Originally posted by ahn1991:It seems like people are interpreting this as an end of an era. But let's not forget that the end of one era means the start of another. I'm sad to see this era close, but excited to see what the future brings.
Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]
There's really little future ahead of U2, not more than 10 years I think.
Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:I still wouldn't be surprised at all if this was their last album.
Originally posted by ahn1991:[..]
Same. But if Bono's voice in Ordinary Love and the Aslan cover were any indications, I think he may be in much better shape than all of us initially thought.
But we are basing this on the assumption that the only factor determining the band's direction is Bono's voice. If any of the other three feel like it's time to settle down, I think they'll all call it a wrap.
Originally posted by ahn1991:[..]
If you think about it, 10 years can still mean quite a bit. From 2000 to 2010, U2 released ATYCLB, HTDAAB, and NLOTH. Given their more relaxed pace, I'm guessing we'll probably see at most two more albums and two tours in the next 10 years.
Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:[..]
I wasn't basing it off of Bono's voice alone (maybe I missed that part of the conversation)
I'm just basing it off of where they are in their career, what's happened with Paul, the amount of time that's become apparent during their albums. Unless their next album catches the world by a huge firestorm I can see them deciding that it's time.
I'm not saying I don't think they have it in them, I'm just saying I wouldn't be surprised.
