Lazarus
(Bethany) | | Posted: May 13, 2013 - 18:34 | |
big stud Romeo Tuma wrote:The Joshua tree is a plant in the southwestern United States, with sword-shaped leaves and greenish-white flowers grouped in large panicles...
a group of Mormon settlers who crossed the Mojave Desert in the mid-19th century named the plant the Joshua tree, after Joshua of the Old Testament— the forks of the tree reminded them of Joshua's hand raised as he prayed, and also the shape of the leaves reminded them of Joshua's spear...the name of U2's album, The Joshua Tree, is complicated... first, the entire album has a religious theme... second, the title is a tribute to the global power of the United States... third, the album also shows U2's fascination with American culture, politics, and forms of music...
this is a cool song... This song be soooo seminal... love it... |
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hugogdt
| | Posted: Mar 12, 2013 - 01:38 | |
A 10. Just turn up the volume and relax for 3 minutes ...
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Lazarus
(Bethany) | | Posted: Feb 08, 2013 - 17:00 | |
Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
I thought you were going to say "in my tomb..."
Why? Does everybody in your womb love this song? I possess no womb... everybody in my church loves this seminal album...
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Ag3nt0rang3
(Canada) | | Posted: Jan 08, 2013 - 08:48 | |
Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my church loves this song...
I thought you were going to say "in my tomb..." |
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ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion) | | Posted: Jan 08, 2013 - 08:48 | |
One of the better U2 songs...but I have to say...I'd be happy more 'without' than 'with' this song. Just so sick of Bono and the U2 orchestra.
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Lazarus
(Bethany) | | Posted: Jan 08, 2013 - 08:48 | |
Everybody in my church loves this song...
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k8ling1114
(Puget Sound, Washington) | | Posted: Dec 07, 2012 - 23:48 | |
my heart holds a specific memory for this one. snowy winter lake superior scenery from skyline parkway in duluth, mn. my poor 17 year old self just crushed by a boy. oh, the emotions of the young!
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hakuindude
| | Posted: Oct 06, 2012 - 05:22 | |
Gotta thank Eno and Lanois for this as gem as well!
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calypsus_1
(East of Eden) | | Posted: Aug 31, 2012 - 17:36 | |
For me, The Joshua Tree (1987) is of the best albums edited by band Bono U2.
Now, walking around outside (I heard in a FM radio station) another band or singer, that I can not remember the name (if anyone knows, please tell me) who remembered to make a "copy", the paper chemist, of the song With or Without You, in a manner unbecoming and low (from the point of view musical aesthetic), not incorporating anything new. Seems those bands weekend, playing at parties fairs and pilgrimages.
Honestly, I in place of Bono, forbade this type of copy, which is an outrage to the music of U2.
Another thing, very different, is doing "covers" or versions of famous songs, but a custom style, introducing new orchestral elements, etc.. This is fine, until I'm an enthusiast.
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Jun 01, 2012 - 22:02 | |
Dangerpussy wrote:Purrrfection, pure and simple. This might be my favorite song of all time. Dangerpussy, where are you these days? Yes, this is a brilliant song from one of the best albums of all time... |
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shampa1n
(Solent) | | Posted: Mar 30, 2012 - 11:05 | |
Oh no, not again.
A vapid power balad.
Looking at the ratings seems i'm wrong.
Ah well.
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Nadine
| | Posted: Mar 30, 2012 - 11:02 | |
talk talks rainbow blends perfectly over into this. genius. thanks rp!
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Mar 30, 2012 - 11:00 | |
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Tippster
(Washington, DC) | | Posted: Feb 27, 2012 - 19:01 | |
jberko wrote:Over Rated Band.
Your "rating" system is based on songs, albums, and bands like this. This was U2 at the top of the world. Your problem is that it was everywhere (mine too, in retrospect) and thus became "mainstream" and killed by AOR radio. Believe me it wasn't blase when Joshua Tree came out. Everybody went "...whut? WOW." |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Feb 27, 2012 - 18:40 | |
This is a great pilgrim song... love it...
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jberko
(Franklin, TN) | | Posted: Feb 27, 2012 - 18:39 | |
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TuneAgeWhereWoof
| | Posted: Jan 17, 2012 - 15:56 | |
Overplayed. But one of the only songs that can be overplayed and not lose its magic.
