You got it !

It is our pleasure . This has been fun!

Excellent insights!

I agree.

I literally just listend to this while preparing my sermon for sunday

@@anthonykladitis36 👍🏼🙏🏻

I'm with you on this !

Thanks Anthony ! We will add those to our list !

Excellent insight!

Thanks and I agree about NO line. I also really like BREATHE and ill go crazy...

Before No Line was released, pieces of a few songs were leaked (from someone recording outside a band member's house when they were listening to it in private). A portion of Magnificent was one of the leaked songs and I fell in love with it even then; the official version is even better. It was my favorite song from the album even before the album was released LOL.

I don’t know if it was a a true “disappointment”. It sold 475,000 in its first week. But yes, this album did not perform or have the longevity it should have. I place the entire blame on U2’s terrible choice of the lead single. Get on Your Boots was their choice. It was a horrible video to go along with it. It sounds NOTHING like the rest of the album. Just disastrous for the record. This album is incredible except for three terrible songs. And yes, as a fan for 33 years I can admit that. Boots, Stand Up Comedy, and I’ll Go Crazy (another single) totally deflate this album. Magnificent, No line On The Horizon, Breathe, Moment of Surrender, Fez, Cedars of Lebanon are truly outstanding U2 songs. The only silver lining is that they went on to have the highest grossing tour of all time for this album with 360.

Nice! What do you think of Breathe?

magnanimous

We will add that to our list .Thank you! What album is that off of?

@@anthonykladitis36 War Album

I second that.

@@joesheltonsings We added this and will review !

Excellent ! Thank you

I never noticed that...ill go check out the song on the album again. thanks for pointing that out.

What city is that ?

@@anthonykladitis36 Dublin ! I’m Also from Dublin Ireland

@@derekw26x Hello from the states!!

Well said and very nice insights ! What do you think of this album as a whole?

@@anthonykladitis36 Well, I might be a bit bias as a U2 fan. I've always liked their particular and indelible 'sound and style'. And U2, especially Bono have traditionally sold themselves as the "self-proclaimed" conscience of Western society related to a higher moral/political cause, and on this album, my interpretation of Bono's message is that he sees himself as a blessed voice, perhaps the equivalent God's messenger of sorts.While personally, I've never bought into this trip, I do see many of their songs as definitely promoting social transformation and artistic unity. Love Magnificent as well as Vertigo on this album in particular.

@@jjns5600 Thanks! We did a review of both of those songs as well. I hope you get a chance to check them out.

I had a feeling there was more to this song. I never picked up one passage above and the song but that makes a lot of sense.

We have a bunch recored that will be coming out over the next month. however copyright is giving us some issues.

soon :)

lol. ! Brings back bitter sweet memories for you !

do you know why they chose this place to record?

