| 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... |
| A 10. Just turn up the volume and relax for 3 minutes ...
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| 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... |
| Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my church loves this song...
I thought you were going to say "in my tomb..." |
| 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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Everybody in my church loves this song...
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| 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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| Gotta thank Eno and Lanois for this as gem as well!
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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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| 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... |
| Oh no, not again.
A vapid power balad.
Looking at the ratings seems i'm wrong.
Ah well.
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| talk talks rainbow blends perfectly over into this. genius. thanks rp!
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profound... love it...
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| 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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This is a great pilgrim song... love it...
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| Over Rated Band.
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| Overplayed. But one of the only songs that can be overplayed and not lose its magic.
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| As the rating is described
10 - GODLIKE!
Excellent no matter how many times I hear it
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| 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 |
| 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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