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U2 — Electrical Storm (Orbit Mix)
Album: Best of 1990-2000
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Released: 2002
Length: 4:34
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The sea it swells like a sore head
And the night, it is aching
Two lovers lie with no sheets on their bed
And the day it is breaking

On rainy days we'd go swimming out
On rainy days, swimming in the sound
On rainy days we'd go swimming out

You're in my mind
All of the time
I know that's not enough
If the sky can crack
There must be some way back
For love and only love

Electrical storm
Electrical storm
Baby don't cry

Car alarm
Won't let you back to sleep
You're kept awake
Dreaming someone else's dream
Coffee is cold
But it'll get you through
Compromise
That's nothing new to you


Let's see colors that have never been seen
Let's go to places no one else has been


In my mind
All of the time
I know that's not enough
Well if the sky can crack
There must be some way back
To love and only love

Electrical storm
Electrical storm
Electrical storm
Baby don't cry

It's hot as hell
Honey, in this room
Sure hope the weather will break soon
The air is heavy, heavy as a truck
Need the rain will wash away our bad luck

Well if the sky can crack
There must be some way back
To love and only love

Electrical storm
Electrical storm
Electrical storm

Baby don't cry
Baby don't cry
Oh baby don't cry
Oh baby don't cry
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an occasional odd or clunky metaphor but the lyrics are better than most after so many albums...
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Why don’t we all be quiet and enjoy the music? 😏
Posted 3 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
I won't be convinced this 'U2
Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 bdwhitepm wrote:


You would think they would push themselves to something new but i guess by the time you are in your 60s you don't have to do that anymore.  It's not just U2...there are lots of artists in this category.
 

Written when they were in their early 40s. How many artist do you really see pushing themselves for a new sound in their 40s or later? I'll wait
Posted 3 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

There they go again... sounding like themselves.  How dare they have a unique and enduring sound.
 

And let William Orbit Re-Mix their songs, like all bands have obviously already done to death right?
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 bdwhitepm wrote:


You would think they would push themselves to something new but i guess by the time you are in your 60s you don't have to do that anymore.  It's not just U2...there are lots of artists in this category.
 
Always love it when they miss the point.  Having a unique and enduring sound and not pushing the boundaries of that sound (which they have continued to do up to the present day) are 2 entirely different things.  But go ahead with the tired and vapid "U2 sucks and every song sounds the same" trope.  You'll certainly find many who share your unoriginal and ageist opinion on these boards.
Posted 4 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

There they go again... sounding like themselves.  How dare they have a unique sound.
 

You would think they would push themselves to something new but i guess by the time you are in your 60s you don't have to do that anymore.  It's not just U2...there are lots of artists in this category.
Posted 4 years ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
At some point in time U2 stopped making new music and are just reusing old stuff.
 

Agreed - this is just a shadow of their greatness.
Posted 4 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Just moved up to a 7. 
Posted 4 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
rate 9 
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
 TheKing2 wrote:
At some point in time U2 stopped making new music and are just reusing old stuff.
 
There they go again... sounding like themselves.  How dare they have a unique and enduring sound.
Posted 4 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
I prefer original version with grand guitar ending.
Posted 5 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
This is pretty bad.
Posted 5 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
this is great. Bono's voice sounds great. this live....a magical experience. 🍋
Posted 5 years ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
Long Live                                                                                                                     Radio Paradise
Rating to me                                                                                                                       8 - Most Excellent 
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 Far wrote:
LOL when this started I thought it was Oasis :) yes not that far too feel the same
 

Posted 5 years ago by thierry.dauzat907    [ Reply ]
Say no to Bonio and Boohoo ....
Posted 6 years ago by stonemenigel    [ Reply ]
LOL when this started I thought it was Oasis :)
Posted 6 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
Not U2's biggest fan, though the older work is good...but this one just takes me back to a time in my life that I both wish I could have back, and be able to forget.
This one does it for me - 8
Posted 6 years ago by ruthyc    [ Reply ]
There's some William Orbit in it. 
Posted 6 years ago by undo_silence    [ Reply ]
So thankful for PSD  {#Stop}
Posted 6 years ago by JeriF    [ Reply ]
U2 = PSD
Posted 6 years ago by Hinchsta    [ Reply ]
 cbrandtbuffalo wrote:

Came here to see if anyone else was hearing "Electric Toaster". Question answered.

