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

[BEAL]

One judgement I can make it this... Debbie Harry is going to make a few bucks off this track. "I'm free" and "call me" are almost identical.

That’s why it sounded so familiar haha.

Agree with others on the guitar but a proper recording will be nice.

Edge really has gone basic with his playing. It’s like he’s taken everything that made him unique and shelved it. The focus has been waaay too much on melody

It’ll be awesome to have him revisit his greatness with AB.

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

Yeah that’s nearly identical to call me which is unfortunate because it’s a fun little bop until
“I’m free…”

 

[ascender_RS]

The Debbie Harry thing was immediately obvious although the second half tone of the phrasing is different so you think "oh, that's the same as... no, its different now" when listening to it.

With the title and nods to the city I guess this is just a one-off single a la Invisible.

Larry drumming is a good sign and if he had his surgery earlier this year, it would possibly fit with the rumours which say the album is pretty advanced and could be out next year. With the way U2 write and record now, that would be perfect for him to be starting to get drumming again as he could do as little or as much as his rehab plan allows.

 

[JamietheEdgefan]

I can imagine the drums and bassline of this track sounding fantastic with the right production, and hopefully will be front and centre - I reckon they're in good hands with Lillywhite there

 

[super fly guy]

One thing is for sure,Bono is sounding good. Since the book shows started he has been sounding back on form.

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

I can imagine the drums and bassline of this track sounding fantastic with the right production, and hopefully will be front and centre - I reckon they're in good hands with Lillywhite there

Again, Adam comes in to steal the show. And yes let’s hope this is produced right. As annoying as it’s going to be to hear people say they ripped off blonde, I think it has a shot of being a nice little single for them!

Also Bono still clinging to freedom in his lyrics.

 

[phanan]

I mean, he even referenced Blondie when introducing the song, so yeah.

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

The best thing about this song is that Larry is on board

 

[super fly guy]

Nice to be talking about music again,and not fat puns or that Larry has quit.[emoji854]

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I mean they did play directly in front of Pinkbox Donuts.

 

[DeVaul]

some fat bass lines, am I right?

 

[Registered Dude]

Fatomic City

 

[JWR1992]

Glad to see Larry is still in his band. Sad to see Bono still writing songs about freedom.

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

Interference wants me to explore more introspective writing against an atmospheric landscape. Fuck it, I’m free!

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

Fatomic City

Come one, come all, there’s a buffet in town!

 

[DeVaul]

Glad to see Larry is still in his band. Sad to see Bono still writing songs about freedom.

Perfect

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Sinatra swings
Chicken wings
For me to din

Bring Me! A steak for me to eat

 

[mikal]

Yikes! Blatant rip off of "Call Me"in the chorus.

Also, the mixing is really poor. It sounds like it was recorded on a cell phone, not in an actual studio.

 

[DeVaul]

Also, the mixing is really poor. It sounds like it was recorded on a cell phone, not in an actual studio.

Please mention this on the ‘Book

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I'm just going to change my Facebook profile picture to [emoji2357]

 

[Airseven]

Your freedom is contagious!

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

I think it’s obvious that it’s a homage to blondie by using that melody and delivery in the chorus, but the U2 haters will just use it against them along with I still cant delete that horrible album from my phone

 

[mikal]

I think it’s obvious that it’s a homage to blondie by using that melody and delivery in the chorus, but the U2 haters will just use it against them along with I still cant delete that horrible album from my phone

I mean, I can't blame them. They're going to hear this and immediately be like "OMG I hate this band so much" the minute they hear the Blondie rip off. In the end, the song might be fine on its own, but like I said earlier, yikes. I'm going to deny ever hearing this one when around my friends.

 

[gvox]

Your freedom is contagious!

Who could resist that tantalizing smell of the top of a new… ha nvm

Loving the song so far, it’s catchy and better than any of the faster songs of recent memory

I don’t think they repeat format a la JT2017 at the Sphere, and open with this

JT and AB are night and day different experiences. AB is all about the sensory assault. They don’t miss this opportunity to make the biggest opening impact

And that my friends, is firmly Zoo Station followed by the tribute to AB.

This opens the greatest hits segment, to follow AB show.

My predicition, fwiw

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I think it’s obvious that it’s a homage to blondie by using that melody and delivery in the chorus, but the U2 haters will just use it against them along with I still cant delete that horrible album from my phone

The Miracle (of Debby Harry)

 

[super fly guy]

I mean, I can't blame them. They're going to hear this and immediately be like "OMG I hate this band so much" the minute they hear the Blondie rip off. In the end, the song might be fine on its own, but like I said earlier, yikes. I'm going to deny ever hearing this one when around my friends.

Why would you deny hearing it?

 

[U2girl]

Ripping off the Clash and Blondie. Not really hearing "unreasonable guitars"...but this is likely a standalone single, not a new album preview.

Still. Good to see Larry and this has more single potential than Boots/Miracle/Blackout.

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

I mean, I can't blame them. They're going to hear this and immediately be like "OMG I hate this band so much" the minute they hear the Blondie rip off. In the end, the song might be fine on its own, but like I said earlier, yikes. I'm going to deny ever hearing this one when around my friends.

I wouldn’t deny hearing it, but I’m not going to send it to anyone who busts my chops about the band saying hey check out their new song isn’t it great?!

 

[lazarus]

The Miracle (of Debby Harry)

I only got through about 30 seconds of this, but I expected a lot more people would be mentioning that previous single.

Literally sounds like they asked an A.I. to write something similar to The Miracle.

Will reserve full judgement until it actually gets released, obviously.

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

I do enjoy the miracle. It’s a fun song. I also think this could be a fun song but the moment it goes full blondie it’s just like wow they really went there huh?