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ckcotton
(Adding snarky comments since 2007) | | Posted: Jan 17, 2012 - 15:54 | |
As the rating is described
10 - GODLIKE!
Excellent no matter how many times I hear it
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sillyjeff
| | Posted: Dec 26, 2011 - 08:29 | |
Spigolli... if you're a fan of U2 but not Bono's voice, listen to U2 and Mary J. Blige on "One Love"... I wish they had done more together. I think she brings another level of powerful soul to what U2 offers, and Mary and Bono harmonize briefly, but beautifully near the end. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpDQJnI4OhU |
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Shimmer
(Bethesda, MD) | | Posted: Dec 16, 2011 - 23:09 | |
I remember when this record came out and exactly where I was when I first dropped the CD into the player and heard this song come out of the speakers. I was hoping for another "Bad" and it took me a few listens to understand how great it was.
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agd3
| | Posted: Oct 14, 2011 - 16:49 | |
I like me some "Bad" and all, but this song always makes me stop, turn it up, and listen.
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grungepuppy
(Flagstaff, AZ) | | Posted: Jul 21, 2011 - 15:08 | |
MiracleDrug wrote:the PERFECT song...from the PERFECT album...
I second that emotion. |
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MiracleDrug
(Earth) | | Posted: Jul 12, 2011 - 09:56 | |
the PERFECT song...from the PERFECT album...
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mandolin
(...drifting...) | | Posted: Jul 12, 2011 - 09:52 | |
heliophagus wrote:Always the song of Helena as we explored the far recesses of the Navajo reservation, and of Moab, and of each others' far from simple souls, late last century. I always think of this as Helena's song. It rivets me through and through each time I hear it, instantiating the sights, sounds and scents of a now far distant series of epiphanies without which I would be poorer yet blissfully ignorant of that rich vein of being.
...amen... |
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heliophagus
(Las Vegas (Rock3)) | | Posted: Jun 19, 2011 - 23:12 | |
Always the song of Helena as we explored the far recesses of the Navajo reservation, and of Moab, and of each others' far from simple souls, late last century. I always think of this as Helena's song. It rivets me through and through each time I hear it, instantiating the sights, sounds and scents of a now far distant series of epiphanies without which I would be poorer yet blissfully ignorant of that rich vein of being.
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Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC) | | Posted: May 19, 2011 - 07:51 | |
rathersnappish wrote:U2 are one of those bands that an awful lot of people love and an awful lot of people hate. Personally I'm a fan, but I can certainly see why so many people find them (or Bono specifically) insufferable. Not to mention that they haven't made a decent album since Zooropa. I think it's a shame that the singles from The Joshua Tree are so overplayed because the album is itself is a thing of beauty and one of the greatest ever made.
I've never had any strong feelings about this band, one way or the other. They've had some very good songs and some not-so-good songs; this, for me, is one of the former, despite its overplay elsewhere. |
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coyotexxx2
(Enjoying Paradise) | | Posted: May 19, 2011 - 07:48 | |
This album was revolutionary considering the decade it was released. Now it is saddled with the baggage of U2 but at the time it was released it was incredible. |
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sirdroseph
(Yes) | | Posted: May 19, 2011 - 07:45 | |
Again, fantastic song that I could easily go without ever having to hear again.
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spigolli
(Peachtree City, GA, USA) | | Posted: Apr 08, 2011 - 12:45 | |
I'm no fan of the gayties vocal style of Bono (not that he's gay or that there would be anything wrong with that) but I have to admit this is a great tune. One day I expect there'll be an even better cover version, followed by a "rediscovery" of the original.
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sirdroseph
(Yes) | | Posted: Apr 08, 2011 - 12:29 | |
rathersnappish wrote:U2 are one of those bands that an awful lot of people love and an awful lot of people hate. Personally I'm a fan, but I can certainly see why so many people find them (or Bono specifically) insufferable. Not to mention that they haven't made a decent album since Zooropa. I think it's a shame that the singles from The Joshua Tree are so overplayed because the album is itself is a thing of beauty and one of the greatest ever made.
I think you just had an entire conversation with yourself and answered all of your own questions!  |
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