U2 - No Line On The Horizon Re-Review

[StevePerryHair]

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.

Here's the movie trailer for "It MIght Get Loud". Like I said, it's about the history of guitar told by the 3 of them. I think what was cool is there was no interviewer at all. The whole thing is just them talking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YvNVqf2at0

[Rockindeano]

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?

Navigating your way through the thread eh, Magellan? Deb and I are were arguing about something, and she went to the smaller is always better card, and I told her that's not true at all. While some bands can seem small and insignificant in a hockey arena, some truly have the ability to still make the place feel intimate. Springsteen is one of them, the ultimate showman. Also, I was arguing that a singer would rather play a big barn instead of a margarita stand. Don't believe me, as JSS.

[Pelata]

I find it stunning. It's definitely a grower.

I agree...LOVE this album...the songs came across live really well...

[Rip Rokken]

Listening to it again today. Too bassy though!

[Behshad]

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.

Agreed 100%.
Now where the hell do we find a phone booth ?

[Rockindeano]

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.

Agreed 100%.
Now where the hell do we find a phone booth ?

You two dickturds wouldn't know good music if it came up through the toilet and reamed you in the ass.

[Behshad]

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.

Agreed 100%.
Now where the hell do we find a phone booth ?

You two dickturds wouldn't know good music if it came up through the toilet and reamed you in the ass.

That sounds about how I would describe U2s music with the difference of it leaving my ass and hitting the toilet

[Deb]

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?

Navigating your way through the thread eh, Magellan? Deb and I are were arguing about something, and she went to the smaller is always better card, and I told her that's not true at all. While some bands can seem small and insignificant in a hockey arena, some truly have the ability to still make the place feel intimate. Springsteen is one of them, the ultimate showman. Also, I was arguing that a singer would rather play a big barn instead of a margarita stand. Don't believe me, as JSS.

No argument there, that's a no-brainer, of course an artist is going to want to sing to 'more' than 'less' people. Like I said above strictly from a fans POV, I'd much rather see a fave in a smaller setting from a few feet away, than in a huge arena. No comparison. When a performer can reach out and hi five the hand of a fan or make those fans feel like part of it, that's an intimate show. Not up in the second tear of an arena, or even in the first row with a railing and security between you and the whole experience. As for stage presence, JSS is every bit as much of a showman as Springsteen, whether it's to 100 or 20,000. With a better voice I might add.

[Behshad]

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?

Navigating your way through the thread eh, Magellan? Deb and I are were arguing about something, and she went to the smaller is always better card, and I told her that's not true at all. While some bands can seem small and insignificant in a hockey arena, some truly have the ability to still make the place feel intimate. Springsteen is one of them, the ultimate showman. Also, I was arguing that a singer would rather play a big barn instead of a margarita stand. Don't believe me, as JSS.

No argument there, that's a no-brainer, of course an artist is going to want to sing to 'more' than 'less' people. Like I said above strictly from a fans POV, I'd much rather see a fave in a smaller setting from a few feet away, than in a huge arena. No comparison. When a performer can reach out and smack the hand of a fan or make those fans feel like part of it, that's an intimate show. Not up in the second tear of an arena, or even in the first row with a railing and security between you and the whole experience. As for stage presence, JSS is every bit as much of a showman as Springsteen, whether it's to 100 or 20,000. With a better voice I might add.

Im expecting a response to your post from Saint John

[Deb]

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?

Navigating your way through the thread eh, Magellan? Deb and I are were arguing about something, and she went to the smaller is always better card, and I told her that's not true at all. While some bands can seem small and insignificant in a hockey arena, some truly have the ability to still make the place feel intimate. Springsteen is one of them, the ultimate showman. Also, I was arguing that a singer would rather play a big barn instead of a margarita stand. Don't believe me, as JSS.

No argument there, that's a no-brainer, of course an artist is going to want to sing to 'more' than 'less' people. Like I said above strictly from a fans POV, I'd much rather see a fave perform in a smaller setting from a few feet away, than in a huge arena. No comparison. When a performer can reach out and hi five the hand of a fan or make those fans feel like part of it, that's an intimate show. Not up in the second tear of an arena, or even in the first row with a railing and security between you and the whole experience. As for stage presence, JSS is every bit as much of a showman as Springsteen, whether it's to 100 or 20,000. With a better voice I might add.

Im expecting a response to your post from Saint John

What, from Mr Stats and Attendance Records, himself? No way!

[Pelata]

U2 is a better band than Journey ever was.

[Behshad]

U2 is a better band than Journey ever was.

Thats not a way to measure a bands talent . Just sayin

[Rockindeano]

As for stage presence, JSS is every bit as much of a showman as Springsteen, whether it's to 100 or 20,000. With a better voice I might add.

Now you're just being stupid. Even Jeff would say the same thing.

[Behshad]

As for stage presence, JSS is every bit as much of a showman as Springsteen, whether it's to 100 or 20,000. With a better voice I might add.

Now you're just being stupid. Even Jeff would say the same thing.

Jeff would say the same thing as Deb ?


Springsteen may be the worlds best showman, but that doesnt redeem his crappy voice & songs

[Rockindeano]

Springsteen may be the worlds best showman,

At least you admit it.

but that doesnt redeem his crappy voice & songs

As for this statement, you clearly are well, clueless. To each his own I guess.

[Behshad]

Springsteen may be the worlds best showman,

At least you admit it.

but that doesnt redeem his crappy voice & songs

As for this statement, you clearly are well, clueless. To each his own I guess.

I admit to the first statement the day you admit to the second part

[Maui Tom]

Nils is on Adam Carolla podcast today....haven't listened yet...

http://www.adamcarolla.com/ACPBlog/

[Deb]

As for stage presence, JSS is every bit as much of a showman as Springsteen, whether it's to 100 or 20,000. With a better voice I might add.

Now you're just being stupid. Even Jeff would say the same thing.

Don't call me stupid, and my point was as far as stage presence JSS is very much a showman too. Example; as much as I love EM, he isn't quite the showman Jeff is. And I totally stand by my voice comment. Helluva songwriter, yes! Vocalist, no.