Songs of Innocence (Bonus Disc) Discussion
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zoopop
Rock n' Roll Doggie
No. U2 is not that band. For me production, sound effects, bleeps, and blops
are part of the U2 studio experience.
thavidesco
Refugee
I wish there was no acoustic songs on bonus disc, acoustic performaces, acoustic chats, it´s all more or less waste of time
BVS
Blue Crack Supplier
Niceman
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
I have a feeling the album would get a better reception. These acoustic takes are SHOCKINGLY good. Bono's voice sounds better on them than at any other time post-Lovetown.
I have a friend who soured on U2 after Achtung. He heard the acoustic EBW and it really startled him.
The best part about the physical release is being able to play the songs in jukeboxes at bars now. Cedarwood Road with a pint of Guinness is wonderful
thavidesco
Refugee
lazarus
Blue Crack Supplier
Where's Han Solo when you need him?
Catman
Rock n' Roll Doggie
i will murder youAfter how many pints does the song start to sound any good?
super fly guy
New Yorker
New appreciation for acoustic SFS after the Graham Norton show,fantastic version. Maybe better than the album cut?
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owl
War Child
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Gonna Run 2 U
New Yorker
You've got a face not spoiled by doodie
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RobertWiscy
Acrobat
Most of the acoustic stuff is AWFUL. Bono's voice is strained and out of tune and the guitar work on most of the acoustic tracks is not noteworthy, really. Surprise, surprise -- they miss the bass and drums big-time!
As I said elsewhere, the bonus disc is only saved by The Crystal Ballroom. The rest of it, I can do without ever hearing again. Blunt, but that's my take right now.
I think they should have put The Crystal Ballroom on the regular album, somewhere in the area of tracks 7-10, and the rest of it should have remained unreleased at this point. Very disappointed in the bonus disc aside from TCR, and Lucifer's Hands is just mind-bogglingly bad really.
As I said elsewhere, the bonus disc is only saved by The Crystal Ballroom. The rest of it, I can do without ever hearing again. Blunt, but that's my take right now.
I think they should have put The Crystal Ballroom on the regular album, somewhere in the area of tracks 7-10, and the rest of it should have remained unreleased at this point. Very disappointed in the bonus disc aside from TCR, and Lucifer's Hands is just mind-bogglingly bad really.
RobertWiscy
Acrobat
Yep, and thank God they put all the acoustic stuff on one megatrack so folks wouldn't have to wear out their fingers pressing the skip button more than once.
bobsaget77
Rock n' Roll Doggie
This band just can't do enough for their fans can they....
Free surprise album and an entire 2nd disc of material which consists of stuff they didn't need to make. But they did it for the fans and gave us a cool, different version of some of the songs. They haven't done anything like this since AB, yet people continue to complain. If you don't like what's on the bonus disc, don't buy it. Pretty simple. I don't think the acoustics are mind blowing amazing, but I'm still grateful that this band gave us some extra music that they didn't have to do. Some of you people whining about the 2nd disc are just as bad as the people complaining about the album on their phone. Can we critique the songs? Of course. But to rip the band for giving us extra songs is just absurd.
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Free surprise album and an entire 2nd disc of material which consists of stuff they didn't need to make. But they did it for the fans and gave us a cool, different version of some of the songs. They haven't done anything like this since AB, yet people continue to complain. If you don't like what's on the bonus disc, don't buy it. Pretty simple. I don't think the acoustics are mind blowing amazing, but I'm still grateful that this band gave us some extra music that they didn't have to do. Some of you people whining about the 2nd disc are just as bad as the people complaining about the album on their phone. Can we critique the songs? Of course. But to rip the band for giving us extra songs is just absurd.
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CosmoKramer
Rock n' Roll Doggie
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Well said.
We went 5 years with near nothing and in the past year it was like a waste land when it came to getting a new album. Then, they drop 11 songs on us only to follow up with 10 more songs less than a month later and there keeps being talk, from the Band themselves no less, that another album is almost done.
It's an amazing time to be a U2 fan and I couldn't be happier and. I am grateful for all 20+ songs!we have and I'm looking forward to the next batch.
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bobsaget77
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Don't forget that we got Invisible, as well.? #greatestsongever
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prbiker15
Blue Crack Addict
Son gs of Whiners
Nate Dogg
Refugee
Not a fan of the 22 minute long acoustic sessions. I'll keep my separate mp3s
Mark Freedman
War Child
Add me to the list of people who think "Crystal Ballroom" deserves a spot on the main album. Gets better with every listen.
Not a fan of Lucifer's Hands, but it isn't as bad as I first thought.
I did enjoy the acoustic tracks, love the alternate "Sleep Like A Baby Tonight" lyrics, and although I was really hoping for another "Invisible" chorus, I'm very glad they included an extended version of it, and having it hidden is apropos.
For what I expected from their album after a five year wait, I'm ecstatic either way for everything we've heard so far. So, so good.
Not a fan of Lucifer's Hands, but it isn't as bad as I first thought.
I did enjoy the acoustic tracks, love the alternate "Sleep Like A Baby Tonight" lyrics, and although I was really hoping for another "Invisible" chorus, I'm very glad they included an extended version of it, and having it hidden is apropos.
For what I expected from their album after a five year wait, I'm ecstatic either way for everything we've heard so far. So, so good.
Add me to the list of people who think "Crystal Ballroom" deserves a spot on the main album. Gets better with every listen.
Not a fan of Lucifer's Hands, but it isn't as bad as I first thought.
I did enjoy the acoustic tracks, love the alternate "Sleep Like A Baby Tonight" lyrics, and although I was really hoping for another "Invisible" chorus, I'm very glad they included an extended version of it, and having it hidden is apropos.
For what I expected from their album after a five year wait, I'm ecstatic either way for everything we've heard so far. So, so good.
I think SOI doesn't need your help.
Mark Freedman
War Child
Niceman
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
Yeah, I think it was. At this point, I feel it may be the weakest track on the album, but not when performed like THAT.
Um... I think you need some help. Maybe lay off the bottle a bit?
Ok sober SOI needs your help.
Mark Freedman
War Child
Nah, you were right the first time. It doesn't need my help. Have a drink to celebrate!
Cheers!
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
Not sure that I could have liked SOI any better than grabbed the deluxe disc.... while not a fan of all of the acoustic arrangements (I have this unfounded fear that U2 will be playing full concert unplugged next tour), Lucifer and Crystal really hammers home how much Im in love with this band. I will continue to say while this album won't break into the top shelf of TUF, AB, TJT, it settles nicely into my next group of War, Zooropa, ATYCLB. 
dan_smee
ONE love, blood, life
Not sure that I could have liked SOI any better than grabbed the deluxe disc.... while not a fan of all of the acoustic arrangements (I have this unfounded fear that U2 will be playing full concert unplugged next tour), Lucifer and Crystal really hammers home how much Im in love with this band. I will continue to say while this album won't break into the top shelf of TUF, AB, TJT, it settles nicely into my next group of War, Zooropa, ATYCLB.
Tend to agree. Everything except War. It's like the antithesis of this album. Can someone explain how War isn't their worst album, or at least bottom three? SBS and NYD are all time - but Red Light and the Refugee? Album version of 40 does NOTHING for me either. A 10 song album can't have 3 awful songs no matter how brilliant the other 7 are.
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