U2 mania all over again

[Italian_Stallion]

I hope you like the band. The early news is that U2's set to release their best work to date. Lots of people are chiming in to say it's phenomenal. I'm a fan. I'm also skeptical. Is it just hype? I don't know. But here's the news of the day.

http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=5054

 

[Simon_Cowbell]

Damn.... that fires me up!

 

[Italian_Stallion]

To think that November might bring me the release of U2's new album, the release of Chinese Democracy and a new president who has given me hope for the future. Plus, I'll be 50-75 pounds lighter and possibly have a new career and maybe my first house.

Chances are, one of these things will disappoint me. But I'm pretty fired up, also.

 

[Bubbler]

To think that November might bring me the release of U2's new album, the release of Chinese Democracy and a new president who has given me hope for the future. Plus, I'll be 50-75 pounds lighter and possibly have a new career and maybe my first house.

Chances are, one of these things will disappoint me. But I'm pretty fired up, also.

Bank on GnR and U2, probably Obama too.

I'm in a great mood today.

 

[Italian_Stallion]

To think that November might bring me the release of U2's new album, the release of Chinese Democracy and a new president who has given me hope for the future. Plus, I'll be 50-75 pounds lighter and possibly have a new career and maybe my first house.

Chances are, one of these things will disappoint me. But I'm pretty fired up, also.

Bank on GnR and U2, probably Obama too.

I'm in a great mood today.

Okay, I just ate a salad for dinner while the wife and kids had McDonalds. So I think I'll make the weight loss work, too.

So I just need you to give me a job as your personal savior at a salary of $50,000 a year, and I'll be set.

 

[BYH]

Pardon my skepticism, but isn't EVERY new release by an epic band their "best ever?"

And it never is. Except with Night Ranger, of course.

 

[mike311gd]

And we'll all have to take your word for that.

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

To think that November might bring me the release of U2's new album, the release of Chinese Democracy and a new president who has given me hope for the future. Plus, I'll be 50-75 pounds lighter and possibly have a new career and maybe my first house.

Chances are, one of these things will disappoint me. But I'm pretty fired up, also.

U2: check.
Meet the new boss, not the same as the old boss: check
Chinese Democracy: Nah.

But don't be sad
Cause 2 out of 3 ain't bad.

;D

 

[ColbertNation]

I agree with Simon. I'm sold. Now I can't wait for November.

 

[bagelchick]

I thought "Atomic Bomb" was outstanding, and they put on a great show. There aren't many that get me to a concert anymore, but U2 will, and I'm even okay paying $200+ to see them. Well worth every cent.

 

[Beaker]

I'm psyched.

 

[ColbertNation]

I thought "Atomic Bomb" was outstanding, and they put on a great show. There aren't many that get me to a concert anymore, but U2 will, and I'm even okay paying $200+ to see them. Well worth every cent.

That's my next question. OK, the CD is out in November. So when does the tour start?

 

[PCLoadLetter]

It's been 25 years since I saw U2 live. I need to change that. (Although U23D was pretty sweet.)

 

[Oz]

Pardon my skepticism, but isn't EVERY new release by an epic band their "best ever?"

And it never is. Except with Night Ranger, of course.

And J-Timberlake.

 

[daveevansedge]

I thought "Atomic Bomb" was outstanding, and they put on a great show. There aren't many that get me to a concert anymore, but U2 will, and I'm even okay paying $200+ to see them. Well worth every cent.

That's my next question. OK, the CD is out in November. So when does the tour start?

The last two tours have seen spring U.S. dates following the release, summer Europe dates, then back in the U.S. for a fall swing. With the timing of the release, it might be setting up for something along those lines again.

If you're a U2 freak to the degree I am -- and it sounds as if some of you are -- it might not be a bad idea this time around to become a U2.com member, if you aren't already. I skipped it the last time around, because the club/web site had tons of issues, particularly with regard to preferred ticket purchases. But I just don't think the band is going to pull a Stones-type of thing and keep touring well past its expiration date -- so having an extra key toward unlocking tickets could be worth it this time, particularly if the album even comes close to some of the early hype.

Also, as Italian Stallion previously linked, the web site www.atu2.com is an excellent resource as new releases/tour information go -- and no, I don't work for the site. I just check it out constantly. But I know the gentleman who runs it. In fact, thanks to him, on the Elevation tour, I got into the heart with a ticket he was able to score for me just hours before U2's lone stop in my neck of the woods in 2001.

Here's hoping the least expensive tix will again be the most valuable. Did the heart in 2001, the bomb shelter/floor for three of four shows in 2005, including right up against the stage for one of the last U.S. stops in the fall. Unbelievable stuff -- and a pretty good time hanging around all day with all the other U2 junkies hoping their tickets would get them inside the heart/bomb shelter.

Can't way for the CD to drop.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Well, I doubt they can top Joshua Tree, IMHO, but they still can make some tremendous music, Pop being the exception.
Can't wait until November. 2008 is shaping up for a great music year.

 

[93Devil]

As Bob said, U2 has set that bar very, very high.

I will be pleased if we can even debate that the new CD compares with the JT.

 

[Simon_Cowbell]

Well, I doubt they can top Joshua Tree, IMHO, but they still can make some tremendous music, Pop being the exception.
Can't wait until November. 2008 is shaping up for a great music year.

wfw

 

[Italian_Stallion]

I prefer Rattle and Hum to the Joshua Tree album. If you don't own Rattle and Hum, get it.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I heard the same thing about one of the newer Stones albums. I bought it and I thought it sucked. Kind of felt the same way about the last Eagles album.

I have faith in U2, who I think has only put out one or two bad albums in the last 30 years (Zooropa and Pop) and Pop isn't even that bad.

I can't wait.

I've heard most of Chinese Democracy and it's very, very good. Not Appetite for Destruction good, but still an outstanding album.