U2 - No Line On The Horizon Re-Review

[Rockindeano]

Most popular doesn't always mean....most talented, by any stretch.

Maybe not, but the three bands I spoke of are all huge and all very talented. Sorry Little Debbie, Mr Big can't quite hang with Bruce or U2....not quite. You have to admit that.

That's where you are failing, Deano....nobody, save jana, you, and frontiers is claiming their favorite band is the BEST....we just love who we love. Kip winger isn't trying to cure aids....Eric Martin isn't trying to write songs that relate to the 'working man'...they love what they do, and we enjoy their work....plus, seeing them in a small setting trumps an arena, sorry...

What a shitty argument.

I get the fact you like these bands, but to go to the "bar setting is better than an arena" card is ridiculous. What you want Springsteen to do with the 10 sold out Giants Stadium shows? Play the fucking Road House? It would take at 2,000 a pop, 410 shows to just fill that 10 day stand. Look, just because an artist has to play big arenas/stadiums isn't their fault. In fact it's quite the opposite. If you have ever seen either Springsteen or U2, they are both so good live, and both very intimate in vast settings.

Are you nuts? Strictly from a fans point of view, seeing your fave in a small setting definitely trumps an arena.

Yeah, ever heard 25,000 sing Glory Days? Nothing beats the big crowds outsinging the band. Ask EM if he would rather play Joe's BBQ shack in Jasper, or the Saddledome.

[Jana]

I have completely done a 180 on this album. At first, only liked specific songs, but not the album as a whole But now I really, really love the whole album. I find it stunning. It's definitely a grower.

It's still 11 song ideas that kinda gestate around for awhile and never get to a chorus. " Magnificent" is the biggest culprit...it builds and builds, and has all the makings of an epic U2 track...you're waiting for the big chorus that's going to take it over the top, and it never happens. That's okay if you're Dream Theater, but U2 is a pop band who's built their whole career out of writing better pop songs than just about anyone, and they've failed pretty miserably here.

Youl sprinkle a few of the songs over past U2 albums and they'd make good album cuts. "Breathe" has a nice energy to it, and "White As Snow" is probably better than "Grace" or "One Step Closer," but it's a record full of passable album cuts, with no singles and no hidden gems like "One Tree Hill" or "Ultraviolet." U2 is my favorite band, I wish I could say this album grew on me, but I actually am more disappointed with it as time goes on, and am trying to resign myself to the possibility that they may be spent as a creative entity.

Fair enough. Though, I love Magnificent.

You don't love the title cut, No Line on the Horizon, or Moment of Surrender? I think both songs are really great songs.

[StevePerryHair]

I just looked and GGD's are headlining this summer with "special guests Switchfoot". Their music is considered alternative, so there aren't too many classic bands that they fit with. They are finding a niche with the newer alternative artists though for sure.

I love Better Days. Makes you think.

I love that song. I like a lot of their lyrics in their music. Johnny isn't the strongest singer in the world though, and after all these years his voice does struggle at times. I still love their sound though. And him I think everyone is just different in what does it for them with music!!!

[Jana]

Most popular doesn't always mean....most talented, by any stretch.

Maybe not, but the three bands I spoke of are all huge and all very talented. Sorry Little Debbie, Mr Big can't quite hang with Bruce or U2....not quite. You have to admit that.

That's where you are failing, Deano....nobody, save jana, you, and frontiers is claiming their favorite band is the BEST....we just love who we love. Kip winger isn't trying to cure aids....Eric Martin isn't trying to write songs that relate to the 'working man'...they love what they do, and we enjoy their work....plus, seeing them in a small setting trumps an arena, sorry...

What a shitty argument.

I get the fact you like these bands, but to go to the "bar setting is better than an arena" card is ridiculous. What you want Springsteen to do with the 10 sold out Giants Stadium shows? Play the fucking Road House? It would take at 2,000 a pop, 410 shows to just fill that 10 day stand. Look, just because an artist has to play big arenas/stadiums isn't their fault. In fact it's quite the opposite. If you have ever seen either Springsteen or U2, they are both so good live, and both very intimate in vast settings.

Are you nuts? Strictly from a fans point of view, seeing your fave in a small setting definitely trumps an arena.

Save your breath, Deb. His argument is self-serving. The fact that Bruce plays arenas proves he's the best...