 
An electric toaster is certainly a worthy appliance to write a song about; apparently no one has done it yet.  That could be my ticket to fame.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
bozo has truly lost it!
Posted 7 years ago by benhat    [ Reply ]
 Philchill wrote:
I keep mis-hearing it as 'Electric Toaster'.

That said, it's not PSD material for me. Not amazing, but I hope it comes up in circulation again. Maybe it'll grow on me.

 
Came here to see if anyone else was hearing "Electric Toaster". Question answered.
Posted 7 years ago by cbrandtbuffalo    [ Reply ]
I keep mis-hearing it as 'Electric Toaster'.

That said, it's not PSD material for me. Not amazing, but I hope it comes up in circulation again. Maybe it'll grow on me.
Posted 7 years ago by Philchill    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:
i like U2 but tis is awful. really awful.

 
Slipstream wrote:

Interesting.  I dislike U2, yet this song is one of the (very) few of theirs I enjoy....

 
#Irony
Posted 7 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:
i like U2 but tis is awful. really awful.

 
Interesting.  I dislike U2, yet this song is one of the (very) few of theirs I enjoy....
Posted 10 years ago by Slipstream    [ Reply ]
i like U2 but tis is awful. really awful.
Posted 10 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
At some point in time U2 stopped making new music and are just reusing old stuff.
Posted 10 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
 von_Hayek wrote:

I strongly disagree. Mediocre band with some positive (and some more negative) outliers.

 

So what do you think of Coldplay and Radiohead?
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
This one always brings the house down at their shows. Sorry U2 haters, but U2's stamp on rock and popular music is indelible.  Hate them if you must, but stop trying to belittle their influence. You're beginning to sound like climate-change deniers. 
Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Some of their stuff is overplayed.  But, this is one is still a "turn it up" stand out.
Posted 11 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
Incredibly bored by U2. Wish I didn't hear so much of this band here.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:


Yeah sure.... Coldplay, a band that admittedly based their whole career on being a third rate version of some combination of early U2 and early Radiohead.

Stop people - U2 is one of the top 10 artists in the history of rock and roll.
 
I strongly disagree. Mediocre band with some positive (and some more negative) outliers.
Posted 11 years ago by von_Hayek    [ Reply ]
 maryte wrote:
I swear I thought he was singing "Electric Gustav"...
 
{#Roflol}

Good thing I don't actually like this song, so I can mute it and NOT hear "electric Gustav" ...
Posted 11 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
 derekd wrote:
I was going to say this band totally ripped off U2. Then I looked at the artist and...
 
Hey, me too!
Posted 11 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
 maryte wrote:
I swear I thought he was singing "Electric Gustav"...
 
Bloody Hell! That's all I can hear now :(
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
I was going to say this band totally ripped off U2. Then I looked at the artist and...
Posted 12 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
"U2 trying to sound like Coldplay?"

It's unreal fun to read this )))) 9.
Posted 12 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
My favorite version. RP is the only place I've heard it.
Posted 12 years ago by ferwoman    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Hmmmm......U2 trying to sound like Coldplay?
 

Yeah sure.... Coldplay, a band that admittedly based their whole career on being a third rate version of some combination of early U2 and early Radiohead.

Stop people - U2 is one of the top 10 artists in the history of rock and roll.
Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 Sasha2001 wrote:
You could follow this up with Ms. Sarajavo and you'd have probably the two best and least known U2 songs of the last 20 years.
 
Amen — Two fantastic 90s songs from this still great band.  Don't get the haters that think anything post Achtung is crapola.

Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
You could follow this up with Ms. Sarajavo and you'd have probably the two best and least known U2 songs of the last 20 years.
Posted 12 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
I have an electric coaster.  It's keeping my coffee warm right now.  It's great but I'm not sure I would sing about it.

Oh, wait, nevermind... 

