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MrMagpie · 05-03-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by the_gloaming09;2863574
it's wierd, at first i didn't like "get your boots on" but now i do, i like the rhythm to it. the only songs that i don't care too much for are fez-breathe. the others i like alot (especially the title track, crazy tonight, moment of surrender, magnificent)

Agree with you on Big Boots. It makes a little more sense now.
The ones you mentioned are also my favourites at the moment, with Moment of Surrender taking the cake.

Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck kottke;2863577
In 500 years' time, will we be discussing U2 like Shakespeare is discussed today?

I do believe so

Corkus · 05-03-2009, 04:55 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck kottke;2863577
In 500 years' time, will we be discussing U2 like Shakespeare is discussed today?

Probably, except students will enjoy it!

Picked up a physical copy today, fulfilling my good deed of giving the band money for something I technically already had (though not legit). After a couple weeks, I've settled on "Breathe" as my favorite song on the album, and I finally know what Brian Eno means when he calls it the "most U2 song". It's got everything - ripping guitar, great vocals, very energetic feel, and a fair amount of innovation. Sums up U2 perfectly.

Really, the only two songs I now don't like are "Get on Your Boots" and "Stand Up Comedy". Not only do they feel like inferior versions of a few past U2 songs, but their lyrics are pretty dorky. I'm still trying to warm up to "Cedars of Lebanon", but overall, I consider this a successful experimental effort. Heck, the two songs I mentioned not liking are more traditional, so the beauty of NLOTH lies with what's different.

chuck kottke · 05-03-2009, 04:56 AM

Where in good heavens did they come up with a name like "U2" anyhow??

the_gloaming09 · 05-03-2009, 05:03 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Briggins;2863584
Agree with you on Big Boots. It makes a little more sense now.
The ones you mentioned are also my favourites at the moment, with Moment of Surrender taking the cake.

I do believe so

radiohead slip-up there briggins

the_gloaming09 · 05-03-2009, 05:03 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by chuck kottke;2863577
In 500 years' time, will we be discussing U2 like Shakespeare is discussed today?

that's a damn good question. i dunno

FluMTonks · 05-03-2009, 05:08 AM

anyone going to the good morning america show?

the_gloaming09 · 05-03-2009, 05:09 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by FluMTonks;2863603
anyone going to the good morning america show?

no... but my aunt works where it's gonna be filmed, i kinda want to go but i have classes early

Tnspieler1012 · 05-03-2009, 05:28 AM

While I've come down from my initial cloud to enthusiasm about the album, I still find a lot to love about it. I've decided that the freshest part of the album is actually the second half, mainly from FEZ-Being Born through Cedars of Lebanon. These songs are not only amazing, but they illustrate a clear change from previous albums. As good as Magnificent/Moment of Surrender/I'll Go Crazy...they come off as dissapointing for so many because there's nothing overwhelmingly "new" about them.
While I love the first, MOS is a bit dry and indulgent, almost too stripped down for it's own good, and IGC...a bit too reminiscent of Walk On and ATYCLB. While it's built like a typical solid, U2 pop song, you can't shake the notion that it is...just another typical, solid, U2 pop song, with dated tricks and few real surprises.

That said, Magnificent's guitar arrangement is too catchy to not enjoy, and Unknown Caller has an irresistible hook and a splendid outro. I still can't quite stomach GOYB's, but despite the stereotypically "Bono" lyrics, I must admit the guitar in Stand-up Comedy is outstanding.

FEZ/Being Born, may just be my personal fave, not only for the really cool intro, but the stripped down flow of the song with minimal, simple vocals and effective piano melodies over that strong, rythmic guitar. White As Snow needs no description, and Breathe has seriously surprised me as a real quality track, that probably falls closest to the overall sound of the album.

MrMagpie · 05-03-2009, 05:42 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by the_gloaming09;2863596
radiohead slip-up there briggins

Oh wow, didn't even notice.
Just watched them do If I Don't Go Crazy... on Letterman! It was fantabulous. I was worried about how Bono would sound on this one, but through my tv it sounded great.

