New Album Discussion 1 - Songs of..... - Unreasonable guitar album

[Irvine511]

i think some of the reason for their static setlists is that there really and truly is a design to them -- they think about the concert as a whole, and how the songs build on one another in a way that i don't see in other bands, so the shows have a beginning, middle, breather, heart of darkness, climax/release, and final resolution, so we all walk away with that freshly fucked feeling.

i guess it's the b-stage "improve" section that really could use a lot more improv. i also don't see why they can't occasionally toss off an extra at the end more often. i've seen them do that ("rain" in boston in 1997 and "40" also in boston in 2015), but they really should do it more. how hard could it be?

 

[ascender_RS]

Good lord they’d need to learn 40-50 songs but could also finally deliver on the type of setlist plan they had a decade ago.

They've said many times that they design their shows like @Irvine511 says to be the best show they can do for the person who will come along and see one gig on a tour. And they work it to be as perfect as possible.

I would love if they did some residencies based on albums and/or periods of their career and filmed them.

Or did the regional residencies with different setlist on different nights, but that's never going to happen for many reasons.

 

[The Disciple]

we are the people we've been waiting for. all 4 of us.

Out of the ruins of hate and war.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

They're also perfectionists to a fault. Just look at how long they cook their albums. So there's that element to factor in.

How many times have we confirmed that they've been rehearsing a song only for it to show up once or sometimes not at all. This limits their ability to improvise and switch things up on the fly.

 

[DeVaul]

They're also perfectionists to a fault.

Their more recent idea of perfect has been largely - and increasingly - off the mark.

 

[Irvine511]

it's still PTSD from half empty stadiums in the fall of 1997 for them.

 

[lazarus]

This limits their ability to improvise and switch things up on The Fly.

But when they do, it’s Magnificent?


#godhatesphilly

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Their more recent idea of perfect has been largely - and increasingly - off the mark.

The thing about perfectionists is that they either overcook things behind belief, or never start the thing because they're concerned about it sucking.

So, yea, shoe fits, looks like a duck, whatever other metaphor you'd like to use.

 

[super fly guy]

Yeah, as a musician, I can confidently say that the static setlists are BS. They always have been. It's really not that hard to pull out a random song from your catalog or have a pool of up to 60-70 songs to play at any given time.

Was at the stones gig in Orlando the other week,they had an online vote of 3 song I think. Dead flowers won,cool to hear that live.

 

[lazarus]

U2 advertising an exclusive, limited run MOFO t-shirt on Instagram, with "MOTHER SUCKING ROCK AND ROLL" printed on the back.

Which would be a lot cooler if it was a song they actually touched with a 10-foot pole since 1998. And I find it offensive in general that they're shilling merch for an album that they have a collective amnesia about when it comes to special anniversary editions or live shows.

Fuck off.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Wasn't there a mix at some point that actually used the original and much better "motherfucking rock and roll" ? I know there was I just can't remember which one

 

[Hewson]

U2 advertising an exclusive, limited run MOFO t-shirt on Instagram, with "MOTHER SUCKING ROCK AND ROLL" printed on the back.

Thats on the front actually, MOFO is on the back

 

[phanan]

Wasn't there a mix at some point that actually used the original and much better "motherfucking rock and roll" ? I know there was I just can't remember which one

This one?

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

New album from U2 Dads and their sons. Actually of course it's the U2 Father's Day post. I love this

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

This one?

I think that's it

 

[Achtung Ya'll]

U2 advertising an exclusive, limited run MOFO t-shirt on Instagram, with "MOTHER SUCKING ROCK AND ROLL" printed on the back.

Which would be a lot cooler if it was a song they actually touched with a 10-foot pole since 1998. And I find it offensive in general that they're shilling merch for an album that they have a collective amnesia about when it comes to special anniversary editions or live shows.

Fuck off.

Also, their shirts are HORRIBLE. I ordered the Staring at the Sun one and it's the worst shirt I've ever purchased. Despite the product shot showing the long and slimmer shirts... these are actually the "short and fat" shirts. They're damn near boxy in shape and not well-fitting in the least. And they feel like they are made from raw canvas. Just stiff and scratching and completely uncomfortable. Never ordering another shirt from them again unless they are updated to a different manufacturer.

 

[super fly guy]

New Coldplay album out october,hope U2 don't change their mind and bottle it for this year.

 

[DeVaul]

Despite the product shot showing the long and slimmer shirts... these are actually the "short and fat" shirts. They're damn near boxy in shape and not well-fitting in the least.

