Rebel Yell Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I refuse to buy anything to do with U2Bono is a fucking hypocrite - he pops up everywhere preaching about how we should all donate our hard earned money to charity while he moves his company to the Netherlands so he won't have to pay any tax in Ireland.Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe Bono's ever "preached" at his fans to donate money to charity. During his routine on the Vertigo tour where he'd tell the audience to text the ONE campaign, he would say "we're not looking for your money, we're looking for your voice." I suppose you could argue that the money he's lobbied Washington to give to Africa (from our tax dollars) is charity, but I think Bono would argue that it's an investment. At a time when so many nations have a negative view the U.S., it certainly doesn't hurt to plant the seeds of friendship on the African continent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MacPhisto Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 In my humble opinion,unkown caller is the best song on the album. It just seems to lift my mood every time,especialy the bit before the epic solo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 There's a rumor on U2's website that they might be playing at Gillette Stadium in New England later this year. That's pretty phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Utah Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 In my humble opinion,unkown caller is the best song on the album. It just seems to lift my mood every time,especialy the bit before the epic solo!Agree. Unknown Caller is good shit. Haven't listened to all the songs yet (in the process), but I like that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 In my humble opinion,unkown caller is the best song on the album. It just seems to lift my mood every time,especialy the bit before the epic solo!Really? I think it's a good song, but not the best song on the album. Magnificent or Moment of Surrender are probably the best, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 In my humble opinion,unkown caller is the best song on the album. It just seems to lift my mood every time,especialy the bit before the epic solo!Really? I think it's a good song, but not the best song on the album. Magnificent or Moment of Surrender are probably the best, in my opinion.I'm with you, but then again I also like Breathe and Cedars of Lebanon and you dont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Eyes Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Unknown Caller and No Line On The Horizon are probably my favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MacPhisto Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 I love all of them,but crazy tonight is the weakest i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I love all of them,but crazy tonight is the weakest i think.GTFO!!!I love that song! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MacPhisto Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 I love all of them,but crazy tonight is the weakest i think.GTFO!!!I love that song!lol each to there own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 In my humble opinion,unkown caller is the best song on the album. It just seems to lift my mood every time,especialy the bit before the epic solo!Really? I think it's a good song, but not the best song on the album. Magnificent or Moment of Surrender are probably the best, in my opinion.I'm with you, but then again I also like Breathe and Cedars of Lebanon and you dont Never said I don't like them, I just thought they were the weakest. But I changed my mind now, I think Breathe is the weakest. Still a great tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_0013 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 My 2 cents....This album is absolutely superb. U2 are back for sure... Best album since Achtung Baby. Experimental album, but great songs to support it. My album of 2009, by a mileLA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MacPhisto Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 To anybody in the uk,U2 just played a 4 song set on top of the BBC building. Its available via the red button! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoTides Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 This album's really growing on me. I'm really pleased with it at this point, and it's far and away their best work since the '90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teroz Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Cant listen to anything from U2, because to me it's utter bollox. But I'm glad for all you fans that dig the album, it's nice to see a lot of "oldies goldies" bands making up to bar albums: AC/DC, U2, Mötörhead and yeah GnR too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MacPhisto Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 U2 Culture show special,link 1.Link 2.Link 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Cool videos. Thanks for the links.The chick was hot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MacPhisto Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Cool videos. Thanks for the links.The chick was hot too.That would be Lauren Laverne,and she is hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) U2 to release another new album in 2009 Follow-up to 'No Line On The Horizon' on the wayU2 have revealed that they are planning to release another new album before 2009 is over.The band described the album as a "companion" to new effort 'No Line On The Horizon', released today (March 2), and that it will be more meditative than their latest effort.The band added that they would not be considering breaking from the traditional cycle of record releases in the style of Radiohead. "My instinct is to stick with the record guys," guitarist The Edge told the New York Times. "They have to sell your records or sell the downloads, whatever it ends up being."To do that, first of all you've got to love and understand the music, and right now I'm not seeing any group that rivals the record labels on that front."Frontman Bono added: "I'm interested in commerce. The excuse for bigness is that songs demand to be heard if they're any good. And without the kind of momentum of being in a big rock 'n roll band, you won't get your songs heard." Edited March 2, 2009 by markyboy101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpUd_Jr Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Pitchfork: 4.2 http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/reco...-on-the-horizon Edited March 2, 2009 by SpUd_Jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MacPhisto Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Pitchfork: 4.2 http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/reco...-on-the-horizonHas he actualy heard the album??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacks on deck Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 for the most part, pitchfork brings the realest talk in all of music journalism. this album was average at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRs00ks Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 for the most part, pitchfork brings the realest talk in all of music journalism. this album was average at best.They also have paragraphs of irrelevant bullshit in every review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADPT Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 It's not the most immediate album they've done. I've listened to it once. Early tracks that stand out so far are 'Magnificent' and 'Cedars of Lebanon'. This one will take some time to sink in, I feel.I won't hold my breath for this other album that's supposedly coming this year. U2 take their time.Who cares about Pitchfork anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Not crap, not great... Pretty average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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