DancingBrft
The Fly
I’ve never seen another artist that I’m aware of, besides U2, almost completely forget what makes them or made them great, and for 20-25 years, try to force square pegs into round holes. Edge becoming a generic rock guitar player 2000-present (with some great exceptions of course), the whole “we have to write songs like the Beatles” thing, the slick, overcooked but under creative output. The lack of self awareness baffles me. Where is the objectivity of “you know what, these aren’t our strengths, we tried it and it’s not our best work?” They seemI would like to see him get back to writing in a less literal fashion. He's always been a bit of the platitude and slogans, though I do perceive to be more cringe as of late.
For the actual music, I know this came up before....Atomic City beginning really comes off as a Miracle rip off. The generic riff / guitar line is what does it for me, and a bit of the drums. The song does get better with more bounce and some of the "Clash" style guitar.....I'm not that bothered by the Blondie reference, instead it falls back into the generic guitar sound Edge has fallen in love with. I suppose it's always been there, but he's using less effects now to cover the blandness.
For whatever they're working on right now, I say Edge please break out the effects. I don't even care if it's just the delay haha, but bring something unique back to your playing. While I love all of the band and what they bring, it was always The Edge that had me the most intrigued when new music was coming out. What weird sounds was he going to come up with? What interesting solo to break the song apart?
I do think they're too old to have a rock song like the Fly, or even something like ABOY 2 (that's my fav version). I say lean into IYWTVD or Blue Room.....slower, darker, moodier.
Fine if there's some rock songs, but again throw a shit ton of effects!
to have either completely forgotten what made them great, or realized that it’s too much work to be great and there are “yes” people all around them telling them that “The Miracle” ( pick your 2000’s song) is just as good as JT or AB.