Tnspieler1012 · 05-03-2009, 05:53 AM

Oh wow! I hope it's already on youtube, that's the first time they've played it live in public.

MrMagpie · 05-03-2009, 03:30 PM

YouTube - U2 - I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight (Live - Night 3 - Letterman)

Tnspieler1012 · 05-03-2009, 03:36 PM

saw it last night and was actually really impressed!! It's definitely growing on me a bit more thanks to that...

( BTW your siggy = EPIC WIN x infinite + 1 )

Timothy Q. Mouse · 05-03-2009, 06:02 PM

I fucking love this album!!!

One thing though:

FEZ-Being Born. I like to see it as two tracks in one, FEZ being the ambient intro and a worthless piece of filler (it doesn't even run into Being Born FFS! It's just... there), and Being Born as one of the best things they have done in years, and my favourite from the album, just ahead of Breathe, the lyrics of which are brilliant.

I mean:

16th of June, 9:05, door bell rings, man at the door says if I want to stay alive a bit longer, there's three things I need you to know... three! Coming from a long line of traveling sales people on my mother's side, I wasn't gonna buy just anyone's cockatoo, so why would I invite a complete stranger into my home? Would you?

That is awesomesauce. Seriously.

EDIT: AND THE DRUMS!!!! Fantastic work there Mr Mullen.

bjaiken · 05-03-2009, 06:12 PM

Man, these new songs are sounding fantastic live. Every time I see a live performance on T.V., I like the record better.

And the Letterman performances...WOW!

MrMagpie · 05-03-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by bjaiken;2864459
Man, these new songs are sounding fantastic live. Every time I see a live performance on T.V., I like the record better.

And the Letterman performances...WOW!

Same here. Its making me very excited for March 9th (announcement of tour)

05-03-2009, 04:51 AM	#3991
MrMagpie Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 26,887 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by the_gloaming09;2863574 it's wierd, at first i didn't like "get your boots on" but now i do, i like the rhythm to it. the only songs that i don't care too much for are fez-breathe. the others i like alot (especially the title track, crazy tonight, moment of surrender, magnificent) Agree with you on Big Boots. It makes a little more sense now. The ones you mentioned are also my favourites at the moment, with Moment of Surrender taking the cake. Quote: Originally Posted by chuck kottke;2863577 In 500 years' time, will we be discussing U2 like Shakespeare is discussed today? I do believe so

05-03-2009, 04:55 AM	#3992
Corkus Pretentious Tool Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,507 My Mood: Location: Smoggy SoCal Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 25 Thanked 95 Times in 56 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by chuck kottke;2863577 In 500 years' time, will we be discussing U2 like Shakespeare is discussed today? Probably, except students will enjoy it! Picked up a physical copy today, fulfilling my good deed of giving the band money for something I technically already had (though not legit). After a couple weeks, I've settled on "Breathe" as my favorite song on the album, and I finally know what Brian Eno means when he calls it the "most U2 song". It's got everything - ripping guitar, great vocals, very energetic feel, and a fair amount of innovation. Sums up U2 perfectly. Really, the only two songs I now don't like are "Get on Your Boots" and "Stand Up Comedy". Not only do they feel like inferior versions of a few past U2 songs, but their lyrics are pretty dorky. I'm still trying to warm up to "Cedars of Lebanon", but overall, I consider this a successful experimental effort. Heck, the two songs I mentioned not liking are more traditional, so the beauty of NLOTH lies with what's different.

