I’ve long maintained that one of Bono’s greatest gifts as a lyricist is that he’s able to write about his own experiences and feelings in a way that focuses on the elements that are shared by the largest parts of humanity, without being so specific that people can’t relate to it. It’s why I’m able […]
Read MoreWhy U2? – Reason #6
Every time I’m suckered into watching a live performance by someone other U2, I fall in love with U2 all over again. I couldn’t even tell you how many supposedly “great” performances, which featured entirely pre-recorded music and vocals, I’ve sat through in the past year. It’s not just modern music, either. Artists have been […]
Read MoreWhy U2? – Reason #5
I love that U2 is an equal partnership made of four guys who’ve known each other intimately for almost forty years now. After that length of time, you can get to know another person pretty well, and that includes every horrible, ugly, thing in their personality. People sometimes like to convince themselves that being best […]
Read MoreWhy U2? – Reason #4
There’s nothing like being part of history. It seems like anytime someone finds out that I’m a U2 fan, they want to tear the band down, and it’s true that U2 don’t have a lot of high-charting singles in the US where I live. I even read occasionally where some celebrity, like Noel Gallagher, has […]
Read MoreWhy U2? – Reason #3
#3 – If you’re paying attention, you can really get to know them. A week or so ago, I was prepping for the Oscars by reviewing some of U2’s award show appearances, and while I was watching Bono’ acceptance speech for Album of the Year at the ’88 Grammys, I was moved by some of […]
Read MoreWhy U2? – Reason #2
#2 – They never repeat themselves. My mom isn’t what I’d consider a U2 fan, but she’s kind enough to keep up with the band because she knows how important they are to me. The last time we spoke, about a week or so ago, she mentioned to me that she’s always amazed at U2’s […]
Read MoreWhy U2? – Reason #1
“Why U2?” I get asked that a lot. Maybe some of you do, too. It’s a fair question, actually. What is it about U2 that has turned me, and others, into the raving, obsessed fanatic that we are? Of course, when I get asked this question, my first thought is usually “isn’t it obvious?”, but […]
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