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I probably have a least favorite song on every U2 album - something that just is terrible. "Boy" fortunately is one of the best debut albums ever. However, much on "OCtober" stands out as rather poor.
However, if we skip to JT, "Trip" has always leapt out as almost ruining the album. The irony is that the album needed this song to help break up the monotony of JT.
AB has "UV". Now, there are some great lyrics with UV ("opera in my head"), but the numerous "baby, baby, baby" phrases weakened it for me. Plus, the guitar is too reminiscent of the far superior "Until the End of the World".
"Zooropa" has both "Babyface" and "Some Days...". One of those could have/should have been cut. "Babyface" arguably blends with the theme of the album, but it's kind of sappy.
"Pop" is one of those albums where there seemed a disconnect. But "If God Will Send..." stands out as weak (I abhor Bono belting out, "and the Cartoon Network turns into the news"). I love the "bah bahs" in "Miami" but hate the screaming. But to me, "Playboy Mansion" is just horrid. It's stuck in time due to various references and seems a dramatic departure from Bono's usual poetic writing style.
ATYCLB has many weak songs filling up the second half of the album. No need for both "Grace" and "Peace on Earth", which seem almost the same song.
HTDAAB has one of my least favorite songs ever with "A Man and a Woman". I'm puzzled how some don't like "Love and Peace" or "Yahweh" when that disaster is on the album.
NLOTH is a strong album, but I really could do without "Crazy Tonight". I really like "Stand Up Comedy', but "Crazy Tonight" is just too pop. Fortunately, I love U2's remixed live version.
All told, some crap - but the brilliance always wins out.
However, if we skip to JT, "Trip" has always leapt out as almost ruining the album. The irony is that the album needed this song to help break up the monotony of JT.
AB has "UV". Now, there are some great lyrics with UV ("opera in my head"), but the numerous "baby, baby, baby" phrases weakened it for me. Plus, the guitar is too reminiscent of the far superior "Until the End of the World".
"Zooropa" has both "Babyface" and "Some Days...". One of those could have/should have been cut. "Babyface" arguably blends with the theme of the album, but it's kind of sappy.
"Pop" is one of those albums where there seemed a disconnect. But "If God Will Send..." stands out as weak (I abhor Bono belting out, "and the Cartoon Network turns into the news"). I love the "bah bahs" in "Miami" but hate the screaming. But to me, "Playboy Mansion" is just horrid. It's stuck in time due to various references and seems a dramatic departure from Bono's usual poetic writing style.
ATYCLB has many weak songs filling up the second half of the album. No need for both "Grace" and "Peace on Earth", which seem almost the same song.
HTDAAB has one of my least favorite songs ever with "A Man and a Woman". I'm puzzled how some don't like "Love and Peace" or "Yahweh" when that disaster is on the album.
NLOTH is a strong album, but I really could do without "Crazy Tonight". I really like "Stand Up Comedy', but "Crazy Tonight" is just too pop. Fortunately, I love U2's remixed live version.
All told, some crap - but the brilliance always wins out.