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Is U2 one of the greats?
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:10 am
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:10 am
When you put longevity, sales, worldwide popularity, critical acclaim etc together they probably deserve to be.
But they seem to have so many more haters than the traditional heavyweights like the Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin etc. In 30 years will they be remembered in this category?
But they seem to have so many more haters than the traditional heavyweights like the Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin etc. In 30 years will they be remembered in this category?
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Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:16 am to Oscillate Wildly
No, they had 2 or 3 solid albums then a bunch of pedestrian crap
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:16 am to Oscillate Wildly
Probably, though they really haven't done much in the past 25 years of note.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:23 am to RogerTheShrubber
Neither have the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Beach Boys but they are considered in the elite.
U2’s first decade was outstanding for quality, which seems to be enough for 60s bands in particular.
U2’s first decade was outstanding for quality, which seems to be enough for 60s bands in particular.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:31 am to Oscillate Wildly
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U2’s first decade was outstanding for quality
It really was.
Creativity runs out after a while with everyone though.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:17 am to Oscillate Wildly
no
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:26 am to kingbob
I gotta say yes, even though I'm not a fan of their later work...
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:52 am to Oscillate Wildly
I like U2, but they're not in the least bit groundbreaking like the Beatles, Stones (via cultural appropriation), and Zeppelin were.
Their early albums from the 80's were deeply connected with the time they were produced and were fantastic.
The ones after Achtung Baby in 1991 were disconnected and not very good. IMO
Rich people can't make good music.
Their early albums from the 80's were deeply connected with the time they were produced and were fantastic.
The ones after Achtung Baby in 1991 were disconnected and not very good. IMO
Rich people can't make good music.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:00 am to Oscillate Wildly
Worldwide? Yes.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:01 am to Oscillate Wildly
Of course they are. The fact that some people don’t like their latest work doesn’t diminish their accomplishments
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:11 am to Jester
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they had 2 or 3 solid albums then a bunch of pedestrian crap
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:13 am to AlxTgr
No Line On The Horizon was solid, and that was just a few years ago.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:19 am to VOR
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The fact that some people don’t like their latest work doesn’t diminish their accomplishments
Or the fact that Bono can be a preachy douche. I'm a U2 fan but Bono is a preachy douchebag and I think that's why they get most of their hate.
Let's face it, they were the college rock of the day like REM pushing the left leaning causes. If REM was still relevant I could only imagine the hate Stipe would get now. It would be 3x as bad as then too.
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 10:20 am
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:54 am to Cdawg
Absolutely one of the greats. But, just like Springsteen, once their name is mentioned here the hate comes out. Whether you're a preachy douche or not doesn't diminish the art. And at least Bono has accomplished a lot through his causes.
However, this is about music. Their run of solid music throughout the 80's--in the age of hair metal and new wave synth-pop/rock--from "Boy", "War", "October", "The Unforgettable Fire" to "The Joshua Tree" and even a bit beyond was remarkable. The Edge was a new sound on guitar, and Bone was a unique voice. Hard to dismiss them.
However, this is about music. Their run of solid music throughout the 80's--in the age of hair metal and new wave synth-pop/rock--from "Boy", "War", "October", "The Unforgettable Fire" to "The Joshua Tree" and even a bit beyond was remarkable. The Edge was a new sound on guitar, and Bone was a unique voice. Hard to dismiss them.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 11:14 am to Cdawg
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Or the fact that Bono can be a preachy douche. I'm a U2 fan but Bono is a preachy douchebag and I think that's why they get most of their hate.
I think this is why the hate exists. Their actual music is pretty good.
This might be unpopular, but All That You Can't Leave Behind and How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb were solid for 20+ years into a career and had some decent songs.
It just is really rare that people sustain greatness for 20+ years. Some of the all time greats have newer stuff that doesn't compare to their beginnings.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 11:33 am to Cdawg
Bono is the damn GOAT he makes me nut every time i listen to him 
Posted on 10/29/18 at 11:38 am to Oscillate Wildly
Hell no!!! U2 sucks arse
Posted on 10/29/18 at 12:20 pm to Wtodd
Everything after Achtung Baby is complete garbage.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 12:43 pm to Oscillate Wildly
I get nostalgic for a time when the idea of being considered "one of the greats" was an insultingly mainstream notion and no self-respecting alt-rock entity (or it's fans) would admit to giving a flying frick about such a thing.
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 10/29/18 at 12:59 pm to Oscillate Wildly
I never liked them, but if I had come of age during their early years I might have felt different. I can't imagine it with how much I dislike their overwrought earnestness, but who knows.
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