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Date Posted: 11:02:41 09/17/00 Sun
Author: Natasa
Subject: Re: BD lyrics
In reply to: Seamus Mc Conhamoial 's message, "Re: BD lyrics" on 16:24:06 09/16/00 Sat

> >
> > i don't think that lyrical depth is what they're
> going for on this album. they just want to make an
> album with music that people can enjoy because the
> music is just awesome. some bands get confined in one
> area of expertise, whether it's lyrical genius or
> melodic genius, and u2 simply can not be defined as a
> one tool band. i think that the lyrics on this album
> will not be as deep as they have been on previous u2
> albums, but they will be much more deep than the
> mainstream pop lyrics we are spoonfed at the moment. i
> think that 'All that you can't leave behind" is going
> for what rock 'n' roll used to be, music you can enjoy
> listening to. they're trying to make an album that
> will stand up with the beatles and rolling stones
> albums of the late 60's. and when you think about it,
> aren't albums like 'sgt. pepper' and 'abbey road',
> what rock is all about. rock is the sheep that has
> gone astray and u2 is the shepherd that will lead it
> back it's rightful position. at the head of the pack.

I like how you guys are putting this. I guess that's what Bono ment by saying that this new album will be a rock record. (but I do hope that the next one will be lyricaly in depth, I want a statment. Lyrics are big part in whether I like a song or not)

Take Care.

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