the new album is like, and Bono shares, “It sounds like four of us in a room at times. And at other times it sounds like something I’ve never heard before. The opening song, if it stays the opening song, is called ‘Go’ it’s an extraordinary introduction, I would want to be at that gig, I certainly want to be in that band.”
Also interesting:
“We want to release some of this album. Why it might take more than a week to come out. We want to play some of it live. We’ve promised ourselves that since our first album. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could just play this live? Maybe even play it live first, and then put out the album. That’s another thought we’re playing with.”
I reckon most of this is just talk (I’d even put money down that that song title won’t last), but it’s still fun to get these little hints and previews ahead of an album.
super fly guy
New Yorker
Opening song from the album called go,but of course it will probably change! Wish the fecking presenter hadn't cut Bono off talking about it!
U2Songs did a recap of Bono on Radio 1
Hey we all answered the same thing
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Hey we all answered the same thing
ascender_RS
Refugee
Interesting to see them mention/hint at some sort of a different approach to playing live which I'm still quite baffled about to be honest.
Great to see Larry back.
Great to see Larry back.
JamietheEdgefan
Refugee
It could be pretty cool if, ahead of releasing the album, before anyone had even heard it, the band did a promo tour in small venues (clubs, theatres etc), where they performed the new album (or the most live-friendly songs), along with a handful of hits.
Make it like a future-facing version of the JT or AB Sphere tour - start with this ‘Go’ song, have some Irish folk musicians (or even Brian Eno) on stage too, make the show all about the new album. Include some crowd pleasers of course, but perhaps reimagine one or two of them in the sci-fi Irish folk style.
I’m sure these days only the most die-hard fans would be interested in a show centred on new material over the hits, but if these were billed as album promo performances, and played in smaller venues, I think it could be a lot of fun.
Make it like a future-facing version of the JT or AB Sphere tour - start with this ‘Go’ song, have some Irish folk musicians (or even Brian Eno) on stage too, make the show all about the new album. Include some crowd pleasers of course, but perhaps reimagine one or two of them in the sci-fi Irish folk style.
I’m sure these days only the most die-hard fans would be interested in a show centred on new material over the hits, but if these were billed as album promo performances, and played in smaller venues, I think it could be a lot of fun.
PookaMacP
War Child
All that would happen if U2 played an album live before releasing it is that everyone would fall in love with those versions and then complain about the recorded versions once they were released.
See, for example, U2 and Little Things, or most of Radiohead's In Rainbows (which I remember drew plenty of complaints from fans at the time).
See, for example, U2 and Little Things, or most of Radiohead's In Rainbows (which I remember drew plenty of complaints from fans at the time).
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
Rumored lyrics: "Please don't go on me"
I never took U2's new album for granted.
Just thought of it now.
Just thought of it now.
Registered Dude
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
This is probably the last time we’ll see them working with Eno
Probably the last time we’ll get a round of pre-album Bono hyperbole and nonsense
Probably the last time we’ll be arguing about that hyperbole & nonsense here
It is a pleasure, and it has been a pleasure folks!
Probably the last time we’ll get a round of pre-album Bono hyperbole and nonsense
Probably the last time we’ll be arguing about that hyperbole & nonsense here
It is a pleasure, and it has been a pleasure folks!
The Disciple
New Yorker
What a ride! Pleasure doing it along with most of you.
ascender_RS
Refugee
Eno is pretty prolific these days, maybe some of this work ethic will rub off on them!
OP
OP
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
I’m just hoping that the volume of work they’ve done and not released since 2000 can be focused on and released at some stage - Rubin sessions, 2013 SOI, 2016 SOE, 2008 NLOTH, RedOne, planned 2011 album, SOA. I’m ok with this being the last rodeo if they loosen their grip on the vault
pacemaker
Refugee
I cannot wait for them to open up the
vaU2lt
In all seriousness though, the archival stuff will help soften the blow when they do finally throw in the towels. If they’re generous and let everyone hear what could have been, I really look forward to anything between Zooropa and the present.