05-03-2009, 05:03 AM	#3994
the_gloaming09 Feral Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11,936 My Mood: Location: NY Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 39 Thanked 38 Times in 26 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by Briggins;2863584 Agree with you on Big Boots. It makes a little more sense now. The ones you mentioned are also my favourites at the moment, with Moment of Surrender taking the cake. I do believe so radiohead slip-up there briggins __________________ I'm not yours. You're not mine. That's just fine. Please. Don't. Judge. My Blog Facebook Twitter

05-03-2009, 05:03 AM	#3995
the_gloaming09 Feral Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11,936 My Mood: Location: NY Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 39 Thanked 38 Times in 26 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by chuck kottke;2863577 In 500 years' time, will we be discussing U2 like Shakespeare is discussed today? that's a damn good question. i dunno __________________ I'm not yours. You're not mine. That's just fine. Please. Don't. Judge. My Blog Facebook Twitter

05-03-2009, 05:08 AM	#3996
FluMTonks Coldplayer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 463 Location: New York Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	anyone going to the good morning america show? __________________ ♥ Coldplaying Charity Club ♥ Coldplay @ Nassau Coliseum March 26, 2006 w/ Richard Ashcroft Live Earth 7/7/07 ZZ Top @ The Beacon Theater September 28, 2007 Coldplay - Free Show @ MSG June 23, 2008 Coldplay @ the Today Show June 27, 2008 Coldplay @ Izod Center October 26, 2008 w/ Duffy U2 @ Good Morning America March 6, 2009 - Fordham University VIP No Doubt and Paramore @ Nikon Jones Beach Theater June 27, 2009 Coldplay @ Saratoga SPAC July 27, 2009 w/ Elbow Green Day @ MSG July 28, 2009 w/ Kaiser Chiefs Hall & Oates @ Seaside Summer Concert Series - Levy Park Animanaguchi, D.A.D., and Lawrence Grey @ Shea Stadium, Brooklyn Muse @ MSG March 5, 2010 w/ Silver Sun Pickups

05-03-2009, 04:56 AM	#3993
chuck kottke Gearwork for Clocks Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8,425 My Mood: Location: Just north of Green Bay - near Lake Michigan's Western Shore Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Where in good heavens did they come up with a name like "U2" anyhow??

05-03-2009, 05:09 AM	#3997
the_gloaming09 Feral Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11,936 My Mood: Location: NY Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 39 Thanked 38 Times in 26 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by FluMTonks;2863603 anyone going to the good morning america show? no... but my aunt works where it's gonna be filmed, i kinda want to go but i have classes early __________________ I'm not yours. You're not mine. That's just fine. Please. Don't. Judge. My Blog Facebook Twitter

05-03-2009, 05:28 AM	#3998
Tnspieler1012 Come On, Let's Go Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12,247 My Mood: Location: Prague, Czech Republic Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 60 Thanked 132 Times in 81 Posts	While I've come down from my initial cloud to enthusiasm about the album, I still find a lot to love about it. I've decided that the freshest part of the album is actually the second half, mainly from FEZ-Being Born through Cedars of Lebanon. These songs are not only amazing, but they illustrate a clear change from previous albums. As good as Magnificent/Moment of Surrender/I'll Go Crazy...they come off as dissapointing for so many because there's nothing overwhelmingly "new" about them. While I love the first, MOS is a bit dry and indulgent, almost too stripped down for it's own good, and IGC...a bit too reminiscent of Walk On and ATYCLB. While it's built like a typical solid, U2 pop song, you can't shake the notion that it is...just another typical, solid, U2 pop song, with dated tricks and few real surprises. That said, Magnificent's guitar arrangement is too catchy to not enjoy, and Unknown Caller has an irresistible hook and a splendid outro. I still can't quite stomach GOYB's, but despite the stereotypically "Bono" lyrics, I must admit the guitar in Stand-up Comedy is outstanding. FEZ/Being Born, may just be my personal fave, not only for the really cool intro, but the stripped down flow of the song with minimal, simple vocals and effective piano melodies over that strong, rythmic guitar. White As Snow needs no description, and Breathe has seriously surprised me as a real quality track, that probably falls closest to the overall sound of the album. __________________ "So I wanna live in a wooden house, where making more friends would be easy, I wanna live where the sun comes out..." Quote: Originally Posted by Karencorpse;4818717 Tnspieler1012 seams like a very interesting guy who has lots of interesting things to talk about and great things to do with her. Quote: Originally Posted by eff-exx;5237716 You're like the ultimate post-rocker in this forum. Quote: Originally Posted by Til_Kingdom_Come;5509315 Ha Ha!!! I guess you suck at geography as well as Rock music!!

