dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
This is very promising.
SOE 19: Back To The Studio Part II
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SecretFly
War Child
Indeed!
cseggleton
War Child
Sounds like U2 by the numbers to me.
ascender_RS
Refugee
OK, this might not be a popular opinion, but why are they rehearsing new songs which haven't been released? There's nothing more certain to kill the atmosphere at a gig than a band playing a new song which the vast majority of the crowd don't know. And you can multiply that certainty by a huge factor given the nature of these shows given a lot of people going who are only going because of the nostalgia element.
I really really want to get new music from the band, but if they try and fudge the JT and new music thing, I can see the poor reaction and inevitable reviews a mile-off.
I really really want to get new music from the band, but if they try and fudge the JT and new music thing, I can see the poor reaction and inevitable reviews a mile-off.
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
If it's the closer then people who don't like it leave, but it seems to be an engaging slow burner, big drums, should be fine.
Registered Dude
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
nah, there will be no reaction outside this board.
Registered Dude
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
new song has a nice bit of melancholy shooting through its melody. That's a good thing. Hopefully they're not still trying to chase "joy"
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
Amen! They haven't chased the darkness since the odd song on Pop.
Arguably, The Troubles went there, and it was one of the better songs of the last 15 years.
hasin73
Refugee
hasin73
Refugee
BVS
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U2 by numbers posts
Seriously though, there's so many mistempo U2 songs built around piano. So lazy.
womanfish
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
I would add RBW and SLABT. Just so happens, along with The Troubles, those are probably my 3 favorite SOI tunes. To me, they are always better in the darkness than the "joy".
Registered Dude
Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid
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Even tho can't really hear anything besides some bass, piano, drums and bit of vocals.....it at least is better than SFS
And I agree on the preference for dark songs. Sprinkle in some happy ones but really feel they're at their best with darker content
And I agree on the preference for dark songs. Sprinkle in some happy ones but really feel they're at their best with darker content
Well some of their 00's songs were such joyful topics like Hutchence's suicide, death of Bob Hewson and a in-character written song about a junkie...
trevgreg
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Maybe. But I don't have to be pushed to slice my wrists open every time to think a song is good either. You can have a bit of both, I would think.
Both SLABT and The Troubles seemed to do that job pretty well on this last album.
Touche.
womanfish
Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS
I definitely am hearing the word "Innocence" clearly throughout the song. Lyrics definitely not sounding anything like what Bono was quoting for Little Things...
Registered Dude
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Zoo_Fly
Acrobat
I posted this in the rehearsal thread but it's probably more appropriate here: matching up with Bono's U2.com lyrics, the new clip posted on Twitter starts with the line "the words you cannot say/big mouth in the way..." and then you can follow along until the end of the chorus. Then it seems like new lyrics after that.
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360 had a number of problems with the setlist, but playing the new songs was not one of them. Didn't kill those shows. I maintain this is a brilliant promotional opportunity: "we've just played one of our masterpieces, and stay tuned for more great music. Here's a sample."
lazarus
Blue Crack Supplier
Ehh, the failed Unknown Caller singalong definitely took the air out of the show, and closing with a long, heavy track like Moment of Surrender that wasn't even given a chance as a single didn't exactly end the show on a great note.
But I agree with your general sentiment. A new upcoming single after the JT set would be a perfect move.
Move
But I agree with your general sentiment. A new upcoming single after the JT set would be a perfect move.
Move
Nothing groundbreaking, but pretty promising still: the chorus is not too saccharine, and there is a nice build-up to the (somewhat extended, instrumental) outro. We'll see!
mikal
Blue Crack Addict
What is the best quality version of the new song?
Hewson
Blue Crack Supplier
Yeah Moment of Surrender was a beat the traffic exodus at Foxboro.
BigMacPhisto
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For most of the audience. The band's hardcore fanbase dug it, of course. Definitely one of the most polarizing moments they've ever had at their shows as I really doubt the casual audience could give a fuck about that song.
But then there's the last tour, and let me tell you, having been in the seats I can definitely say the enthusiasm level shot way up once the overly choreographed beginning section ended and they got into playing their classic numbers. I only think a good chunk of fans really cared for SOI and everybody else could give a fuck about that album.
popacrobat
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
nah.
the crowd was definitely into Cedarwood Road, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Wolves, UTEOTW.
Song for Someone not as much, but I still think Every Breaking Wave was the one song that really brought the momentum of the show to a screeching halt. Saw the ie tour 18 times from basically a different seat every time.
Click clack
popacrobat
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
it sucks too because I do think it is one of the stronger songs on the album, but it absolutely did not work live.
they should've had Larry and Adam come in midway through to at least give it something extra, or better yet, have played it full band.
ah well.
they should've had Larry and Adam come in midway through to at least give it something extra, or better yet, have played it full band.
ah well.
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