[Roy-at-tth]

First Impression: "meh".

Its like they tried to fit 4 different songs in 1 song. Production isn't awesome (which is weird considering how much I love Eno) -- it seems like bonos voice should be louder. Anyways -- this one's gonna flat line I think. here's hoping for a better second single to be ushered out quickly -- kinda like coldplay did with viva la vida.

[sean.bonner]

Ugh.
This song sucks, and I love U2
Just so this doesn't turn into a U2 sucks / "Bono is the biggest piece of shit in the world" thread... let's remind the world of some great U2 songs!

From 1980's Boy - An Cat Dubh / Into The Heart
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From 1983's War - 40
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1987's The Joshua Tree - Bullet The Blue Sky
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1991's Achtung Baby - The Fly
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1992's Zooropa - Daddy's Gonna Pay For Your Crashed Car
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1997's Pop - Discotheque
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2004's How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb - City Of Blinding Lights
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Needless to say, I have faith there will be a few good cuts on the new album .
But yeah, this song hasn't grabbed me yet :lol:

[chris]

I've heard it five times this morning. It's already over played.

And I don't like it.

[sundin13]

I'm in the minority -- I like it -- love the fat bassline, and for the first time in a few albums, the drums actually stand out.

[tragicallysteve]

I've heard it five times this morning. It's already over played.

And I don't like it.

I've heard it 1.5 times and I couldn't agree more. It could be debated that this is the biggest rock band in the world (I don't agree but that's irrelevant) and they're putting out lyrics like, "Put on your boots. Your sexy boots"

Which boots do you want me to put on, Bono? My sexy ones??? The pink knee-high bedazzled cowboy boots??? Alright!!! You got it. Anything for you, Bono.

[chris]

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No Line On The Horizon will be available in five formats;

- Standard jewel case - with album CD and 24 page booklet

- Digipak format - limited edition with album CD, 32 page colour booklet and fold out poster. Features access to exclusive downloadable Anton Corbijn film.

- Magazine format - limited edition with album CD, with 64 page magazine. Features access to exclusive downloadable Anton Corbijn film.

- Box format - limited edition bespoke box containing digipak format album CD, DVD of Anton Corbijn's exclusive film, 64 page hardback book, plus a fold out poster.

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Is this catering to your fans, or milking them for every dime?

It's like they're following the Microsoft Vista model.

[sundin13]

It's not as if they're forcing fans to buy it.

[Dark Canuck17]

IMO it is not horrible but not quite the quality we are used to seeing from U2...but hey it is one song we will see.

[NegPhil]

U2 - Get On Your Boots
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What the hell was that? Well, they earned themselves some slack with yesterdays historic performance.

U2 @ Inauguration Concert
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[direwolf74]

Put me in the minority as well. I dig it. The heavily distorted guitar seems to pick up right where "Vertigo" left off, the bass line is pretty funky, and it's nice to hear that Lanois & Eno FINALLY captured Larry's drums they way they're supposed to sound. The production actually reminds me a bit of Achtung Baby. Yea, the lyrics are kinda silly and it's certainly not the best thing they've ever done. But I like it.

[sundin13]

This is probably what "Vertigo" should have sounded like in the first place.

[direwolf74]

This is probably what "Vertigo" should have sounded like in the first place.

Agreed. Here's a cool review of the song that sums up my feelings perfectly:

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[tigerthelion]

I think the new U2 song is terrible. As in, worse than "In View" terrible. hock:

[downie_24]

I agree, this song is horrible. Normally in the morning, while driving to work, I'm so tired that my wife and I never talk. We just sit there and listen to the radio for an hour. But this morning, when the song came on, I just turned around and said, what the f*ck is this? It was that bad.

[Lizard King]

I think the new U2 song is terrible. As in, worse than "In View" terrible. hock:

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