The Edge has been doing the rounds promoting the new “Best Of”, talking to Germany’s “Rolling Stone” (“I’ve managed to accept the fact that U2 are musically and politically relevant.”) and France’s “Le Parisien/Aujourd’hui” (it’s in French): “It was very difficult [ to choose the songs]. First of all, we listened to them all again, without exception. In the end we tried to choose the pieces that stood the test of time. We didn’t all agree on certain songs and there were a lot of discussions between us. It all happened in a very civilised manner, without raising our voices too much…” And if you believe that…
You may also fall for Edge’s prediction for the release date of their next studio album: “I don’t think the new album will be out before the middle of next year.”
They look pissed in that picture. Didn’t Edge say the same thing about selecting the tracks for the first best of collection?
They look pissed in that picture. Didn’t Edge say the same thing about selecting the tracks for the first best of collection?
is it me or is bono starting to look like Don Henley?
is it me or is bono starting to look like Don Henley?
Yes, very much so. Henley’s also had a questionable hair history.
Yes, very much so. Henley’s also had a questionable hair history.
Ha ha! Adam looks like he’s CRYING! Hey, isn’t the new picture of the band at the back of the new CD really damn cool?
Ha ha! Adam looks like he’s CRYING! Hey, isn’t the new picture of the band at the back of the new CD really damn cool?
I’d be crying too. Past several years, Adam has more or less become the black sheep of the group. Maybe it’s me, but everybody seems to get more time to shine than poor ole Adam. Bono’s, well, Bono. Edge is well recognized as the right hand man. Heck, Even Larry, Mr. “Soul of U2”, is getting to play the big video main man. … … … Poor Adam. =/ I’m surprised that he just doesn’t use a cardboard cut out 24-7.
I’d be crying too. Past several years, Adam has more or less become the black sheep of the group. Maybe it’s me, but everybody seems to get more time to shine than poor ole Adam. Bono’s, well, Bono. Edge is well recognized as the right hand man. Heck, Even Larry, Mr. “Soul of U2”, is getting to play the big video main man. … … … Poor Adam. =/ I’m surprised that he just doesn’t use a cardboard cut out 24-7.
Upon listening to the 99-00 Greatest Hits, I’m pretty happy with the song selections. They seem to ‘flow’ well. I just wished they didn’t cut the ending off to Miss Sarajevo. I also wished Dirty Day was on it. Probably my biggest gripe? The B Sides. I own all these mixes (taking into account I have the 8 minute version of Salome). I guess that don’t have a huge amount of B sides (again I have them all anyway). I just hope they bring out a live compliation, otherwise the 2nd Cd should’ve been their better live songs from 99-00. e.g Dirty Day, Daddy’s gonna pay, Please, Love is Blindness etc.
Funny thin though about the B Sides, I used to hate ‘Happiness is a warm gun’ – now I love it. Strange?
Upon listening to the 99-00 Greatest Hits, I’m pretty happy with the song selections. They seem to ‘flow’ well. I just wished they didn’t cut the ending off to Miss Sarajevo. I also wished Dirty Day was on it. Probably my biggest gripe? The B Sides. I own all these mixes (taking into account I have the 8 minute version of Salome). I guess that don’t have a huge amount of B sides (again I have them all anyway). I just hope they bring out a live compliation, otherwise the 2nd Cd should’ve been their better live songs from 99-00. e.g Dirty Day, Daddy’s gonna pay, Please, Love is Blindness etc.
Funny thin though about the B Sides, I used to hate ‘Happiness is a warm gun’ – now I love it. Strange?