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What would be really interesting is if all the songs are a fusion of both of those sounds - big, aggressive guitar married with ethereal soundscapes. Like a pop version of Sigur Ros (if we're lucky).
You can see elements of such a fusion in SoI - full band EBW being one, but check out the live version of the Miracle. Massive guitar and drums (compared to the studio version), but the drop chorus at the end (where Edge introduces shimmer) puts the song in a whole new light, and is fucking incredible. Two very different sounds, but they work well together. An album full of that kind of fusion could be amazing.
a fusion like that would be amazing. yep.
it's happening.. sadly, U2's not at the forefront