No. Writing three decades of quality material on albums and beautiful songs for movies like the stunning Streets of Philadelphia and the Wrestler and having huge stage presence and great live shows puts Bruce Stringsteen at the top, which creates the need for large venues because of the amount of fanbase he has.

[Rockindeano]

I just looked and GGD's are headlining this summer with "special guests Switchfoot". Their music is considered alternative, so there aren't too many classic bands that they fit with. They are finding a niche with the newer alternative artists though for sure.

I love Better Days. Makes you think.

I love that song. I like a lot of their lyrics in their music. Johnny isn't the strongest singer in the world though, and after all these years his voice does struggle at times. I still love their sound though. And him I think everyone is just different in what does it for them with music!!!

Johnny's voice sucks, but there is something about him and the music....you don't have to have a perfect Perry like voice to be the best. L:ook at the Beatles for shits sake.

[Angel]

I've never heard a U2 song that I've liked. Not one. I'd rather eat glass than go to one of their shows. I'd rather skin a bobcat, naked, in a phone booth than listen to them for 2 hours. I'd rather run through hell in a gasoline covered overcoat than give them my money. I'll think of some more, if I can.

+1

well, except for all that naked, gasoline, glass eating stuff.....I'd probably pay to go to a show and listen to them for 2 hours to avoid those things...

[StevePerryHair]

Most popular doesn't always mean....most talented, by any stretch.

Maybe not, but the three bands I spoke of are all huge and all very talented. Sorry Little Debbie, Mr Big can't quite hang with Bruce or U2....not quite. You have to admit that.

That's where you are failing, Deano....nobody, save jana, you, and frontiers is claiming their favorite band is the BEST....we just love who we love. Kip winger isn't trying to cure aids....Eric Martin isn't trying to write songs that relate to the 'working man'...they love what they do, and we enjoy their work....plus, seeing them in a small setting trumps an arena, sorry...

What a shitty argument.

I get the fact you like these bands, but to go to the "bar setting is better than an arena" card is ridiculous. What you want Springsteen to do with the 10 sold out Giants Stadium shows? Play the fucking Road House? It would take at 2,000 a pop, 410 shows to just fill that 10 day stand. Look, just because an artist has to play big arenas/stadiums isn't their fault. In fact it's quite the opposite. If you have ever seen either Springsteen or U2, they are both so good live, and both very intimate in vast settings.

Are you nuts? Strictly from a fans point of view, seeing your fave in a small setting definitely trumps an arena.

Save your breath, Deb. His argument is self-serving. The fact that Bruce plays arenas proves he's the best...

No. Writing three decades of quality material on albums and beautiful songs for movies like the stunning Streets of Philadelphia and the Wrestler and having huge stage presence and great live shows puts Bruce Stringsteen at the top.

Jana, have you watched "It Might Get Loud" yet?? It's a documentary featuring Jimmy Page, Edge, and Jack White. I was not a huge fan of any, though have a lot of respect for Jimmy Page of course. I never got huge into U2 to even know anything about Edge. That was a really cool documentary though! It's not as much about their music as it is about the guitar and their influence with the guitar. The 3 of them had never met, and they put them in a studio together to talk about their experiences and thoughts on the guitar with other clips thrown in about where they came from when they started. I ended up having a huge respect for all of them. I never got the appeal for Jack White, but he is a talented guy. And he is just really out there too. I mean he's probably an artistic genius and it makes him a little different Id say My son watched it with me and he was inspired to jam on his guitar for 2 hours after not picking it up much this summer

[S2M]

U2 to sign album deal with Wal-Mart....the 3cd set will include 12 new tracks, a second CD of Springsteen covers, a DVD of Bono's best humanitarian rants, and a skirt.....

[Rick]

U2 to sign album deal with Wal-Mart....the 3cd set will include 12 new tracks, a second CD of Springsteen covers, a DVD of Bono's best humanitarian rants, and a skirt.....

[Jana]

Any singer will tell you they love both, playing in larger venues and feeding off the energy of a great crowd really into the music. I read where some have said there is nothing like it with a great crowd in large venues, but then they also love performing in more intimate venues and the different energy that brings is really enjoyable too. At least in interviews, that's what I've read from some artists.

[Deb]

Most popular doesn't always mean....most talented, by any stretch.

Maybe not, but the three bands I spoke of are all huge and all very talented. Sorry Little Debbie, Mr Big can't quite hang with Bruce or U2....not quite. You have to admit that.

