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Quote from: Tumbling Dice on April 17, 2012, 05:33:49 PMQuote from: mattressjedi on April 17, 2012, 10:31:02 AMQuote from: U2OnceAgain on April 17, 2012, 08:29:34 AMIts a negative when they have a new album out. A greatest hits tour is to raise money, thats all its about. I hope U2 retire before they become a greatest hits band. I can't wait to see Bono on Dancing with the Stars or Celebrity Apprentice.Yep. It's cashing in. And one thing U2 has always liked doing(even if they dont entirely succeed) is play new material. Theyve always been a "in the now" or forward band. I would think they would realize that would be the end and would (hopefully) call it a day before they tarnish their legacy(at least I hope they would).If all they're going to do is emulate the Stones from here on out, then I think that's sad. Ahem, excuse me, but the Stones have always enjoyed playing their new music too, even if sections of their stadium audiences don't enjoy it as much.Sure, your seat enjoys it. Quote from: Tumbling Dice on April 17, 2012, 05:33:49 PMQuote from: mattressjedi on April 17, 2012, 10:31:02 AMQuote from: U2OnceAgain on April 17, 2012, 08:29:34 AMIts a negative when they have a new album out. A greatest hits tour is to raise money, thats all its about. I hope U2 retire before they become a greatest hits band. I can't wait to see Bono on Dancing with the Stars or Celebrity Apprentice.Yep. It's cashing in. And one thing U2 has always liked doing(even if they dont entirely succeed) is play new material. Theyve always been a "in the now" or forward band. I would think they would realize that would be the end and would (hopefully) call it a day before they tarnish their legacy(at least I hope they would).If all they're going to do is emulate the Stones from here on out, then I think that's sad. Ahem, excuse me, but the Stones have always enjoyed playing their new music too, even if sections of their stadium audiences don't enjoy it as much.You mean 99.99999% of the rest of the audience besides you and a handful of others? :p
Quote from: mattressjedi on April 17, 2012, 10:31:02 AMQuote from: U2OnceAgain on April 17, 2012, 08:29:34 AMIts a negative when they have a new album out. A greatest hits tour is to raise money, thats all its about. I hope U2 retire before they become a greatest hits band. I can't wait to see Bono on Dancing with the Stars or Celebrity Apprentice.Yep. It's cashing in. And one thing U2 has always liked doing(even if they dont entirely succeed) is play new material. Theyve always been a "in the now" or forward band. I would think they would realize that would be the end and would (hopefully) call it a day before they tarnish their legacy(at least I hope they would).If all they're going to do is emulate the Stones from here on out, then I think that's sad. Ahem, excuse me, but the Stones have always enjoyed playing their new music too, even if sections of their stadium audiences don't enjoy it as much.
Quote from: U2OnceAgain on April 17, 2012, 08:29:34 AMIts a negative when they have a new album out. A greatest hits tour is to raise money, thats all its about. I hope U2 retire before they become a greatest hits band. I can't wait to see Bono on Dancing with the Stars or Celebrity Apprentice.Yep. It's cashing in. And one thing U2 has always liked doing(even if they dont entirely succeed) is play new material. Theyve always been a "in the now" or forward band. I would think they would realize that would be the end and would (hopefully) call it a day before they tarnish their legacy(at least I hope they would).If all they're going to do is emulate the Stones from here on out, then I think that's sad.
Its a negative when they have a new album out. A greatest hits tour is to raise money, thats all its about. I hope U2 retire before they become a greatest hits band. I can't wait to see Bono on Dancing with the Stars or Celebrity Apprentice.
Quote from: mattressjedi on April 17, 2012, 05:31:27 PMQuote from: Dreamboat on April 17, 2012, 05:22:26 PMQuote from: tigerfan41 on April 17, 2012, 05:06:53 PMI don't expect it to happen, simply because few who are at U2's level are willing to downscale to such a degree. However, it's something that a lot of people want to see happen, and I'd like to think that U2, if they want to do something different, will consider doing a smaller scale thing. As I said, it would go a long way toward regaining some of the credibility they lost from critics/certain fans and provided they do multiple nights in one city, the biggest fans would get to see their favorite band even more up close.All they need to do to gain credibility is make great music again. They could learn some lessons from Coldplay in this regard I agree. Terrible since A Rush of Blood to the Head. Timbaland? HahahahaThis. I get depressed every time I think of the downward spiral Coldplay's music has been on since Rush/X&Y. Seriously, I want them to make great music because I'd love to be able to go to their concerts for many years to come, much like I wish I had been able to with U2 if I had become a fan sooner.
