U2's No Line on the Horizon (listen now)

[Michael Chris]

Courtesy of MySpace..

 

[1001001]

This is the only thread I could find on the new U2 album. I figured we'd keep going from here, rather than start a new one.

Okay, here's 1001001's official listing:

No Line on the Horizon: Great song. One of the best on the album. I love this style. Kinda reminds me of Zoo Station. Bono's vocals go way back to October-style.

Magnificent: Great song. Classic U2 guitar work and vocals. Cheesy keyboards could have been left out.

Moment of Surrender: In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, "BORRRRRIIIIING!"

Unknown Caller: Interesting and different. Church-y keyboards. "Reboot Yourself" is not a good lyric.

I'll Go Crazy if I Don't Go Crazy Tonight: I like this one. Nice little rocker.

Get on Your Boots: Decent song. Most energetic, upbeat tune on the album.

Stand Up Comedy: Good song. I like the guitar sound on this.

FEZ-Being Born: Meh

White as Snow: Double Meh

Breathe: Great song. "Running down the road like loose electricity" is a good lyric.

Cedars of Lebanon: Snorefest 2009.

So yeah, on a song-by-song basis, it's a pretty good album. But it's not...BIG. Remember when U2 was BIG? This album is just like the last one, without the epic hit to start off. Everything's just kinda mid-range, 4 minute pop/rock. No big ideas, no big music.

It's a solid effort, but I wouldn't even put it on the same shelf as Joshua Tree, The Unforgettable Fire, or Achtung Baby.

 

[HIj'Qa]

I haven't been able to listen to the whole album, yet. I like the first two, then I hit forward>> on my player until Get On Your Boots, then forward>> again until I'm back to track one.

Unknown Caller: Interesting and different. Church-y keyboards. "Reboot Yourself" is not a good lyric

Church-y keyboards? As in the religious institution or the Australian band? I'll have to try to not fast forward through it. The Church [Australian band] have a new album out. That's my next purchase.

 

[1001001]

I haven't been able to listen to the whole album, yet. I like the first two, then I hit forward>> on my player until Get On Your Boots, then forward>> again until I'm back to track one.

Unknown Caller: Interesting and different. Church-y keyboards. "Reboot Yourself" is not a good lyric

Church-y keyboards? As in the religious institution or the Australian band? I'll have to try to not fast forward through it. The Church [Australian band] have a new album out. That's my next purchase.

No, no. Like praying on Sunday, church organ. That's what I meant.

Take a stop at Stand Up Comedy and Breathe. They're both good songs, IMHO.

 

[Amaris]

"Get on your boots" was the only song available when I clicked.
It was okay, but nothing special for me.

J.

 

[JoeZhang]

If you are are in the UK, you can listen to the whole album as much as you like on spotify.

 

[Mooch]

It's a solid effort, but I wouldn't even put it on the same shelf as Joshua Tree, The Unforgettable Fire, or Achtung Baby.

You organize your music by how good it is?
Mine's in alphabetical order!

 

[stoneroses]

Dose the world really need another U2 album?

 

[1001001]

Wow, do I feel old and busted.



U2 comes out with a new album and nobody wants to talk about it?

Guess I'll go back to my cassette tapes and live a solitary life...