That's where you are failing, Deano....nobody, save jana, you, and frontiers is claiming their favorite band is the BEST....we just love who we love. Kip winger isn't trying to cure aids....Eric Martin isn't trying to write songs that relate to the 'working man'...they love what they do, and we enjoy their work....plus, seeing them in a small setting trumps an arena, sorry...

What a shitty argument.

I get the fact you like these bands, but to go to the "bar setting is better than an arena" card is ridiculous. What you want Springsteen to do with the 10 sold out Giants Stadium shows? Play the fucking Road House? It would take at 2,000 a pop, 410 shows to just fill that 10 day stand. Look, just because an artist has to play big arenas/stadiums isn't their fault. In fact it's quite the opposite. If you have ever seen either Springsteen or U2, they are both so good live, and both very intimate in vast settings.

Are you nuts? Strictly from a fans point of view, seeing your fave in a small setting definitely trumps an arena.

Yeah, ever heard 25,000 sing Glory Days? Nothing beats the big crowds outsinging the band. Ask EM if he would rather play Joe's BBQ shack in Jasper, or the Saddledome.

Read my post again. I said from a fans point of view. Of course the artist would rather play to more people. Funny you should mention the crowd singing, I find it annoying as hell when the crowd sings over the vocalist.........love the enthusiasm but I'm paying to hear the lead vocalists not some damn fools that can't sing. Just saw a perfect example of this a couple days ago......can't tell if he's too impressed or not either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cIOeSEK7KM

[StevePerryHair]

U2 to sign album deal with Wal-Mart....the 3cd set will include 12 new tracks, a second CD of Springsteen covers, a DVD of Bono's best humanitarian rants, and a skirt.....

That documentary I mentioned above made me understand a little how U2 was influenced so much with politics with their music. They were growing up in Dublin during the IRA bombings in the 70's and it greatly influenced who they are. I mean they saw buildings blow up and kids getting shot at. I don't really like all the political stuff surrounding my music, but it did give me a respect for where they are coming from and why that is so important to them.

[Jana]

Most popular doesn't always mean....most talented, by any stretch.

Maybe not, but the three bands I spoke of are all huge and all very talented. Sorry Little Debbie, Mr Big can't quite hang with Bruce or U2....not quite. You have to admit that.

That's where you are failing, Deano....nobody, save jana, you, and frontiers is claiming their favorite band is the BEST....we just love who we love. Kip winger isn't trying to cure aids....Eric Martin isn't trying to write songs that relate to the 'working man'...they love what they do, and we enjoy their work....plus, seeing them in a small setting trumps an arena, sorry...

What a shitty argument.

I get the fact you like these bands, but to go to the "bar setting is better than an arena" card is ridiculous. What you want Springsteen to do with the 10 sold out Giants Stadium shows? Play the fucking Road House? It would take at 2,000 a pop, 410 shows to just fill that 10 day stand. Look, just because an artist has to play big arenas/stadiums isn't their fault. In fact it's quite the opposite. If you have ever seen either Springsteen or U2, they are both so good live, and both very intimate in vast settings.

Are you nuts? Strictly from a fans point of view, seeing your fave in a small setting definitely trumps an arena.

Save your breath, Deb. His argument is self-serving. The fact that Bruce plays arenas proves he's the best...

No. Writing three decades of quality material on albums and beautiful songs for movies like the stunning Streets of Philadelphia and the Wrestler and having huge stage presence and great live shows puts Bruce Stringsteen at the top.

Jana, have you watched "It Might Get Loud" yet?? It's a documentary featuring Jimmy Page, Edge, and Jack White. I was not a huge fan of any, though have a lot of respect for Jimmy Page of course. I never got huge into U2 to even know anything about Edge. That was a really cool documentary though! It's not as much about their music as it is about the guitar and their influence with the guitar. The 3 of them had never met, and they put them in a studio together to talk about their experiences and thoughts on the guitar with other clips thrown in about where they came from when they started. I ended up having a huge respect for all of them. I never got the appeal for Jack White, but he is a talented guy. And he is just really out there too. I mean he's probably an artistic genius and it makes him a little different Id say My son watched it with me and he was inspired to jam on his guitar for 2 hours after not picking it up much this summer

No. Thanks. I will look it up. I love that kind of stuff. I never got into Jack White's stuff either, but musicians seem to have a lot of respect for him. I've only ever seen one interview with the Edge about their high school days when they started the band, and he was just a passable guitarist and that's when he went into a more minimalistic style of playing in the beginning and what helped create their sound and also how their Christianity played a role in shaping their music.

