Originally posted by fabian:This may sound as complete bullshit, but think of it for a second.
U2 albums are never released in summer. Album were released in February (2), March (2), October (5) or November (3 studio + 3 compilation). Only exception is Zooropa (July 1993) , but that one was released during a tour and no-one does an arena tour during winter.
So why change? A better question would be 'Why always the darker months?'. I think U2 songs are more suitable for the radio during these months. During summer, the big public wants easy music with Spanish lyrics no-one but Sergio understands.
That said, I think U2 is pretty confident they can be relevant this time. A big hit single may be coming up. Not sure if that's a good thing, though.
Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]
I asked myself the same yesterday. I pretty much agree with Fabian above... I would like to see U2 getting a big hit single just for the sake of it and for the sake of hearing our favorite band on tne radio with any song that's been recorded after 1991
I'm glad Larry is moving on, and great to hear about the band's projects. If Larry talks of two albums, it might well mean we'll get at least one in the next 12 months or so. But I'm taking this with so many pinches of salt that you're likely to find a salt mine in my place by the time the album comes out (if it comes out!). I enjoy reading all this stuff, and I'll enjoy reading all the stuff that's to come (and it will come); but I won't actually believe a word of it until I actually hear the material. 