I am a longtime fan of the band U2. However, my loyalties have their limits. Bono has put me through a lot over the years. Each successive album has grown more bloated and overproduced and Bono subjects us to his proselytizing at every opportunity. As a result, in recent years my interest in the band has waned. In some ways I wondered, perhaps condescendingly, if my musical tastes had finally outgrown the band.
Nevertheless, when rumors of their new record began to circulate, I found my interest was piqued once again. I waited with anticipation for the new music to arrive, just as I had in years past.
In spite of my misgivings, I dared to hope. Looking back now, perhaps I should have known better. Still, none of my past disappointments with Bono and co. prepared me for viewing the video below.
I'm not sure which is worse, a bloated and overproduced album or not having the chops to play your songs live anymore. I'll let you decide. One thing is for sure, no amount of studio trickery is going to allow this masquerade to go on much longer.
My apologies for the profanity in the title of the video. However, after listening I can't help but wonder if the video hasn't been named aptly.
2 comments:
I would like to go on record as saying I like U2 a lot. Part of the reason this video lampoon is funny is because it is a good song and pretty much free of cynicism (to say nothing of U2 being an easy target).
Their new album is uneven. It contains some classic U2 songs (Magnificent, Breathe) some good ones (Unknown Caller, Cedars of Lebanon) and some of the worst songs U2 have ever recorded (I know I'll go crazy, Stand up Comedy).
Ohhh man, I couldn't watch the whole thing. He sounds terrible.
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