[Jana]

Most popular doesn't always mean....most talented, by any stretch.

Maybe not, but the three bands I spoke of are all huge and all very talented. Sorry Little Debbie, Mr Big can't quite hang with Bruce or U2....not quite. You have to admit that.

That's where you are failing, Deano....nobody, save jana, you, and frontiers is claiming their favorite band is the BEST....we just love who we love. Kip winger isn't trying to cure aids....Eric Martin isn't trying to write songs that relate to the 'working man'...they love what they do, and we enjoy their work....plus, seeing them in a small setting trumps an arena, sorry...

What a shitty argument.

I get the fact you like these bands, but to go to the "bar setting is better than an arena" card is ridiculous. What you want Springsteen to do with the 10 sold out Giants Stadium shows? Play the fucking Road House? It would take at 2,000 a pop, 410 shows to just fill that 10 day stand. Look, just because an artist has to play big arenas/stadiums isn't their fault. In fact it's quite the opposite. If you have ever seen either Springsteen or U2, they are both so good live, and both very intimate in vast settings.

Are you nuts? Strictly from a fans point of view, seeing your fave in a small setting definitely trumps an arena.

Yeah, ever heard 25,000 sing Glory Days? Nothing beats the big crowds outsinging the band. Ask EM if he would rather play Joe's BBQ shack in Jasper, or the Saddledome.

Read my post again. I said from a fans point of view. Of course the artist would rather play to more people. Funny you should mention the crowd singing, I find it annoying as hell when the crowd sings over the vocalist.........love the enthusiasm but I'm paying to hear the lead vocalists not some damn fools that can't sing. Just saw a perfect example of this a couple days ago......can't tell if he's too impressed or not either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cIOeSEK7KM

From a fan's point of view, I like both. Nothing like a big rock concert with the crowd into the music and even me feeding off that, and I've loved smaller setttings. Sometimes I've like neither depending on the energy of the band and/or the crowd if it's flat and the band feels it. It's all a big mixed bag and each experience is different.

[Rockindeano]

Read my post again. I said from a fans point of view. Of course the artist would rather play to more people. Funny you should mention the crowd singing, I find it annoying as hell when the crowd sings over the vocalist.........love the enthusiasm but I'm paying to hear the lead vocalists not some damn fools that can't sing. Just saw a perfect example of this a couple days ago......can't tell if he's too impressed or not either. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cIOeSEK7KM

Mr Big needs more amps. They sounded really low and weak. Turn it up!

Interesting point you make however. The Beatles quit touring for this very reason. They couldn't be heard over the crowd noise.

[Deb]

Save your breath, Deb. His argument is self-serving. The fact that Bruce plays arenas proves he's the best...

LOL, I guess that makes EM the bestest then......he can do both. Arenas overseas, and smaller venues state side.

[Jana]

U2 to sign album deal with Wal-Mart....the 3cd set will include 12 new tracks, a second CD of Springsteen covers, a DVD of Bono's best humanitarian rants, and a skirt.....

That documentary I mentioned above made me understand a little how U2 was influenced so much with politics with their music. They were growing up in Dublin during the IRA bombings in the 70's and it greatly influenced who they are. I mean they saw buildings blow up and kids getting shot at. I don't really like all the political stuff surrounding my music, but it did give me a respect for where they are coming from and why that is so important to them.

I read a long interview years ago with The Edge and Bono re the band and how it started and how they were so terrible in the beginning stages at covering songs that they had to sing original music from the get-go. I've forgotten so much of it, but it was one of the most fascinating interviews regarding the beginnings of a band I've ever read, probably because, like you said, what was going on in Dublin and their lives. I wish I had saved it.

[StevePerryHair]

Most popular doesn't always mean....most talented, by any stretch.

Maybe not, but the three bands I spoke of are all huge and all very talented. Sorry Little Debbie, Mr Big can't quite hang with Bruce or U2....not quite. You have to admit that.

