Saturday, February 21st, 2009 at 11:18 AM
U2
I can’t get into their new record. Anyone give it a whirl? I love U2 but I just couldn’t wrap my head around this CD after a couple listens through. It has to be extremely difficult to be in such a well-revered and respected band in music history, while at the same time, trying to still find success in current music culture. What I’m saying is it’s a hard duty trying to stay relevant, continuing to push the limits, attempting to stay fresh – just a laundry list of “how to’s” after being a band for so long. Either way, I’ll always love U2 because they were such HUGE risk takers – and they still are. But sometimes those risks don’t shine through like previous attempts. Go to their Myspace and give it a whirl: http://www.myspace.com/u2
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February 21st, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Too true. What a shame. These guys are so good. I think as an artist you can fall into the same traps. It worked before – play it safe. This is no Achtung Baby – no Joshua Tree. It’s a band playing it safe – it is sad. There are no great songs – this is a rehash of stuff that worked before. This is a collection of songs that you listen to 3 – 4 times – hoping you’re wrong – looking for something. Nothing. What a shame!
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