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There was a reason why Native Son was turned into Vertigo, to be better, and while NS has a raw feel to it, which in itself is pretty cool, Vertigo hands down for me.

vanquish

15 years

No contest, not even close, Vertigo is far more cohesive, Native Son is a work in progress and it shoes.

This just reminds me how much NLOTH needed a Vertigo.

andrzej

15 years

Originally posted by dieder:Steve Lillywhite on transforming Native Son to Vertigo

http://www.mediafire.com/?zzlwm1ojznq

Can someone of You reupload this interview please!!!!!

...edit...

I found this link in other forum:

http://rs676.rapidshare.com/files/309026817/Steve_Lillywhite_on_recording_Native_Son_Vertigo.mp3

Colin233

15 years

There both great songs! Vertigo is a polished rock song, fun to play loud or here live! Native Son is probably better lyrically and gives an interesting insight into song and album development.

We should all be happy U2 are so open with their music making process.

u2spear

14 years

Ive made a mix between Vertigo and Native Son. I've faded it in so when Vertigo ends Native Son starts.

Its my first attempt at this so sorry if it doesn't sound good.

Her's the link if you wanna download and let me know what you think...

http://rapidshare.com/files/393685192/u2_Vertigo_and_Native_Son.mp3.html

vanquish

14 years

I think Vertigo is better, the arrangement is definitely more polished.

They have too many political songs anyway, and Native Son is clunky.

Vertigo is a fun, groovy rock song (like GOYB hopes to be ) the lyrics contribute to this and are a perfect fit for the song.

And they're not bad lyrics either - far better than most pop songs, very evocative - sure it may not mean anything much, but it doesn't have to, that's not the nature of the song.

For example, love the imagery in this verse - it's very dancey

The night is full of holes
As bullets rip the sky
Of ink with gold
They twinkle
As the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance
At least they know

I can't stand the beats
I'm asking for the check
Girl with crimson nails
Has Jesus 'round her neck
Swinging to the music

Native Son on the other hand's lyrics don't seem to be complete and often make little sense

Yeah, it's on the street
It's under your feet
It's everywhere but if you're looking for free
Don't look at me
My enemy became my country

bobplaysthedrums

14 years

Vertigo is better.

sing_a_new_song

14 years

I don’t know how to say this exactly, but I think the Vertigo lyrics fits better into the music, the rhythm of the words sounds more natural (but that’s maybe because I’m used to hear Vertigo instead of Native Son).

walkon

14 years

Originally posted by bobplaysthedrums:Vertigo is better.

i agree, vertigo is much better, you can feel that native son is kind of a prototype to vertigo.

kris_smith87

10 years

Sorry if this wasn't the right place to post but does anyone have a good audio version of this:

I want it on my St> Paddy's Day playlist. I know I can rip it and I do have the DVD it is on I think butI didn't know if anyone had a good audio version.

LikeASong

10 years

I was gonna say "I can rip the DVD for you" but then I read the final sentence

I can do it anyway if you're too lazy, Kris!

kris_smith87

10 years

Originally posted by LikeASong:I was gonna say "I can rip the DVD for you" but then I read the final sentence I can do it anyway if you're too lazy, Kris!

I won't say I'm too lazy so much as I'm not sure how to rip the DVD like that haha... Were there other unplugged versions on there? It has been ages since I've watched.

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