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U2 — Love Is Blindness
Album: Achtung Baby
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Released: 1991
Length: 4:14
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Love is blindness
I don't want to see
Won't you wrap the night
Around me?
Oh my heart
Love is blindness

In a parked car
In a crowded street
You see your love
Made complete
Thread is ripping
The knot is slipping
Love is blindness

Love is clockworks
And cold steel
Fingers too numb to feel
Squeeze the handle
Blow out the candle
Love is blindness

Love is blindness
I don't want to see
Won't you wrap the night
Around me?
Oh my love
Blindness

A little death
Without mourning
No call
And no warning
Baby, a dangerous idea
That almost makes sense

Love is drowning
In a deep well
All the secrets
And no one to tell
Take the money
Honey
Blindness

Love is blindness
I don't want to see
Won't you wrap the night
Around me?
Oh my love
Blindness
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Fond memories of backpacking through Europe in '92 with this playing through my Sony walkman and walking through the streets of Munich, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam etc. Achtung baby was on high rotation with Nevermind from Nirvana and Ten from Pearl Jam. A special time of great albums, beginning to end 
Posted 7 months ago by Fishman    [ Reply ]
 antonini.duje wrote:

Check out this blatant theft by the Croatian regime band. That's how it's done here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?...


Cool! Thank You for the info!
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Check out this blatant theft by the Croatian regime band. That's how it's done here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Posted 11 months ago by antonini.duje    [ Reply ]
Ah, so that's what the Edge sounds like without his delay pedal turn on.
Posted 1 year ago by alexandersmcmillan    [ Reply ]
This is a miserable beautiful song. 10.
Posted 2 years ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
That was the time they really were innovative, now they are boring.
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
I resisted U2 until this album which blew me away.  Now they are one of my favorite bands and this album is one of the best.
Posted 2 years ago by Ryan_Boru    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
My least-favourite song on my favourite album of theirs.
Posted 3 years ago by frisbeepilot    [ Reply ]
The organ in the beginning reminds me of the beginning of Like A Hurricane
Posted 3 years ago by Jayesea    [ Reply ]
A decent song as proved by the Jack White cover version (which is better).
Posted 3 years ago by mrprmc71    [ Reply ]
One of their finest moments.  An amazing song, and it absolutely soars in concert too.
Posted 3 years ago by nanduccio    [ Reply ]
I'm a big U2 fan but it took me 15 years after this album came out to appreciate it. I can still only enjoy it if I'm in a certain mood, and it helps to have either good headphones or the house to myself and some volume through the speakers. I think it's Adam Clayton's best album. The bass playing is phenomenal. Tasty and technical, and not so far back in the mix as other albums. I wonder if it's the darkness of this album that makes it hard to embrace. Bono, as always, singing from his heart.
Posted 3 years ago by bctreefarmer    [ Reply ]
 tlew wrote:
Admitted U2 fan...but the Edge's guitar on this...I have no words...
 Absolute searing emotion.  Reminds me of Fripp.  Would love to see this played live.

Posted 4 years ago by garthtaljard    [ Reply ]
What is he whining about this time?
Posted 4 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
I have to say that I prefer Cassandra Wilson's slow blues version--languid and ambient. But its a great song in itself.
Posted 4 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
This album is the peak of perfection of U2 
Good song but too depressive, rate 7
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
 mardisoninnc wrote:
The last best piece of work from U2.
 
Hard to argue that. The best are the Lanois produced albums.
Posted 5 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Wow, already pretty bloated by 1991. Really can't see what others see in them. Oh well.
Posted 5 years ago by paulprior61    [ Reply ]
 maboleth wrote:

Yep, but kudos to Zooropa for many experimental songs and Faraway so close masterpiece. For me U2 is 1983 - 1993. Including Hold me thrill me... Everything pre and (especially) post is either a naive or totally pompous garbage.
 
same here, altho I have fondness for  "Boy" as well  
Posted 5 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Utter perfection.
Posted 5 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
Astounded by how much this song still blows me away.
Posted 7 years ago by ginger    [ Reply ]
U2 meets Bauhaus. 

