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From @U2.com: Huge news that Steve Lillywhite is coming in to take over production of U2's new album. Unmentioned in the Billboard article is the fact that they've already spent about a year working with veteran rock producer Chris Thomas, whose credits include The Sex Pistols, The Pretenders, Pete Townshend, and others. Is all that work now being tossed out? What's this mean for getting a new album out in 2004?  |
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2004, 09:35:58 AM » |
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It seems odd to toss out an entire year of studio work. If they did, though, these sessions would become the Holy Grail of unreleased material.
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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2004, 09:54:08 AM » |
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It seems odd to toss out an entire year of studio work. If they did, though, these sessions would become the Holy Grail of unreleased material. I kinda doubt they'll toss it out, actually-- they've seemed very pleased with the material so far, and I don't know why they'd suddenly decide they don't like it anymore. Still, I am worried that this will push the release date back even farther. But let's look on the bright side-- at least Lillywhite is working with the band again. He's a pretty good producer, I think... |
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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2004, 05:14:08 PM » |
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Yeah, Lillywhite is a good producer, but I much prefer the Eno-era.
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2004, 05:51:03 PM » |
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Yeah, Lillywhite is a good producer, but I much prefer the Eno-era. Eno and Lanois have been at the helm of the band's three best albums. They're a great team, although sometimes Lanois is a bit too intrusive for my tastes. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2004, 08:23:20 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2004, 09:37:21 AM » |
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RollingStone.com reports:
U2 have recorded "Tough," a tribute to singer Bono's father who passed away in 2001, for their tenth album, which they hope to finish this summer for a fall release.
Among the other new tracks to be featured on the follow-up to 2000's Grammy-winning All That You Can't Leave Behind is "Full Metal Jacket," which Bono describes as "the mother of all rock tunes."
The band began recording in Dublin last year with producer Chris Thomas (Sex Pistols, Paul McCartney); in February, Steve Lillywhite, who recorded U2's early records, took over.
"The record is so good that it won't even matter that people are sick of U2," Bono added. "It's driven by a guitar player who's sick of the sight of me shaking hands with dodgy politicians."
U2 plan to kick off a world tour in Miami in March 2005.
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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2004, 10:31:25 AM » |
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Anyone see this? It's better than Solar. Looks like November 22nd is supposedly the firm release date with a new single coming in October. Can't freakin' wait! |
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« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2004, 11:05:38 AM » |
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I'd be fine with Vertigo, if indeed that is the album's title. Despite its Hitchcock-ish connotation, it's an intriguing and catchy name for a U2 album.
I approve.
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2004, 03:38:32 PM » |
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Another possible title has surfaced, although it appears it was being considered much earlier in the year. How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb |
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2004, 08:55:55 PM » |
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I'd MUCH rather have Vertigo. That other one is unique, but it's not exactly catchy, is it? And besides, it reminds me too much of the subtitle to Dr. Strangelove, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.
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« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2004, 05:06:20 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2004, 05:13:10 PM » |
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:zoinks:
I hope they find it. Of course, you know what will happen if they don't find it in a very short window of time--bootlegs.
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« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2004, 01:11:31 PM » |
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:zoinks:
I hope they find it. Of course, you know what will happen if they don't find it in a very short window of time--bootlegs. That's not what worries me the most. What if, in his frustration,... Bono uses the f-word again?!?  |
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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2004, 01:15:30 PM » |
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My biggest worry is it'll hit the net, and I won't be able to find it.
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« Reply #15 on: July 17, 2004, 06:52:09 PM » |
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\"Living your life like you're trapped in a bad rap video is just not that appealing.\"
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« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2004, 07:27:00 AM » |
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Oh, I'll buy it legally...I just wouldn't mind listening to it for four months before it's released so I can buy it.
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« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2004, 11:14:01 AM » |
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Gotta love Bono!Oh, and Vertigo is the official title.
