Even though “Sunday Bloody Sunday” is frequently cited as the first time U2 made a political statement, I have fond feelings for another song – from the same album as “Sunday Bloody Sunday” – that I feel could tie with that other more famous piece for that title. I’m talking about “Like a Song”, one […]
Read MoreIn honor of the birthday of U2’s musical conscience, evil scientist and visitor from outer space, I’m taking a break from Bonoisms this week to honor Mr. David Evans with what we’ll call his “Edgeisms.” The Edge is a mysterious figure, no doubt – but it’s not hard to see that he’s also probably the […]
Read MoreLarry Mullen is the heart of U2, the beat of the band. All I hear when I listen to music, especially U2 music, are drums and lyrics. That’s all I need to be happy. I think that is why I am in the minority among U2 fans claiming October as one of my favorite U2 albums – […]
Read More“Sunday Bloody Sunday” is one of those songs that a lot of U2 fans seem to have mixed feelings about. I hear a lot of talk about how it’s one of those “warhorse” songs, like “One” or “Pride” that the band’s been playing regularly for too long, and how it’s time for the song to […]
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