Classic or Dud: U2

Been looking through the various clips on YT, almost feel like polling the backgrounds, Streets is amazing.

We should have a dedicated SPHERE thread

Only if it's for these guys.

https://i.discogs.com/7BTVwvw83IN53TUVy9Bn3_oHmQebRVFbqkeb6994jII/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:516/w:400/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9BLTIwMTEw/ODEtMTUwMTAxNDg1/OC0xNzM4LmpwZWc.jpeg

I like how the sphere looks from the outside.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F7TXe66WkAADFRR?format=jpg&name=large

https://www.zeyusmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Akira-WW3-Explosion-2.jpg

Wait, is no one going to invoke the Saudi Orb?

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNOcem4Vwtkkh0OsYF0-IahlFNvpHCzbBKEw&usqp=CAU

https://musicimage.xboxlive.com/catalog/video.movie.8D6KGWZL5VBW/image?locale=fr-be&mode=crop&purposes=BoxArt&q=90&h=300&w=200&format=jpg

Feel like this is my most listened to bootleg ever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN-oQWqrDi4

It's not even the best PopMart boot - it sadly omits the Lemon Perfecto mix and obv a lot is missed out by not having the visuals - but it just sounds so great.

I heard what must be a new (to me) U2 song on the radio today, something called "Atomic City." It's fine, and sounds a bit like "Big Neon Glitter" by the Cult. I think it was maybe released to promote the Vegas thing. I'd paste the video but ... nah, it's basically a commercial, and the band seems bored.

That single was depressing. By far the most memorable thing about it was the hook they borrowed from Blondie's "Call Me." I get it's an homage, but with little of value to add, the record suggested they were out of ideas.

(For new records that is - they still put on a good spectacle.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXfwz0fMWdQ

Cool. They look so strange stuck on that little stage after so many vast sets. I bet Bono is relieved not to have to run around the whole time.

I saw the band pop up in the news again, was it just because the Vegas residency ended?

Apparently Larry was there but is still recovering from his surgery. And I guess Bono hasn't been seen playing guitar since his bike accident, too. Age or injury eventually gets everybody.

Well, Bono has never been particularly good at playing the guitar, so not much is lost. That may be harsh but it's the case. Even when he played, it was mixed low and made little difference.

i think the Vegas stuff has worked out really well for them, kind of the opposite of the iPhone shit. using this venue as a way to get back into the conversation after several albums which didn't do the trick was pretty sharp.

I was surprised to learn a few years ago that Bono's playing the only electric guitar on Roy Orbison's "She's a Mystery to Me" besides Orbison himself.

the footage looked rad as hell tbh