ms_zeppelin94 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I bought the new U2 album earlier this week, and I think it's a very interesting album - a very different sound. Has anyone else heard it? What do you think about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tangerine~ Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I bought the new U2 album earlier this week, and I think it's a very interesting album - a very different sound. Has anyone else heard it? What do you think about it? Hi ms_zeppelin 94! You already know i'm a U2 fan I find that each song sounds like they could have been on a previous U2 album (some remind me of Zooropa, Pop, and All That You Can't Leave Behind in particular). I love only one song so far.... "Moment of Surrender". I like a few others songs, including "Get On Your Boots" which sounds like it could have fit nicely with "Elevation" on All That You Can't Leave Behind. It may take me a little time, but i think i have pretty much heard the new album enough to make my decision. I am not overjoyed with No Line on the Horizon, but since millions of other fans are, that's the good news! I am still very excited about seeing U2 this year.... and can't wait for the next record, which i know will blow away Achtung Baby (finally)!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I absolutely fucking love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I absolutely fucking love it. Ditto. In my opinion it's the best thing they've done since Achtung Baby. Bono has gotten the power in his voice back, and the band sounds invigorated. Actually. "Get On Your Boots" is the weakest song there. For those who haven't warmed up to it yet, give it time. It'll grow on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I absolutely fucking love it. What she said... Each time I listen, I find more to love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tangerine~ Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Well i love this album because, i'm seeing U2 for the seventh time this year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Great new disc! A few of the songs (Breathe, Stand Up Comedy, Magnificent, Moment of Surrender) are already on my all-time fav. U2 songs list. Can't wait to hear how the songs come across live!! Seeing them in October, just bought tix yesterday. Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms_zeppelin94 Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 For those who haven't warmed up to it yet, give it time. It'll grow on you. It grew on me!! The first time I was listening to it, NLOTH (song) went off & I told my friend "Well...this is interesting..." Magnificent came on "And kinda creepy..." It took me a few listens to really start to like it. NLOTH, Magnificent, & Breathe are my faves now. Hey Walter, What venue did you get tickets for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 It's really good, its what i expected after hearing the reviews...more of a guitar record and thats great for this band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 It's really good, its what i expected after hearing the reviews...more of a guitar record and thats great for this band. Of course since the Edge said he was influenced by Pagey while making this disc, all the better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 After my first listen - brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyV Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 After my first listen - brilliant It's a great album- gets even better with each listen. I read somewhere where a reviewer thought some of the fuzz reminded them a little of Zeppelin (referring to 'Get On Your Boots'). They also seem to manage channeling The Beatles energy really well too. 'Pop's 'Staring at the Sun' is one that comes to mind, and on the new album 'Stand Up Comedy' has a bit of that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 It's a great album- gets even better with each listen. I read somewhere where a reviewer thought some of the fuzz reminded them a little of Zeppelin (referring to 'Get On Your Boots'). They also seem to manage channeling The Beatles energy really well too. 'Pop's 'Staring at the Sun' is one that comes to mind, and on the new album 'Stand Up Comedy' has a bit of that too. I'll be giving it many more listens that's for sure. I like the feel and mood of it a lot. Bummed I didn't get tickets to see the tour but hopefully they'll add more dates and I can manage to get some then. I hear a lot of different things happening influence wise but I need to spend more time with it to pinpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmir96 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I think u2 are legend but in my opinion there new album is their weakest album yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I think you'll be standing alone with that opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I think u2 are legend but in my opinion there new album is their weakest album yet I think it's one of their better albums IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I think u2 are legend but in my opinion there new album is their weakest album yet There are a couple of songs, I must admit, that I do skip. That is the great thing about them, different parts of discs come to you at different times - sometimes it takes seeing it performed live. The only exception is their Pop disc, which I still haven't gotten into. I feel the majority of No Line On The Horizon is some of their strongest material ever. I can't wait to see them live this fall!! I must agree with Ninelive and Knebby. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 There are a couple of songs, I must admit, that I do skip. That is the great thing about them, different parts of discs come to you at different times - sometimes it takes seeing it performed live. The only exception is their Pop disc, which I still haven't gotten into. I feel the majority of No Line On The Horizon is some of their strongest material ever. I can't wait to see them live this fall!! I must agree with Ninelive and Knebby. IMO. Pop is a great album - it took me a bit to really get into it but once I did, it became a favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackCountryWoman Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 No line on the horizon's the best I've heard lately...not only individually but as a whole composition, it realyy thrills me. I've been passing for a terrible moment in my life (the loss of my mother), and, among other things, this album helped me out to overcome my sadness, or to justify it. When Bono's father passed away, the grief appeared in "Sometines you can't make it on your own", from "How to dismantle..........." it talks about their bad relationship, how many things have been unsaid.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy5151 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Ditto. In my opinion it's the best thing they've done since Achtung Baby. Bono has gotten the power in his voice back, and the band sounds invigorated. Actually. "Get On Your Boots" is the weakest song there. For those who haven't warmed up to it yet, give it time. It'll grow on you. I couldn't agree with you more. I love how there is more guitar presence on this album. As always, they put out a great album. I find that they are a bit of a similarity in Zeppelin regarding their albums. They are all great albums, successful, some vary differently in sound/style than others, and some albums appeal more favorable at times depending on the listener's mood. I would have seen them this tour, but opted for AC/DC, as I figure they would more likely to retire before U2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I am kinda reluctant, but that's typical me when it comes to any "arena band", but I usually like stuff they release.. I just gotta give it a chance I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I am kinda reluctant, but that's typical me when it comes to any "arena band", but I usually like stuff they release.. I just gotta give it a chance I guess. Give it a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swan_Song Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 No line on the horizon's the best I've heard lately...not only individually but as a whole composition, it realyy thrills me. I've been passing for a terrible moment in my life (the loss of my mother), and, among other things, this album helped me out to overcome my sadness, or to justify it. When Bono's father passed away, the grief appeared in "Sometines you can't make it on your own", from "How to dismantle..........." it talks about their bad relationship, how many things have been unsaid.... im so sorry BlackCountryWoman, im sorry for your mom, i send you a lot of embrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackCountryWoman Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 im so sorry BlackCountryWoman, im sorry for your mom, i send you a lot of embrace The time to hesitate is through, No time to wallow in the mire, Try now we can only lose, And our love become a funeral pyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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