Songs of Innocence downloaded 26 million times, 81 million 'experienced' songs

[prbiker15]

Not bad for an album that was free.

Yep. Good stuff.

 

[ClaytonsKitten]

Speaking of the Grammy Awards, nominations are announced on Friday.

It will be interesting to see if U2 gets nominated.

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[Irvine511]

It will be interesting to see if U2 gets nominated.

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I'm predicting no.




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[Headache in a Suitcase]

I'd say yes... Just not in the major categories.

 

[purpleoscar]

Nominated for best Rock Album is likely. Maybe Best Rock song for Miracle but that's only a maybe.

 

[ClaytonsKitten]

I cant help but wonder if U2 will be asked to perform. That's three months from now...I know we've all done a fair share of complaining about the stripped down acoustic performances...but perhaps B would be ready for a single song like EBW or Miracle if it's the acoustic version? Not saying it'll happen, I want him to take his time recovering and do it right, but it would be nice to look forward too.

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[purpleoscar]

Rolling Stone vs. Pitchfork

Rolling Stone Says Songs Of Innocence is Best Album of 2014

U2: Songs of Innocence | Album Reviews | Pitchfork

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

So old white dudes love U2, and hipster douchebags don't.

I really don't think this is news.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

So old white dudes love U2, and hipster douchebags don't.

I really don't think this is news.

Don't forget old women like U2 too! I'm one of them.

 

[Mrs. Garrison]

I cant help but wonder if U2 will be asked to perform. That's three months from now...I know we've all done a fair share of complaining about the stripped down acoustic performances...but perhaps B would be ready for a single song like EBW or Miracle if it's the acoustic version? Not saying it'll happen, I want him to take his time recovering and do it right, but it would be nice to look forward too.

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I can't see them performing, the awards are Feb 8th and the bicycle accident was Nov 16th.

 

[ClaytonsKitten]

I can't see them performing, the awards are Feb 8th and the bicycle accident was Nov 16th.

I wasnt thinking full on rocking performance. I was thinking more like Bono seated, maybe holding a mic in his good hand while they do an acoustic EBW with the string section? Especially as it's the new single.

The Grammys are around 11 weeks from the date of the accident. If a full recovery period is 12 weeks, it might be possible. (I say 12 weeks as that gives B another 3 months to prepare for the tour. May 14th is almost exactly 6 months from the date of the bike wreck.)

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[Mrs. Garrison]

i still cant see it happening

 

[prbiker15]

i still cant see it happening

Same.

 

[Super Yo]

2014 Winners: U2 and The Miracle of Too Much Music:
http://radio.com/2014/12/11/u2-winners-too-much-music/


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[ClaytonsKitten]

2014 Winners: U2 and The Miracle of Too Much Music:
http://radio.com/2014/12/11/u2-winners-too-much-music/


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"This is a strategy that works for U2 but it works onlyfor U2."

Suck on that, hipsters.

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[Yahweh]

The hipsters don't want their music listened to they want somebody to write music only for them. That's the selfish generation and not what I call hip at all.

 

[corianderstem]

the selfish generation

Yeah, that's not a thing.

Unless you're talking about the '80s, the Me Decade.

 

[Super Yo]

http://www.billboard.com/articles/e...dustry-year-end-2014?mobile_redirection=false


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[david]

Yeah, that's not a thing.

Unless you're talking about the '80s, the Me Decade.

 

[Super Yo]

The Albums That Defined 2014: U2's Songs of Innocence release reveals the true master of your music collection | Chart Attack

 

[Super Yo]

The Albums That Defined 2014: U2's Songs of Innocence release reveals the true master of your music collection | Chart Attack

At least, with all the talk against "Songs Of Innocence", it seems that also the most ferocius critics looks at it as a success in some way.

I'm trying to be positive.

 

[AllIWantIs]

U2 were successful in getting noticed with the free download.
The iTunes or iPhone users who do not typically listen to this specific genre of music were probably irked with this gift the same as someone who gets irked getting junk mail in their inbox or mailbox. Media hoopla aside, I personally have not heard one complaint from anyone I know who uses an iPhone or iCloud.
I use an android phone, and iTunes on my computer didn't automatically download the album. I had to find it and download it into my iTunes library manually.

Too bad Bono apologized for this.. an apology wasn't necessary whether someone claimed it rude or not. The way I see it, it's rude to reject a gift.

 

[Super Yo]

Not entirely U2 related, but it's a good reading.
Art is a business – and, yes, artists have to make difficult, honest business decisions | Amanda Palmer | Comment is free | The Guardian

 

[RaisedByWolves]

The Albums That Defined 2014: U2's Songs of Innocence release reveals the true master of your music collection | Chart Attack

" if Rolling Stone’s recent designation of Songs of Innocence as the best album of 2014 is any indication, at least remain on the cutting edge of relevance as far as older white men are concerned."

Why does Tom Avis make a point of mentioning the race of the band? Dude, it's not necessary!

 

[RaisedByWolves]

" but it speaks volumes about the double standards with which the world tackles the music industry: you’re damned if you play by the rules, and you’re damned if you find a creative way to thwart them. We – Taylor Swift, Trent Reznor, Zoe Keating, Pomplamoose, U2, Radiohead, me – are all just trying to find a way to create and monetize our creations at the same time."

Well said

 

[Cancer45]

Why is Everyone Mad at U2 ? – Part 2 – an update! Sharon and Ozzy Clarify Their Stance. | The Masterpiece Mindset

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne clarify their stance on u2

Click to 22 minute mark

 

[Mrs. Garrison]

Why is Everyone Mad at U2 ? – Part 2 – an update! Sharon and Ozzy Clarify Their Stance. | The Masterpiece Mindset

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne clarify their stance on u2

Click to 22 minute mark

How the fuck can anyone even understand what they are saying?

 

[david]

I have no idea what Ozzy is even saying.

 

[Mrs. Garrison]

i dont think he does either

 

[Cancer45]

rolling stone reader polls, number 2


U2, 'Songs of Innocence' - Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Albums of 2014 | Rolling Stone