Springsteen "Working on a Dream" - Page 2

LukeA · #16 01-28-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JbbyStew86

Here's my official review, going to the presses in the morning. Hopefully to be read by thousands of college students next week.

I hope for your sake that your paper has an editor, because I see at least four glaring factual errors. (more if you want to delve into stylistic ones)

LukeA · #17 01-28-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

That was a very weak U2 album and unfortunately the only tour I ever saw them on ..coming out a giant lemon!?

I guess Rolling Stone is so awestruck by the small group of diety -like artists still putting out albums that perhaps they may be silly enough to call a piece of sh#t a birthday cake ..from what I've heard so far Working on a Dream IS better than U2's Pop.Faint praise though that may be.

Actually, it was the last great U2 album (at least amongst U2 fans). The point being, Rolling Stone's opinion really doesn't mean anything, seeing that its swayed by however the wind may blow one way or the other. This was just one example.

Lindsey Jr. · #18 01-28-2009, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeA

Rolling Stone... lol. Rolling Stone gave U2's 1997 album POP 5 stars when it was initially released, and in the year end wrap-up issue, they named it the year's biggest disappointment/flop. So, check back in December to see if their opinion on this craptastic album has reversed.

1) U2 is an arrogant, overrated band (the latter since the beginning of the '90s)
2) Springsteen's new album just sounds... boring, and the album cover is quite ugly.

chriskisn · #19 01-28-2009, 06:36 AM

Well you know I kind of like Bruce when he's political bitching...

So downloaded this album today and not overly impressed. Then again that might change after a couple of listens. There aren't many albums I love the first time I hear them.

estranged4life · #20 01-28-2009, 12:08 PM

Havent heard the new album as of yet, but I am surprised to see Bruce will be playing Tulsa on April 7th - I cannot recall the last time he ever played in the state of Oklahoma.

**mylittledemon** · #21 01-28-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JbbyStew86

Just had an opportunity to get Bruce's new album on vinyl. What a great difference between this and his last two albums. There's not an iota of political bitching on the entire album. He even included The Wrestler as a bonus track at the end. Its quality work, and a great profile of what Springsteen has the capability of being.

Wondering what all of you thought about "Working on a Dream"??

I liked the last album "Magic" a lot...I have not heard anything off the new record, but I intend on pickin it up

HejiraNYC · #22 01-28-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LukeA

Actually, it was the last great U2 album (at least amongst U2 fans). The point being, Rolling Stone's opinion really doesn't mean anything, seeing that its swayed by however the wind may blow one way or the other. This was just one example.

Wow... I feel 100% the opposite way. U2 pretty much lost me after the Joshua Tree- I just felt like they were becoming parodies of the grandiose legends that their diehard media fans, like RS, painted them out to be. And this was especially disappointing since it was the follow up to The Unforgettable Fire, which was such a refreshing departure. And then they got into that phase where they were embracing yet mocking Americana... yuck! U2 finally brought me back into the fold in 2000 with All You Can't Leave Behind- it was a new, rawer, humbler, less ironic piece of work. And I actually think their last album is among their best albums ever- "Origin of the Species" is like the best song they've ever done. I'm still on the fence with their new single, but I'm hopeful...

BombaySapphire3 · #23 01-28-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LukeA

Actually, it was the last great U2 album (at least amongst U2 fans). The point being, Rolling Stone's opinion really doesn't mean anything, seeing that its swayed by however the wind may blow one way or the other. This was just one example.

thanks for the info..I did not know U2 fans thought that way about the album..I am not really one of them even though they were a huge college band when I was in college(I went with REM then) .I have a couple of their albums and won the good seats to the "Popmart" tour by being able to answer trivia questions on the phone to a raido station..The album is still a dud IMO and most non fans would likely concur.

gldstwmn · #24 01-31-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BombaySapphire3

That was a very weak U2 album and unfortunately the only tour I ever saw them on ..coming out a giant lemon!?:

Same here. They brought Bono out through the crowd in that boxer type get up. I vaguely remember the lemon. I do remember being incredibly drunk during this show, which ultimately may have been a blessing.

BombaySapphire3 · #25 01-31-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Same here. They brought Bono out through the crowd in that boxer type get up. I vaguely remember the lemon. I do remember being incredibly drunk during this show, which ultimately may have been a blessing.

I was pretty buzzed too..can't really complain too much though as the tickets were free.

LukeA · #26 01-31-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I'm still on the fence with their new single, but I'm hopeful...

I was too... until the video was released today (I'm SHOCKED at how awesome it is. Truly inspired)

rubytuesday · #27 01-31-2009, 10:01 AM

The chorus is a real depature from what I'm used to with u2.

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Originally Posted by LukeA

Actually, it was the last great U2 album (at least amongst U2 fans). The point being, Rolling Stone's opinion really doesn't mean anything, seeing that its swayed by however the wind may blow one way or the other. This was just one example.

Nah i don't think so really. I'm part of the fanclub and most people think How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb was there best album in quite a while. Achtung Baby is of course there best. Most choose either that or Joshua Tree but I'm a big AB fan.

I really like Springsteens last album and this definitely isn't as good. Nothing stands out really. I just listened to it in the background but I didn't pick up on what was soooo horrible about it either.

UnwindedDreams · #28 01-31-2009, 10:12 AM

The GOYB video wasn't actually released, it leaked. The video wasn't ready for the official premiere yesterday supposedly because about 58 seconds in there's a little wardrobe malfunction and some watermarked Getty photos throughout the vid.

trackaghost · #29 01-31-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rubytuesday

I really like Springsteens last album and this definitely isn't as good. Nothing stands out really. I just listened to it in the background but I didn't pick up on what was soooo horrible about it either.

It's not horrible, it's just mediocre, which is worse imo.