U2 | Songs of Innocence

Post by **stip** » Fri September 12, 2014 7:48 pm

Are the background vocals unusually aggressive on this record?

McParadigm · Post by **McParadigm** » Fri September 12, 2014 7:50 pm

You noticed the subtle threats of physical violence and sexual abuse, too, eh?

zeb · Post by **zeb** » Fri September 12, 2014 8:19 pm

Good post.

Post by **epilogue** » Fri September 12, 2014 9:07 pm

VinylGuy wrote:i want to know Lament´s view on this new album.

I mean, I don't know. But you could probably read the first few pages of the thread and getting a fair enough idea.

Post by **stip** » Fri September 12, 2014 9:17 pm

McParadigm wrote:You noticed the subtle threats of physical violence and sexual abuse, too, eh?

old men who wear a lot of leather only have two things on their mind

VinylGuy · Post by **VinylGuy** » Fri September 12, 2014 9:55 pm

I love that little hint at the end of Sleep Like A Baby Tonight.

Blaine Ryan · Post by **Blaine Ryan** » Fri September 12, 2014 10:06 pm

McParadigm wrote:
Blaine Ryan wrote:Do you guys think this thought is fair? (from the Pitchfork review)

I keep going back and forth on it because I favor specificity in my songwriting, but wouldn't begrudge anyone who goes for something more general.
Slide on next to me. I'm just a human being.
I will take the blame, but just the same
this is not me
you see.

Brilliant.

Blaine Ryan · Post by **Blaine Ryan** » Fri September 12, 2014 10:13 pm

At the moment, I lean closer to the "this is only decent" side than anything--a 6.5 or 7 is fair. But I think a lot of the negative reactions in the press are massively hyperbolic, and the method of distribution seems to have overshadowed any genuine assessment of the material. There's some great stuff here, and a lot of potential that they could capitalize on in future records.

If nothing else, it doesn't feel stagnant. And for a band of their stature and longevity, that's pretty damn rare.

Post by **Mecca** » Fri September 12, 2014 11:52 pm

this album feels forced

Iholdthepain · Post by **Iholdthepain** » Sat September 13, 2014 12:02 am

Now it all makes sense why this album was delayed... $30 Million from Apple

to help promote the new iPhone release!!!

VERY smart of them to do so... I don't think any band makes any money off album sales anymore.

...

I really like 3 songs... the rest is typical, mediocre post-2000 U2.

Any and all comparisons to a "return to the early 80's" sound should be taken as satire!

If you really believe this is true, I suggest you go back and listen to Boy or War again

Kaius · Post by **Kaius** » Sat September 13, 2014 12:03 am

Raised by Wolves reminds me of that era.

Post by **Sgt. Crackpot** » Sat September 13, 2014 3:28 am

"Screw you man, I'm not going to pay for music!"
"OK, here's a free album from one of the greatest bands of all time"
"FUCK YOU MAN!"

Post by **Mecca** » Sat September 13, 2014 3:30 am

Sgt. Crackpot wrote:"Screw you man, I'm not going to pay for music!"
"OK, here's a free album from one of the greatest bands of all time"
"FUCK YOU MAN!"

this is all predicated on actually wanting to listen to the music

Post by **Sgt. Crackpot** » Sat September 13, 2014 3:35 am

Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:"Screw you man, I'm not going to pay for music!"
"OK, here's a free album from one of the greatest bands of all time"
"FUCK YOU MAN!"
this is all predicated on actually wanting to listen to the music

It's still free if you don't listen to it.

Post by **Mecca** » Sat September 13, 2014 3:38 am

Sgt. Crackpot wrote:
Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:"Screw you man, I'm not going to pay for music!"
"OK, here's a free album from one of the greatest bands of all time"
"FUCK YOU MAN!"
this is all predicated on actually wanting to listen to the music
It's still free if you don't listen to it.

why would i download music i dont want to listen to?

Post by **Sgt. Crackpot** » Sat September 13, 2014 3:47 am

Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:
Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:"Screw you man, I'm not going to pay for music!"
"OK, here's a free album from one of the greatest bands of all time"
"FUCK YOU MAN!"
this is all predicated on actually wanting to listen to the music
It's still free if you don't listen to it.
why would i download music i dont want to listen to?

Don't hit the download button then?

Post by **Mecca** » Sat September 13, 2014 3:49 am

Sgt. Crackpot wrote:
Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:
Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:"Screw you man, I'm not going to pay for music!"
"OK, here's a free album from one of the greatest bands of all time"
"FUCK YOU MAN!"
this is all predicated on actually wanting to listen to the music
It's still free if you don't listen to it.
why would i download music i dont want to listen to?
Don't hit the download button then?

but it plays when i shuffle my purchased songs!

Post by **Sgt. Crackpot** » Sat September 13, 2014 3:59 am

Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:
Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:
Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:"Screw you man, I'm not going to pay for music!"
"OK, here's a free album from one of the greatest bands of all time"
"FUCK YOU MAN!"
this is all predicated on actually wanting to listen to the music
It's still free if you don't listen to it.
why would i download music i dont want to listen to?
Don't hit the download button then?
but it plays when i shuffle my purchased songs!

Isn't there a way to remove it from your cloud account?

Post by **Mecca** » Sat September 13, 2014 4:10 am

Sgt. Crackpot wrote:
Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:
Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:
Mecca wrote:
Sgt. Crackpot wrote:"Screw you man, I'm not going to pay for music!"
"OK, here's a free album from one of the greatest bands of all time"
"FUCK YOU MAN!"
this is all predicated on actually wanting to listen to the music
It's still free if you don't listen to it.
why would i download music i dont want to listen to?
Don't hit the download button then?
but it plays when i shuffle my purchased songs!
Isn't there a way to remove it from your cloud account?

None that a quick google search finds. Only ways to hide all your purchased songs, which is counterintuitive to my desire to stream my songs

McParadigm · Post by **McParadigm** » Sat September 13, 2014 4:12 am

Good luck, Mecca. We've got you in our prayers, tonight.

Red Mosquito

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