No Line on the Horizon... - Page 2

MacMan · #16 03-05-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LukeA

Yes- this is a MAJOR issue. This album and the last one both had this huge problem. In particular, Bono's vocals on "Crazy Tonight" are so poorly compressed & mixed that its impossible to believe that its the final version. Just like "Bomb", it does detract from the quality & overall experience of the album.

This is a problem that has plagued a number of high profile releases recently. A group of Metallica fans signed a petition seeing to remix their most recent album due to similar problems- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_m...ing_production Its an issue too complex to elaborate on in one post.

What I recall reading about Metallica and their fanbase being somewhat pissed/disappointed in was one of their songs from the new album ended up on Rockband or one of those new recent video games or something like that - and the sound on it was apparently phenomenal compared to what they got on the cd. They then realized they had been somewhat shafted with the cd version and it's sound.

Lee · #17 03-06-2009, 08:51 AM

I took the day off to go shopping with my Mom today & I'm going to Target to get this album. I'm a big fan of U2's.

They are on right now on Good Morning America. As I am typing this, they are singing, It's a Beautiful Day. They sang quite a few songs from their new album. I wonder if any Ledgies are there watching them.

Lee

**mylittledemon** · #18 03-06-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

I took the day off to go shopping with my Mom today & I'm going to Target to get this album. I'm a big fan of U2's.

They are on right now on Good Morning America. As I am typing this, they are singing, It's a Beautiful Day. They sang quite a few songs from their new album. I wonder if any Ledgies are there watching them.

Lee

Well, enjoy it NOT being a Beautiful Day after you hear the record.

Stew_Matthews · #19 03-06-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

anyone get the new U2 yet?

Yes I have the album. I tend to agree with everything that Luke has said. This is the best album in quite some time from U2 though you need to listen quite carefully to appreciate it. The first three tracks are as good as I've heard from this band in many years.

**mylittledemon** · #20 03-06-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew_Matthews

Yes I have the album. I tend to agree with everything that Luke has said. This is the best album in quite some time from U2 though you need to listen quite carefully to appreciate it. The first three tracks are as good as I've heard from this band in many years.

Meh! I've listened to it 5 times thru now...it's still stuck in "BLAH" land for me.

Stew_Matthews · #21 03-06-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Meh! I've listened to it 5 times thru now...it's still stuck in "BLAH" land for me.

Are you playing it on the right speed?

Maybe your cd player is faulty.

I know a lot of U2 fans who aren't keen - at least they have tried something a bit different - you'll probably like the next album...........

Erin · #22 03-06-2009, 03:40 PM

I just got around to listening to this. I'm digging it. It's not Joshua Tree or Achtung Baby, but I didn't expect it to be.

**mylittledemon** · #23 03-06-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew_Matthews

Are you playing it on the right speed?

Maybe your cd player is faulty.

I know a lot of U2 fans who aren't keen - at least they have tried something a bit different - you'll probably like the next album...........

Morose. It's just very morose. That's the best way I can describe it. I don't enjoy listening to it. It makes me sad that I dont like it.

Lee · #24 03-07-2009, 09:52 PM

Well, I listened to it today in our truck with my husband, riding around doing errands. Though he kept turning the volume down & I kept turning it back up, I liked it. And I'm not just saying that because I like U2. I've only listened to it one time, and there are some songs that I favor over others, but in general I liked it. My husband has seen U2 in concert with me once & his opinion was that it was "OK", so it must be good for him to say that.

Lee

**mylittledemon** · #25 03-07-2009, 11:07 PM

Maybe if I see them live again it'll grow on me.

estranged4life · #26 03-09-2009, 05:25 PM

http://www.u2.com/tour/presale/index

The U2 360° Tour will visit 14 cities across Europe including dates in Milan, Gothenburg, Amsterdam, Paris, Nice, Dublin, Chorzow, Berlin, Gelsenkirchen, London, Sheffield and Glasgow before finishing at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on August 22.

The European tour will be followed by dates in North America beginning at Chicago’s Soldier Field on September 12th, 2009.

In September and October, U2 360° Tour will also visit: Atlanta, GA; Charlottesville, VA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Norman, OK; Phoenix, AZ; Tampa, FL; Washington, DC and Vancouver, BC. Complete Tour and ticketing information to follow.

Long-time U2 Show Director Willie Williams has worked again with architect Mark Fisher (ZooTV, PopMart, Elevation and Vertigo), to create an innovative 360˚ design which affords an unobstructed view for the audience. U2 360° also marks the first time a band has toured in stadiums with such a unique and original structure.

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As for "NLOTH", It is starting to grow on me. Been in my cd player since this past Saturday. Have to say my favorite song thus far is "Cedars of Lebanon" - Cool to see that they have finally decided to come back to Oklahoma!

Lee · #27 03-10-2009, 02:02 PM

I really can't understand why some people don't like this album. The more that I listen to it, the more that I like it. I'm on my third time right now.

I don't think that I'll get to see them live this year unless they decide to come to Philly somewhere.

Lee

**mylittledemon** · #28 03-10-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

I really can't understand why some people don't like this album. The more that I listen to it, the more that I like it. I'm on my third time right now.

I don't think that I'll get to see them live this year unless they decide to come to Philly somewhere.

Lee

Ok, so i went out with my wife today. Nice sunny day. I replayed the CD in my car while we were out and about. And the verdict is still...no good. It's not a good album.

Lee · #29 03-10-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mylittledemon

Ok, so i went out with my wife today. Nice sunny day. I replayed the CD in my car while we were out and about. And the verdict is still...no good. It's not a good album.

Wow, to each his own I guess.

Lee

**mylittledemon** · #30 03-10-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Wow, to each his own I guess.

Lee

I'm as puzzled by it as you are.