Duck-Billed Catechist Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Assignment for someone in this thread: Draw up Bono's review of A Ghost is Born. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 So, you're like 74 years old? I'm gonna smack you with my cane the next time I see you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 > I can't wait to spin that Counting Crows song next month. so do i have to wait until august to hear Mr Jones again? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rac1234 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 i LOVE Achtung Baby, and while I don't think that post was written by Jeff, I wouldn't put it past him to love this album. IMO, it is a masterpiece created not only by U2, but by Eno and Lanois (two of the most talented and respected producers of our time). Beautiful production, timeless melodies and interesting sonic landscape... I grew up on it and it was and remains one of my all time favorites - one of the few I can listen to start to finish time and again. and on a semi-related note: i caught Daniel Lanois live last week and I have to say it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. followed it up with a viewing of his new DVD "This Is What Is" - amazing. like his music, the DVD is more atmospheric than plot-driven, but I would recommend it to any musician or fan of the creative process Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 and your posts.This coming from the comedic genius behind... ...whose stabs at humor are about as subtle as a jackhammer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Did you guys like do it once or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Achtung Baby was the last U2 album that I really liked. It was also the first CD I ever bought in a cardboard case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Did you guys like do it once or something?I've never even met him and he prolly lives 15 mins from me, assuming his entry in the sex offender registry is accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 apparently, i'm responisble for the little superstar video...who knew, but awesome. looks like you've still got the market cornered on creepy, well done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 great thread! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 apparently, i'm responisble for the little superstar video...who knew, but awesome. looks like you've still got the market cornered on creepy, well done!I recall you making it your sig, avatar, or somesuch. You just couldn't get enough of that little guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheelco Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 you people are such f*ing cynics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 You guys should probably just do it. It would probably relieve some of the pent up tension and awkwardness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm gonna smack you with my cane the next time I see you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 [quote name='Đ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 You guys should probably just do it. It would probably relieve some of the pent up tension and awkwardness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 shut the fuck up, j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 nope, not me, Đo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
winter party person Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 come on, one is a great song Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Can't we all just get along? It's what U2 and all Jeff Tweedys would want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
odelay Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 If nothing else, I'm glad to see so many fans of Achtung Baby. After REM made a relative comeback with Accelerate (that is, relative to Around the Sun...blahh), I'd really like to see U2's upcoming release turn out better. Just today while on the bus, I was thinking how there doesn't seem to be much space left for bands like U2 & REM. By that, I mean bands that were simultaneously considered "the most popular band in the world" and critically adored. The only band that comes close to that now I'd say is Radiohead--but they certainly don't embrace (and usually try to subvert) their popularity. And they're more of a band that the average Joe has heard of, but likely never heard. I don't really know if such "superbands" will ever exist again. I'm certainly not talking about the quality of the band--I still have Wilco. I just don't see how one single band can obtain a popularity monopoly like they did with sources like youtube, Pitchfork, and torrents serving to level out the playing field. I know this is a partially flawed argument--after all, there are still Hannah Montana's. I just don't see it happening with a band that can match their popularity with quality. Right now, I actually find Wilco to be the best balance of the two, and we all know how popular Wilco is. Am I the only one who get's this feeling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 If nothing else, I'm glad to see so many fans of Achtung Baby. After REM made a relative comeback with Accelerate (that is, relative to Around the Sun...blahh), I'd really like to see U2's upcoming release turn out better. Just today while on the bus, I was thinking how there doesn't seem to be much space left for bands like U2 & REM. By that, I mean bands that were simultaneously considered "the most popular band in the world" and critically adored. The only band that comes close to that now I'd say is Radiohead--but they certainly don't embrace (and usually try to subvert) their popularity. And they're more of a band that the average Joe has heard of, but likely never heard. I don't really know if such "superbands" will ever exist again. I'm certainly not talking about the quality of the band--I still have Wilco. I just don't see how one single band can obtain a popularity monopoly like they did with sources like youtube, Pitchfork, and torrents serving to level out the playing field. I know this is a partially flawed argument--after all, there are still Hannah Montana's. I just don't see it happening with a band that can match their popularity with quality. Right now, I actually find Wilco to be the best balance of the two, and we all know how popular Wilco is. Am I the only one who get's this feeling?You're exactly right. Unless technology changes as much as it has in the past 15 years in a totally different direction we will be further isolated into our own subgroups in terms of music, politics, art, literature, etc. There are both upsides (more creative freedom) and downsides (the ONLY huge sellers will appeal to the absolute zero common denominator). Welcome to VC, BTW! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
odelay Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 the ONLY huge sellers will appeal to the absolute zero common denominator. Would that make it infinitely good or infinitely bad? Sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 That is hilarious. When Achtung Baby came out, Jeff and Jay were practicing Black Eye. I just can't see that album having a huge hold on Jeff's mind during that time, or since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I wonder what "Bono" would think of YHF? For what it's worth, Achtung Baby and YHF are my two favorite albums. I don't love U2 like I used to, but I can't quit them, either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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