(kidding, great song) 
Posted 7 years ago by weez    [ Reply ]
The last best piece of work from U2.
Posted 8 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
Amazing all round.  10 from me.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 kanga311 wrote:

Agreed! {#High-five}

 
Yep, but kudos to Zooropa for many experimental songs and Faraway so close masterpiece. For me U2 is 1983 - 1993. Including Hold me thrill me... Everything pre and (especially) post is either a naive or totally pompous garbage.
Posted 8 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
 Ghiaap wrote:
In my humble opinion 'Achtung Baby' was their last truly great album. This song is epic, goosebumps

 
Agreed! {#High-five}
Posted 9 years ago by kanga311    [ Reply ]
You can feel the pulse of the energy laid bare here in the vocals, the ringing, pinging, blistering guitar, the masterpiece bass & drums...
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Ghiaap wrote:
In my humble opinion 'Achtung Baby' was their last truly great album. This song is epic, goosebumps

 The tour supporting this album was spectacular. Great memories {#Drummer}{#Bananajam}


Posted 10 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
In my humble opinion 'Achtung Baby' was their last truly great album. This song is epic, goosebumps
Posted 10 years ago by Ghiaap    [ Reply ]
Blindness=trust?
Posted 10 years ago by Amyjacksoncc    [ Reply ]
To the Bono haters, what have you done lately to help someone. Give me a break. This guy gets it and the entire band is epic. 
Posted 10 years ago by Nez69    [ Reply ]
Very nice..Eno must've been proud
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
U2 really is a great band.  I would just like it better if Bono were not a part of it....{#Eh} {#Confused}
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
boaah...
even 11 isn't enogh for this song... 
Posted 10 years ago by HebieDtld    [ Reply ]
This + "Running to Stand Still" are my favorite U2 songs..
Posted 10 years ago by jasonv    [ Reply ]
"ACHTUNG, BABY: Love Is Blindness"      <------- next warning label from the US Surgeon General..
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
I do prefer the version by Cassandra Wilson ...
Posted 11 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 colt4x5 wrote:
If you want to really hear this song, play Cassandra Wilson.
 
Also a wonderful version and different - and a must listen for anyone who likes this....
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Once upon a time, there was a band so worth listening to... 
Posted 11 years ago by marie_pain    [ Reply ]
My favorite album from them, just amazing.
Posted 12 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
Dark and depressing....but in a good way.

This album (along with Zooropa) were among U2's last great albums, in my opinion.....{#Cheers} 
Posted 12 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
 NeuroGeek wrote:
IMHO, one of the best cuts off this album.  Would also love to hear "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)" on RP sometime.  
 
Agreed.  When I first heard this album, I really did not like it much (compared to previous U2 work)....until I got to this song. 
Posted 12 years ago by sbegf    [ Reply ]
IMHO, one of the best cuts off this album.  Would also love to hear "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)" on RP sometime.  
Posted 12 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
U can never play enough of U2.....U keep it up!
Posted 12 years ago by seadog68    [ Reply ]
This song is part of my listen-in-the-dusk playlist. Wonderful!
Posted 12 years ago by JimmyMex    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:
this cover sucks

The Band is Good!

now play something else, please.
 

Written by Bono
Posted 12 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]

perrygibbs
Posted: Dec 05, 2010 - 07:18 < Reply >
 Fourdawg wrote:
Judging by the votes I'm guessing I'm the only one here that thinks RP plays way too much U2..

Oh well..
{#Frown}
  
 

NO NO NO You're not. What is with the endless stream of U2? Whatever the reason, please please make it stop!


