ch_nl Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I don't get why one must like the personal opinions of a bands front person in order to like the music. I like Dylan but I don't share his political opinoin. I do think Bono has some good ideas but at the same time I do realize that he's naive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 We are all naive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 People diss many bands, U2 is just one. Seriously, start up a "Best Beatles Album" or "Best Rollings Stones Album", you'll find playa-haters everywhere. Now check it out - http://pandora.net - and find more bands that you never would have found before! Hahahaha, great examples, I hate both of them. I hate Coldplay too. And Johnny Cash is immensely overrated. I'm pretty much looking for an argument here, aren't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAussiePosse Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Hahahaha, great examples, I hate both of them. I hate Coldplay too. And Johnny Cash is immensely overrated. I'm pretty much looking for an argument here, aren't I? I agree with you here! IMO, Beatles only really hit their stride after Sgt. Peppers. And the Stones, ugh, retire already. BTW, has anyone noticed the exact same chord changes in Coldplay's "Clocks" and "Speed of Sound"? Almost as bad as Oasis in their tendency to recycle songs. INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING! Now Devo ... there was a band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_Habs_Fan Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Best song: Sunday bloody sunday. I agree i have to say the latest albums are not that good as the material they made in the early years. I can't listen to the latest work of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I agree i have to say the latest albums are not that good as the material they made in the early years. I can't listen to the latest work of them I'd have to agree. I didn't mind "All That You Can't Leave Behind" but "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" was horrid. I was boggled to see it win Album of the Year a couple months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 I'd have to agree. I didn't mind "All That You Can't Leave Behind" but "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" was horrid. I was boggled to see it win Album of the Year a couple months ago. I agree that "How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" wasn't that great. I think they got best album because they got shafted for All that you can leave behind and Achtung Baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I agree that "How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" wasn't that great. I think they got best album because they got shafted for All that you can leave behind and Achtung Baby. Yeah, you're probably right there. I thought with the massive hype and the huge singles of 2005, Mariah Carey would've taken. She really got shafted at every awards show this year. I'll admit, a guilty pleasure right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_Habs_Fan Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I think "city of blinding lights" and "all because of you" are not that bad, but when they brought out Pop they were downhilling ever since. Only the first years were great!! I'm glad i didn't pay almost 100 dollar for that concert last summer, and went to see coldplay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 (edited) No 'best' album for me. Just a series of albums that I generally enjoy listening to. BOY - neve got into it OCTOBER - some super songs WAR - a stronger album with memorable stuff like 'Surrender' & 'New Year's Day' UNFORGETTABLE FIRE - a wonderfully weird album JOSHUA TREE - some marvelous songs especially on the 1st side (vinyl) RATTLE & HUM - lots more highlights (along with some lowlights) ACHTUNG BABY - a generally outstanding album (closest to my favourite) ZOOROPA - I still can't really get into it much but a fascinating album nevertheless POP - like 'Zooropa' ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND - still haven't fully tasted this one but it does have some fine cuts HOW TO DISMANTLE AN ATOMIC BOMB - strange eye-catching title but, for me, the album to which I can relate the most All in all, for me, some great stuff, some good stuff, some forgettable stuff but much more of the first two. Edited May 3, 2006 by shortcat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsniper Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 vinyl vi-nyl? What is this vinyl you speak of? Is it anything like a CD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 (edited) A-track now thats something you don't see anymore although I know somebody that has an A-track player in his car, talk about retro. Edited May 10, 2006 by Pierre the Great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumpano21 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 A-track now thats something you don't see anymore although I know somebody that has an A-track player in his car, talk about retro. Don't you mean 8-track? As in you can record 8 different "pieces" to be played simultaneously. I think most bands today record with 64 track machines. Best album: Achtung Baby. Joshua Tree broke the band wide open with some huge hits that will never sound old but it's a little too snobbish for me in its deliberate attempt to become the classic all-American album. Achtung on the other hand is an experimental work of art. Waaaaaay ahead of its time and represents exactly what U2 is - a bunch of cocky Irishmen willing to test the limits of the consumer ear but who also happen to be great songwriters. The song 'One' was recorded in Berlin around the time of German re-unification and is reported to have saved the band from splitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 A-track now thats something you don't see anymore although I know somebody that has an A-track player in his car, talk about retro. interesting info on the 8-track tape. a short read but lots of excellent info. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8-track_cartridge :king: :hlogo: :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mont Royale Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 I don't own any U2 albums, so I can't comment. As far as songs go, the one they've done that particularly resonated with me was 'One'. I'm mostly into hard rock, but I appreciate the quiet intensity of that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I liked U2 at one time and played many of their songs on Bass Guitar when musician friends got together. I find myself withdrawn from the band due to listening too much to them and BONO trying to get his hand in our tax dollar pockets. If I were a mean spirited person I would dislike the man, however he is fightin a good fight and I wish him luck in getting charity money from the Harper Gang that rules the roost in Ottawa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Thats why I kinda stay away from concerts in general. I know they are fighting the good fight and I'd join them if I could (join the peace corp). He's become the public face of African hunger which is good because not everyone can take the heat that goes along with that responsiblity. I'll continue to support the causes but in a behind the curtain sort of way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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