@@anthonykladitis36 Initially, the idea was to do this esoteric thing and have a few hits there as well. It’s kind of morphed into something else. I think there is experimentation in there… it’s just a different animal. This has got a lot of weight… - Larry on recording in Morocco (from U2.com) Imagine a city as it looked centuries ago in the Middle East or northern Africa, before electricity and the industrial revolution, before the age where we communicate without seeing each other, often without hearing each other. The loudest sounds of the city may have been that of people talking. There may have been a mingling of religions in this city, temples and churches and mosques. Now imagine a man steps onto the wall atop a house of worship. His voice rings out across the city, calling the people to prayers. Only instead of one man, imagine it’s four men and they’re a rock band. NLOTH is, at its core, a spiritual album. The band at one point called it “future prayers.” It’s a journey of both sound and spirit. U2 is always looking for a new sound, but what makes this album unique is how the music and vocals work together. These songs aren’t pop-rock tunes ready for the radio. The most original songs are soundscapes developed both by the band and producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. The band uses these soundscapes to give weight to the vocals. Bono and company often sing at the top of their lungs, but this is more primal, less perfected. When they cry out in a wordless emote, it’s a kind of wailing, like they’re lifting their voices up to be heard by whatever higher power might be listening. On the best songs, they make it feel spontaneous and inspired. It feels like the band was freed to sing whatever they wanted, without the trappings of reaching for the Billboard Top 100. I’m guessing Eno and Lanois had a big influence on this freedom. Additionally, their stay in Morocco, where they recorded several songs in an open-air riad, clearly opened their minds. Start with Fez-Being Born. That song is a primer. It’s about a journey, and it sets you up for the journey you are going to take. When the band sings “Let me in the sound” in Get on Your Boots, they appear to have found it in Fez-Being Born. I want people to listen to it as opposed to just buying it. I want this to be an album people go back to, and really get into, in-depth - Edge (U2.com) This is an album that rewards you for listening through it multiple times. NLOTH demands not just attention, but participation. It asks you to look deeper to really understand the lyrics. There are moments of joyous uplift and aching stories of broken souls, all of which reveal deeper levels the further you delve into each song. For an album of future prayers, there is a lot of hard rock here. They counter that with two songs of quite introspection, White as Snow and, one of my favorites, Cedars of Lebanon. They also strip down some of the production on I’ll go crazy of I don’t go Crazy Tonight and Breathe, while still keeping with the theme of the album. It’s not all perfect though. There are two strange choices: Unknown Caller - it’s an interesting song that follows their theme, but I think it’s an odd experiment that’s overworked. I like the idea and I understand why they added it, but it feels like it belongs on a “Deluxe Edition.” Stand Up Comedy - this cool song feels like a holdover from How to Dismantle and Atomic Bomb. Nothing here belongs in the same space as NLOTH. The sound doesn’t gel with the other songs and the lyrics are off-theme. These songs interrupt the journey. It sounds harsh to say that two songs can make such a dent, but in the case of NLOTH, the sound the band cultivated with Eno and Lanois, and the spiritual themes they sing about, are so singular that you quickly notice when they move away from it. They already step outside the overall sound with I’ll Go Crazy and Breathe. The album is calling out for a third quiet song to go along with White as Snow and Cedars of Lebanon. Which brings us to: Every Breaking Wave This song was developed during the NLOTH sessions. I think it shows, even with the final version on Songs of Innocence (SOI). They didn’t think it was a finished song at the time. However, you can find an early working version online that they sang on their 360 tour. The early version would not have worked on SOI, but in terms of NLOTH, I think it would have anchored the album because it would have formed a trio with the two songs mentioned above and counterpoint the hard rock. The lyrics are raw and aching, a devastated soul calling out for help. The guitar underscores it beautifully, while the falsetto emote at the end is crushing and delivers everything NLOTH purports to be. Sometimes, when you look too hard for your version of perfection, you miss out on how things are. The imperfections of the early version are what makes this song perfect. It’s raw and personal and messy and everything prayer really is. Nevertheless, the best songs on the album are breathtaking works that fewer and fewer rock bands seem to be hitting these days (even U2). It shows the heights you can reach when you’re not too busy reaching for the charts. I firmly believe that NLOTH was meant to be an experience that you start and listen to all the way through. I find it fascinating and, more importantly, worthy of my time. Even without any changes, it’s one of U2’s best. FUN PROJECT: Do you think you’re smarter than one of the most successful rock bands of all time? I know I do! In today’s world of streaming playlists, you can remix this into a “Deluxe Edition.” For my money, I made only two changes, which help unify the album (for me). Unknown Caller moves to a faux Deluxe Edition and is replaced with the acoustic version of Every Breaking Wave. The acoustic version, while lacking the soundscape of No Line, is truer to the original intention of the song and gives me that slow burner I was looking for. Stand Up Comedy also goes to the deluxe side. The band originally wrote Breathe about Nelson Mandela, before changing it for the album. So I grabbed the original version of Ordinary Love. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s not bad either. For me, these changes provide a more cohesive journey.

@@annaconway7009 I didn't know any of this. Thank you for sending along. Personally, I do not love No Line and it occasionally finds its way into my rotation. I do love Breathe and Magnificent however.

This kind of place offers its own type of vibe and probably for a band like U2, it is nice to get away to make music.

WOW! Nice insight !!

Nice addition to your above remarks. I agree w your comments about the Edge's solo.

Agreed!

@@USCyclist We have this ready to review. we are choosing a live cut.