Posted 13 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
this is the REASON to purchase this BEST OF...
Posted 13 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 13 years ago by Saliby_Br    [ Reply ]
 stevendejong wrote:
I'm wondering where William Orbit is. After producing Madonna's Ray of Light (which was amazingly excellent), he was very popular for a little while, but then his signature sound somehow disappeared... PITY! He improves on the U2 song by about a factor four :-)
 
This year he produced Katie Melua's album "The House" from which 'The Flood' gets airplay on RP.


Posted 13 years ago by MrBanshee    [ Reply ]
I'm wondering where William Orbit is. After producing Madonna's Ray of Light (which was amazingly excellent), he was very popular for a little while, but then his signature sound somehow disappeared... PITY! He improves on the U2 song by about a factor four :-)
Posted 13 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Hmmmm......U2 trying to sound like Coldplay?
 
You are right! This doesnot sound like U2!

Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Aren't we inundated with U2 enough...though I do like this tune...I'm really sick of the whole Bono outfit.
 
Love William Orbit's stuff (nice website too, with a very tasty fish on the home page :o), can't be doing with St Bonio. Mix yer man's voice off this and it would be a decent instrumental.

Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I'm not a U2 fan but when I heard this song I thought how great that you're playing it. RP rules.
Posted 14 years ago by ripemedia    [ Reply ]
Aren't we inundated with U2 enough...though I do like this tune...I'm really sick of the whole Bono outfit.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
No comments on wether i like U2 or not.
I agree with the averege measurement. Somewhere between 7 and 8.
It's a good one. Enjoy it.
Posted 14 years ago by Octavius    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me feel warm. It feels like a heat wave, which is nice when it's cold in New England.
Posted 14 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
For me, the big attraction ended with Rattle and Hum. I've only REALLY liked a couple of songs since then.

Posted 14 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Hmmmm......U2 trying to sound like Coldplay?
 
ha.. agree. but this song just got a 9 from me
Posted 14 years ago by Flipmode    [ Reply ]
I don't necessarily LOVE it, but it's better than much of what U2 has put out over the last several years. 
Posted 14 years ago by TravelRat    [ Reply ]
I swear I thought he was singing "Electric Gustav"...
Posted 14 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Incarnadine wrote:
Eh, everyone has a band that RP plays that they absolutely hate... U2 is mine. While I will grudgingly admit that they had some decent songs in the early to mid 80's (most notably "New Year's Day"), I consider them to be the most OVERrated band/artist of all time.

Don't totally disagree... I'd rather not hear them on RP either.

Posted 14 years ago by CascadianPDX    [ Reply ]
I love this song and this version —> 8
Posted 14 years ago by Saliby_Br    [ Reply ]
Eh, everyone has a band that RP plays that they absolutely hate... U2 is mine.  While I will grudgingly admit that they had some decent songs in the early to mid 80's (most notably "New Year's Day"), I consider them to be the most OVERrated band/artist of all time.
Posted 15 years ago by Incarnadine    [ Reply ]
Wow! U2 almost go prog ;-)
Posted 15 years ago by ianmoff    [ Reply ]
I don't usually hear U2, but this song is just great.
Posted 15 years ago by AlexDinamo    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm......U2 trying to sound like Coldplay?
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]

another listener who can officially be put in the "bono overload" category {#Razz}


Posted 15 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Arrogant as Bono may be, this group has a lot of staying power.

Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
I like this version. go figure.
Posted 15 years ago by sahlman    [ Reply ]
Not a morning song.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Wait.. Bill. .. Did you just say that you don't find this song by U2 a little bit too lame?

And here I almost donated some money. =)
Posted 15 years ago by Gryn    [ Reply ]
 jnhashmi wrote:
God this is a great song.
 
Couldn't agree more - fantastic - and a B side!!!!! U2 are phenomenal.
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Great song, but the mix detracts a bit actually. 
Posted 16 years ago by vtparadise    [ Reply ]
 Ellehcim wrote:
I don't understand all this U2 bashing. Bands evolve and change. Yes, their sound has changed. But is that so bad? Evolution is good. And yes, before I get jumped on, I am aware of U2's entire collection. How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb is obviously nothing like War or the Joshua Tree, but why should it be? Artists are creative, and the best of them are constantly reinventing themselves.
 
hear hear
Imagine if The Beatles stayed in the Love Me Do period. Music is alive.