That's where you are failing, Deano....nobody, save jana, you, and frontiers is claiming their favorite band is the BEST....we just love who we love. Kip winger isn't trying to cure aids....Eric Martin isn't trying to write songs that relate to the 'working man'...they love what they do, and we enjoy their work....plus, seeing them in a small setting trumps an arena, sorry...

What a shitty argument.

I get the fact you like these bands, but to go to the "bar setting is better than an arena" card is ridiculous. What you want Springsteen to do with the 10 sold out Giants Stadium shows? Play the fucking Road House? It would take at 2,000 a pop, 410 shows to just fill that 10 day stand. Look, just because an artist has to play big arenas/stadiums isn't their fault. In fact it's quite the opposite. If you have ever seen either Springsteen or U2, they are both so good live, and both very intimate in vast settings.

Are you nuts? Strictly from a fans point of view, seeing your fave in a small setting definitely trumps an arena.

Save your breath, Deb. His argument is self-serving. The fact that Bruce plays arenas proves he's the best...

No. Writing three decades of quality material on albums and beautiful songs for movies like the stunning Streets of Philadelphia and the Wrestler and having huge stage presence and great live shows puts Bruce Stringsteen at the top.

Jana, have you watched "It Might Get Loud" yet?? It's a documentary featuring Jimmy Page, Edge, and Jack White. I was not a huge fan of any, though have a lot of respect for Jimmy Page of course. I never got huge into U2 to even know anything about Edge. That was a really cool documentary though! It's not as much about their music as it is about the guitar and their influence with the guitar. The 3 of them had never met, and they put them in a studio together to talk about their experiences and thoughts on the guitar with other clips thrown in about where they came from when they started. I ended up having a huge respect for all of them. I never got the appeal for Jack White, but he is a talented guy. And he is just really out there too. I mean he's probably an artistic genius and it makes him a little different Id say My son watched it with me and he was inspired to jam on his guitar for 2 hours after not picking it up much this summer

No. Thanks. I will look it up. I love that kind of stuff. I never got into Jack White's stuff either, but musicians seem to have a lot of respect for him. I've only ever seen one interview with the Edge about their high school days when they started the band, and he was just a passable guitarist and that's when he went into a more minimalistic style of playing in the beginning and what helped create their sound and also how their Christianity played a role in shaping their music.

I think you'll like it! They showed Edge in his settings where he grew up a little, talking about how he ended up in the band. Showing some clips of their early days when their sound was totally different! They show him talking about his technique and his perfectionism. You could tell that he and Jack White were very mesmerized by Jimmy Page. Im sure he was an icon to them when they were growing up. I was surprised at what an old soul Jack White is. He's very much into the blues and that old rock n roll sound. It was really cool. I surprised myself in how much I liked it!

And one thing you have to give U2 and Edge. That sound that he has with his guitar is very unique and when you hear it, you always know you are listening to U2. I think when bands can stand out that way,and in the other ways they do, it really helps with their popularity. We need more unique sounds today, but unfortunately so many artists all sound the same.

[Jana]

SPH, I agree. Very few newer bands these days that don't have the same soundalikeness. Muse is one of the few bands starting in the late 90s that have a totally unique sound. I still have a fondness for ColdPlay, even though many call them a poor man's U2. But there's enough of a difference that I like them, even though definitely emulating them in ways. Kings of Leon I love.

[Jana]

For people that don't like U2, I bet you can't help but love this song and the performance. It's about letting go of someone you love, a lover, or a loved one passing away. I believe he wrote this about losing his father. I used to listen to this all the time when I lost my parents

Kite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwMdO3HK_ws


We are kites on the sky...who's to know which way the wind will blow,and take us

[Deb]

SPH, I agree. Very few newer bands these days that don't have the same soundalikeness. Muse is one of the few bands starting in the late 90s that have a totally unique sound. I still have a fondness for ColdPlay, even though many call them a poor man's U2. But there's enough of a difference that I like them, even though definitely emulating them in ways. Kings of Leon I love.

