My Band
I started this post as my Project 365 post of the day and realized it was becoming kind of long and thought I would shift gears and make a real post out of it. So here goes…
I woke up this morning feeling utterly terrible and flu-ish. I didn’t think it was going to be possible to go into work, but then I remembered that today was the day that U2 released their album No Line On The Horizon, which I pre-ordered through iTunes. I had to go into work so I could get it onto my phone. So I pulled myself together and did just that. The funny thing is that I’m just now listening to it. How did I become so busy that I don’t have time to listen to an album all the way through? And I could have easily listened to a pirated copy weeks ago, but that just didn’t happen. How silly!
I truthfully don’t know a whole lot about this album, and that’s just weird. I guess my U2 obsession isn’t quite the obsession that it used to be. After all, I wasn’t waiting outside of Albums on the Hill last night for a midnight release. I’m not even sure Albums on the Hill is still open. I hope it is. It’s amazing how technology and instant gratification is so different these days. I could have downloaded it at 10 p.m. MST time last night but like I said earlier, needed to do it at work. Back in the day I would have devoured every interview, watched every appearance, you name it, but that just hasn’t happened this time around.
I have purchased another U2.com membership and that should be fruitful. And of course I plan on making it to their concert, whatever that might entail. I can’t wait to see what they come up with for that.
Anyway, as I listen to the tracks (I’ve heard the first five tracks a few times) and now finishing up the last tracks), I like it a lot. It’s actually the kind of U2 that I love. And that probably means that it won’t be wildly popular. It’s got the kind of sound that just gets me going. It reminds me of The Unforgettable Fire in some ways. Or maybe more like the B-sides to The Unforgettable Fire, especially “Magnificent”. That is CLASSIC U2!!! Now considering that I literally haven’t read anything nor have I watched anything about this album, I think it’s a love album. Maybe the love is for God. But there seems to be some traces of romantic love in there that has sort of gone by the wayside for U2. Perhaps I’m off, but I’m going to enjoy figuring it out.
I really like the sound. I know I’ve already said that, but I feel like it needs to be emphasized.
Anyway, I’m pleased that the fourth year has finally come around. U2 is so predictable. Every four years you get a release and then a big tour. They are like clock work. I love them for that. And now that I’m older and the years pass faster, it’s not so painful. If you knew me in 1997/98/99, you saw how frantic I was for a new album. That was the height of my obsession. It seemed like forever between POP and All That You Can’t Leave Behind.
So now I guess its time to immerse myself in it. Understand it, read about it, and dissect it like I always do. Find my meaning, find the meaningful lyric spots that will make me cry, and find myself with my band and see where we intersect.
But first, I think I’ll listen to it raw a few more times before my study begins.
I love that eyeliner. It's going to be a good year!
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Good post- I noticed too, the 4-years in between albums is not as painful as it used to be. I think for me it’s because I have another band to obsess about (coldplay) so they keep me entertained while I wait for U2 and vice versa. I keep listening to this album over and over and over again trying to hear what i hear. I keep hearing more with each time and I am already picking out songs and parts that I love. I remember feeling the exact same way when I first listened to Viva la Vida which now I am addicted to…it’s kind of a cool process. Have fun! And hope you feel better.