Posted 16 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
God this is a great song.
Posted 16 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
I am not an all-knowing U2 fan, but this is the best of them to me, sorry. One day I will pay more attention to U2. I am sure they have more to give.
Posted 16 years ago by AlexDinamo    [ Reply ]
Orbit is great. He could have had a bigger influence on the mix...
Posted 16 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
Still these guys are one of the best bands EVER Just love this!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
westslope wrote:
I _like_ the idea of broad appeal. Not everybody wants to listen to the Gates of Delerium on Yes' Relayer album, or Anathesize on Porcupine's Fear of a Blank Planet.
It's "broad appeal" music that makes tunes like Gates of Delerium and Anaesthesize so powerful. There will always be a mainstream and things that classify as such will always evolve (even when RIAA fat cats try to prevent it) and there's nothing wrong with enjoying mainstream. I think the arguments with U2 are that as they've grown in popularity/become more "mainstream", they haven't tried to evolve - at least not recently. Based on what I've read and heard, they're perfectly happy floating on the mainstream music bubble and spending their real passion on other things. With all of that said, I actually dig this song. :)
Posted 16 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
I don't understand all this U2 bashing. Bands evolve and change. Yes, their sound has changed. But is that so bad? Evolution is good. And yes, before I get jumped on, I am aware of U2's entire collection. How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb is obviously nothing like War or the Joshua Tree, but why should it be? Artists are creative, and the best of them are constantly reinventing themselves.
Posted 16 years ago by Ellehcim    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
They really lost their way...such a shame
Know what you mean. Not sure what happened. Too much U2, everywhere. Even here. Bono on his worldly crusades. Saturation.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
duality2099 wrote:
I know I always sound like a bitter bastard, but is there anyone else doesn't really want to hear 5 U2 songs a day on RP? I get enough of Bono's voice from... well, Bono. If he isn't being rammed down my throat in another aggressive marketing bid (Apple, anyone?) or being played to death on any kind of commercial radio, he's busy on the news telling my country's elected leader that he should do as Bono commands. I am officially in Bono overload.
Yes, I re-posted this because I tend to agree.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
infinity wrote:
I thought he was saying "electric coaster" -- :(
Like these?
Posted 16 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
I've heard this set recently. So much so that I knew that U2 was coming right after "Madrugada - Hard To Come Back". Maybe if I hear it again soon I'll remember which U2 song is going to be played. Edit: It was January 30 when this set was last played.
Posted 16 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
They really lost their way...such a shame
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
Yea baby...Perfect timing...Thank you RP...
Posted 16 years ago by bohemianbiker    [ Reply ]
What a glossy tune! I 'member when they put out good humble stuff
Posted 16 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
duality2099, I cannot agree. Don't own any U2, and am unlikely to buy. That said, the song writing and production are superb. And I enjoy the music! I _like_ the idea of broad appeal. Not everybody wants to listen to the Gates of Delerium on Yes' Relayer album, or Anathesize on Porcupine's Fear of a Blank Planet.
Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
duality2099 wrote:
I know I always sound like a bitter bastard, but is there anyone else doesn't really want to hear 5 U2 songs a day on RP?
yes, you are not alone.
Posted 16 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
duality2099 wrote:
I know I always sound like a bitter bastard, but is there anyone else doesn't really want to hear 5 U2 songs a day on RP? I get enough of Bono's voice from... well, Bono. If he isn't being rammed down my throat in another aggressive marketing bid (Apple, anyone?) or being played to death on any kind of commercial radio, he's busy on the news telling my country's elected leader that he should do as Bono commands. I am officially in Bono overload.
ditto.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I know I always sound like a bitter bastard, but is there anyone else doesn't really want to hear 5 U2 songs a day on RP? I get enough of Bono's voice from... well, Bono. If he isn't being rammed down my throat in another aggressive marketing bid (Apple, anyone?) or being played to death on any kind of commercial radio, he's busy on the news telling my country's elected leader that he should do as Bono commands. I am officially in Bono overload.
Posted 16 years ago by duality2099    [ Reply ]
Ender43 wrote:
As I've posted elsewhere, U2 remixes are (often) well done and a welcome alternative to the original...
