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1)Firstly is anyone expecting a U2 best of 2000-2010 album to follow tradition?

1a) If so would that just include songs from the HTDAAB album and the one they are currently working on? Because songs from the ATYCLB album (2001) were used in the best of 1990-2000 album (not being picky honestly

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2) Since the 1990-2000 album which included HTBA and HMTMKMKM all of which are soundtracks and are not on any album as is Electrical strom (I think), and despite the vertigo tour taking a lot of time, they haven't made any soundtrack songs yet to feature on the 2000-2010 album.

3) Any opinons about the 1990-2000 album? I think its a good album, but there are so many great songs left out (could be better)

4) When U2 release Best Ofs albums they apparently release an edition of it with the best b-sides of that era. Are the Best of and b-side album released on the same date as the regular best of, cos I always seem to not notice it?

5) There has been dicussion before about our favourite compilations, but I have to say that the Best of 1980-1990 record is such a strong collection of songs and it sounds coherent. To me this is the best official compilation.

6) Do people regard the Passengers album as an Official U2 album? WHat do you think of that album?

germcevoy

17 years

lots of stuff to answer. No times to give my 2 cents jyust now but I shall throw an opinion or 2 in later

LikeASong

17 years

Originally posted by Angel_or_Devil1)Firstly is anyone expecting a U2 best of 2000-2010 album to follow tradition?

I hope not, and I don't expetc it. Moreover, I read somewhere that U2 had signed a contract with Island, saying that they'd have to release 3 Best Ofs, and this point has been filled (80-90, 90-00 and U218). So don't think so.

Originally posted by Angel_or_Devil 1a) If so would that just include songs from the HTDAAB album and the one they are currently working on? Because songs from the ATYCLB album (2001) were used in the best of 1990-2000 album (not being picky honestly )

One correction: I've seen so many times that it was wrong to include ATYCLB's songs in the 1990-2000 compilation; well, it's absolutely right. All That You Can't Leave Behind was released in October 30th 2000.

Originally posted by Angel_or_Devil2) Since the 1990-2000 album which included HTBA and HMTMKMKM all of which are soundtracks and are not on any album as is Electrical strom (I think), and despite the vertigo tour taking a lot of time, they haven't made any soundtrack songs yet to feature on the 2000-2010 album.

They've done the Beatles covers, and this are actually part of a soundtrack. Anyway, in the case there is a 00-10 compilation, I don't think that tracks will appear on it.

Originally posted by Angel_or_Devil3) Any opinons about the 1990-2000 album? I think its a good album, but there are so many great songs left out.

Anty compilation is good, specially when there are 12+10+12+11 tracks (Achtung, Zooropa, Pop, Leave Behind). Tryin to fit 45 tracks in a 16' CD is frenzy crazy. Too bad.

Originally posted by Angel_or_Devil4) When U2 release Best Ofs albums they apparently release an edition of it with the best b-sides of that era. Are the Best of and b-side album released on the same date as the regular best of, cos I always seem to not notice it?

There are "special editions" of the Best Ofs which feature the B-Sides I think. Not every editons have them, alhough I'm not 100% sure about this point. They're released the same day, but the B-Sides COmpilations have a higher price (of course) and I think there are less units sold.

Originally posted by Angel_or_Devil5) There has been dicussion before about our favourite compilations, but I have to say that the Best of 1980-1990 record is such a strong collection of songs and it sounds coherent. To me this is the best official compilation.

I can't help agreing there. It's the best compilation, altough I would have choosen another order for the songs. This would be my order: 1) Streets - 2) Pride - 3) NYD - 4) SBS. After that, any order until 17) All I Want Is You - October (I think it's a easter egg, only a few editions had October as a hidden track after All I Want), which would finish the compilation.

Originally posted by Angel_or_Devil6) Do people regard the Passengers album as an Official U2 album? WHat do you think of that album?

I don't like it at all. For me, it's not a U2 album.

See you. If you don't understand any point or there are mistakes, I'm sorry. I have written it very quick because I'm having lunch in 2 minues!

yeah

17 years

1)/1a) Wouldn't surprise me if there was a Best Of 2000-2010 in the future. But the again, as you mentioned, there isn't much material for that. I tend to say no, but who knows?

2) Yep, no (new) soundtrack songs since 2002 (The Hands That Built America). Only a few Bono collaborations.

3) It's always hard to please everyone. ( I don't give a fuck about these Best Ofs anyway

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4) Special/Limited Editions (with the B sides) were released a week before the regular edition. I can't remember, but that's what U2wanderer says.

5) see 3)

6) I see it as U2 album. Same members as on many other releases. But I can see why many people don't call it a U2 album.

I think it's a really cool album. I'd rate it higher than 3 other U2 albums.

Genaro92U2

17 years

they have :

Elevation
Walk On
Vertigo
City of Blinding Lights
Original of the Species
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
Instant Karma
I Am the Walrus
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Window In The Skies

if u wanna get desperate the duets :

Don't Give Up (Africa) - with Alicia Keys
that one song with Tony Bennett
The Saints Are Coming with Green Day
and a couple more I am forgetting

and the new album

yea there is probably enough songs but that would be kind of pointless

and maybe a new song for the best of in tradition with Sweetest Thing, Electrical Storm and Windows/?????

idk i dont mind i gues..

yeah

17 years

Originally posted by Genaro92U2they have :

I Am the Walrus
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Don't Give Up (Africa) - with Alicia Keys
that one song with Tony Bennett

Those are Bono only. I don't think they'd qualify for a U2 Bestof.

