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  1. Originally posted by drewhigginsI didn't even bother keeping A Man and A Woman or The Fly from it, I just wanted the other two songs. I got it from some RapidShare link.

    But Mercy sounded a lot cleaner, less hissy and tinny and way clearer and that's why I kept it - however it was a bit shorter, about five or so seconds.



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    yea thats the art:

    my question: official or not?
  2. Originally posted by stj0691[..]

    yea thats the art:

    my question: official or not?


    Nope, non-existent. Otherwise it would be listed here: http://www.u2wanderer.org/disco/sing3.html



    Plus there's a few dead giveaways:


    Smile: 18 Singles, Complete U2 + Unreleased and Rare (iTunes)

    Mercy: No official releases of Mercy exist.

    The Fly: Live From Chicago, U2.Communication

    A Man and A Woman: How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, Acoustic Mix


    Also, the front cover is laughable, but the back is not half-bad.
  3. Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
    Aha, yeah I know what you mean, but I'm just thinking that those names don't really sound U2-ish? If that makes sense...there's just, like I say, no epicness in it. Stuff like Achtung Baby, JT etc. had that mix of intimate "small" songs combined with the epic big stuff too. I dunno, I'm probably being pessimistic or something lol!


    yEA its hard NOT being pessimistic because you know, I like never see any footage of Bono in the studio so im like "wat the albums almost done?? how isnt he always out doing political blah? how does he have time to do all this innovative music if hes all over the place?" I really dont think amazing songs come from long flights too the white house
  4. Originally posted by Genaro92U2[..]

    yEA its hard NOT being pessimistic because you know, I like never see any footage of Bono in the studio so im like "wat the albums almost done?? how isnt he always out doing political blah? how does he have time to do all this innovative music if hes all over the place?" I really dont think amazing songs come from long flights too the white house


    Don't be surprised if the sessions started in mid-2005 during breaks from Vertigo. Lots of artists record quick stuff which does become some of their best stuff on tour, because their mind is in drive and have ideas and feel inspired.

    It should be like the ATYCLB webcams and have more shots of all the band. When the Eze beach clips were available of the four new songs (the fifth was a Strokes song) they would have been recording well before then - and imagine the quality and quantity of material left over from previous sessions. You've likely heard it from Unreleased and Rare, the two new songs, the U2.com videos, how good that material is. This record could use stuff going right back to Pop and ATYCLB (as HTDAAB did for songs like Sometimes, Love and Peace...), and obviously HTDAAB too - and the other sessions we've heard about. Personally, I'm happy we're getting information at this rate. Otherwise if you know too much then it's no fun to wait, even though we're all impatient. Hopefully the *new* songs from the remasters are decent enough to keep us happy.

    However...showing Bono singing and improvising would likely give away too much. You can figure out a lot from lyrics. But to have someone like Eno and Lanois (and Lillywhite) obviously means something big and innovative is happening. I do really think this could become their biggest and best of the three records (this new one, ATYCLB, HTDAAB) from what we've heard and seen. Remember how long Boy was recorded in - just under six months - and yet, it's one of their best records to date.

    They need more producers like Quincy Jones and Bob Ezrin there too - think about what albums they worked on and see what true innovation is. Make a truly awesome record. In this day and age, nothing seems innovative but there are still artists who are trying to break the barrier.
  5. Originally posted by drewhiggins[..]

    Don't be surprised if the sessions started in mid-2005. It should be like the ATYCLB webcams and have more shots of all the band.

    However...showing him would likely give away too much. You can figure out a lot from lyrics.


    In todays release of Edge p,laying guitar, you can see his foot behind the Evian bottle
  6. Originally posted by stj0691[..]

    how do you know?


    Only one song per album is filled with epic-delay goodness.
    I trust my hunches
  7. Originally posted by Genaro92U2[..]

    yEA its hard NOT being pessimistic because you know, I like never see any footage of Bono in the studio so im like "wat the albums almost done?? how isnt he always out doing political blah? how does he have time to do all this innovative music if hes all over the place?" I really dont think amazing songs come from long flights too the white house


    Whatever it is...I liked the guitar sounds I heard on that Edge Back video...also the drums on Adam's tea video that's posted on U2.com ... they both sound powerful enough for me

  8. Originally posted by Macphistfly[..]

    In todays release of Edge p,laying guitar, you can see his foot behind the Evian bottle


    I can see it. Just. He's probably writing while Edge plays guitar. Didn't Lanois or someone else say they're getting vocals put down now and then it's ready to go? So that means a single should be ready for release in mid-July or beginning of August. Then it's promo shows through late August through to mid-September, then the album comes.

    Why are so many artists releasing new albums this year? It's gonna be a killer year.
  9. Originally posted by drewhiggins[..]

    I can see it. Just. He's probably writing while Edge plays guitar. Didn't Lanois or someone else say they're getting vocals put down now and then it's ready to go? So that means a single should be ready for release in mid-July or beginning of August. Then it's promo shows through late August through to mid-September, then the album comes.

    Why are so many artists releasing new albums this year? It's gonna be a killer year.


    Indeed, i also think Coldplay are gonna get beaten down in October, gonna see who the real boss is.

    Wow, how weird is it to see things moving in the U2 camp again?!
    It just feels weird as well as wonderful.
  10. Originally posted by Macphistfly[..]

    Indeed, i also think Coldplay are gonna get beaten down in October, gonna see who the real boss is.

    Wow, how weird is it to see things moving in the U2 camp again?!
    It just feels weird as well as wonderful.


    It never stops. The unofficial DVDs are a great way to tie you over as well and discover how great some songs are.
  11. Originally posted by drewhiggins[..]

    It never stops. The unofficial DVDs are a great way to tie you over as well and discover how great some songs are.


    what unnoficials in particular?
  12. Originally posted by Macphistfly[..]

    what unnoficials in particular?


    Any of the MP4 videos for devices that Gerard has posted are worth a video download in DVD format. A few that come straight to mind are:

    Devore 1983
    Gateshead 1981
    War West Germany
    Red Rocks 1983 (the missing Red Rocks)
    Los Angeles 1987
    Iowa 1987
    Rotterdam 1990-01-05
    Angels In Devil's Shoes (partial Sydney, Point Depot Pro-Shots)
    ZooTV Adelaide 1993
    ZooTV Dublin 1993-08-28
    ZooTV Rotterdam 1992
    Popmart Santiago 1998
    Popmart Sarajevo 1998
    Popmart Edmonton 1997
    Las Vegas 1997
    Austin 2001
    Las Vegas 2001
    Miami (2) 2001
    Buenos Aires 2006
    Anaheim (April 1-2 2005)
    Pittsburgh 2005
    Sao Paulo 2006
    Sydney 2006 (13 Nov 06)
    Sydney 2006 (10 Nov 06)
    Honolulu 2006
    Dublin (Ronnie Drew) 2008 (?)

    Plus some of the recent European 'Video Drug' projects are worthwhile and the Vertigo HD project (though over 21GB in size) are truly awesome.
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