Quote from: Dreamboat on April 17, 2012, 05:22:26 PMQuote from: tigerfan41 on April 17, 2012, 05:06:53 PMI don't expect it to happen, simply because few who are at U2's level are willing to downscale to such a degree. However, it's something that a lot of people want to see happen, and I'd like to think that U2, if they want to do something different, will consider doing a smaller scale thing. As I said, it would go a long way toward regaining some of the credibility they lost from critics/certain fans and provided they do multiple nights in one city, the biggest fans would get to see their favorite band even more up close.All they need to do to gain credibility is make great music again. They could learn some lessons from Coldplay in this regard I agree. Terrible since A Rush of Blood to the Head. Timbaland? Hahahaha
Quote from: tigerfan41 on April 17, 2012, 05:06:53 PMI don't expect it to happen, simply because few who are at U2's level are willing to downscale to such a degree. However, it's something that a lot of people want to see happen, and I'd like to think that U2, if they want to do something different, will consider doing a smaller scale thing. As I said, it would go a long way toward regaining some of the credibility they lost from critics/certain fans and provided they do multiple nights in one city, the biggest fans would get to see their favorite band even more up close.All they need to do to gain credibility is make great music again. They could learn some lessons from Coldplay in this regard
I don't expect it to happen, simply because few who are at U2's level are willing to downscale to such a degree. However, it's something that a lot of people want to see happen, and I'd like to think that U2, if they want to do something different, will consider doing a smaller scale thing. As I said, it would go a long way toward regaining some of the credibility they lost from critics/certain fans and provided they do multiple nights in one city, the biggest fans would get to see their favorite band even more up close.
Quote from: Dreamboat on April 17, 2012, 05:22:26 PMQuote from: tigerfan41 on April 17, 2012, 05:06:53 PMI don't expect it to happen, simply because few who are at U2's level are willing to downscale to such a degree. However, it's something that a lot of people want to see happen, and I'd like to think that U2, if they want to do something different, will consider doing a smaller scale thing. As I said, it would go a long way toward regaining some of the credibility they lost from critics/certain fans and provided they do multiple nights in one city, the biggest fans would get to see their favorite band even more up close.All they need to do to gain credibility is make great music again. They could learn some lessons from Coldplay in this regardYou mean, don't make the same mistake Coldplay made.
Quote from: tigerfan41 on April 17, 2012, 07:29:00 PMQuote from: mattressjedi on April 17, 2012, 05:31:27 PMQuote from: Dreamboat on April 17, 2012, 05:22:26 PMQuote from: tigerfan41 on April 17, 2012, 05:06:53 PMI don't expect it to happen, simply because few who are at U2's level are willing to downscale to such a degree. However, it's something that a lot of people want to see happen, and I'd like to think that U2, if they want to do something different, will consider doing a smaller scale thing. As I said, it would go a long way toward regaining some of the credibility they lost from critics/certain fans and provided they do multiple nights in one city, the biggest fans would get to see their favorite band even more up close.All they need to do to gain credibility is make great music again. They could learn some lessons from Coldplay in this regard I agree. Terrible since A Rush of Blood to the Head. Timbaland? HahahahaThis. I get depressed every time I think of the downward spiral Coldplay's music has been on since Rush/X&Y. Seriously, I want them to make great music because I'd love to be able to go to their concerts for many years to come, much like I wish I had been able to with U2 if I had become a fan sooner.I get similarly depressed every time I think of the downward spiral U2's music has been on since POP. I strongly urge you to take in a Coldplay concert in either an arena or stadium - the choice is yours.
