While I still can't shake off that "I'll see it when it's released " attitude but if you read between the lines a little bit it has been widely reported that they were travelling with a mobile recording equipment that they are using to work on SoE. While I don't think we'll see it drop until the end of the next leg I still have hope by the end of the year?
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trevgreg
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That's definitely another factor too. As far as I know, they never really brought a studio-like set up with them on a tour itself, right? At least recently anyway...
mikal
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Yeah I'd say the biggest unknown is the timeline. I do believe that they still intend to release it during the tour...hence the name. But we also know how the band operates and how they get cold feet.
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bobsaget77
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Edge has said that SOE is further ahead at this point than when Zooropa was during ZooTV. That's a good sign, hopefully.
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Really? I must have missed that - he really brought up the parallels of Zooropa/SoE?
bobsaget77
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Yup. Here's the article from May.
http://m.independent.ie/entertainme...nished-later-this-year-the-edge-31224527.html
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bobsaget77
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I'm still falsely and very, very, very, very, very, very slightly optimistic about them dropping SOE and SOA to coincide with the HBO specials. SOE on Nov. 7 and SOA on Nov. 14.
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Gonna Run 2 U
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Maybe they have planned for the Paris show that will play on HBO? Perhaps release a single during the broadcast? Seems like a great platform to announce it.
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Reggie Thee Dog
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I'm still falsely and very, very, very, very, very, very slightly optimistic about them dropping SOE and SOA to coincide with the HBO specials. SOE on Nov. 7 and SOA on Nov. 14.
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There, there bobsaget...don't get your hopes up ''too" high"...U2 is famous for saying things like: "We want to put something out by..." and then missing that mark by 3 years...
popacrobat
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I haven't had the time to listen to all of this yet, but: U2 grants rare long-form interview to podcasting duo - + KSHB.com
popacrobat
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Direct link to podcast: U Talkin' U2 To Me? podcast on Earwolf
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you posted that while I typed!
best U2 interview.
best U2 interview.
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Three from new album, one from something else. They sound "very finished." Very different from SOI but is a clear companion. Edge wants to put record out sooner than later.
Deets, from the Scotts.
a kickass, experimental album opener with awesome huge drums. Bono's fave drum break ever. Also had B fave sonic part of U2 ever.
a perfect pop song, driving and anthemic and catchy
Big epic U2 song that will drive arenas crazy. Classic U2, more experimental than SOI.
Deets, from the Scotts.
a kickass, experimental album opener with awesome huge drums. Bono's fave drum break ever. Also had B fave sonic part of U2 ever.
a perfect pop song, driving and anthemic and catchy
Big epic U2 song that will drive arenas crazy. Classic U2, more experimental than SOI.
popacrobat
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I honestly do think they'll put it out sometime in the next year and a half.
CosmoKramer
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I know Bono and Co. say these things about every album but just like every single time before.....I'm pumped!!!!
I think I'm more excited because I really love the new album and I'm hoping that SOE is SOI on steroids(or just the Edge on roids ).
Now let me duck out of here before the comments about how overblown these guys are start (rightfully) pouring in!!!!
Cosmo....OUT!
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The comments are all from the Scotts (aside from the Bono's fave drums and sonic flourish or whatever), so maybe they hold more weight. Or less. We know how fandom distorts first impressions.
Gonna Run 2 U
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I'm sure Bono singing in their faces certainly added plenty more enthusiasm to the excitement. Cautiously optimistic that the songs are as good as they say and that they will be out next year. Loving the drums being front and center of the first tune.
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bobsaget77
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When will we get to hear these songs? 
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DomCobb
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Obviously we've heard them make release date promises before that they haven't kept but it really sounds like this one is coming out sooner, rather than later. I'm especially glad that the Scotts told the band some things they needed to hear, mainly that they overthink themselves and spend too much time tinkering to make things "perfect." The band actually seemed quite receptive to their suggestion that they should be releasing albums every couple years rather than every five years (which Bono admitted was "inexcusable").
Also, the four songs sound finished and the Scotts were apparently loving them. Hopefully Bono saw that and realizes that they don't need ten more years of mixing.
Another thing, the band in general seems to be really fan oriented. I think they realized, after the Apple release, that maybe not everyone is going to like U2 anymore. So I wonder if they've sort of put aside their need to be "the biggest band in the world" and just have fun with their music and the people who love their music.
Also, the four songs sound finished and the Scotts were apparently loving them. Hopefully Bono saw that and realizes that they don't need ten more years of mixing.
Another thing, the band in general seems to be really fan oriented. I think they realized, after the Apple release, that maybe not everyone is going to like U2 anymore. So I wonder if they've sort of put aside their need to be "the biggest band in the world" and just have fun with their music and the people who love their music.
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Registered Dude
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you're absolutely right.. in fact, there's a recent quote from Adam where he admitted that the band may just do that
^ Yep I agree that they seem to be so much more accessible than in the past, could you ever imagine Edge and Adam showing up at a UF gig? Or Edge meeting Ybor before a gig at MSG !!!
I think DomCobb has it right with the pushback on the Apple release.
!!!I think DomCobb has it right with the pushback on the Apple release.
Blue Room
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^ Yep I agree that they seem to be so much more accessible than in the past, could you ever imagine Edge and Adam showing up at a UF gig? Or Edge meeting Ybor before a gig at MSG
I think DomCobb has it right with the pushback on the Apple release.
The @u2 party was different, otherwise I don't think the band are anymore accessible than they have been in the past. They have always made an effort to meet fans for autographs and pictures. Which says a lot for an artist at their level.
I will believe they are more "fan" oriented when they start releasing some of their massive live audio and/or video archive. They have SO much stuff just collecting dust that fans would love to have access to.
zoocarolina
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Awesome interview, thx for the link, about 1 hr 10 minutes into it, need to finish the rest this weekend.
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Mack_Again
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I think I like Adam Scott more now just because he is a U2 fan.....
And good to hear some updates about SOE
And good to hear some updates about SOE
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