Stars Don’t Go should’ve been released as a b-side/bonus track during SOI.So things that are probably from this redone period:
- we are the people
- stars don’t go
- the days
- skyscrapers
Anything else?
Stars Don’t Go should’ve been released as a b-side/bonus track during SOI.So things that are probably from this redone period:
- we are the people
- stars don’t go
- the days
- skyscrapers
Anything else?
So things that are probably from this redone period:
- we are the people
- stars don’t go
- the days
- skyscrapers
Anything else?
Yeah, hopefully it never sees the light of day. In reference to Springsteens 'Tracks', that was released for good reason - the endless songs were brilliant.I really hope we never hear the RedOne sessions. Please delete those. Write it into the will that the sessions must be destroyed.
Typing in “Wayne Bono” into Twitter yields some amusing results:
“This Wayne/Bono song is Grey’s Anatomy music”
“I am sitting and listening to the new Lil Wayne album. The song with Bono might be one of the worst songs ever recorded”
“Wayne rapping with random ass elephant noises and jelly roll singing about sharks and bono….I’m good on this shit man”
“All the Hot Boyz free and out making music and this n**** Wayne making songs with Bono instead”
“Wayne really called Bono. Aight man”
“This Wayne track with bono is truly an abomination”
“N**** Wayne got Bono on a feature? I’m turning this bullshit off.”
“This Lil Wayne album is ASS. My goodness. This shit is tough to get through. Bono?!?!”
“I always wanted to know what Lil Wayne was up to during 9/11! Shout out Bono!”
“When I tell you there's a track on the new lil wayne album that features bono, you'll think, wow that sounds bad, but you're not even approaching the ballpark of how bad this thing is, in your mind”
“Lil Wayne put Bono on a leftover track from 2010 that was supposed feature Kevin Rudolf”
“Man wtf is this Wayne & Bono track. This shit stinks! Sounds like some bullshit raising awareness for Kony 2012 fundraising concert shit”
Yeah, hopefully it never sees the light of day. In reference to Springsteens 'Tracks', that was released for good reason - the endless songs were brilliant.
All these dance collaborations they've released in the last few years have been terrible. Genuinely woeful, and largely down to the absolute pitiful state of Bono's lyrics. The out of touch ravings of a billionaire sunning it up on his yachts, it's the absolute dregs. The Edge isn't much better with his uninspired generic music, definitely the sound of a man into environmentally destructive real estate plans. And that's it, U2 have lost touch with any sense of reality and spiritualism. They are simply too in thrall these days to the celeb obsessed, materialistic millionaire life to be in any way inspired. Not serious musicians anymore with any artistic integrity, there's literally no sign of creative life left in this band. We Are The People, Ahimsa, Skyscrapers, Atomic City.... they're quite frankly taking the piss at this stage.
Ah, well that's a classic case of trauma related memory suppression.Matt, you forgot ‘Your Song Saved My Life’![]()
I remember the day it came out, my first listen was under a barbell. Headphones on, the bar came down as soon as the music started. It was the shortest gym session I’ve ever done. My enthusiasm for self improved died almost as quickly as theirsAh, well that's a classic case of trauma related memory suppression.
While I certainly understand the distinction between "official U2" vs. "unofficial U2," I'm not sure I agree that a song being for a specific event or a movie soundtrack excuses it from criticism or makes it okay to be subpar.to be fair - all of the songs mentioned are one off side projects. ahimsa was literally just a quick throw away for a couple of gigs in India. Atomic City - which i actually like a lot - was strictly for the Sphere shows.
Skyscrapers was a throw away from a previously recorded backing track that received little to no pub. it's also not a U2 track. nor is the Lil' Wayne track.
technically speaking neither is We Are The People - which again, was a one off for a single event - but i'll allow it because two members featured on the track.
criticism of all of these things individually is certainly valid - but collectively saying they that they've lost inspiration over a bunch of songs written for one off events is a bit much.
save that for criticism of SOI/SOE.
While I certainly understand the distinction between "official U2" vs. "unofficial U2," I'm not sure I agree that a song being for a specific event or a movie soundtrack excuses it from criticism or makes it okay to be subpar.
criticism of all of these things individually is certainly valid
i'm saying that critique of one offs for individual events as proof that they've lost inspiration isn't totally fair.
That all being true….remember when U2’s b sides and throwaways were sometimes as good as the albumsto be fair - all of the songs mentioned are one off side projects. ahimsa was literally just a quick throw away for a couple of gigs in India. Atomic City - which i actually like a lot - was strictly for the Sphere shows.
Skyscrapers was a throw away from a previously recorded backing track that received little to no pub. it's also not a U2 track. nor is the Lil' Wayne track.
technically speaking neither is We Are The People - which again, was a one off for a single event - but i'll allow it because two members featured on the track.
criticism of all of these things individually is certainly valid - but collectively saying they that they've lost inspiration over a bunch of songs written for one off events is a bit much.
save that for criticism of SOI/SOE.
Not really, no.That all being true….remember when U2’s b sides and throwaways were sometimes as good as the albums
I personally think the b sides from like 84-91 are usually, not always, but usually top notch material. In my opinion, there is a full album’s worth of b-sides that are as good as UF, JT, R&H, and well, maybe 73% as good as AB, but that’s still pretty good. The one offers and stray tracks from 93-99 are as good as album material to meNot really, no.
And I'm someone who has a quote from a one off as his username.
But sorry, there are only a handful of b sides that I would say are album worthy. Most are b sides for a reason.
Obviously everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but I will heartily disagree with the idea that U2 have B Sides that can stand up to the content on the Joshua Tree or any of the others.I personally think the b sides from like 84-91 are usually, not always, but usually top notch material. In my opinion, there is a full album’s worth of b-sides that are as good as UF, JT, R&H, and well, maybe 73% as good as AB, but that’s still pretty good. The one offers and stray tracks from 93-99 are as good as album material to me
It's track two on the new album
1. Go
2. Smoke
3. Kids
4. Don't tell your parents
5. Freedom is a feeling
6. Extraordinary Love (for America)
7. Yet to be titled Ryan Tedder melody-driven song
8. Groundskeeper (a sequel to Landlady)
9. Bob
10. Stop
We are legion.I’m actually in the Window In the Skies isn’t a bad song camp
I'm going to strongly disagree with you here - U2 have so many album-worthy non-album tracks...Obviously everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but I will heartily disagree with the idea that U2 have B Sides that can stand up to the content on the Joshua Tree or any of the others.
Like - there are a few here and there that probably could have been album tracks. But the majority of U2's B Sides are b sides for a reason. This isn't Springsteen or Pearl Jam purposefully holding back songs because they think they would be too popular. U2 would fall over their own damn feet to put out any song that they felt would be a hit. Always have, always will.