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Track by track review:
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No Line On The Horizon - A punch in the face, then the melody starts to crawl up and spin around your head like those little cartoon birds swirling. They break it up, then bring it back together. Great start, now I want to hear it ALL.
Magnificent - The Edge takes it into next generation. You don't know if his guitar is a voice or an instrument, because he exists in areas of music where others have tried, but nobody conquers so well. Adam and Larry tie it all together as they do so well. You know what I mean, where they reside in the backgrounds, but without them it would be naked. They dress it up. Bono summons the multiple u2 decades of 80's, 90's and 00's to please unite!!!!! Merge all entities to become MAGNIFICENT.
Moment of Surrender - Smooth. Take that tune and and drive down a street with the seat tipped back a bit and window down. Heads will turn and you will look smooth. The moment of surrender will be when those around you will say either internally or verbally, "Love Believes in Me".
Unknown Caller - The beginning riff on this song is memorable. I waited mid stream to get back into this song. Just about when your impatience develops, hold tight for the remainder of the journey. Very unique U2 song. Wait till they pound this one out live!!! It will take on a new world.
I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight - A single for sure. Bono carries this tune. The lyrics pierce the eardrums and touch the soul. Mission Accomplished!!!!
Get On Your Boots - Perfect Timing. "The Future Needs A Big Kiss". If you haven't heard this song yet, you are not alive. If you are not alive, play this song and it is the modern day musical defibrillator. A couple of puffs of fresh air into the lungs of this album. A pause from the righteous everyday agenda for some pure ROCK AND ROLL!!!!
Stand Up Comedy - You always fear coming off a good Rock and Roll song like Get On Your Boots and drip off a bit. Are you serious? Did he just say, "Stop helping God across the road like a little old lady"? Bold and deep at the same time. When you hit this track, STAND UP, or you will be PULLED UP. "Stand up for your love"!!!! WOW
Fez Being Born - After hearing that tune, I want to go to Morocco. Anyone in? If that isn't the song they bust out playing after an encore break, I will be surprised. The kind of song that could be sung in a small club with mini strobe lights and simultaneously fill the likes of an open stadium the seats 200,000 people. It reaches out and hits everyone the same and draws everyone to the feet's of the stage. Mesmerizing.
White As Snow - Since it just snowed this morning, it paints the very picture of seeing a good snow storm coming down and the street lights exposing the flakes. You know the kind, where you stop doing whatever you considered important and catch yourself in another place hypnotised by the environment around you. I woke from my hypnotic slumber by the tear that rolled down my face during this song. It may take a while before I get to the next song.
Breathe - Snap out of it, time to kick it up about 10 notches. Start pumping fists one more time. The lyrics made me shake my head in amazement. Walk around this song for a minute, then pick up the pace. Now look down, is your foot tapping too?
Cedars of Lebanon - Just listen to it. Mom just kissed your boo boo better and put a Bandaid on it, then tucked you in bed with a hot glass of milk and your favorite blanket. Enjoy.
Conclusion: This is the first time U2 has come out with an album that I either haven't said, that sounds like this U2 album or compared them to another influence of theirs or mine. They have created a masterpiece and established a new sound AGAIN. Cover to Cover, not a single song will be skipped through. Please excuse me a minute, I have to go start the player back up again. Happy Journey!!!
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