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« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2004, 02:44:19 PM » |
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He added, "It would be a real pity. It would screw up years of work and months of planning, not to mention fucking up our holidays. But once it's out, it's out." Looks like your worry's been confirmed, Josh...  |
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« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2004, 03:51:55 PM » |
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Looks like your worry's been confirmed, Josh... Aw, Bono isn't REALLY swearing, kids; he's just showing us his Dick Cheney impression! |
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« Reply #20 on: July 24, 2004, 01:31:25 PM » |
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So, if this gets released online, we don't get a full, completed U2 album? That stinks. Rushing these things is never a good idea.
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« Reply #21 on: July 26, 2004, 09:23:04 AM » |
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Oooooh... check out the four different formats that the new album is going to be released in:
1. CD
2. limited edition CD/DVD in clear tray
3. vinyl
4. limited edition deluxe box (CD & DVD) with 48-page booklet
Wowsers... um, I think I'll go with the last one...
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« Reply #22 on: July 26, 2004, 10:35:04 AM » |
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I'll probably go with #2. Smart move since DVD's aren't quite as easy to copy or download.
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« Reply #23 on: July 26, 2004, 06:06:20 PM » |
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I'd probably go with #2 as well, but if #4 doesn't cost all that much more, why not?
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« Reply #24 on: July 27, 2004, 01:06:31 AM » |
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Apparently, the forty-eight page booklet is comprised completely of pictures from the French photo shoot, which was so long, the band members all fell asleep, allowing a thief to snag the missing copy.
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« Reply #25 on: July 27, 2004, 07:50:31 AM » |
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Apparently, the forty-eight page booklet is comprised completely of pictures from the French photo shoot, which was so long, the band members all fell asleep, allowing a thief to snag the missing copy. Well all I can say is that those photos had better be pretty $@#%ing impressive. |
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« Reply #27 on: July 28, 2004, 09:32:20 PM » |
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Vertigo is not listed in the Universal Music Group commerce database. That's a special site that retailers can enter to place their orders, download publicity materials, and check on release dates.
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« Reply #28 on: August 13, 2004, 11:39:19 AM » |
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Another rumored album title is floating around: Hanover Quay.  |
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« Reply #29 on: August 13, 2004, 12:50:21 PM » |
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Another rumored album title is floating around: Hanover Quay. Maybe they've been listening to The Fiery Furnaces' "Quay Cur." I mean, how many songs and/or album titles have Quay in it? Oh, and I don't like that title...naming CD's after a recording studio isn't all that new of an idea, after all. They're more creative than that. |
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« Reply #31 on: August 13, 2004, 03:14:41 PM » |
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I'm not feeling the cowboy hat.
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« Reply #32 on: August 15, 2004, 12:26:42 PM » |
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The Edge and Larry don't seem to age. Bono and Adam, on the other hand...  |
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« Reply #33 on: August 15, 2004, 10:29:07 PM » |
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The Edge and Larry don't seem to age.
The Edge doesn't age because he always wears that skin tight beanie on his head, which of course pulls his facial features so tight that they cannot wrinkle or sag. |
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« Reply #35 on: August 19, 2004, 02:18:06 PM » |
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That is so mean...they've just been toying with the public!! I wonder if it really will hit stores in November. I sure hope so - I'm tired of waiting.
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« Reply #36 on: August 19, 2004, 07:30:05 PM » |
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Hmm...very interesting article. So much speculation, hard to know what to believe. Anyway, I noticed the guy said there was a line in "Vertigo" that went "you gotta learn how to kneel"...isn't there a line like that in "Mysterious Ways"? I'll have to go listen to it.
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« Reply #37 on: August 19, 2004, 08:04:54 PM » |
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Yes, there is. "If you wanna kiss the sky better learn how to kneel... on your knees, boy!"
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« Reply #38 on: August 20, 2004, 11:01:43 AM » |
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that's awesome...
i respect them all the more...
peace...
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bdg...
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