Here’s something a little different – a mellow bossa nova cover of U2’s “With or Without You.” I’m not a huge fan of this type of music – I think that it’s the kind of thing that Bono was talking about during the early 80’s, when he used to talk about “wallpaper music” – that […]
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U2101 – Mofo
The very first time I ever listened to the Pop album, the night it came out, the song that made the biggest immediate impact on me was “Mofo”. That deep, wicked bass groove caught my attention like an electro-magnet and didn’t let go for the entire five+ minutes of the song’s duration.I think that Mofo […]
Read MoreWhy U2? – Reason #23
A good subtitle for this week’s article might be “Everything I Really Need to Know, I’ve Learned From U2”. I’ve made the statement often in my private life that U2’s career has closely followed the life of a human being – that a listener can track what it means to be a human being, through […]
Read MoreCovering U2 – Where Angels Fear to Tread
Today I’m going to step outside of my comfort zone a little bit and review a few covers that don’t interest me very much. Obviously, someone likes this kind of stuff, or they wouldn’t keep making it, so maybe I’m missing something.
Read MoreU2101 – I Will Follow
The opening track on U2’s first LP, way back in 1980, I can’t think of another song ever recorded that served as a more perfect call to arms for what would become the greatest band in the history of the human race. From the very first note, this song served as an announcement that something […]
Read MoreWhy U2 – Reason #22
Bono’s been publicly referring to U2 as a “punk band” as far back as I can remember. When I was a little bit younger, it used to make me cringe a little bit, because I LOVE punk rock, but I didn’t quite understand it then like I do now. In my teens and twenties, all […]
Read MoreCovering U2 – With or Without You
With or Without You is undeniably one of U2’s most recognized songs, and I’d actually argue that It’s their signature piece – that’s definitely open to debate, though. What isn’t debatable is the epic and far-reaching influence the song has had, and it’s one of U2’s most covered songs. Listed below, you’ll find three different […]
Read MoreU2101 – The Ground Beneath Her Feet
When I was 22 years old, I had no idea what love was – I’m sure that I’m not alone in that – but I did have a good handle on lust. I don’t just mean sexual lust either. The main difference between love and lust, I’ve learned, is that lust is entirely selfish, while […]
Read MoreWhy U2 – Reason #21
Some of the happiest times of my life have been waiting in line to get in to U2 concerts. If they’re there hours before the show, saving their spot up-front, it’s a good bet that they’re pretty heavy into the band, and there’s something really special about being surrounded by people who (at least) approach […]
Read MoreU2 Covers – Lemons, Literal and Figurative
Your weekly dose of U2 covers is here again with some interesting and enjoyable picks for you. First on tap today, we have blues-rocker Jay Buchanan with a swingin’ cover of Lemon that is not at all what I expected. It’s loud and brash and fun and completely unlike U2’s original, but somehow all the […]
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