This weekend, U2 are once again hoping to fill that Oscar shaped hole in their award cabinet at the 86th annual Academy Awards, in Hollywood, USA. The last time our guys were up for an Oscar was 11 years ago, when U2’s “The Hands That Built America” lost to Eminem’s “Lose Yourself”. As far as […]
Read MoreNotable Shows – Osaka ’89
Up for discussion today is the last show from the first leg of the Lovetown tour, December 1st, 1989, in Osaka Japan. For some reason, I’ve been listening to a lot of Lovetown shows lately. I think it’s probably because of the variations in setlist from show to show. With a tour not too far […]
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U2 101 – Whose Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses
Who’s Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses is one of the most debated songs in all of U2’s vast catalog. Even the members of the band itself seem to not be sure how to feel about it. I’ve read interviews in which Bono claimed that he felt that they “didn’t quite nail the song” and another […]
Read MoreBono interviewed on NRJ’s Energy radio network in Europe, and slips in two new song titles on us.
Bono was interviewed on NRJ Energy radio which was broadcast today where he referenced two more songs that are supposedly on the new album. The two titles are; ‘Song For Someone‘ and ‘The Troubles,’ which Bono stated “it’ll rip you apart. It’s got some soul music in it.” This is the latest dribble of info about the […]
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 […]
Read MoreGiveaway: Enter to win an unopened copy Ordinary Love 10-inch vinyl
Enter to win a copy of the limited 10-inch Ordinary Love vinyl record. (U.S./Canada Only) Ordinary Love was written to honor Nelson Mandela and is included in the biography film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. Ordinary Love was given a limited 10-inch vinyl release back on November 29th 2013 on Record Store Day. U2 is nominated for Best Original […]
Read MoreOscars: Mandela Family Coming To The Academy Awards For U2 Performance – Deadline.com
Oscars: Mandela Family Coming To The Academy Awards For U2 Performance – Deadline.com. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have invited Nelson and Winnie Mandela‘s daughters Zindzi and Zenani to attend the Oscars where U2 will be performing the Academy Award-nominated song, “Ordinary Love” from the film Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom. Bono […]
Read MoreU2’s Unquenchable Thirst for New York
Given recent events, it seems fitting that we take a little time today to talk about U2’s relationship with New York City. It was at the start of this week, after all, that U2 made their well-publicized first big public appearance after a long absence, and the fact that New York was once again involved […]
Read MoreNotable Shows – Sarajevo ’97
I sat down today to try and come up with a list of the most important concerts of U2’s career. Without hesitation, the first show that came to mind was the Sarajevo show from 09-23-1997. Although I didn’t attend (wouldn’t THAT have been awesome?) I was lucky enough to catch a live broadcast of the […]
Read MoreFirst Impressions of U2 on The Tonight Show
The inaugural episode of Jimmy Fallon’s tenure as host of the Tonight Show just aired, and it included an extremely satisfying chunk of U2 footage. A pre-recorded live rendition of Invisible from 70 stories up, on the NBC headquarters building came early in the episode, followed by, later in the show, an entertaining interview with […]
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