Bill, don't listen to this—-you're doing just fine




Posted 13 years ago by tlew    [ Reply ]
Admitted U2 fan...but the Edge's guitar on this...I have no words...
Posted 13 years ago by tlew    [ Reply ]
 colt4x5 wrote:
If you want to really hear this song, play Cassandra Wilson.
 



I agree - her version is the best. I saw her live in Detroit a few years ago - great show.
Posted 13 years ago by randyman8    [ Reply ]
If you want to really hear this song, play Cassandra Wilson.
Posted 13 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]

Waldemar Bastos - Love Is Blindness

Beautiful version of this Achtung Baby song, by Waldemar Bastos, from a very interesting U2 covers album by some of Africa's greatest artists. 

In a parked car In a crowded street You see your love Made complete Thread is ripping The knot is slipping Love is blindness Love is clockworks And cold steel Fingers too numb to feel Squeeze the handle Blow out the candle Love is blindness Love is blindness I don't want to see Wont you wrap the night Around me Oh my love Blindness A little death Without mourning No call And no warning Baby...a dangerous idea That almost makes sense Love is drowning In a deep well All the secrets And no one to tell Take the money Honey Blindness Love is blindness I dont want to see Wont you wrap the night Around me Oh my love Blindness.
———————————————————————-

"One day, my father arrived home and found me playing his concertina. I felt bad for having been caught touching, without permission, an instrument which was almost sacred for him. But he was pleasantly surprised; I think he was even satisfied to hear me playing popular radio songs. In the following Christmas he gave an accordion as a gift..."

"For many years, since I was a kid, I was in various bands, and traveled throughout Angola playing all kinds of music: pop, rock, blues, tangos, waltzes, among other styles, plus what I had learned from my father and my people in the places I traveled through. My music is defined by own life experiences, praise for Angolan identity, and a call for universal brotherhood. I have matured. Everything I have absorbed from other cultures, and various musical styles, - I have traveled quite a bit -, which has inspired beauty in me, is a part of what I'm doing now. So, it is gratifying for me to hear or read critics say, as it recently happened in the USA, that my music is universal. That it is not a regional music, but instead for people everywhere. This is my main and most sincere goal, my contribution for harmony among people! For me such is the first and ultimate function of Art."    ~Waldemar Bastos

The fourth Album "Pretaluz" (Luaka Bop, 1997), had the participation and production of the musician
David Byrne (Talking Heads).

Waldemar Bastos - Muxima, Live 

This live registration of Waldemar Bastos in Amsterdam is filmed in December 2004 in the Tropentheater.




Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:
this cover sucks
 
Cover?  What?

Posted 13 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Easily my favorite album from 1991... probably my favorite from 1981 to 1991.. I didn't dig too much of the stuff coming out in the 80's. Things picked up a quite a bit in the 90's though.
Posted 13 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
love the mood of this song....
everything on this album shines...

Posted 13 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
Oh wow. This is... just hittin' me right now, especially following CSNY and the Stevie Wonder song two songs before.
Posted 13 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
this cover sucks

The Band is Good!

now play something else, please.
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 Fourdawg wrote:
Judging by the votes I'm guessing I'm the only one here that thinks RP plays way too much U2..

Oh well..
{#Frown}
  
 

NO NO NO You're not. What is with the endless stream of U2? Whatever the reason, please please make it stop!



Posted 14 years ago by el-pezos    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}  One of the greatest songs ever! {#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by mauflex    [ Reply ]
my second favorite U2 album....
Posted 14 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
 Fourdawg wrote:
Judging by the votes I'm guessing I'm the only one here that thinks RP plays way too much U2..

Oh well..
{#Frown}
 
Then there were 2.

Posted 14 years ago by cixelsyd    [ Reply ]
I played this whole album the other night for my wife. She then told me that she really liked this new U2 album...
That's the greatness of this album, even today it sounds new and refreshing.