​@@anthonykladitis36 Great to hear you’ll be reacting to a live version of “40.” Much more energy, personality & soul in U2’s live tracks than their studio versions typically. This song, in particular, really comes to life in concert. U2 used to close nearly every show in the 80s with “40.” Even festivals. The audience would sing the band off the stage, continuing the final refrain: “How long to sing this song? How long? How long? How long...to sing this song?” And then everyone would be riding home with “I will sing, sing a new song” stuck irresistibly in the head. Not random. U2 doesn’t do random. LOL

@@anthonykladitis36 “Gloria” is another great song from that album!

@@AndTheRoadGoesEverOn we reviewed 40 live in concert and it will be out soon !

I think this is a good insight.

We did a review on 40

I have heard that as well.

A side for sure !

Wow. I never heard the I AM part. where in the song is it ?

@@anthonykladitis36 Listen to the album cut. check the ahhh a ahha ahhhha I am I am.

This seems shady !

@@anthonykladitis36 it was a joke about you wanting him to call you, and you are screening your calls and don’t answer. (As if that would happen.)

@@karenosborne5614 I know :) I was hoping someone would send me those sunglasses !

@@anthonykladitis36 I saw a pair on ebay for $25,000. Think we should start a fund to see if we can buy them?

What are you top 5 favorite U2 songs?

@@anthonykladitis36 Very dificult question..!! My new top 5 from 2 new albums: Every breaking wave Landlady Iris ( hold me close ) California Red flag day Cheers🤙🏽

@@antoniopj4145 Nice selection. For me, Walk On will be not only a favorite U2 song but all time favorite song in general for me. Also: love is bigger than anything in its way. Kite is also amazing. Ultra Violet is great as well.

Annamo bene

All I can say is WOW. You are one lucky man. I'd love to hear more stores about the band And if you are serious about the glasses ill get the address for the church for you. I promise I will wear those bad boys !!

@@anthonykladitis36 How's it going mate, thanks for the reply, its all true, I get nothing for lying like, I texted the Edge about a week ago last, someone was doing a Popmart live from Leeds Roundhay park on YT and it was getting pretty late, I texted him "when's this next album coming, will I ever get another Mofo ffs" he text back "Bill, its f*****g 1.30am" lol, I have rakes of stories, I asked him for a beanie and he sent one up so they can have that and a pair of Bono's shades no bother at all, its mad like, I met Bono a good few times, Larry too but me and Edge just clicked, be a really good bloke, very kind and very witty, he thinks I'm as mad as a box of spiders, he's also a bonifide genius, you name the topic and he knows more about it than you do, don't get me wrong we aren't best mates but we are good mates, his missus is lovely as well, one night we all sat in the bar having a lock in and Edge was playing this pretty banged up guitar and I was singing 'party girl' and 'staring at the sun' and I remember looking over at him and my mind was blown, the bloody Edge was playing guitar for me, the Edge like, strange world, strange life but good craic, haven't seen him now in about two years but when I head down south I get to stay in one of his spare rooms and he will always has a place under my roof, God bless 🇮🇪🙏 Edit - Spelling, spellchecker doesn't like Irish text speak hahaha

@@greengrugach1984 My man! What great times. Honestly, from what I've read and watched it does not surprise me that the Edge is beyond gifted. I love when Bono says he stepped off of a spaceship. ill be checking the mail box for some sick shades. !

@@anthonykladitis36 No bother brother, I've screen shotted your address if you want to take it off, what's the PA? Is that like your postcode? Pennsylvania? Just being nosey, I'm over in England for a week with work but as soon as I get back I'll have them posted, I'll send them signed delivery just so they don't get 'lost' as I've had that here, don't worry about the postage money I'll pay that and its my honour to do so for a fellow Christian, I was born a Catholic but tbh anyone who follows Christ our Lord and Savior is my brother or sister, geography a lot of the times determines religion over here in Ireland but Christ is the way and the truth, there are a lot of lies going about these days but Christ is the only way, I had an argument with Bono in about 2003, I would have been 17 or 18, he said he was a Christian but supported pro-choice (I despise that term) and it was Larry who said he was pro-life but they had to have that position because of the public perception which I found a terrible stance, I remember telling Bono his song 'until the end of the world' was supposed to be about Judas and that stance was the same as Judas, maybe that's why I never became close to Bono.

@@greengrugach1984 Well you are certainly a quality mate and I am glad we crossed paths! if you are ever this way hit us up !