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  1. As I pointed out, it isn't necessarily about the US. It can be interpretted that way but more to the world in general. The point being that the lyrics are a call to positive action and against any extreme stance (political or religious)
  2. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    As I pointed out, it isn't necessarily about the US. It can be interpretted that way but more to the world in general. The point being that the lyrics are a call to positive action and against any extreme stance (political or religious)




    I understand
  3. Its supreme, i like it!!
  5. As I was listening to the lead singles last night, I thought of some other views of GOYB...

    During Vertigo, I was thinking about how it highlights a band in full flight, in its primary colors, as Bono likes to say. The song just tears everything in the room apart and doesn't take any prisoners...and then GOYB starts. You hear a band that is still not afraid to take chances and change the scenery. I really don't think the song has too many "standard" U2 aspects to it. The guitar is not signature Edge, sure there are some "clicks" in there, but the overall riff doesn't sound like anything he's done before; it's not as raw as Vertigo, but still quite full on. Adam certainly shines, though he is more or less supporting the main guitar riff. The drums during the verses and even chorus seem to employ a new sound not heard in a U2 song before; definitely electronic but it still sounds live. It certainly is no Beautiful Day, where everyone sighed, "ah U2", this song has people going, "what?" and that's a good thing. I haven't fully grasped it myself and I think once hearing it live will add to its many dimensions. It's a playful song. The song really grooves, it's not a balls out rocker, the melody is a bit complicated, especially the "you don't know how beautiful you are" bit. I'm really looking forward to watching this song grow. I think realistically though we have the 3rd album in the current set, although that is debatable and we can't be sure until we hear the rest of the album....that's it for now
  6. Get On Your Boots is like in the same category as zooropa. It is weak as a single.


  7. zooropa as an album? Zooropa wasn't a single...unless you meant Numb, in which case I'd have to disagree
  9. Well I was in Van Diemen's Land so here's my late impressions.
    I had the advantage of being out of the loop for a week and so being unaffected by all the discussion since it's release.

    I've listened it to the song a good 20-30 times as well so it has had enough of a chance to 'grow'
    on me during the past week.

    Anyway, when I first listened to the song I was quite surprised, (though not shocked as I did have some idea of what it would sound like) but surprised none the less.

    Claims that the song is a mash up of Discotheque and Vertigo, are quite accurate.

    Musically the predominant sound is Larry's distorted drums, they even outshow the riff which only cuts in at certain times (eg. chorus), the verses are largely backed solely by the drums and Adam's heavily distorted bass.

    Edge's fuzzy riff was quite good (though not exceptional) and reminiscent of Vertigo's.

    I liked the first 3 verses a lot, both the lyrics and rhythm and the way Bono sings them. The lyrics are very visual, similar to Vertigo, and quite tongue in cheek, like Pop/AB.

    I didn't even mind the 'Sexy Boots/ Get On Your Boots' line, (which I thought would pose a problem originally) as he only sings it a couple of times and is quite low key, unlike the 'sexy boots, boots,boots' I was expecting.

    The 'hip hop twist' was also fresh and different for a U2 song, although it could be a bit more interesting and varied, and perhaps shorter.
    I like how the riff cuts in at the end of the 'Let me in the sound' part, followed by Larry's drum roll. The repeated "Get On Your Boots" outro was also well done, and reminded me of Discotheque.

    However I did not like the 'You don't know how beautiful you are" chorus, which sounds like a leftover from HTDAAB.
    It doesn't mesh with the rest of the song, and is the the one part of the song that belies their (considerable) age.
    A good chorus is of capital importance for a lead single to get right.
    I would much rather have seen something resembling the verses used or the repeated 'get on your boots' line, or even no chorus at all.

    All in all, I think the song is quite original and innovative to come from the band at this point in their careers.
    However as a lead single, it is less successfull, and in this era is beaten by BD and Vertigo.

    GOYB simply doesn't grab you like the other two did, it is an interesting song, but it lacks
    something in the melody/harmony department, which holds it back from being a great lead single. (Will probably make for a great singalong live though.)
    Perhaps they should have opened with No Line On The Horizon instead.
    6/10 (for a lead single anyway)
  10. Vanquish, I agree pretty much on your review, even though I have to disagree with your disliking of the "You don't know" parts. For me they're the best part(s) of the song, that Edge's chords, the pseudo-arabic feeling and that change of the rhythm are sooo great IMO...
    Originally posted by vanquish:I didn't even mind the 'Sexy Boots/ Get On Your Boots' line, (which I thought would pose a problem originally) as he only sings it a couple of times and is quite low key...
    Amen. The same here
  11. Edge says this about the "Get On Your Boots" video in HotPress:

    "It's based around the idea that men have fucked things up so badly, politically, economically and socially that it's really time we handed things over to women. We had our doubts when we saw a rough cut -- but the finished video is brilliant. He's really nailed it."

    So there we go. There's a feminist message, a political message, but it's subtle. Sort of a sequel to "Mysterious Ways," or Sonic Youth's "Hot Thing."

    Cool!
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