Tireux_De_Roche
(Central Massachusetts) | | Posted: Jan 25, 2007 - 13:16 | |
Matts wrote:post MTV U2 fame, spoiled band, and stupid iPod commercials, good ? maybe, original ? not sure. I really miss the old U2
Amen. |
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ahoylola
(35°22′45″N, 120°51′12″W - 7 hours SW of Paradise) | | Posted: Jan 25, 2007 - 13:11 | |
Smoove_D wrote:I think this song deserves about a 4, but I shall give it a 1, just to bring the overall rating down as much as possible. I myself try not to stoop to my own level. In public.
I kid! I kid! |
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Matts
(California) | | Posted: Jan 25, 2007 - 13:10 | |
post MTV U2 fame, spoiled band, and stupid iPod commercials, good ? maybe, original ? not sure. I really miss the old U2
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Smoove_D
(Milwaukee) | | Posted: Jan 25, 2007 - 13:08 | |
I think this song deserves about a 4, but I shall give it a 1, just to bring the overall rating down as much as possible.
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squidish
(under the sea) | | Posted: Dec 27, 2006 - 09:35 | |
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jingjoh
(Bangkok, Thailand) | | Posted: Dec 13, 2006 - 00:44 | |
I might have even listened to this if "The Edge" would ever master even a slightly different guitar riff than he has played over and over for the last 15 years. Same style, same chord progressions, same effects...yawn.
Oh, and many of us would also be grateful if Bobo would lose those goofy shades.
Did somebody already say "pretentiousness". I think so.
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ndanger666
(Lost in the Ozone Again) | | Posted: Nov 28, 2006 - 06:25 | |
Pretentious crapola. Spare us.
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meloman
(Warsaw, Poland) | | Posted: Oct 15, 2006 - 09:45 | |
U2 would be a more attractive band without all the grandiosity.
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exciter76
(venice - la bella italia / Last night I dreamt that somebody loved me; no hope no harm, just another false alarm) | | Posted: Sep 16, 2006 - 01:40 | |
one of the best songs of U's latest album, some seems very week and full of deja-vu's but this one show the strenght that made U2 what they are today
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underarmor
(Austin) | | Posted: Sep 01, 2006 - 10:33 | |
tony620d wrote:peace sells, but whos buying?
Megadeath, naturally. |
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NorthernLad
(Elk Lake, Northern Ontario Canada) | | Posted: Sep 01, 2006 - 10:32 | |
I think Fidel is actually thinking of handing over the reins to Bono.
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Steven_G
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goo wrote: houstoib wrote:The song name just gives me the willies. Love and Peace or Else? Or else what? Bono's an idiot.
I think you misunderstand his point. "Or else" isn't intended as a threat...it's warning...if we fail to keep the Peace, bad things will happen for everyone. I think that's all he is saying here...It's an obvious point but one worth repeating. Anyway, Bono isn't an idiot. He's actually a pretty good song writer and a great performer. I think I have to agree Goo. Matter of fact, Bono was just in the news promoting taking care of the poor to church leaders around the world. Pretty cool if you ask me. |
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goo
(Victoria, B.C.) | | Posted: Aug 01, 2006 - 14:44 | |
houstoib wrote:The song name just gives me the willies. Love and Peace or Else? Or else what? Bono's an idiot.
I think you misunderstand his point. "Or else" isn't intended as a threat...it's warning...if we fail to keep the Peace, bad things will happen for everyone. I think that's all he is saying here...It's an obvious point but one worth repeating. Anyway, Bono isn't an idiot. He's actually a pretty good song writer and a great performer. |
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bobringer
(Wayne, NJ) | | Posted: Aug 01, 2006 - 14:16 | |
Farquwaar wrote:
Your kidding right? That sounds backwards...U2 hopes they're still around in another 20 years. The Stones have been at it for 40 some years!!! Until U2 goes all out disco ala late 70's stones... I'm with MonkeysDad...
It's the consistency that the Stones (who I really like BTW) can't even come close to. U2 has consistently been good for 25 years now. Hard to find a 25 year period for the Stones like that. |
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Hedwig
(Somewhere between Portland, OR and NYC) | | Posted: Aug 01, 2006 - 14:10 | |
tony620d wrote:love and peace or else? or else what? sounds like a violent threat. self righteous fools.
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guysmiley
(Madison, Wis.) | | Posted: Jul 19, 2006 - 12:19 | |
Monkeysdad wrote:
I think it depends on the song, album, etc. as to how great or mediocre they are.
I bet the Stones would give the skin off their back for a run like U2 has had.