P.S. My wife never had the chance to listen to this album when it was released for many reasons that would take to long to explain.
Posted 14 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

I had a real hard time warming up to Achtung Baby when it first came out, but the band really had to move on from being so earnest and righteous. Not every song works but the album is great—almost as great as Joshua Tree. 
 
I still have trouble warming up to anything from this album.  I've an idea what they could have done instead of moving on...retired!  I mean lets face it this is about the time when Bono really started to become an obviously irritating twat.
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Old wives tales state that "self love" can lead to blindness...and boy does Bono love himself.

Posted 14 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Best version of this song, hands down, is the live version on the B-side to "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)," recorded in NYC, 8.30.92.
Posted 14 years ago by cjh7d    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:

I agree. I can listen to this album over and over and it always moves me.
 
I had a real hard time warming up to Achtung Baby when it first came out, but the band really had to move on from being so earnest and righteous. Not every song works but the album is great—almost as great as Joshua Tree. 
Posted 15 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 squidish wrote:
Don't mean to gush, but this is to me, a timeless, brilliant album from a creative and interesting group of people. The influence of Eno and Lanois is also wonderful. Album of songs as cinema. One of my all time faves.
 
I agree. I can listen to this album over and over and it always moves me.

Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 squidish wrote:
Don't mean to gush, but this is to me, a timeless, brilliant album from a creative, interesting group of people. The influence of Eno and Lanois is also wonderful. Album of songs as cinema. One of my all time faves.

 

". . . Album of songs as cinema." 

Beautifully put! 

{#Clap}


Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
The guitar in this song is wonderful! 
Posted 15 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Don't mean to gush, but this is to me, a timeless, brilliant album from a creative and interesting group of people. The influence of Eno and Lanois is also wonderful. Album of songs as cinema. One of my all time faves.


Posted 15 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
There is a great live version of this song on the "Stay (Faraway, So Close)" single.
Posted 15 years ago by jakewhite77    [ Reply ]
or maybe they are annoyed by his somewhat annoying music.... who cares if he does good things; that's not what we're judging.   we are judging this song.... and crappy at that!

coffee-eyes wrote:


Extra points because people who hate others because they do good and happen to be popular annoy the hell outta me.




Posted 15 years ago by dmdurney    [ Reply ]
Judging by the votes I'm guessing I'm the only one here that thinks RP plays way too much U2..

Oh well..
{#Frown}
Posted 16 years ago by Fourdawg    [ Reply ]
 ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
Good song docked 2 points arbitrarily because Bono annoys me.
 

Extra points because people who hate others because they do good and happen to be popular annoy the hell outta me.

Posted 16 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
Great song from a fantastic album
 

Yes, still their best album for mine.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
 orpheus wrote:

{#Lol}

ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
Good song docked 2 points arbitrarily because Bono annoys me.


 
Bono is at least a minus 5

Posted 16 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 16 years ago by dis    [ Reply ]

{#Lol}

ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
Good song docked 2 points arbitrarily because Bono annoys me.


Posted 16 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
I feel Cassandra Wilson's version much more deeply. 
Posted 16 years ago by KitKat    [ Reply ]
I know I'm posting waaay after the fact (am going through what songs I missed these last few days), but... 

window wrote:
I have a friend that loves to laugh at the Edge's 'solo' in this song. I have to admit, it sounds like they miscommunicated during the first take on when the guitar solo was supposed to be played, and then forgot to overdub one before it was mixed and released.
 
For what it's worth: The solo wasn't meant to be some long, calculated technical extravaganza nor was it meant to overshadow the song itself. It's meant as an outcry, and most outcries are more of a spontaneous, unrefined, primal thing.  At least that's my take on it. *shrugs*

I for one adore that solo. Edge was going through a divorce from a woman he loved so much, and that solo was (and is) pure emotion. I love this song so very much, and when that guitar kicks in my heart feels it deeply. {#Hearteyes}

Anyone can go ahead and laugh, disagree or make fun of me if they want (it'll be ignored anyway), but I believe that this is one U2's greatest songs. From start to finish. {#Notworthy}

paloeguevo wrote:
An Album so far ahead of its time...
 
