In the January issue of Uncut magazine, Bono mimics Nigel Tufnel, describing U2’s new songs as “raw rock ‘n’ roll” dominated by guitars that go up to “Number 11” [reference explained in this QuickTime at Spinaltap.com].
In the Uncut interview, Bono explains why the band chose to work with producer Chris Thomas, describes the band’s method of recording this time around, and praises Edge’s guitar work on the new songs: “When you’ve got as much spleen and suffused rage as The Edge has, I think Number 11 was the only way to go.”
Elsewhere in the same issue, Bono chats with Karl Hyde of Underworld. The topic of their conversation ranges from haircuts and lip gloss to art and literature.