Atta girl! That makes what, the second band we both like? After Journey. Love Kings of Leon too..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT6mB8N2 ... ure=avmsc2

[Frontiers65]

Boy (1980,~3.8 million copies)
* October (1981, ~3.7 million)
* War (1983, ~9.5 million)
* The Unforgettable Fire (1984, ~8 million)
* The Joshua Tree (1987,~28 million)
* Rattle and Hum (double album, 1988,~14.5 million (29m discs))
* Achtung Baby (1991, ~17.5 million)
* Zooropa (1993, ~7.5 million)
* Pop (mars 1997, ~7 million)
* All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000, ~12 million)
* How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004, ~10 million)

* Under a Blood Red Sky (concert, 1983,~9 million)
* Wide Awake in America (mini-album, 1985, ~ 2.5 million)
* The Best of 1980-1990 (compilation, novembre 1998, ~16.5 million)
* The Best of 1990-2000, 2002 (compilation, ~6.5 million)
* U218 Singles (compilation, novembre 2006, ~4.5 million)

Total:160.5 million

I think this says enough.

[Jana]

Boy (1980,~3.8 million copies)
* October (1981, ~3.7 million)
* War (1983, ~9.5 million)
* The Unforgettable Fire (1984, ~8 million)
* The Joshua Tree (1987,~28 million)
* Rattle and Hum (double album, 1988,~14.5 million (29m discs))
* Achtung Baby (1991, ~17.5 million)
* Zooropa (1993, ~7.5 million)
* Pop (mars 1997, ~7 million)
* All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000, ~12 million)
* How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004, ~10 million)

* Under a Blood Red Sky (concert, 1983,~9 million)
* Wide Awake in America (mini-album, 1985, ~ 2.5 million)
* The Best of 1980-1990 (compilation, novembre 1998, ~16.5 million)
* The Best of 1990-2000, 2002 (compilation, ~6.5 million)
* U218 Singles (compilation, novembre 2006, ~4.5 million)

Total:160.5 million

I think this says enough.

LOL I own every one of these except Wide Awake in America and their first album Boy.

[Frontiers65]

I own them all hehe. Plus some bootlegs.

[Rockindeano]

Boy (1980,~3.8 million copies)
* October (1981, ~3.7 million)
* War (1983, ~9.5 million)
* The Unforgettable Fire (1984, ~8 million)
* The Joshua Tree (1987,~28 million)
* Rattle and Hum (double album, 1988,~14.5 million (29m discs))
* Achtung Baby (1991, ~17.5 million)
* Zooropa (1993, ~7.5 million)
* Pop (mars 1997, ~7 million)
* All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000, ~12 million)
* How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004, ~10 million)

* Under a Blood Red Sky (concert, 1983,~9 million)
* Wide Awake in America (mini-album, 1985, ~ 2.5 million)
* The Best of 1980-1990 (compilation, novembre 1998, ~16.5 million)
* The Best of 1990-2000, 2002 (compilation, ~6.5 million)
* U218 Singles (compilation, novembre 2006, ~4.5 million)

Total:160.5 million

I think this says enough.

Worldwide sales. I don't dispute this at all, just wondering where you got this info. Thanks.

[Since 78]

Boy (1980,~3.8 million copies)
* October (1981, ~3.7 million)
* War (1983, ~9.5 million)
* The Unforgettable Fire (1984, ~8 million)
* The Joshua Tree (1987,~28 million)
* Rattle and Hum (double album, 1988,~14.5 million (29m discs))
* Achtung Baby (1991, ~17.5 million)
* Zooropa (1993, ~7.5 million)
* Pop (mars 1997, ~7 million)
* All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000, ~12 million)
* How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004, ~10 million)

* Under a Blood Red Sky (concert, 1983,~9 million)
* Wide Awake in America (mini-album, 1985, ~ 2.5 million)
* The Best of 1980-1990 (compilation, novembre 1998, ~16.5 million)
* The Best of 1990-2000, 2002 (compilation, ~6.5 million)
* U218 Singles (compilation, novembre 2006, ~4.5 million)

Total:160.5 million

I think this says enough.

LOL I own every one of these except Wide Awake in America and their first album Boy.

I love U2 but everything after 87 is lacking for me, there are some good songs on "All That You Can't Leave Behind".
I would still go see them in concert though in a heart beat.

And Coldplay? Please....

