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| | Posted: May 10, 2013 - 05:36 | |
Although I am a fan of some of U2's material - particularly the work done with Eno, Lillywhite and Lanois - I was surprised that many of the musicians that I know hold them in very low esteem.
These folks, several of whom are working musicians, who arguably know more about music than me, regard U2's musical capabilities as very limited and their music as derivative and un-inventive.
Their overall impression is that U2 are a group of talentless hacks who have succeeded despite of themselves - a position that surprised me at first, but it's something I've heard/read more than once from people whose musical capabilities I respect.
I'd be interested in hearing what other formally trained and/or practicing musicians think of U2.
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misterbearbaby
(Marina del Rey, California) | | Posted: Mar 08, 2013 - 13:51 | |
U2 represents our one, solid bulwark against the degeneration and sleaze represented by "The music business ...a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs." ; They're building a lasting monument to the power of rock and roll, the likes of which we haven't seen since Jimi lived. I am humbled and grateful.
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Baketown
(Maryland) | | Posted: Dec 04, 2012 - 12:53 | |
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Decoy
(Milliway's, the Restaurant at the End of the Universe) | | Posted: Dec 04, 2012 - 12:52 | |
One of their best songs, off of one of their best releases.
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junebaby65
(Cleveland, OH) | | Posted: Oct 02, 2012 - 18:56 | |
Not the biggest U2 fan, and I'm tired of hearing songs from this release, but I really like this song. I never heard it before.
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oldsaxon
(Wales via Vancouver, BC.) | | Posted: May 29, 2012 - 12:03 | |
MiracleDrug wrote:these guys (and Eno and Lanois) INVENTED this genre...  yep |
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jr2571
(NYC) | | Posted: Feb 24, 2012 - 08:35 | |
Wow- a lot of mixed opinions about U2. I agree that their early music is what got me hooked and their middle to later years I wasn't an avid fan, but their is no denying their staying power and ability to keep their music interesting and current. Where do they stand as all-time great bands- I would say the top 10.
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Dec 22, 2011 - 22:06 | |
d-don wrote:Thanks for providing this, Romeotuma. This is what I dig about the RP community. 
this is a fine song from a great album...
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iTuner
| | Posted: Dec 22, 2011 - 22:05 | |
So torn by U2 these days. Back when this came out I would have rated them the greatest band ever. But really since this album their music has been in steady decline. So now when I hear these songs I get nostalgic about my high school and college years but am so tired of Bono that I find them somewhat hard to listen to now
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MiracleDrug
(Earth) | | Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 14:18 | |
these guys (and Eno and Lanois) INVENTED this genre... |
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d-don
(Oregon) | | Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 14:16 | |
romeotuma 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... Thanks for providing this, Romeotuma. This is what I dig about the RP community. |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 14:14 | |
soooo emotive... love it...
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Sep 18, 2011 - 22:38 | |
Cynaera wrote:
Thanks, romeotuma - I always appreciate learning new things! I gave this song a 10, but the whole CD is just fantastic. (And I switched it out from my vehicle's CD-changer, but then put it back into rotation shortly afterward. Yes, it's THAT good.)
Yes, this album is a great classic... hope you are having a nice evening right now...
love this song...
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Cynaera
(Kenneth's Frequency) | | Posted: Aug 18, 2011 - 13:41 | |
romeotuma 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... Thanks, romeotuma - I always appreciate learning new things! I gave this song a 10, but the whole CD is just fantastic. (And I switched it out from my vehicle's CD-changer, but then put it back into rotation shortly afterward. Yes, it's THAT good.) |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Aug 18, 2011 - 13:38 | |
justlistening wrote:
Nice summary.
Thanks! This is a fine song from a very interesting album...
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peter_james_bond
(West Of The Burg) | | Posted: Aug 18, 2011 - 13:31 | |
chix wrote: 9  10 |
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chix
(Limburg, Germany) | | Posted: Jun 16, 2011 - 12:17 | |
9 |
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justlistening
(So. California) | | Posted: Jun 16, 2011 - 12:17 | |
romeotuma 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... Nice summary. |
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superflyLD
(Boston, MA) | | Posted: Jun 16, 2011 - 12:16 | |
Canlistener wrote:The second half of this disc was WAY better than the hits on the front half in my opinion. I totally agree! (but for me it was side B of the vinyl that was better) |
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handyrae
(Zero Point Field) | | Posted: Apr 14, 2011 - 08:06 | |
SaintPeter wrote:Bono. Please go. Straight to my house. |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Feb 10, 2011 - 12:14 | |
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... |
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danbarry
(Washington DC) | | Posted: Dec 09, 2010 - 15:14 | |
i bought this record (on cassette) the day i learned of a dear friend's death (by motorcycle). i listened to it the whole way back home and wept the entire time. it still brings up strong feelings for me.
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sandyclaws
| | Posted: Oct 07, 2010 - 08:01 | |
Cynaera wrote:I have this CD in my vehicle, and I can't seem to get past it all to listen to the other nine CDs. This has to be one of my all-time favorites by U2. And I don't care what anyone else says about it.
Me too. This whole album, IMHO, falls somewhere between outstanding and godlike - not one mediocre track on it. |
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SaintPeter
(Denver) | | Posted: Sep 05, 2010 - 07:54 | |
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Johnny-smooth
(On my bicycle) | | Posted: Jun 01, 2010 - 15:03 | |
Not sure about other parts of the country, but here in Boston U2 is so overplayed that I would not miss them if I never heard them again. Bore me to tears
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socalhol
(Seattle) | | Posted: Jun 01, 2010 - 14:58 | |
Jelani wrote:I'm really loathe to say this, as I cannot stand Bono or most of the bands' music, but I really like this song.
Opposite for me — Bono sounds so whiney on this track. I never got into the Joshua Tree. I do love most of the rest of their work though. |
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KikaKitty
| | Posted: Jun 01, 2010 - 14:54 | |
A really good group in the very beginning but they are just so overplayed & as far as the members well Bono comes across very inauthentic & seems more into things for the notoriety. The phoniness of Bono kind of ruins it more for me attempting to listen to them.
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Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal) | | Posted: Jun 01, 2010 - 14:50 | |
I have this CD in my vehicle, and I can't seem to get past it all to listen to the other nine CDs. This has to be one of my all-time favorites by U2. And I don't care what anyone else says about it.
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Canlistener
(Ontario Canada) | | Posted: Jun 01, 2010 - 14:46 | |
The second half of this disc was WAY better than the hits on the front half in my opinion.
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h8rhater
| | Posted: Mar 30, 2010 - 06:13 | |
Jelani wrote:I'm really loathe to say this, as I cannot stand Bono or most of the bands' music, but I really like this song.
So... what you mean is that you actually really like U2 as this is pretty representative of their entire catalog. Good for you. |
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