Quote from: Dreamboat on April 18, 2012, 01:36:14 AMQuote from: tigerfan41 on April 17, 2012, 07:29:00 PMQuote from: mattressjedi on April 17, 2012, 05:31:27 PMQuote from: Dreamboat on April 17, 2012, 05:22:26 PMQuote from: tigerfan41 on April 17, 2012, 05:06:53 PMI don't expect it to happen, simply because few who are at U2's level are willing to downscale to such a degree. However, it's something that a lot of people want to see happen, and I'd like to think that U2, if they want to do something different, will consider doing a smaller scale thing. As I said, it would go a long way toward regaining some of the credibility they lost from critics/certain fans and provided they do multiple nights in one city, the biggest fans would get to see their favorite band even more up close.All they need to do to gain credibility is make great music again. They could learn some lessons from Coldplay in this regard I agree. Terrible since A Rush of Blood to the Head. Timbaland? HahahahaThis. I get depressed every time I think of the downward spiral Coldplay's music has been on since Rush/X&Y. Seriously, I want them to make great music because I'd love to be able to go to their concerts for many years to come, much like I wish I had been able to with U2 if I had become a fan sooner.I get similarly depressed every time I think of the downward spiral U2's music has been on since POP. I strongly urge you to take in a Coldplay concert in either an arena or stadium - the choice is yours.If they're playing mostly stuff off of VLV or Mylo, no thank you. If it's stuff off of their first three CDs, I'm in.
If the new album was simply 47 minutes of hearing Adam brush his teeth, I would go see them live.
Quote from: The Wanderer on April 19, 2012, 01:23:49 PMIf the new album was simply 47 minutes of hearing Adam brush his teeth, I would go see them live.Yip me too lol! As long as its in October stylie of course
Quote from: singnomore on April 19, 2012, 02:13:46 PMQuote from: The Wanderer on April 19, 2012, 01:23:49 PMIf the new album was simply 47 minutes of hearing Adam brush his teeth, I would go see them live.Yip me too lol! As long as its in October stylie of course 47 minutes of Adam brushing his teeth would be an improvement on their recent output
Quote from: The Wanderer on April 19, 2012, 01:23:49 PMIf the new album was simply 47 minutes of hearing Adam brush his teeth, I would go see them live.This is exactly why they get away with not being up to the old U2 standard. Because we will still go and they will still make millions of dollars and only put in half the effort. I would much rather see a great new Album put out and hold off on the tour until the album has taken off then play all the arenas or stadiums etc.....Now a days concerts venues are booked before the album even drops. When the Joshua Tree was released the album already hat hits being played before any concerts were announced. Then you couldn't buy a ticket to save your life.
Quote from: U2OnceAgain on April 26, 2012, 02:46:30 PMQuote from: The Wanderer on April 19, 2012, 01:23:49 PMIf the new album was simply 47 minutes of hearing Adam brush his teeth, I would go see them live.This is exactly why they get away with not being up to the old U2 standard. Because we will still go and they will still make millions of dollars and only put in half the effort. I would much rather see a great new Album put out and hold off on the tour until the album has taken off then play all the arenas or stadiums etc.....Now a days concerts venues are booked before the album even drops. When the Joshua Tree was released the album already hat hits being played before any concerts were announced. Then you couldn't buy a ticket to save your life.I agree - one gets the sense U2 are much more interested in playing big connects rather than releasing albums with integrity - the album is simply a gimmick to publicise the tour. Certainly 360 supports this argument - most people here would agree and I see no reason to doubt them
Quote from: Dreamboat on April 26, 2012, 02:52:09 PMQuote from: U2OnceAgain on April 26, 2012, 02:46:30 PMQuote from: The Wanderer on April 19, 2012, 01:23:49 PMIf the new album was simply 47 minutes of hearing Adam brush his teeth, I would go see them live.This is exactly why they get away with not being up to the old U2 standard. Because we will still go and they will still make millions of dollars and only put in half the effort. I would much rather see a great new Album put out and hold off on the tour until the album has taken off then play all the arenas or stadiums etc.....Now a days concerts venues are booked before the album even drops. When the Joshua Tree was released the album already hat hits being played before any concerts were announced. Then you couldn't buy a ticket to save your life.I agree - one gets the sense U2 are much more interested in playing big connects rather than releasing albums with integrity - the album is simply a gimmick to publicise the tour. Certainly 360 supports this argument - most people here would agree and I see no reason to doubt them A U2 album that takes a full year to produce is considered by the band to be more than just a 'gimmick' to publicise a tour.
