U2 New single(Big pile of s*it)

**Neish** · 26/03/2009, 9:18 AM

Originally Posted by bananarepublic

Gotta love Bill Bailey.

The man tells it as it is, U2 most over ratted band of all time

**bananarepublic** · 27/03/2009, 8:06 AM

Originally Posted by Neish

The man tells it as it is, U2 most over ratted band of all time

..in your opinion.

240,000 irish in a weekend in July will argue that point as will millions accross the globe this summer. No other band on the planet has that pulling power so maybe the music is not too bad in fairness.

**Neish** · 27/03/2009, 9:38 AM

Originally Posted by bananarepublic

..in your opinion.

240,000 irish in a weekend in July will argue that point as will millions accross the globe this summer. No other band on the planet has that pulling power so maybe the music is not too bad in fairness.

Yes its my opnion but most people who have any proper insight into music I talked to have agreed. I'll tell you why I think they are overrated

They have a few decent song granted(mainly in the 80's and early 90's) but for me to consider a band great they have to have done one if not both of two things

1. Brought something new and kick started a surge in new bands (The smiths, The Stone Roses, The Sex pistols the Clash,)

2. Have some exceptionally talented musicians/singers (i.e. Jimmy page, Keith moon, Peter Hook /Tom Waits, Jeff Buckley,Mick Patton)

IMO U2 and its members fall far short in both these departments their music was nothing new and none of it members are exceptionally talented. Bono is just ok as a vocalist edge is a good guitarist but it mainly tricks as demonstrated in the Bill Bailey clip above and the other two are average at best

**bananarepublic** · 27/03/2009, 10:45 AM

Edge may not be Jimi Hendrix but he has his own distinctive sound. How he achieves it doesnt matter but a U2 riff is a U2 riff. A lot of bands will kill have to have their own readily identifiable sound. Look at all those mundane "new indie" bands over the last 5 years for example. I'd find it hard to distinguish one from the other.

The Stone Roses,Sex Pistols etc were great for a short period and without doubt ignited the whole indie / punk thing but they never followed it up. Not saying that makes them less great because they were but Its one thing being at the top of your game for a short period but to sustain it over decades is quite something else.

That can be a bad thing too (e.g. better to burn out than fade away) but IMO I think with No Line, Achtung Baby and Joshua Tree U2 have released epic albums spanning 3 decades and to me at least that makes them a great band.

**Rovers1** · 27/03/2009, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Neish

Yes its my opnion but most people who have any proper insight into music I talked to have agreed.

Insight into muisc..PA HA HA!!

Edge has said himself he was pretty embarrased as been called one of the greatest guitarists of all time, he also said he 'doesnt see himself as a guitarist but a composer'.

**Macy** · 27/03/2009, 1:14 PM

Originally Posted by Neish

1. Brought something new and kick started a surge in new bands (The smiths, The Stone Roses, The Sex pistols the Clash,)

They would've kick started a surge of Irish bands in the 80's I would've thought?

They've certainly had a massive influence over the way bands approach playing stadiums, when you see some of the rip off's since ZooTV and Popmart.

I'd put them as a great band, but the bands you mention would be a level above that. They haven't really had a truely dud album which is more than can be said for most bands with only a third of length of career as them!

**TonyD** · 27/03/2009, 4:36 PM

Originally Posted by bananarepublic

..in your opinion.

240,000 irish in a weekend in July will argue that point as will millions accross the globe this summer. No other band on the planet has that pulling power so maybe the music is not too bad in fairness.

I'd agree with Neish, but as you say it's a personal opinion. Mass appeal/popularity they certainly have, but does this equate to quality ? I was into them for a while in the mid to late 80's (but I'm much better now thanks

I think even stuff from then which I liked sounds dated now. They are extremely limited as songwriters IMO.

**Neish** · 27/03/2009, 4:54 PM

Originally Posted by Rovers1

:Edge has said himself he was pretty embarrased as been called one of the greatest guitarists of all time, he also said he 'doesnt see himself as a guitarist but a composer'.

That what they all say