New Album Discussion 10 - Songs of Sir, this is a Wendy's, durr

[super fly guy]

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[iota]

Anyone watched the Disney special yet?

Yes! Just finished. 40 Foot Man is unveiled in all its glory at the end, and it makes you wish for more new music in this vein. I enjoyed the look at the process, and it gives SOS some context.

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

Ok overall nice listen. Hopefully though this “we’re songwriters” bullshit is finally out of their system, Larry heals up, and they deliver a proper rocking U2 album.

 

[AndrewCowley]

Do we know for sure that Adam and Larry, in particular Larry, actually played on this?

 

[iota]

Do we know for sure that Adam and Larry, in particular Larry, actually played on this?

Yes, they're credited.

 

[AndrewCowley]

Listening to it now. Might struggle to get through it all in one go.

Bad is stunning. Just stunning.

 

[DeVaul]

Ok overall nice listen. Hopefully though this “we’re songwriters” bullshit is finally out of their system, Larry heals up, and they deliver a proper rocking U2 album.

Oh I do recommend you go to 16:10 to hear Bono nudge Adam and Larry under the bus before declaring himself a songwriter first and foremost.

https://youtu.be/Edzt3Lnp9jU

 

[BEAL]

All these interviews and does it seem like Larry isn’t happy with the decision to play without him ? Like he agreed but was reluctant and now the mood is maybe he’s not sure wants to move forward ?

Bono has gone from rock album!!! We won’t play without our drummer!! Maybe we’ll become an acoustic duo!!

 

[dan_smee]

Same panic from the interferencers. It’s like we won’t be happy unless there is some conspiracy. Larry’s back was injured by 5G…

 

[Hewson]

Boots was a banger live and I don't care who knows it.

Agree.
It may be a Frankenstein of a song, but it was a lot of fun live and far from their worst song or single.

 

[Hewson]

i'm boycotting this album. it doesn't have Surrender anywhere on the tracklist.

i'll be contacting a lawyer on monday to start the proceedings for a class action lawsuit against U2 for false advertising. who's with me?

Let's go after Barenaked Ladies and 10,000 Maniacs too so we can increase the judgement amount.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Train to New York boarding... time to watch the Letterman film

 

[dismantlemyfly]

Are we really going to sit here and pretend that Two Hearts Beat as One isn't an absolute blast of pure retro-funk? Who knew that Edge could be such a silly goose?

 

[Gonna Run 2 U]

Oh I do recommend you go to 16:10 to hear Bono nudge Adam and Larry under the bus before declaring himself a songwriter first and foremost.

https://youtu.be/Edzt3Lnp9jU

The whole thing is strange. I guess they are hedging their bets by sort of branding u2 as Bono and edge for awhile to see what Larry and Adam decide to do?

 

[mikal]

40 Foot Man is an enjoyable tune.

 

[RoKKeR]

First listen… WOW 11 O’Clock was sublime. First sheepish grin moment for me.

 

[deltau922]

Ok. Gonna listen to these ..

 

[plp]

Halfway through and really enjoying much of it. You know what this isn't..........................Lazy.

 

[RoKKeR]

The atmospherics added to EBW really elevate it, wow. And Bono’s vocal is absurdly good.

 

[Registered Dude]

Oh I do recommend you go to 16:10 to hear Bono nudge Adam and Larry under the bus before declaring himself a songwriter first and foremost.

https://youtu.be/Edzt3Lnp9jU

throwing under the bus? I'd imagine this is a pretty fair declaration of how they contribute to the song writing.

Let's not kid ourselves here.. Larry and Adam aren't bringing songs to the table when they're in the studio. Grooves & beats sure - but these turn into the songs we love when Bono/Edge bring their skills to the table

EDIT: in recent years, I think these skills have been shaped by this newfound belief that they're song writers first. For better or for worse. But before this it was still B&E (and talented, humble producers) that shaped the music. That turned Larry's thumping drum beat into STFWILF, for example.

 

[Tyagu_Anaykus]

I found the documentary to be lovely.

Still waiting for the right time in the day to listen to the album

 

[DeVaul]

throwing under the bus? I'd imagine this is a pretty fair declaration of how they contribute to the song writing.

Let's not kid ourselves here.. Larry and Adam aren't bringing songs to the table when they're in the studio. Grooves & beats sure - but these turn into the songs we love when Bono/Edge bring their skills to the table

EDIT: in recent years, I think these skills have been shaped by this newfound belief that they're song writers first. For better or for worse. But before this it was still B&E (and talented, humble producers) that shaped the music. That turned Larry's thumping drum beat into STFWILF, for example.

I said nudge.

 

[An Cat Gav]

Must say I am totally shocked at how much I like this album. I listened to all the clips as they were released and wasn't overly impressed by anything I heard, but weirdly, listened too in it's entirety it works brilliantly.

 

[womanfish]

Dear god, I love Stay. It sounds like it would be the POP version of the song... The vocals on the verses is just perfect and what I was hoping for from this album.

And I'm not a big Stuck fan, but this could be one of the few on the album that beat the original, more true emotional power on this version.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Please, U2 - I don't ask for much - but please release the soundtrack for A Sort Of Homecoming

 

[iota]

Please, U2 - I don't ask for much - but please release the soundtrack for A Sort Of Homecoming

That would be a nice subscriber gift, wouldn't it?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

That would be a nice subscriber gift, wouldn't it?

It would, indeed!

I can't wait to get it in February of 2024.

 

[MattD]

throwing under the bus? I'd imagine this is a pretty fair declaration of how they contribute to the song writing.

Let's not kid ourselves here.. Larry and Adam aren't bringing songs to the table when they're in the studio. Grooves & beats sure - but these turn into the songs we love when Bono/Edge bring their skills to the table

EDIT: in recent years, I think these skills have been shaped by this newfound belief that they're song writers first. For better or for worse. But before this it was still B&E (and talented, humble producers) that shaped the music. That turned Larry's thumping drum beat into STFWILF, for example.

It's generally for the better that if Bono and Edge have an idea, they will run with it regardless of any naysayers. It's that attitude that gave us Achtung Baby after all.

Even Daniel Lanois was sceptical of their vision. Above all, that album is very much a Bono and Edge album, with support for that artistic vision mainly coming from Eno (who I gather didn't have much input sonically for that album?).

It would be interesting to see if Bono and Edge could go into uncharted unknown territory with equal vision and enthusiasm for the music again. Only if the pair of them are in full agreement will it produce great results (notably on Pop there wasn't consensus, Edge seemed a bit more restrained about the possibilities as opposed to Bono who was hellbent on pushing it as far as possible).

 

[prbiker15]

Happy U2 album release day, everyone. Nice to see this place up and running.

Hope to give this a listen tomorrow - enjoying all of your reactions.

 

[zoopop]

Happy U2 album release day, everyone. Nice to see this place up and running.

Hope to give this a listen tomorrow - enjoying all of your reactions.

Yes. Happy U2 release day/St Patricks Day. Listened to a few tracks late last night and was blown away at the vocals and production. Most of these songs sound brand new/fresh. Was not expecting this. Way to go U2 (Edge).

Got really teary eyed during 'If God Will Send His Angels'. Its been a long time since they've acknowledged POP and I wasn't expected to sound that good. My 19 year old said hi to my 45 year old self now haha

Enjoy everyone & be proud of U2 releasing the most interesting greatest hits album by a band