We’ve been hearing for weeks that Bono was on the mend – and now, we finally have something to go on besides photos of him walking around Dublin in a cast. As if the amazing ABC’s letter wasn’t enough, Bono has now given us evidence of his recovery by appearing in a viral video in which […]
Read MoreKnow Your Bonoisms, Part 19: Being Bono Full Time
All day, I planned to write a column that was solemn, somber and appropriately hysterical about the news that Bono’s condition was much more serious than originally reported. After all, there’s a big difference between a broken arm and a facial fracture involving the orbit of his eye, three separate fractures of his left shoulder blade […]
Read MoreKnow Your Bonoisms, Part 18 – Is Bono Conservative?
Do you really care what Iggy Pop has to say about Songs of Innocence? No? How about Nick Mason of Pink Floyd? Me neither. So let’s take a cue from this girl, who once said that she would “wait in line” to meet Bono and also called him “culturally relevant” – so mission accomplished, guys! – and shake […]
Read MoreKnow Your Bonoisms, Part 17 – Blinding U2 Lyrics
By now, we all know Bono has glaucoma. U2 Radio has already addressed the shocking announcement here, with Joepit’s piece that pointed out one of U2’s most eyesight-centric lyrics, “Vision over visibility” (good eye, Joe!). But let’s be honest, U2 fans: How shocking is this announcement, really? Bono’s first time addressing the glasses issue was […]
Read MoreKnow Your Bonoisms, Part 16 – Apologizing Bono Style
“It’s gonna be hard to get Larry to say anything at all; it’s gonna be hard for Bono to stop talking. Adam, you’re going to get a lot about flower arranging and perfume.” Aw, Edge. It’s not often that we’re treated to your subtle brand of zen Presbyterian humor. But we were this week on […]
Read MoreKnow Your Bonoisms, Part 15 – “An Experimental Character”
Songs of Innocence is officially one month old, and this week in Bono news has been rich with quotations from our favorite front man. So rather than devoting any more time to trying to figure out how “This is Where You Can Reach Me Now” is a tribute to The Clash, let’s analyze a couple […]
Read MoreKnow Your Bonoisms, Part 14 – Bono Gets Personal on “Song for Someone”
Bono has been quite open about the transparency of Songs of Innocence; if there’s one point he wants to emphasize, it’s that this is the most personal U2 album to date. Although “Iris,” “Cedarwood Road” and “The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)” are great examples of that, one song that I feel isn’t getting its due […]
Read MoreKnow Your Bonoisms, Part 13: Classic Bono Lyrics on Songs of Innocence
These days, keeping up with all Bono’s radio interviews is practically a full-time job. Just when you think you’re up on all of them, someone tweets you that you haven’t lived as a U2 fan until you hear the Dave Fanning interview. So you listen, and of course it’s superb because it’s nine times longer, […]
Read MoreKnow Your Bonoisms, Part 12 – Bono on U2 Haters
Bono knows that haters gonna hate, but he’s handling the backlash with the class that we all know he’s capable of. In one of the plethora of radio interviews this past week, it would have been great to hear him say, “Who the hell is Tyler the Creator, and what kind of name is that, […]
Read MoreKnow Your Bonoisms, Part 11 – Bono’s Letter to Fans
Because you’re tapped out on Songs of Innocence reviews, I’ll spare you and just fire out a few quick opinions: “Every Breaking Wave” – It seems like it’s the current fan favorite, but it reminds me of an assortment of non-U2 80s acts. Nothing wrong with that, though. Iris – Best lyrics on the whole […]
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