Oh, and Hawkmoons 1 through 268.
vaU2lt
In all seriousness though, the archival stuff will help soften the blow when they do finally throw in the towels. If they’re generous and let everyone hear what could have been, I really look forward to anything between Zooropa and the present.
Oh, and Hawkmoons 1 through 268.
OP
OP
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
I hear Hawkmoon 118 is a banger
JamietheEdgefan
Refugee
I highly recommend the album he did with Fred again a few years ago. Fred again seems to mainly do electronic/house/dance, but this album is full on atmosphere and ambience, and it’s become one of my favourite albums lately.
I fully appreciate this might be controversial, but if U2 did once again end up wanting to put their album through a more crowd-friendly production before release, they could probably do worse than working with Fred Again. He’d probably add some good flourishes to Eno’s ambience/experimentation (especially given they’ve collaborated several times before), but even on his more pop stuff, he can place a big emphasis on atmosphere and mood when he wants to.
Around the 2-minute mark, the entire track dissolves into this lush reverb before it kicks back in with full force. Feels like a fun way to blend atmosphere with pop, and if U2 insisted on getting some radio play for the next album, I reckon this kind of philosophy could serve them far better than say, Ryan Tedder’s approach.
He also seems pretty close to Brian Eno (I think maybe he got his big break working with him?) so I could imagine U2 connecting with him via Eno.
it's funny how one person can change an entire perspective.
if they were in studio with ryan tedder - and were saying "it sounds like the future" - i'd probably vomit in my mouth.
but saying the same thing while in the studio with Brian Eno just makes me all warm and fuzzy.
if they were in studio with ryan tedder - and were saying "it sounds like the future" - i'd probably vomit in my mouth.
but saying the same thing while in the studio with Brian Eno just makes me all warm and fuzzy.
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
Would be interesting if Go and Stop (The Poverty) are on the same album.
The John Tree
War Child
I know this band works at a snail's pace, but I don't see why this has to necessarily be "the last go around." Until one of them dies, they should be able to be as creative as they want to be. I know the band thinks big all the time, but if Bono's comments are any indication that their stance on touring may change ("how can we possibly outdo the Sphere?"), then maybe the focus can shift to producing more material quickly.
I often roll my eyes at just about anything these guys say when it comes to new music, but Bono's recent comments about no longer chasing hits, etc., means the band can focus on just being creative again, which would be a wonderful thing. If they want it, they can go until they drop. I am not expecting the next U2 album to be the last one. At all.
I often roll my eyes at just about anything these guys say when it comes to new music, but Bono's recent comments about no longer chasing hits, etc., means the band can focus on just being creative again, which would be a wonderful thing. If they want it, they can go until they drop. I am not expecting the next U2 album to be the last one. At all.
monkeyskin
Refugee
They're a band that needs to break out of the 4-year album / tour cycle. The last time they made a record relatively relaxed was Zooropa. Since then, every album has had grueling sessions where either the result has not lined up to the original intention or suffered delays. Achtung Baby wasn't the easiest album for them to make, but they went back into the studio while they were riding high from its artistic and commercial success and made an uncompromised record. The closest they've come since is a few throwaway songs to sell a best of compilation.
[EDIT - Songs of Experience should have been it, but they lost whatever momentum they had, reworked and tinkered and compromised, finally releasing IMO their worst original album.]
Whatever they're going through now must be an uphill climb, but I'd hope that the end result shakes off the cobwebs and they can get back to jamming as a band and put out a quick follow up that gives no fucks.
[EDIT - Songs of Experience should have been it, but they lost whatever momentum they had, reworked and tinkered and compromised, finally releasing IMO their worst original album.]
Whatever they're going through now must be an uphill climb, but I'd hope that the end result shakes off the cobwebs and they can get back to jamming as a band and put out a quick follow up that gives no fucks.
MrsSpringsteen
Blue Crack Supplier
Bono is on Jimmy Kimmel tonight
david
ONE love, blood, life
Go (Very Faraway, Why Are You So Close)
MrsSpringsteen
Blue Crack Supplier
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