[Jana]

Boy (1980,~3.8 million copies)
* October (1981, ~3.7 million)
* War (1983, ~9.5 million)
* The Unforgettable Fire (1984, ~8 million)
* The Joshua Tree (1987,~28 million)
* Rattle and Hum (double album, 1988,~14.5 million (29m discs))
* Achtung Baby (1991, ~17.5 million)
* Zooropa (1993, ~7.5 million)
* Pop (mars 1997, ~7 million)
* All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000, ~12 million)
* How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004, ~10 million)

* Under a Blood Red Sky (concert, 1983,~9 million)
* Wide Awake in America (mini-album, 1985, ~ 2.5 million)
* The Best of 1980-1990 (compilation, novembre 1998, ~16.5 million)
* The Best of 1990-2000, 2002 (compilation, ~6.5 million)
* U218 Singles (compilation, novembre 2006, ~4.5 million)

Total:160.5 million

I think this says enough.

LOL I own every one of these except Wide Awake in America and their first album Boy.

I love U2 but everything after 87 is lacking for me, there are some good songs on "All That You Can't Leave Behind".
I would still go see them in concert though in a heart beat.

And Coldplay? Please....

I guess you don't like Zooropa, for sure, because that was shocking when first listening to it. I was like, WTF. A totally bold, experimental album that was so far from what I thought of U2. Zooropa single was like Pink Floyd. Lemon, with Bono's falsetto, one of my favorite songs. And The Edge's song, Numb, lol, odd, but kind of cool. And a couple songs exploring God. I read they wrote it while on tour and it turned into an album, was supposed to be a short EP. And then to get to the end and they have Johnny Cash singing on The Wanderer, instead of Bono singing it. I like Zooropa just for their boldness in experimenting and its quirkiness.

Johnny Cash on U2 album: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3YFmpSF ... re=related

[Andrew]

Most popular doesn't always mean....most talented, by any stretch.

Maybe not, but the three bands I spoke of are all huge and all very talented. Sorry Little Debbie, Mr Big can't quite hang with Bruce or U2....not quite. You have to admit that.

That's where you are failing, Deano....nobody, save jana, you, and frontiers is claiming their favorite band is the BEST....we just love who we love. Kip winger isn't trying to cure aids....Eric Martin isn't trying to write songs that relate to the 'working man'...they love what they do, and we enjoy their work....plus, seeing them in a small setting trumps an arena, sorry...

What a shitty argument.

I get the fact you like these bands, but to go to the "bar setting is better than an arena" card is ridiculous. What you want Springsteen to do with the 10 sold out Giants Stadium shows? Play the fucking Road House? It would take at 2,000 a pop, 410 shows to just fill that 10 day stand. Look, just because an artist has to play big arenas/stadiums isn't their fault. In fact it's quite the opposite. If you have ever seen either Springsteen or U2, they are both so good live, and both very intimate in vast settings.

Are you nuts? Strictly from a fans point of view, seeing your fave in a small setting definitely trumps an arena.

Yeah, ever heard 25,000 sing Glory Days? Nothing beats the big crowds outsinging the band. Ask EM if he would rather play Joe's BBQ shack in Jasper, or the Saddledome.

WTF has this got to do with Bruce?

[Andrew]

Boy (1980,~3.8 million copies)
* October (1981, ~3.7 million)
* War (1983, ~9.5 million)
* The Unforgettable Fire (1984, ~8 million)
* The Joshua Tree (1987,~28 million)
* Rattle and Hum (double album, 1988,~14.5 million (29m discs))
* Achtung Baby (1991, ~17.5 million)
* Zooropa (1993, ~7.5 million)
* Pop (mars 1997, ~7 million)
* All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000, ~12 million)
* How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004, ~10 million)

* Under a Blood Red Sky (concert, 1983,~9 million)
* Wide Awake in America (mini-album, 1985, ~ 2.5 million)
* The Best of 1980-1990 (compilation, novembre 1998, ~16.5 million)
* The Best of 1990-2000, 2002 (compilation, ~6.5 million)
* U218 Singles (compilation, novembre 2006, ~4.5 million)

Total:160.5 million

I think this says enough.

Still doesn't make the last album stop sucking though.

[slucero]

I remember the 1st time I saw U2...

I went to see Rainbow at the Cow Palace in San Francisco... me and a bud were about 10th in line.. I remember when they let us in... we were about 1/2way across the floor before the lights came on..

We parked our selves just to the left of center stage... in this little "nook", cool thing was it kept us from getting crushed when the crowd would surge forward...

So this opening band from Ireland comes out and proceeds to steal the show...

I remember during their encore there was a point where Bono was at the edge of the stage and someone held up their baby... he reached out, the fan handed their baby to Bono, and then he held the baby up for all to see... and he owned the place after that...