jcroach Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Maybe I missed this somewhere - but I wonder what the deal is with the Rick Rubin tracks. I think they just shelved them. "The Saints are Coming" and "Window in the Sky" came out of those sessions, or a pre-curser to those sessions. And I LOVE "Window in the Sky." Phenomenal song. I'd like to hear more of what they can do with different producers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I had forgotten about him working with them until I read the recent Rolling Stone interview. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I had forgotten about him working with them until I read the recent Rolling Stone interview. Here's a short article about it: http://www.nme.com/news/u2/41303 U2 scrap Rick Rubin tracks on new album'No Line On The Horizon' is finally set to see the light of day in February 2009 U2 have shelved a host of tracks recorded with Rick Rubin on their forthcoming 12th studio album. Guitarist The Edge said the Irish four-piece scrapped early sessions with the renowned knob-twiddler because it did not suit the band's style of recording. "We actually laid all that stuff to one side. Really out of deference to Rick and that set of songs we just said, OK, that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I think they should have stuck with him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Let me go on the record here (so to speak) I like the new album...a lotI wasn't crazy about HtDaAB at first...but now listen to it rather regularly.I loved ATYCLB from the get goI didn't appreciate Pop until recentlyI thought Zooropa was a mess at first, but get it a bit better now These guys do what they do very well...and they do what they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 You know, at this point in their career, I'm surprised U2 hasn't tried making an album without a producer. They've certainly produced a lot of great work under the guidance of Eno and Lanois and Steve Lillywhite, but I'd like to see them ditch the security blanket and try the process on their own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I think they should have stuck with him. Based on 'Window In The Skies' I'm still very interested in hearing what those songs sound like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I always like to read Larry's answers to questions. He does not mess around. Larry does seem to be the only one who is resolutely Dublin and in touch with "the people" but doesn't he look like an angry middle aged lesbian these days? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Based on 'Window In The Skies' I'm still very interested in hearing what those songs sound like. The chorus of Breathe reminds me a lot of Window In the Skies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chriscolbert Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I cannot believe that these guys are coming to Charlottesville... I may finally actually see them and can cross them off my list of "bands I have somehow managed to never see in concert". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpillbox Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 You know, at this point in their career, I'm surprised U2 hasn't tried making an album without a producer. They've certainly produced a lot of great work under the guidance of Eno and Lanois and Steve Lillywhite, but I'd like to see them ditch the security blanket and try the process on their own. It's funny, I think the reason they keep Eno and Lanois around is because they AREN'T a security blanket. In numerous interviews they emphasize how important it is for them to have someone that doesn't agree with them in the room. They always say that Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno are people who will fight it out against them and they appreciate this. This democratic process doesn't work for everyone (producers) and it takes a special amount of patience to work this way. They argue it out. Lillywhite has said that making a U2 album is like giving birth to a watermelon. I can appreciate that at their stage in their career they do not surround themselves with "yes men" -- they thrive on the creative tension. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Tickets for Chicago go on sale march 30th Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 It's funny, I think the reason they keep Eno and Lanois around is because they AREN'T a security blanket. In numerous interviews they emphasize how important it is for them to have someone that doesn't agree with them in the room. They always say that Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno are people who will fight it out against them and they appreciate this. This democratic process doesn't work for everyone (producers) and it takes a special amount of patience to work this way. They argue it out. Lillywhite has said that making a U2 album is like giving birth to a watermelon. I can appreciate that at their stage in their career they do not surround themselves with "yes men" -- they thrive on the creative tension. That's a good point. In Dylan's Chronicles book he talks quite a bit about him and Lanois butting heads, to the point where Lanois smashed a guitar out of anger. Takes a confident man to tell Dylan how his songs should sound. Rick Rubin seems to have that touch as well. NOt sure he ever argues but he certainly seems to be able to convince artists to go back to their roots and start doing what they do best. On another note, I'm enjoying this U2 record more than anything since maybe Achtung. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Meet the Claw: U2's Massive New Stage Set The Claw (U2.com article) The Claw (Rolling Stone article) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 That's a good point. In Dylan's Chronicles book he talks quite a bit about him and Lanois butting heads, to the point where Lanois smashed a guitar out of anger. Takes a confident man to tell Dylan how his songs should sound. Rick Rubin seems to have that touch as well. NOt sure he ever argues but he certainly seems to be able to convince artists to go back to their roots and start doing what they do best.On another note, I'm enjoying this U2 record more than anything since maybe Achtung. Glad I'm not the only one. This one, to my reckoning, is REALLY good. I feel that a lot of the criticism of U2 is backlash...Bono's high profile and the messianice pose this band takes. But, DA$MIT, this is a REALLY good record. PERIOD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpillbox Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I don't usually like remixes, but Justice remixed "Boots" and I think there's something to this one: http://stereogum.com/archives/justice-u2-r...mp3_062471.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Wow. Forgot that tickets went on sale at 10 today, but I was able to just snage 2 $30 tickets. Finally going to be able to see these guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpillbox Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Congrats! Looks like you got a nosebleed...I don't think you'll be disappointed. I've seen them quite a few times, have seen them from the front row to the bloodiest, nosebleed seat and can honestly say that the majority of shows that have really stuck with me were the ones I've watched from far above; to be able to see the totality of it all at once, feel the crowd around you and the massive scale, well that's what it's all about. Those are the ones that felt more communal to me, which is what makes a U2 show a U2 show. That being said, however, I scored my GA tickets to Vancouver today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 http://www.laweekly.com/2009-03-19/music/t...of-destruction/ But critics say that the digging is a minor issue compared to the overall consequences of the project. One disgruntled neighbor, Jim Smith, a building contractor who has looked at the Edge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I have 4 extra tickets to the U2 show on Sept. 13 at Soldier Field. I am looking to sell. I would say PM me, but that might be difficult. Well, fuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpillbox Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 http://www.laweekly.com/2009-03-19/music/t...of-destruction/ "We got a nice little beach community here...Stay out of Malibu, DEADBEAT!!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have 4 extra tickets to the U2 show on Sept. 13 at Soldier Field. I am looking to sell. I would say PM me, but that might be difficult. Well, fuck. I'm definitely interested!!!!! i couldn't get PM to work. e-mail me at jcroach AT yahoo DOT com. Are you willing to split the set or just all four? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have 4 extra tickets to the U2 show on Sept. 13 at Soldier Field. I am looking to sell. I would say PM me, but that might be difficult. Well, fuck.I didn't think you'd be nearly as upset about The Edge tearing down a mountain as I was. Now you're selling your tickets!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I didn't think you'd be nearly as upset about The Edge tearing down a mountain as I was. Now you're selling your tickets!!!Oh, I'm still going for some reason. They're extras. Plus, I don't really care about a mountain in Malibu. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I'm definitely interested!!!!! i couldn't get PM to work. e-mail me at jcroach AT yahoo DOT com. Are you willing to split the set or just all four?email on the way. thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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