Is U2's New Album 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' Worth the Hype?

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The discussion centers around U2's new album "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," focusing on the song "Vertigo" and the overall quality of the album. Participants share their opinions on the music, lyrics, and comparisons to other artists, as well as their personal experiences with U2's live performances.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enthusiasm for "Vertigo," praising its musical quality and indicating they will purchase the album.
  • Others share their opinions on the lyrics, with some finding them meaningless while appreciating the music.
  • A few participants compare U2's lyrical style to that of Marillion, suggesting a similarity in their post-1990 works.
  • Some express a dislike for "Vertigo," citing the use of Spanish as a point of contention.
  • Several participants note that U2's sound is consistent across their singles, with some viewing this as a positive trait while others find it repetitive.
  • Live performance experiences are shared, highlighting U2's energetic concerts and fan engagement.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express mixed opinions about the album and the song "Vertigo," with some praising it and others criticizing it. There is no consensus on the quality of the lyrics or the overall sound of U2's music.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference personal preferences and experiences with other artists, such as Pink Floyd, which may influence their views on U2's music.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of U2, music enthusiasts interested in album reviews, and those curious about public reception of contemporary music releases.

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I just listened to Vertigo on the net, and it rocks! U2 still has it! I will definitely be buying "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" on the 23rd. Anyone else heard it?
 
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I've got the whole album already. It's great. My favorite songs are Vertigo, Miracle Drug, love and peace or else, and All because of you.

[edit] You might want to take down that link. It's illegal you know. (And don't ask where I got the album from. I'm sure you already know. :devil: )
 
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I heard that song a little while ago. It is really good. Should be a good album. However, I still think the best album of the year (and in quite a long time) is American Idiot - Green Day. Woot!
 
I fixed it just to make dduardo happy. :biggrin:
 
photon said:
I just listened to Vertigo on the net, and it rocks! U2 still has it! I will definitely be buying "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" on the 23rd. Anyone else heard it?


Unos, dos, tres, catorce [1,2,3,14]

Turn it up loud, captain!

Lights go down
It's dark
The jungle is your head
Can't rule your heart
I'm feeling so much stronger
Than I thought
Your eyes are wide
And though your soul
it can't be bought
your mind can wander

Hello, Hello
Hola! [Spanish for Hello]
I'm at a place called vertigo (¿Dónde está?) [Where is it?]
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something I can feel
Feel

The night is full of holes
Those bullets rip the sky
Of ink with gold
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance
At least they know

I can't stand the beat
I'm askin' for the cheque
Girl with crimson nails
Has Jesus 'round the neck
Swinging to the music
Swinging to the music
Woooao

Hello, Hello
Hola!
I'm at a place called Vertigo (¿Dónde está?) [Where is it?]
It's everything I wish I didn't know
But you give me something I can feel
Feel

All this, all this can be yours
All of this, all of this can be yours
All this, all of this can be yours
Just give me what I want
And no one gets hurt

Hello, Hello
Hola!
I'm at a place called Vertigo
Lights go down and all I know
Is that you give me something I can feel
You're teaching me ...aaahhh
Your love is teaching me ...aaaah
How to kneel
Kneel

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

U2: THE BEST
 
Wow that song sounded great! Awesome even!
But the lyrics are just meaningless.
What the hell was that??
The music though is amazingly good.
 
Hypercase said:
Wow that song sounded great! Awesome even!
But the lyrics are just meaningless.
What the hell was that??
The music though is amazingly good.

I'm with you. U2's lyrics are a bit strange. But The Edge's guitar cover with sound all these lyrics. It doesn't matter.
 
They are kinda like Marillion but more popular. Just look at any post 1990 Marillion lyrics and you will see what I mean...

Just one song name example - If my heart were a ball, it would roll uphill :confused:
 
jimmy p said:
They are kinda like Marillion but more popular. Just look at any post 1990 Marillion lyrics and you will see what I mean...

Just one song name example - If my heart were a ball, it would roll uphill :confused:

Yep, but U2 have been around longer than Marillion anyway. It's odd to think but they formed in 1978.
 
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jcsd said:
Yep, but U2 have been around longer than Marillion anyway. It's odd to think but they formed in 1978.

Yes, and got told that they would never amount to anything, and that Bono didnt have the voice of a decent singer. The critics were a little bit wrong.
 
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I have an edition of Rolling Stone, 1979, in which a buried article calls U2 "The Next Big Thing." It's kinda interesting that the writer of the article got it right, while the magazine editor hedged by making the article easily "lost" in the big pile (just in case the 2nd album sucked. Wait, the 2nd album did suck. Come on guys, it did.)
 
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I despise the song Vertigo. Sorry to ruin the fan club. :( I just don't like the whole spanish thing going on.

I enjoy my Pink Floyd albums though. :)
 
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dekoi said:
I despise the song Vertigo...
I just don't like the whole spanish thing going on.

Who cares your opinion?

Starting to learn spanish is the best thing you could do.

If you had written it here, I hope you know we are not going to enjoy your words :mad:
 
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After listening to it a bit more..is it me, or does every U2 single sound the same?
 
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check said:
After listening to it a bit more..is it me, or does every U2 single sound the same?

Yes Check, it sounds the same. It's wonderful, isn't it?. So it reminds me their greatest songs. They have their proper personality, so they don't go on wandering over there making new experiments. Could you imagine Elvis making a technopop song?. He would lose all his fans.
 
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dekoi said:
I despise the song Vertigo. Sorry to ruin the fan club. :( I just don't like the whole spanish thing going on.

I enjoy my Pink Floyd albums though. :)

Heard the album "More" from Pink Floyd? There is some spanish in it...

As for U2...they so rock! Anyone ever see them live? Talk about fan appreciation! They are very energetic and lively in concert, I highly recommend seeing them if you get the chance.
 
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Kerrie said:
Heard the album "More" from Pink Floyd? There is some spanish in it...

As for U2...they so rock! Anyone ever see them live? Talk about fan appreciation! They are very energetic and lively in concert, I highly recommend seeing them if you get the chance.


Is it today your birthday, or I'm wrong??


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...!


Be careful, you're a bit older now... :biggrin:
 
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happy birthday Kerrie

marlon
 
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Kerrie said:
Heard the album "More" from Pink Floyd? There is some spanish in it...

As for U2...they so rock! Anyone ever see them live? Talk about fan appreciation! They are very energetic and lively in concert, I highly recommend seeing them if you get the chance.

It's not the spanish that i do not like. In fact, i quite like spanish music. It is how the spanish is sung inside the song.

:smile:
 
  • #20
marlon said:
happy birthday Kerrie

marlon


hehe, thanks guys :smile:
 

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