Good point. I can't think of another band that, first, has retained all of its original members for so long, and, second, been so successful for so long. Amazing. |
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Kismet
(Calgary, Alberta) | | Posted: Jul 19, 2006 - 12:18 | |
Sorry to those who like this song. I just had to hit "mute" again. One of U2's worst, IMHO.
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Farquwaar
(The City of Brotherly Love) | | Posted: Jul 19, 2006 - 12:14 | |
Monkeysdad wrote:
I think it depends on the song, album, etc. as to how great or mediocre they are.
I bet the Stones would give the skin off their back for a run like U2 has had.
Your kidding right? That sounds backwards...U2 hopes they're still around in another 20 years. The Stones have been at it for 40 some years!!! |
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Monkeysdad
(Sunny Simi) | | Posted: Jul 04, 2006 - 20:19 | |
dmax wrote:You know, for the greatest band in the world or whatever they think they are, they really are mediocre, aren't they?
I think it depends on the song, album, etc. as to how great or mediocre they are.
I bet the Stones would give the skin off their back for a run like U2 has had. |
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(former member)
(Shadow Valley Condos) | | Posted: Jun 18, 2006 - 14:52 | |
You know, for the greatest band in the world or whatever they think they are, they really are mediocre, aren't they?
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sanch0
(Northern VA) | | Posted: Jun 05, 2006 - 14:39 | |
I think Bono forgot some grouping. Which is it?
(Love and Peace) or Else
or:
Love and (Peace or Else)
I like the 2nd because then you could end up with "Love and Else".
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VV
(Lower intestine) | | Posted: Jun 05, 2006 - 14:36 | |
I'm a huge U2 fan but this is one U2's weakest efforts. Of all the great tracks they have... how did this one sneak into the library?
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kmh
(new york) | | Posted: Jun 05, 2006 - 14:35 | |
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jah_blessed
(Netherlands) | | Posted: May 07, 2006 - 10:45 | |
Awful! One of U2's worst tracks. Thank God for Belly!
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aquadonia
(My own private underwater world) | | Posted: Apr 23, 2006 - 00:45 | |
I am in love with U2, and I am in love with this song. 
It just moves me and I've got to sing along. If I ever get a band together, I'm doing this song, dammit!  
Long Live U2!  |
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houstoib
(Cincinnati, OH) | | Posted: Apr 21, 2006 - 13:12 | |
hufferer wrote:
The or else is a little heavy for most, yes, but the message is easy to figure out. It is so much easier to spread Love, and it will make you feel better instead of worse.
Elsupreme wrote:I don't think you get it, Love and Peace or ....
well hate and war would be the natural answers, and what good does that do. Or perhaps you are part of the indifferent club. All he is saying is the alternatives to love and peace are well worse and therefore a punishment.
I could be mistaken, give me something better than love and peace, besides chips and salsa, and beer and pizza.
Uhhhhh, my statement was sarcasm on how blatantly obvious, and uncreative, this title is. Honestly, this is something a 6 year-old would scribble in pink crayon on her coloring book. But of course, this meets my standards for Bono, who has a history of ludicrous song lyrics/titles.
"And it comes, like a hunted child"
"You left my heart, as empty as a vacant lot"
- a couple of winners there.
Perhaps I shall now refer you to here:
(click here) |
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handyrae
(Zero Point Field) | | Posted: Apr 21, 2006 - 10:05 | |
The lyrics are great. But the song is about love while the music sounds like war. It hurts my ears.
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hufferer
(On the Road to Baja) | | Posted: Apr 21, 2006 - 07:36 | |
houstoib wrote:The song name just gives me the willies. Love and Peace or Else? Or else what? Bono's an idiot.
The or else is a little heavy for most, yes, but the message is easy to figure out. It is so much easier to spread Love, and it will make you feel better instead of worse. |
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ElSupreme
(ATL) | | Posted: Apr 21, 2006 - 07:31 | |
houstoib wrote:The song name just gives me the willies. Love and Peace or Else? Or else what? Bono's an idiot.
I don't think you get it, Love and Peace or ....
well hate and war would be the natural answers, and what good does that do. Or perhaps you are part of the indifferent club. All he is saying is the alternatives to love and peace are well worse and therefore a punishment.
I could be mistaken, give me something better than love and peace, besides chips and salsa, and beer and pizza.
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iTuner
| | Posted: Apr 21, 2006 - 07:27 | |
BikeCoachDave wrote:My single LEAST favorite song on this album. I hit the skip button when I hear this one comin on. Sorry, I give it a 2 at best.
Gotta disagree.
I love that guitar ripping in. A completely different sound for U2 when they do that. |
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