I totally agree. {#Cheers}
Posted 16 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Good song docked 2 points arbitrarily because Bono annoys me.
Posted 16 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
SO true.
Posted 16 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Holy Hell Batman!! I ... I uploaded this! I know.. simply pathetic.. that the high point of my day, I did something that someone somewhere on a hill in the middle of nowhere played. As Crewman #6 said: "I'm just jazzed about being on the show, man."
Posted 16 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
An Album so far ahead of its time...
Posted 16 years ago by paloeguevo    [ Reply ]
IMHO best cd of the 90s.
Posted 16 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]
kayaksurf4fun wrote:
Hard to get much better than this....
I agree, my favorite U2 song...
Posted 16 years ago by archipunk    [ Reply ]
Hard to get much better than this....
Posted 16 years ago by kayaksurf4fun    [ Reply ]
Mindful follow-on to Deja Vu....morning RP is like two scoops of wonderful marbled ice cream.
Posted 16 years ago by kayaksurf4fun    [ Reply ]
This is why I love RP. I never thought I'd ever hear this most beautiful gem on the radio. Thanks, Bill.
Posted 16 years ago by colleen    [ Reply ]
accordionista wrote:
Did they write this? It's more interesting than their usual stuff. (I know U2 inspires a lot of passionate love and I think Bono's actually a pretty cool guy from what I've read about him, but I've never really been crazy about their stuff.)
I love reading "did they write this, this is good" comments about my favorite artists. That just means a new potential future fan has been born and may begin to explore the catalog.
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
absolutely beautiful tune
Posted 16 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
whafrog wrote:
Cassandra Wilson does a much better version
I've tried to upload this Cassandra Wilson's version a couple of times and each time it didn't work. It's the file is cursed or something. Maybe someone else could give it at try?
Posted 16 years ago by starfishNcoffee    [ Reply ]
window wrote:
I have a friend that loves to laugh at the Edge's 'solo' in this song. I have to admit, it sounds like they miscommunicated during the first take on when the guitar solo was supposed to be played, and then forgot to overdub one before it was mixed and released.
I think it's brilliant and perfect. (Both of them!) The fact that neither he, nor Daniel Lanois, nor Brian Eno thought there should be another take suggests I'm not out to lunch here. The Edge's solos are rarely if ever flashy but I could listen to this, or the three note solo at the end of With Our Without You a zillion times for any Joe Satriani song you like.
Posted 16 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
A very dirgy (dirge-like) beginning.
Posted 17 years ago by MonkeyPod    [ Reply ]
zipper wrote:
I think the muppets could do a much better version.
Ok Kermit!
Posted 17 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
I have a friend that loves to laugh at the Edge's 'solo' in this song. I have to admit, it sounds like they miscommunicated during the first take on when the guitar solo was supposed to be played, and then forgot to overdub one before it was mixed and released.
Posted 17 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
Great song from a fantastic album
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Wow. Rainy Monday morning sound to this one. I remember hearing it often when my friend's Dad passed. Effective then and now. 9.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I saw this live ONCE out of all the times I've seen U2. It was the last song of the night.. haunting... beautiful UV lighting.. perfect for this kind of song.
Posted 17 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
spotcheckbilly wrote:
I have to say that I am one of the people that really likes Achtung Baby better than Joshua Tree. I think the songs hold up better over time.
I agree. I think this is a fantastic album.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Admittedly, I'm too dumb to understand most of U2 or Sting songs. But, for my listening dollar, next to Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" (a few songs back) this stuff sounds bland and soulless to me.
Posted 17 years ago by ProfessorFrink    [ Reply ]
kcar wrote:
That was the striking thing about Achtung, Baby: it was practically a 180 from Joshua Tree and its sorta bland follow-up, Rattle and Hum. U2 had to move away from the straightforward statements of faith into something more fractured and warped. People would have mocked them into irrelevance if they'd stayed on the same path. As it was, a lot of fans *hated* AB at first. JT and AB are their best albums IMHO with Unforgettable Fire an intriguing runner-up.
