Official NLOTH Tracklisting (From U2.com)

[Michael Griffiths]

I have a feeling it is 12 tracks, even without the bonus track. I think 'Fez - Being Born' are two songs put together.

 

[littleedge]

First post - been lurking here for too long....

I do feel a little short changed, but really shouldn't feel this way until we hear the full album. I have high hopes that it is the 2nd coming of Achtung (my favourite album) so anything along those lines, no matter how many songs can only be a good thing.

Will have to wait for the super deluxe re-issue to hear the other 57 tracks they had recorded I guess.

 

[pepokiss]

they couldn't have ONE album with no long titles?

IGCIIDGCT =


Crazy Tonight was a GREAT title...


and Stand Up COMEDY?????? dammit...

F-BB


I hope the songs are great... I mean, if a song is called MAGNIFICENT it CAN'T be bad

come on new single, leak for me please

 

[Fly2000]

It could be like a bus, you wait ages for one and two come along at once

 

[Fly2000]

Absolutely. Much better than Stand Up. Adds a certain (self) irony. Great title.

Yeah but they missed a great opportunity for a sequel song on their next album: "Sit Down"

 

[dan_smee]

plenty of other places to discuss this

 

[SecretFly]

plenty of other places to discuss this

True...but you are really starting to get on my nerves.

 

[littleedge]

Fly2000, I was just coming in to edit my post to say the same thing. Could be a 2nd album on the way very soon....

same cover just upside down I guess

 

[SecretFly]

Fly2000, I was just coming in to edit my post to say the same thing. Could be a 2nd album on the way very soon....

same cover just upside down I guess

Now that would be absolutely awesome

 

[mobvok]

Hmmm... yeah, now that I'm thinking about it this title fits amazingly well those lyrics: "Be careful of small men with big ideas" It's pretty clear that Bono is talking about himself here. And is very ironic with the lyrics: "Stand up for rockstars."

I could see Stand Up Comedy being used as an ironic flip on his poverty/AIDS calls: (or Crumbs)

stand up for rockstars
stand up for sports cars
stand up for ESPN
but
be careful of small men
with big ideas

 

[Rob33]

so waiiiit....where does Moment of Surrender rank in terms of length now?

 

[Rob33]

I could see Stand Up Comedy being used as an ironic flip on his poverty/AIDS calls: (or Crumbs)

stand up for rockstars
stand up for sports cars
stand up for ESPN
but
be careful of small men
with big ideas

 

[Rosebud]

Fly2000, I was just coming in to edit my post to say the same thing. Could be a 2nd album on the way very soon....

same cover just upside down I guess

Ooh, now that's a neat idea!

 

[boystupidboy]

plenty of other places to discuss this

What ? like in the new album forum ?

 

[chocky]

Based on Aussie release dates, this is what we're looking forward to over the next 6 weeks:

16 Jan: Get on Your Boots first radio play
20 Jan: U2 perform at Obama inauguration
28 Jan: video clip for GOYB (guesstimate)
13 Feb: b-sides on new single
18 Feb: GOYB live at BRIT awards
20 Feb: leak of album (guesstimate)
27 Feb: physical album, magazine, book, Corbijn DVD, bonus track

Also coming: tour dates, radio interviews, TV performances (?)

Did I miss anything?

 

[KUEFC09U2]

How did i guess that it would be the same people bitching?, and i am still saying that the same people bitching in this thread, no matter if the album is really great, will bitch about it

 

[U2girl]

Fez-Being born. White as snow.

Are those the two "unnamed songs" Q article talked about ?

 

[standrums]

Anyone feel shortchanged ?

I thought they could have pushed the boat out and maybe gone for a cheeky little 14 or 15 songs ??!?

wishful thinking

BsB

More is rarely better - 11 is just right

 

[last unicorn]

I never expected more than 12 songs. There will be a bonus track on some edtions. And I guess songs are longer so that makes a longer album overall.

 

[adypole]

1. No Line On The Horizon-I like the ambience to this title, but perhaps the opening track will contradict the atmospheric aura conjured by the soft title. Overall, I like it, but I like it even more in the context of the records name.

2. Magnificent-This title stands tall and proud as it connotes an epic feel, much like No line on the horizon (the albums title)


3. Moment of Surrender-Harsh, in your face, nerve racking. I like it a lot.

4. Unknown Caller-I love how the caller is directly labelled as anonymous, it lets of a chocking fume of mystery.

5. I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight-A little bit too long. 'Hey Ady, what's this song again?' I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight'. A bit uneasy. However, the mouthfullness of the title aiside, I think it is fantastic, really great, up to beat and energetic, only lacking in being concise. But I don't like whining. I love it.

6. Get On Your Boots-A demand. It doesn't roll of the tongue to the extent of Get your boots on, though.

7. Stand Up Comedy-laid back and friendly.

8. Fez – Being Born-yuck.

9. White As Snow-A bit commercial, an obvious metaphor.

10. Breathe-sexy and slim in structure. one word titles always appeal to me greatly.

11. Cedars Of Lebanon-I like it very much, and in conclusion, I like practically every title but two.

 

[MikeyJB]

There are already 2 classic songs called 'Breathe' - from Pink Floyd and The Prodigy. Lets hope U2's 'Breathe' is as good as both of them.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Now I've seen everything.

 

[Anji]

We have gone from U2 famine to U2 news overload recently!

About time U2.com got their act together Thought we would hear everything via the media before they pulled their finger out

 

[edgeplaytheblue]

how can you judge a title? But Fez being born sounds strange to me ... reminds me of something from a band LIVE : white, discussion.

we all have to wait until the album is released and we heard the songs

 

[AndrewCowley]

4.5 years.... 11 songs.... they had better be good.

 

[last unicorn]

I don't get why so many don't like Fez - Being Born. That's a title that sounds really kind of experimental, unusual. If Radiohead had a title like that, everyone would love it. I think it's one of the more exciting song titles from u2 and I cannot wait to hear what kind of song that is.

 

[jasonlee]

Length doesn't determine value.

 

[Aardvark747]

If you'd stayed over in Blighty, you might've got a bonus track or 2!

 

[vaz02]

I dont like the titles I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight and White As Snow. Its a bit

 

[KUEFC09U2]

I don't get why so many don't like Fez - Being Born. That's a title that sounds really kind of experimental, unusual. If Radiohead had a title like that, everyone would love it. I think it's one of the more exciting song titles from u2 and I cannot wait to hear what kind of song that is.

Spot on, people go on about how much they want the band to experiment a little, well to me it seems they have experimented with some titles alone, but yet the usual people arent happy, surley you didnt expect anything different?