angrypanda wrote:
Except in this case, the remix is rather similar to the original.
Though, I find I prefer the original mix. Go figure.
Posted 17 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Ender43 wrote:
As I've posted elsewhere, U2 remixes are (often) well done and a welcome alternative to the original...
Except in this case, the remix is rather similar to the original.
Posted 17 years ago by angrypanda    [ Reply ]
I thought he was saying "electric coaster" -- :(
Posted 17 years ago by infinity    [ Reply ]
Impressive, very powerful, after all it is electric :)
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Great song !!
Posted 17 years ago by pearmax    [ Reply ]
As I've posted elsewhere, U2 remixes are (often) well done and a welcome alternative to the original...
Posted 17 years ago by Ender43    [ Reply ]
If the sky can crack... Electrical Storm's on my player! One of the best pieces of U2!!
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
This is U2 trying to sound like Coldplay!
Definitely a resemblance, intentional or not. I like this a lot better than anything Coldplay ever did, though.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
davin wrote:
William Orbit's subtle production on this is just awesome.
I love the synth. on this version.
Posted 17 years ago by DrCyKosis    [ Reply ]
Wow! U2 I'm impressed. Bono still has it! Shit, and we were having so much fun dissin him! Nice work. Solid 9.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Wonderful mix by one of my favorite 90's electronica guys, William Orbit. This is tough to say, but.... My favorite U2 song!
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
AlexDinamo wrote:
I think I hadn't heard this on RP. Great song. And I'm not a U2 fan. But this one is really good. Alex
I'm with him. Not usually a big fan of U2, but this one had me visiting the site to see who it was. Enjoyable stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by FeydBaron    [ Reply ]
William Orbit's subtle production on this is just awesome.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
This is U2 trying to sound like Coldplay!
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
:roll: pos
Posted 17 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
love it!
Posted 17 years ago by michaeleconomy    [ Reply ]
I love the video for this one - muscle-y Larry saves a mermaid girl ( Samantha Morton) and they roll around on the beach. Yummm! Need the rain to wash away our bad luuuhuck....
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
I think I hadn't heard this on RP. Great song. And I'm not a U2 fan. But this one is really good. Alex
Posted 17 years ago by AlexDinamo    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
its awwwight...i mean not my fav by ANY means..it is stil U2 though....
Posted 20 years ago by Tritter    [ Reply ]
catsoup wrote:
Been tired of this for a while. Can we please move on now?
Yep. please
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
orpheus wrote:
Pleeeeeeeeze don't put Pop in the same category as Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. the latter are actually quite good
I completely agree. I saw the "Pop" tour, and it was ok. But the intensity of Joshua Tree and Unforgettable Fire were worlds away from more recent work.
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
The best of this group is still the worst that can happen to us
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Wow, they really sound like U2! Sorry, had to say that after all the times I've read it for other artists. Nice tune.
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Very nice blend.
Posted 21 years ago by radiogaga    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by zaknafein: That's good to know, but why with the Greatest Hits? Why not release this as a single, then put it on the next album? (that's a rhetorical question obviously, but, GH albums bug me)
The GH album is a double with a B-sides disk, and this song is with the b-sides. A lot of the b-sides are actually very good, so the disk is worth it.
Posted 21 years ago by shel-nyc    [ Reply ]
great song. one of the stronger efforts from u2 of late. you can\'t compare it with anything from achtung, but maybe that\'s just because that album was one of the first things i really listened to in junior high, and don\'t have to apologize for.
Posted 21 years ago by downbylaw    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by kevinc: A very long time ago? What are you talking about: Pop, Achtung Baby, Joshua Tree....or are you one of those who thinks they sold out on Unforgettable Fire? I'm not a huge fan of the last album, but they're hardly washed up. When I first heard this, I'd have given it a 4 or so.....but after hearing it several times, it grew on me alot...I'd give it a 7. Kevin
Pleeeeeeeeze don't put Pop in the same category as Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby. the latter are actually quite good
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Platypus: i dig most of U2's stuff, but this one just kind of lingers and rambles on and on... doesnt do much for me.
ditto
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]