Discussion of U2's future: new singles, new tour, etc.

Originally posted by RattleandHum1988[..]

Yea. I mean, if you listen to U2's stuff before Pop, it had so much more meaning then their last couple of records. Maybe ATYCLB was an exception. Pop was more less an experiment IMO, and Bomb was just, Bomb. I dunno. It wasn't as special or as significant as their older albums, but that's not to say it didn't have good music. COBL to me is one of my favourite songs by them, I think it's amazing. That one might be one of the exceptions I was talking about off of that album. I love that song. But yea, I really do hope this next album will have that U2 feel to it.

Originally posted by thefly07[..]

Bomb is a great fucking record with incredible strength IMO thus making it a viable candidate for best album. However, the past 2 records are clearly U2 sticking to what they do best: write great fucking songs. I think U2 enjoyed that period but after Bomb felt they had to actually chase something new, and I hope the new album will be the result of that ambition. Bono said to either Jo Whiley or Q that whatever they were doing had to change. The last two albums specifically weren't trying to reinvent the wheel, so people complaining about that as a weak point can kind of shut up because that isn't the point. Who knows if the next album will be as stark a contrast as Achtung Baby was, but this will be a make or break album I think for the band, it has to be great if they are to remain relevant, especially at this point in their career

Originally posted by thefly07[..]

Bomb is a great fucking record with incredible strength IMO thus making it a viable candidate for best album. However, the past 2 records are clearly U2 sticking to what they do best: write great fucking songs. I think U2 enjoyed that period but after Bomb felt they had to actually chase something new, and I hope the new album will be the result of that ambition. Bono said to either Jo Whiley or Q that whatever they were doing had to change. The last two albums specifically weren't trying to reinvent the wheel, so people complaining about that as a weak point can kind of shut up because that isn't the point. Who knows if the next album will be as stark a contrast as Achtung Baby was, but this will be a make or break album I think for the band, it has to be great if they are to remain relevant, especially at this point in their career

Originally posted by thefly07[..]

Bomb is a great fucking record with incredible strength IMO thus making it a viable candidate for best album. However, the past 2 records are clearly U2 sticking to what they do best: write great fucking songs. I think U2 enjoyed that period but after Bomb felt they had to actually chase something new, and I hope the new album will be the result of that ambition. Bono said to either Jo Whiley or Q that whatever they were doing had to change. The last two albums specifically weren't trying to reinvent the wheel, so people complaining about that as a weak point can kind of shut up because that isn't the point. Who knows if the next album will be as stark a contrast as Achtung Baby was, but this will be a make or break album I think for the band, it has to be great if they are to remain relevant, especially at this point in their career

Originally posted by WojBhoyArgh, too much to catch up on. I like the look of the NLOTH cover, even if it is pretty clearly a fake lol, but FAR TOO MUCH Photoshop talk for my liking lol...

Originally posted by flowerchild[..]

lol, sorry. just wanted to show that it was indeed simple PS work

Originally posted by flowerchild[..]

can only agree as well sometimes it annoys me a little how fans literally refuse to see the beauty in atyclb and (especially) htdaab.

Originally posted by stj0691I have a strong feeling we should be getting some news within the next week. I can sense it.

Originally posted by germcevoy[..]

it is getting steadily closer to the supposed release date to have heard absolutely feck all from official sources. I kinda like that

Originally posted by stj0691[..]

ATYCLB = Reapplying for best band in the world, doing what they do best. Check

HTDAAB = A rock 'n' roll record. Again doing what they do best. Somewhat of a look back on their early days with heavier sound.

New Album (presumably No Line On the Horizon) = Their next album that takes a left turn, into the uncharted territory. U2 will shock their fans once more. What's in bold (that I made bold btw) is exactly what my thoughts have been.