Genaro92U2

17 years

Originally posted by yeah[..]

Those are Bono only. I don't think they'd qualify for a U2 Bestof.

yea true but if they get really desperate and need songs they know where 2 go

easports43

17 years

1) Yes, I expect a best of 2000-2010 album. In fact, I'm looking forward to it. I love the best ofs.

1a)Yes, it would just be HTDAAB/New album, plus probably WITS and TSAC. That's just my guess. Here's what I see for the Best Of 2000-2010.

1. Vertigo
2. The Saints Are Coming
3. Mercy(Believe me, this will be on the next album)
4. Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
5. Smile
6. Some Other new material
7. City Of Blinding Lights
8. Love And Peace Or Else
9. Instant Karma!
10.New Material
11.New Material
12.All Because Of You
13.New Material
14.Original Of The Species
15.Yahweh
16.Window In The Skies

2)I agree with LikeASong

3)I love it, but don't understand the tracklist. I agree with you, a lot of good tracks. Here's what I would've had.

1.The Fly
2.Even Better Than The Real Thing
3.Mofo
4.Gone
5.Lemon
6.Until The End Of The World
7.Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
8.Zooropa
9.Babyface
10.Discotheque
11.Beautiful Day
12.One
13.Mysterious Ways
14.Elevation
15.HMTMKMKM
16.Walk On

4)See LikeASong's answer. I'm still trying to get a hold of the B-Sides edition myself.

5)I agree, it really is the best collection out there. If U218 was a little different, then that would be the best album, but 1980-1990 is a great, strong album.

6)I consider it a "Side project" or a "Solo project" that they were all involved in.

Other than Miss Sarajevo and Your Blue Room, I hate it.

MirrorballBoy

17 years

Originally posted by Angel_or_Devil1)Firstly is anyone expecting a U2 best of 2000-2010 album to follow tradition?

Yep, I think so.

1a) If so would that just include songs from the HTDAAB album and the one they are currently working on? Because songs from the ATYCLB album (2001) were used in the best of 1990-2000 album (not being picky honestly )

Yeah, and maybe the album that comes in 2010/2011.

2) Since the 1990-2000 album which included HTBA and HMTMKMKM all of which are soundtracks and are not on any album as is Electrical strom (I think), and despite the vertigo tour taking a lot of time, they haven't made any soundtrack songs yet to feature on the 2000-2010 album.

No. I think the Spiderman-musical-soundtrack will be on it.

3) Any opinons about the 1990-2000 album? I think its a good album, but there are so many great songs left out (could be better)

No, really not good. the album misses Please, maybe the best song of the 90's.

4) When U2 release Best Ofs albums they apparently release an edition of it with the best b-sides of that era. Are the Best of and b-side album released on the same date as the regular best of, cos I always seem to not notice it?

No, the B-sides will be released later on.

5) There has been dicussion before about our favourite compilations, but I have to say that the Best of 1980-1990 record is such a strong collection of songs and it sounds coherent. To me this is the best official compilation.

I agree. It really is the best. I could not have made it better myself. All the best songs are on it.

6) Do people regard the Passengers album as an Official U2 album? WHat do you think of that album?

It isn't U2. This really has to be an other band

Only Miss Sarajevo and Your Blue Room are great tracks.

MirrorballBoy

17 years

Hey, Angel_or_Devil...What are your answers?

LikeASong

17 years

Originally posted by LikeASongI hope not, and I don't expetc it. Moreover, I read somewhere that U2 had signed a contract with Island, saying that they'd have to release 3 Best Ofs, and this point has been filled (80-90, 90-00 and U218). So don't think so.

Anyone read that point? The contract of making 3 Best Of compilations was filled with U218. So don't expect a new compilation, or at least no in the known format (Best Of xxxx-xxxx, etc). Maybe a special disc, more as U218 than as the other Best Ofs.

Angel_or_Devil

17 years

Originally posted by MirrorballBoyHey, Angel_or_Devil...What are your answers?

*LikeASong, you're absolutly right ATYCLB was relaesed late 2000 and not 2001. My mistake.

*I would have liked songs like Zooropa, Babyface and Lemon on the 1990-2000 record, but hey yes you can't please everyone. If someone asked me about u2's music between 1990-2000 I wouldn't give that album to them as a stepping stone. I would have to lend them all the individual albums because the variety in the albums are so great.

* I haven't heared the Passengers album. I have only just become aware of it, so I can't comment on this point.

* I don't really understand why U2 released U218 when they did, perhaps (thinking out loud) they will release their next album but not have any singles off it. Tour the album and then god forbid retire, so U218 singles stays intact. Then they could release one multi disk greatest hits record.

I wouldn't put it past them making a best of 2000-2010, they seem to be capatilising on every opportunity. Oh and things would happen quicker if Bono turned away from writing songs for the Spice Girls. Who knows what they will do next eh..........

* When they do retire (a bit off topic I know) I reckon Bono will turn to politics, Edge would continue within the music industry as he his very passionate about it (perhaps producing, or setting up a recording studio/label etc), Adam will revel in his success and create his own Playboy mansion. Become surrounded by women as he lounges around in his dressing gown smoking cigars between other stuff.

. Not sure what Larry would do, perhaps retire gracefully or set up a motor or property business.

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