I think we all know who they’re meant to fit.

 

[mikal]

New Coldplay album out october,hope U2 don't change their mind and bottle it for this year.

As long as U2 isn’t going the EDM route I think we’ll be fine.

 

[lazarus]

I think we all know who they’re meant to fit.

Beat me to it.

 

[wolbersu2]

Also, their shirts are HORRIBLE. I ordered the Staring at the Sun one and it's the worst shirt I've ever purchased. Despite the product shot showing the long and slimmer shirts... these are actually the "short and fat" shirts. They're damn near boxy in shape and not well-fitting in the least. And they feel like they are made from raw canvas. Just stiff and scratching and completely uncomfortable. Never ordering another shirt from them again unless they are updated to a different manufacturer.

New Coldplay album out october,hope U2 don't change their mind and bottle it for this year.

At the time of zootv 1991, we had the Fruit of the Loom shirts, great quality. Nowadays they offer bad quality and lazy models.

U2 will not release this year. They are always disappointing as far as deadlines concern.

In other words why is this band still around if even their shirts are shit and their shelves are full of material.

 

[Registered Dude]

In other words why is this band still around if even their shirts are shit and their shelves are full of material.

I'm sorry, I know you're trying to make a bigger point but I LOL'd at this last part.

"You call this quality material...? These shirts are shit. GTFO! No tour for you!!"

 

[wolbersu2]

I'm sorry, I know you're trying to make a bigger point but I LOL'd at this last part.

"You call this quality material...? These shirts are shit. GTFO! No tour for you!!"

I'm sorry to upset you. I'm tired of supporting u2 if there isn't anything to be excited about. You must admit there could've been a whole lot more things released to fans then they do. Money is more important than fans that brought them their wealth.
Fans that couldn't make it to the Sphere didn't even get FULL videoclips of the songs and a complete movie is released to....the Sphere...pffff. Enough evidente?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I'm sorry to upset you. I'm tired of supporting u2 if there isn't anything to be excited about. You must admit there could've been a whole lot more things released to fans then they do. Money is more important than fans that brought them their wealth.
Fans that couldn't make it to the Sphere didn't even get FULL videoclips of the songs and a complete movie is released to....the Sphere...pffff. Enough evidente?

i think he's just trying to make a joke

 

[dazzledbylight]

And before people say Acrobat. It’s not hard or heavy. It’s edge (ha!) comes from the lyrical content.

Oh, idk - to me Edge's guitar on Acrobat is like a wailing Sonic Storm ! I love it, and, was gloriously happy to finally hear it live!

 

[dazzledbylight]

Not excited anymore about a new album. They disappointed too much the last years with their releases and their US residency's. (Sphere and Bono stories).

I'd wish the band would do a sort of 5x5 Simple Minds tour. BOY - The Unforgettable fire with deep cuts and deliver a nice live album.

Ah, well to each their own. I love (most of) NLOTH, E + I, and the one w their kids on the front. omg I suddenly blanked out on the title. Thrilled to be at each of those shows!. (Some great stuff on I + E, but prefer the next one)
If I remember correctly Sonngs of Surrender is reworked songs accoustically? If so (I should go yt it)
then Zzzzzzz for me.

 

[dazzledbylight]

what's the hardcore fan / casual concert goer split at your average u2 show?

40 years on - I'd hazard it's like 10/90.

They're playing to the 90% who don't want to hear Three Sunrises

I'd love to hear The 3 Sunrises!

 

[JamietheEdgefan]

u2songs | New "Atomic City" Single Drops June 21 |

U2Songs.com

www.u2songs.com

Buried in this article about the new Tiesto Atomic City remix, U2songs reports they expect the album will be announced soon.

Might just be an educated guess - I suppose it would have to be announced by end of July at the latest, in order to get it out this year, given vinyl production. Then again, they'd probably indicate if they were feeling pessimistic about that. Fingers crossed.

 

[MattD]

Why are they still flogging Atomic City? They seem to have this obsession of battering us over the head with mediocre songs thinking we'll submit and say 'okay okay its a classic' (see Get Out Your Own Way, Song For Someone, etc).

 

[lazarus]

[U2songs reports they expect the album will be announced soon.

Might just be an educated guess - I suppose it would have to be announced by end of July at the latest, in order to get it out this year, given vinyl production. Then again, they'd probably indicate if they were feeling pessimistic about that. Fingers crossed.