šŸŽµ How Good Are They Really šŸŽµ U2

The version of ā€˜the miracle of Joey Ramoneā€™ on this is a complete disaster. They have seemingly put no effort into this.

The best summary of Bono I ever heard: ā€˜he is obsessed with Ian Curtis for all the wrong reasonsā€™

Alright, out of morbidly curiosity I listened to the whole of Songs of Surrender.

Everything falls into one of two categories. Basic acoustic versions that lose the grandeur and come subsequently across as silly (One, I Will Follow) or minimalist soundscape-y tracks that are just boring (Where The Streets Have No Name, With or Without You). On the latter, youā€™d think theyā€™d have learned how to do big soundscapes from all that time with Brian Eno.

Anyway no idea what the point of this was. Not all of it was actively unpleasant but I canā€™t imagine a single instance where anyone would go to these over the originals. It did make we appreciate them more I guess so maybe that was the planā€¦

Is this just a contractual obligation kind of album? Seems weird and shite

I think itā€™s a streaming gambit. Acoustic versions of some of their biggest pop songs could probably slot very easily into some playlists ect? Itā€™s also very possibly just hubris.

Iā€™d assumed it was because Bonoā€™s voice has gone and they have an upcoming Vegas residency. It means heā€™ll be able to sing gentler versions :man_shrugging:

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He wears them cause he has glaucoma

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Listened to the 1980-1990 and 1990-2000 retrospective albums today. Banger after banger, a good time had by all. Might do their respective B-side counterparts tomorrow.

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I feel bad now!

what is this promo photo

https://twitter.com/davefanning/status/1707314258709762388/photo/1

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Quite like the song tbf

Itā€™s just ā€œCall Meā€, innit. No bad thingā€¦

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Why does the new song remind me of Electioneering.

Definitely. Just with all the anger and energy sucked out.

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Much as being a non Abba fan but the whole Abba Voyage thing looks an appealing spectacle, this U2 Vegas residency looks pretty good:

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That does look impressive.

https://twitter.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1708029363650744713?t=INiXzgqwQvQXBeOhkGG6sA&s=19

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Not according to U2.

When is a series of shows in the same LA venue for three months not a residency?

Go see the Abba thing. Itā€™s genuinely incredible.

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Never thought id be wanting to see a U2 gig in 2023ā€¦

https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1708101389677633729?s=20

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