05-03-2009, 05:42 AM	#3999
MrMagpie Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 26,887 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by the_gloaming09;2863596 radiohead slip-up there briggins Oh wow, didn't even notice. Just watched them do If I Don't Go Crazy... on Letterman! It was fantabulous. I was worried about how Bono would sound on this one, but through my tv it sounded great.

05-03-2009, 05:53 AM	#4000
Tnspieler1012 Come On, Let's Go Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12,247 My Mood: Location: Prague, Czech Republic Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 60 Thanked 132 Times in 81 Posts	Oh wow! I hope it's already on youtube, that's the first time they've played it live in public. __________________ "So I wanna live in a wooden house, where making more friends would be easy, I wanna live where the sun comes out..." Quote: Originally Posted by Karencorpse;4818717 Tnspieler1012 seams like a very interesting guy who has lots of interesting things to talk about and great things to do with her. Quote: Originally Posted by eff-exx;5237716 You're like the ultimate post-rocker in this forum. Quote: Originally Posted by Til_Kingdom_Come;5509315 Ha Ha!!! I guess you suck at geography as well as Rock music!!

05-03-2009, 03:36 PM	#4002
Tnspieler1012 Come On, Let's Go Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 12,247 My Mood: Location: Prague, Czech Republic Gender: Country: Chat posts: 1 Thanks given: 60 Thanked 132 Times in 81 Posts	saw it last night and was actually really impressed!! It's definitely growing on me a bit more thanks to that... ( BTW your siggy = EPIC WIN x infinite + 1 ) __________________ "So I wanna live in a wooden house, where making more friends would be easy, I wanna live where the sun comes out..." Quote: Originally Posted by Karencorpse;4818717 Tnspieler1012 seams like a very interesting guy who has lots of interesting things to talk about and great things to do with her. Quote: Originally Posted by eff-exx;5237716 You're like the ultimate post-rocker in this forum. Quote: Originally Posted by Til_Kingdom_Come;5509315 Ha Ha!!! I guess you suck at geography as well as Rock music!!

05-03-2009, 06:02 PM	#4003
Timothy Q. Mouse Vs Everything Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,430 My Mood: Location: Ireland Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I fucking love this album!!! One thing though: FEZ-Being Born. I like to see it as two tracks in one, FEZ being the ambient intro and a worthless piece of filler (it doesn't even run into Being Born FFS! It's just... there), and Being Born as one of the best things they have done in years, and my favourite from the album, just ahead of Breathe, the lyrics of which are brilliant. I mean: 16th of June, 9:05, door bell rings, man at the door says if I want to stay alive a bit longer, there's three things I need you to know... three! Coming from a long line of traveling sales people on my mother's side, I wasn't gonna buy just anyone's cockatoo, so why would I invite a complete stranger into my home? Would you? That is awesomesauce. Seriously. EDIT: AND THE DRUMS!!!! Fantastic work there Mr Mullen. __________________ "The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up." The Blue Walrus

05-03-2009, 06:12 PM	#4004
bjaiken Stay Classy Coldplaying Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,600 Location: Southern California Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Man, these new songs are sounding fantastic live. Every time I see a live performance on T.V., I like the record better. And the Letterman performances...WOW! __________________ I'm kind of a BIG DEAL

05-03-2009, 06:16 PM	#4005
MrMagpie Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 26,887 Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Quote: Originally Posted by bjaiken;2864459 Man, these new songs are sounding fantastic live. Every time I see a live performance on T.V., I like the record better. And the Letterman performances...WOW! Same here. Its making me very excited for March 9th (announcement of tour)

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