I have to say that I am one of the people that really likes Achtung Baby better than Joshua Tree. I think the songs hold up better over time.
Posted 17 years ago by spotcheckbilly    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
This song makes me want to forgive the debt of a third-world country.
This song makes me want to stop paying my bills and cheat on my taxes!!!
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to forgive the debt of a third-world country.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
*swoons* God how I adore this song. *sways to the wonderful music*
Posted 17 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
Like many others, this album was a shock ate first but went on to become a constant listen and a 'desert-island' disc for me. Dark and beautiful. I was a huge Depeche Mode fan at the time and this seemed to fit in well with their sound at the time. Even has Anton Corbijn photography like DM's albums.
Posted 17 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
if you haven't seen it Harry Enfield's send up of Bono and the Edge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_BcLjtG3eY
Posted 17 years ago by lord_love_rocket    [ Reply ]
kcar wrote:
That was the striking thing about Achtung, Baby: it was practically a 180 from Joshua Tree and its sorta bland follow-up, Rattle and Hum. U2 had to move away from the straightforward statements of faith into something more fractured and warped. People would have mocked them into irrelevance if they'd stayed on the same path. As it was, a lot of fans *hated* AB at first. JT and AB are their best albums IMHO with Unforgettable Fire an intriguing runner-up.
Well said, kcar, and absolutely true, although UF was not in the least bit intriguing to me after JT & AB.
Posted 17 years ago by victoryluna    [ Reply ]
totally haunting song. I was lucky enough to see it played live in concert once out of my 30+ U2 shows. Thanks for playing it!
Posted 17 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
A great, great album.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
whafrog wrote:
Cassandra Wilson does a much better version
More than that. Cassandra Wilson OWNS this song. The Eno/Lanois production factor of course, is very good on U2's version, but that goes without saying for Eno/Lanois.
Posted 17 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
davin wrote:
Fair enough about the Joshua Tree but I can hardly see it being satisfying for a band to keep reliving the same dream..
That was the striking thing about Achtung, Baby: it was practically a 180 from Joshua Tree and its sorta bland follow-up, Rattle and Hum. U2 had to move away from the straightforward statements of faith into something more fractured and warped. People would have mocked them into irrelevance if they'd stayed on the same path. As it was, a lot of fans *hated* AB at first. JT and AB are their best albums IMHO with Unforgettable Fire an intriguing runner-up.
Posted 17 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Did they write this? It's more interesting than their usual stuff. (I know U2 inspires a lot of passionate love and I think Bono's actually a pretty cool guy from what I've read about him, but I've never really been crazy about their stuff.)
Posted 17 years ago by accordionista    [ Reply ]
whafrog wrote:
Cassandra Wilson does a much better version
I think the muppets could do a much better version.
Posted 17 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Cassandra Wilson does a much better version
Posted 17 years ago by whafrog    [ Reply ]
Shimmer wrote:
Edge's guitar "solos" are so minimalistic that he needn't have even bothered...
NO NO NO! The LAST thing this world needs is another guitar solo with soaring chords and a million notes. Had he done that, it'd be a shoe-in this song would be far more dated.
Posted 17 years ago by chirpie    [ Reply ]
I don't doubt U2's quality (well, I do actually, but I didn't want to start off on a negative note), but it's never worked for me somehow.
Posted 17 years ago by MM13    [ Reply ]
love is blandness, indeed
Posted 18 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
I admire them for attempting to "reinvent" and I think a lot of the resulting work is great, but I still find Joshua Tree to be the peak in terms of an album that works from start to finish.
Fair enough about the Joshua Tree but I can hardly see it being satisfying for a band to keep reliving the same dream..
Posted 18 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]