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  1. Maybe one of the extra tracks in the deluxe edition, or perhaps one from SOE? This is exciting!
  2. Originally posted by MWSAH:[..]

    Sorry to hear about your ex-girlfriend now. Like Remy says, even the most happy music wouldn't make me happy then. I would even consider not to listen to U2. NLOTH came out when a girlfriend and I realised it wouldn't work as we expected. Some songs on NLOTH still remind me to that period.

    Anyway, what review did you read? Because the most respected (international) media seem to like it. Both De Telegraaf and Algemeen Dagblad here give it 4/5 too. Although there is some discussion about the iTunes thing. They expect 'disappointing' sales when the album officialy hits the charts in 4 weeks, because of the give-away.


    Maybe. I really hope I'll change my mind. If even Gerard loves it...

    I just googled "U2 Songs of Innocence" and the first I think 10 reviews were, erhm, not so good... Mostly Belgian radiostations and magazines (Humo, De Standaard, Studio Brussel) are totally butchering it. Dutch too right ? (De Volkskrant). NME called it 4/10.

    Oh well, it's what you personally think of it that matters.
  3. Must have listened to it more then 10 times today.

    Still think its a very strong album, with far more depth to it then the casual listeners (those that have to write a review against a deadline...) at first think it has. It really is 'a grower' and in my book that is a good sign. You need to listen to it multiple times to realize how good it is. Strong (STRONG!) songs and lyrics, really mature and coherent. I love the personal Dublin aspect of it and the cheeky references to other U2 eras.

    It even made me "bump" the 'Rank the Albums' - topic....
  4. Originally posted by BelgianBono:[..]


    Maybe. I really hope I'll change my mind. If even Gerard loves it...

    I just googled "U2 Songs of Innocence" and the first I think 10 reviews were, erhm, not so good... Mostly Belgian radiostations and magazines (Humo, De Standaard, Studio Brussel) are totally butchering it. Dutch too right ? (De Volkskrant). NME called it 4/10.

    Oh well, it's what you personally think of it that matters.

    Just read the Volkskrant one, but that one is just biased. De Volkskrant is a leftwing newspaper which shits on everything that cares about money, so they mainly butcher it because of the Apple link.

    Oh and the Humo one is a copy of an English review I saw here.

    Telegraaf: 4,5 out of 5. AD is positive (Don't give stars) NRC; 3 out of 5. NU: 3,5 out of 5.
  5. u218 singles is on number 5 top albums in holland on iTunes!
  6. boy, the bestof 80-90, october, TUF, TJT...all under the section of; whats hot!
    they are getting some new fans here undeniable..



  7. THAT sound of that raw recording in the studio is what i hoped this album would be... If they recorded like that and didnt put all the over produced layers of synth, keys, strings, chorus, and other shit on it.... THATS what it would sound like. And thats what i want to hear.

    I hope that really is another song coming and i hope it remains stripped like that.

    j
  8. Originally posted by u2joost:Must have listened to it more then 10 times today.

    Still think its a very strong album, with far more depth to it then the casual listeners (those that have to write a review against a deadline...) at first think it has. It really is 'a grower' and in my book that is a good sign. You need to listen to it multiple times to realize how good it is. Strong (STRONG!) songs and lyrics, really mature and coherent. I love the personal Dublin aspect of it and the cheeky references to other U2 eras.

    It even made me "bump" the 'Rank the Albums' - topic....


    (please forgive me for quoting myself but: )

    After listening to "Songs of Innocence" more then 10 times I now feel confident in stating the following:

    1. POP
    2. Achtung Baby
    3. Songs of Innocence

    epic trio!
  9. This is from a Swedish online retailer who has the album ready for pre-order. The Deluxe 2CD version:

    1 The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)
    2 Every Breaking Wave
    3 California (There is no End to Love)
    4 Song for Someone
    5 Iris (Hold Me Close)
    6 Volcano
    7 Raised By Wolves
    8 Cedarwood Road
    9 Sleep Like a Baby Tonight
    10 This is Where You Can Reach Me Now
    11 The Troubles
    12

    Disc 2

    1 Lucifer’s Hands
    2 The Crystal Ballroom
    3 Acoustic Sessions (6 or 7 tracks)
    4 The Troubles (Alternative Version)
    5 Sleep Like A Baby Tonight (Alternative Perspective Mix by Tchad Blake)
  10. Vinyl:

    Disc 1

    1 The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)
    2 Every Breaking Wave
    3 California (There is no End to Love)
    4 Song for Someone
    5 Iris (Hold Me Close)
    6 Volcano
    7 Raised By Wolves
    8 Cedarwood Road

    Disc 2

    1 Sleep Like a Baby Tonight
    2 This is Where You Can Reach Me Now
    3 The Troubles
    4 The Crystal Ballroom 12” Mix
  11. nice!
    number 12 on disc 1 though?

  12. Yeah, it's like that on the site... a bit weird. Maybe a hidden bonus, but probably just a mistake.

    I'm really quite excited by "Acoustic Sessions (6 or 7 tracks)".
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