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- valentim
is this band the best ever, cause its music, attitude, or the visual effects of their live performances?
- paraselene0
there seems to be some sort of terminal flaw in your first clause that i can't quite see any way around, logically speaking.
- tomkat0
live is where it's at
- pyeaton0
I have seen a lot of bands live, and U2 is one of a few that I have no idea paying ridiculous prices for tix to EXPERINCE their concerts. Not the most talented band musically, but man, they put on a hell of a show.
- fargo0
best band ever = Beatles.
- valentim0
not quite sure what are trying to say para!
- kelpie0
U2 suxx ass
- paraselene0
not quite sure what are trying to say para!
valentim
(Mar 9 06, 05:34)U2 suxx ass
kelpie
(Mar 9 06, 05:35)
- valentim0
:S
- Baskerville0
I just don't get the U2 thing at all. I've tried to listen to their music, god it's been played around places I've worked enough.
I just don't see what the fuss is about. They are an average pop band (not rock in any way).
The only thing that I can see that separates them from other bands is that their lead singer is friends with some politicians and other unfluential people. Yes, he does lots of charity work and makes Amex cards turn red. but that does not make his band any less MOR
- kezza_20
they were great until bonner wanted to save the world...
what is it with irish musicians
- valentim0
I like the idea of a pop/rock/movie/porno/sport star using its power to get to global major problems, it´s kind of the peoples vox, get it! he gets the credits, sells a few more records, and keeps doing what he likes, that Man should be politician, I like his Music!
- Baskerville0
he should defititely NOT be a politician.
What annoys me is that he can feel all superior to politicians whilst still being a rock star. But he's not a politician and wouldn't have the first clue about law and the political process or history.
Let him keep making his vox pops and not worry about the details, he's happy like that.
I still don't think that just because he wants to save the world people should buy he mediocre music
- quamb0
"What annoys me is that he can feel all superior to politicians whilst still being a rock star. But he's not a politician and wouldn't have the first clue about law and the political process or history."
and you do? who does? least he's doen somethen about it. crazy that someone could find fault in that.
"no rock star deserves to help others and have an opinion! NO ONE!! it annnoyss me!"
- valentim0
he does have a more positive view of the world than BUSH, he has studied politics and filosophy. He is arrogant with politicians, and I think he might have plans for his future that envolves politics, and he is defenetely not a medrioc musician!
- Baskerville0
that's not what I meant. I meant that it's fine to criticise politicians but most of them (in the UK at least) are incredibly intelligent and their job is one of the hardest out there. So while you may be a famous rock star, criticising when you haven't tried to be a politician is a bit rich. Bono gets all the respect and MPs get none. He's helping the world every so often, between albums but they are dealing with those issues every day. I think it's great what he's done in afrika and with live 8 etc BUT I still think all those achievments overshadow his mediocre music. Which is wrong for a musician. I'm not belittling his humanitarian projects
- Jaline0
Exactly, Baskerville! I love you for saying everything I want to say today. In your first post, anyway.
They are an average group. The only song I love is 'Beautiful Day', and that's even mediocre.
- pyeaton0
No kidding quamb. If Bono didnt bring attention to famine in Africa, or the Beatles did not canvas for peace, etc.... do you think GW Bush Inc. is going to care?
And as for the mediocore music? opinion.
- pyeaton0
Thanks to the music expert for providing their facts about this muic. I must have been into this mediocre band. thaks for showing me the light!
- valentim0
I don´t care anymore, my wife is pregnant, I hate my boss, he hates me, I haven´t had time to lunch, I haven´t slept properly in 3 nights, a customer is ringing me in a minute, and the job that should, its not yet ready...so don´t, please dont...
- rafalski0
To me they've always been an above average rock band choosen by genius Brian Eno to live in. Eno realized he wouldn't ever become a megastar, so he needed a host band he could produce. U2 were perfect for that. Energetic, charizmatic, and after all, tallented.
After brilliant Zooropa (prod. by Eno) they released an album as Passengers- 4 members of U2 and Brian Eno. It was interesting, but didn't work well commercially.
Just when they thought they could do without Eno, they recorded POP. Crap. They never recorded a good record since.
It's to say, they're doing pretty good for a band that released their last good album in1993.
They are amazing live - that's what keeps them on top. It's just sad to see them get all these grammys not for good music we were used to, but for Bono's political involvement.