Originally posted by drewhiggins:[..]
I don't know what happened to it. It's a real possibility that it will be one of the two bonus tracks on iTunes, or be a song on the Linear film.
Originally posted by Xayide29:[..]
Possible yeah, if its goin to be in that film
Maybe they didn´t want to put it on the album itself then
Originally posted by drewhiggins:[..]
I've been saying for ages this is going to a true concept album in the vein of Welcome To My Nightmare or Viva La Vida. Maybe it just didn't fit.
And they can't use the excuse of it being too long; it's just under 4:30. Eno usually believes in less songs but longer songs. Music For Airports is an example of that - four songs but each one is longer than eight minutes, and runs about 48 minutes.
Originally posted by Xayide29:[..]
Also somethin else Im wonderin, without soundin thick
But why do ppl say the longer songs such as moment of surrender can´t be singles?
Is their some Max. rule for how long a song can be on radio/ music video etc.?
Im sure theirs long videos, and songs on radio/ the music video channels lol
So Im not sure I buy that completley
Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]
typically mainstream radio will only play songs 3-5 minutes long. Streets was long but they released a shortened version.
Originally posted by Xayide29:[..]
I see, thanks for the answer
So then theirs a possibility they might just as well do that again
IF they would decide to put out any of the longer songs as a single
Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]
they still may release a long song but they run the risk of it losing airplay (which is pointless) or they'l have to heavily edit the song which would then mean it's not whats on the album. I'm sure they'l sort something
Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]
they still may release a long song but they run the risk of it losing airplay (which is pointless) or they'l have to heavily edit the song which would then mean it's not whats on the album. I'm sure they'l sort something
Originally posted by TheU2 set to release twelfth studio album - and we have the lowdown
Feb 1 2009 Edited By Billy Sloan And Mickey Mcmonagle
U2 finally unveiled their new album No Line On The Horizon behind closed doors and under the strictest security.
But first again with the big music exclusives... Email were there to hear it.
We were invited by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr to get a sneak preview of their eagerly awaited 12th studio album - not released until March 2.
And it's a cracker, up there with U2 classics such as Achtung Baby, The Joshua Tree and All That You Can't Leave Behind.
The Irish supergroup took the wraps off No Line On The Horizon in the chic Saatchi art gallery at the famous Chelsea Barracks in London.
It features hot new single Get On Your Boots, which is being played to death by radio stations across the UK.
Before hearing the killer tracks, the select guests had to give up all belongings - including mobile phones and any recording devices. They were only returned when the playthrough was over.
But it was worth it to get the first listen to amazing songs such as Magnificent, Moment Of Surrender and Cedars Of Lebanon.
On first hearing, it sounds like U2's most complete album - to be listened to from first track to last. It's also full of brilliant lyrics and Bono's vocals have never sounded stronger.
Here is my pick of the key cuts on No Line On The Horizon.
NOLINEONTHEHORIZON
This opens with a loud sonic drone before Bono sings: "I knew a girl who's like the sea/I watch her changing every day for me."
Then Larry's drums kick in and the song lifts off. It could be their best live stadium opener since Zoo Station.
MAGNIFICENT
A future single choice which more than lives up to its bold title. The Edge's driving guitar gives the song a New Year's Day-style mood.
Bono is in great form when he sings: "I was born to sing for you/I didn't have a choice but to lift you up."
He's dead right because, just two numbers in, the album already has a classic feel.
MOMENT OF SURRENDER
Bono reckons this is one of the best songs U2 have written - and with their back catalogue, that's saying something.
It opens with a guitar sound reminiscent of Where The Streets Have No Name and features a great Edge solo.
In one of his most personal lyrics, Bono says: "I've been in every black hole/At the altar of the dark star/My body's now a begging bowl/That's begging to get back."
Astunning song Springsteen or Dylan would be proud of.
UNKNOWN CALLER
An epic with double-tracked vocals, wailing Edge guitar and pounding Adam bass.
It's a musical feast with so much going on it's initially tough to take it all in. In the chant-style chorus Bono sings: "Hear me/Cease to speak/That I may speak/Shush now."
If nothing else, that's got to be another first for U2 - a pop song with "Shush" in the lyric.
I'LL GO CRAZY IF I DON'T GO CRAZY TONIGHT
Thumping drums, pulsing bass and piano get this potential single off the launch pad.
Musically, it has all the trademarks of a U2 classic with another soaring Bono vocal and great "woo-oo" hook on the chorus.
STAND UP COMEDY
This proves the group are huge Led Zeppelin fans because Edge's guitar riff has a real Jimmy Page feel.
In terms of being musically adventurous, it's not for the faint-hearted and definitely up there with Exit from The Joshua Tree in 1987.
CEDARS OF LEBANON
Bono almost speaks his vocal over a more hymnal, hypnotic backing which leads to a beautiful, almost choral, hook.
Some atmospheric Edge guitar creeps in and builds the mood. This song is so good you don't want it to end.
A fitting finale to a classic U2 album.
Originally posted by dieder:How long until the release? How LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG?
