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Ghost of Love
The guyliner was probably one of the lowest moments in U2 history for me.
While I didn't have a problem with him in eyeliner, I couldn't see the general public warming up to an alter ego which was supposed to be Elvis' deceased twin brother. I know he never stepped out on stage and said hey that's who I am, but he said that was his idea in an interview. I don't knock him for having the guts to wear it (and I say it that way only because he never did it before: The AB drag shots don't count) and try it anyway though. I'm sure he had some fun with it.
Why would the AB drag shot don't count ? He's wearing more than just guyliner, not to mention old Macphisto on tour.
I think it was an interesting idea, but somehow it never got evolved.
For the first time I'm now hearing Stand Up Comedy on the radio. And fuck me. It sounds good.
Don't care what the haters think. This song would have been a good single. Such a shame they never played it live.
Sorry but this is the most tired U2 discussion over the last 3 years around here. The only reason people lean on this 'Boots' excuse is because it's the one the band gave them.
Otherwise it makes little sense.
Hey guys, don't you think Pop would have been a bigger album if they had released Super City Mania, Bono grew out his hair and Adam was dating a super model at the time?
I also think the Spurs would have won on Thursday if they made more baskets.
cobl04 said:Discotheque fucking rules.
Discotheque fucking rules.
Fuck Larry.
BOOMCHA! BOOMCHA!
discotheque fucking rules.
Fuck larry.
Boomcha! Boomcha!
Whenever i talk to someone that hasnt listened to no line on the horizon but has heard get on your boots there opinion is "o it all sounds the same now anyway" thats what get on your boots did
The album did 5 million copies so it cannot be classed as a flop.coldplay are just about to crash through that number with there latest album.thats with number 1 singles,lots of radio/tv play and alot of promotion. Something no line didnt really have.I hate to bring coldplay up but im just showing an example of the current record sale market for other big bands.
for me Magnificent was the obvious lead single- follow up with Breathe- after that there are no real singles left- an edited MOS or NLOTH maybe
GOYB is a great live track- but doesn't really work as well on the studio version
for me Magnificent was the obvious lead single- follow up with Breathe...
for me Magnificent was the obvious lead single- follow up with Breathe- after that there are no real singles left- an edited MOS or NLOTH maybe
GOYB is a great live track- but doesn't really work as well on the studio version
in the grand scheme of crap lead singles it's right up there- Madonna recently matched it's crapness with the dismal lead single from MDNA
I thought I read that Madonna's high sales for her CD (reaching #10) was in large part because she gave them out free when it came out at her first concert or something. That could be entirely wrong, but I know I read that somewhere.
1. No Line On The Horizon – probably the best song on the album – it’s exciting, it has a different vibe than the rest of the album, it is a Larry Mullen Master Class and best of all, it’s rock and roll!
2. Magnificent – one of my least favs on the album, it’s a mid-paced slogger but I get why people like it and it would have made a great follow-up to NLOTH
3. Get On Your Boots – Would be a chance for U2 to go against the tide and release this song. It has many of the same qualities as NLOTH but it is its own beast. Would have made people sit up and take notice after those first two singles.
4. I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight – playing it a little safer after the sonic blast of Boots, this would have been a great summer or end of winter tune.
5. Breathe – This song has a schizo vibe to it – darker and confrontational, and then it flips the script (can’t believe I just typed that) and it is one of the most uplifting moments U2 conjures up on this album. ‘Walk out, in to the streets!’ I mean c’mon – that would have been a brilliant way to end the 360 shows (but that’s another thread all together)
And if they were riding high and needed another single…
6. Stand Up Comedy – I know this song gets the blunt of the hate stick but I think it’s a clever little rocker with some serious funk elements to it. Once again, slightly safer but would have probably had an interesting video to accompany it.
1. No Line On The Horizon – probably the best song on the album – it’s exciting, it has a different vibe than the rest of the album, it is a Larry Mullen Master Class and best of all, it’s rock and roll!
2. Magnificent – one of my least favs on the album, it’s a mid-paced slogger but I get why people like it and it would have made a great follow-up to NLOTH
3. Get On Your Boots – Would be a chance for U2 to go against the tide and release this song. It has many of the same qualities as NLOTH but it is its own beast. Would have made people sit up and take notice after those first two singles.
4. I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight – playing it a little safer after the sonic blast of Boots, this would have been a great summer or end of winter tune.
5. Breathe – This song has a schizo vibe to it – darker and confrontational, and then it flips the script (can’t believe I just typed that) and it is one of the most uplifting moments U2 conjures up on this album. ‘Walk out, in to the streets!’ I mean c’mon – that would have been a brilliant way to end the 360 shows (but that’s another thread all together)
And if they were riding high and needed another single…
6. Stand Up Comedy – I know this song gets the blunt of the hate stick but I think it’s a clever little rocker with some serious funk elements to it. Once again, slightly safer but would have probably had an interesting video to accompany it.