how much do U2 suck?

Jim10000

their new album's CRAP

Boberto

*Looks into the distance to see a stampede of U2 fans waiting to kick ass*

Ivan

We had a great laugh about this yesterday, when that pretentious git, Bono, was on the t.v. talking about some non-important shíte.

I was wondering if I was the only Irishman to hate him.
Turns out I'm not, guess its the rest of the world that has the problem.

He comes across as rather preachy, especially through his music, which isnt all that great in the first place as he cant sing that well...

So in summary,

a LOT!!!

landser

8 inches, no swallow

Morning Glory

Ivan wrote:

He comes across as rather preachy, especially through his music, which isnt all that great in the first place as he cant sing that well...

I agree that Bono is sometimes a tosser & talks a load of marbles, but how can you say that the music isint that good, fair enough the new album isint their best one but there are still some good songs on it, listen to Actung Baby, probably one of the greatest albums ever made, not to mention the 30 odd amazing songs they've written.

Also, how can you say Bono cant sing, my God, that man has some set of lungs. I'm quite a good singer myself but there are some notes Bono hits that I envy. His lyrics are excelent, fair enough he sometimes rants on but put aside that he's ranting and actually listen to the words he uses to rant, brilliant.

Hats off to U2, an amazing band, amazing singer, amazing songs, looking forward to the tour.

Jonathanpbk

bono realy is a tw@t, by endorsing the ipod he goes against so much of what he "truly believes in"... tw@t... i hate u2 and i thought I was the only one, but recently i have come to realise the actual fact!!!

davej

It's in the irish nature to begrudge "one of our own" doing well. Plus it's kind of cool to say "I hate U2".

davej

Kingsize

well I never really liked them, couldnt get into it at all
All in all i'd say they have 15-20 decent tunes (at a push)
Most of thier recent stuff has just been wafer thin reworkings of other peoples songs.(beautiful day being the prime example)
Bono always came across as a bit of a tw@ to me too but for some reason i find him likeable??..
U2 genuinely should not have survived this long but somehow have
they are painfully average yet are world dominatingly massive
is this whats known as x Factor ?

Given that theyve got Eno,Lanois, & Lilliywhite twiddling the knobs &/or pulling the strings you'd wonder how come they havent done anything remotely exiting in years.

P.S. I hate the way when somebody has a different opinion in this country its labelled "begrudgery".
Personally I think most "begrudgery" is a backlash against the " cheer them just cos theyre irish" atitude.
Dont begrudge peoples right to an opinion just cos its not the same as yours surely thats what this forum is all about.

solas

lol.
I laughed when I saw the original first post. Merde indeed.
I love U2's early stuff but I don't have any of their albums other than the two decent compliations best of 1980-90 and 2000, all I need is there.
I don't get the new stuff at all though, I think bono wasn't joking when he said he "threw away the key".
Think he would do well to go and look for it..

where is the love Bono?

mise

jesus christ, there was an extensive thread bout this a couple of weeks ago. I like U2 and I even like Bono, to an extent. To easy for people to just say "U2 are ****e, Bono's a knob". He sticks his neck out and he knows it will wreck some people's heads, so he doesn't really care what some people think of him. If he did, U2 probably wouldn't make music, and he probably become a hermit. Constructive criticism would be good, especially when it comes to the most successful Irish band of all time. There's a reason for that

Zombienosh

davej wrote:

It's in the irish nature to begrudge "one of our own" doing well. Plus it's kind of cool to say "I hate U2".

davej

irish nature me arse. i dont hate them because theyre irish, i dont hate them because its "cool".
i hate them because theyre crap. as simple as.
bono or boner is an arrogant ****e too.

darkened_corner

Um

Lots...

Jim10000

I don't have any problem with Bono as an individual at all. In fact I'd say I respect him for the work he's done recently for debt-ridden countries in the third world...he uses his influence very well. And although I'm not a fan I would say that U2 have been a really great band, but some one gave me a copy of the latest one and I think they've totally lost it.
I'd agree with someone who used the word 'preachy' and add the words bombastic and unpleasent-sounding. It left me with the impression that it was basically just unsure of what it's supposed to be - a debut album by an overly derivitive band of rockers maybe?
Someone referred to the big B saying he 'threw away the key', what did he mean?

Blub2k4

Jim10000 wrote:

I don't have any problem with Bono as an individual at all. In fact I'd say I respect him for the work he's done recently for debt-ridden countries in the third world...he uses his influence very well. And although I'm not a fan I would say that U2 have been a really great band, but some one gave me a copy of the latest one and I think they've totally lost it.
I'd agree with someone who used the word 'preachy' and add the words bombastic and unpleasent-sounding. It left me with the impression that it was basically just unsure of what it's supposed to be - a debut album by an overly derivitive band of rockers maybe?
Someone referred to the big B saying he 'threw away the key', what did he mean?

So he shakes hands with Blair and Bush and calls them men of peace working for an equal world or some other such ****e. He's full of ****, has no principles while pretending to be a saint. Cant stand the man, begrudger my arse, he is a tosser.

Dr. Loon

If you're a total metal head, rocker, raver, funk master or whatever, you should still be able to appreciate the fact that U2 have come up with some of the worlds most memorable and emotional songs. Technically they're nothing amazing, but as a unit their songs seem to stand the test of time. If you can't appreciate this fact. I think you're either disliking the music just for the sake of it, or you're taste and ability to appreciate music is up your arsé.

As for Bono. Provided he's not molesting children and murdering people I couldn't give a fúck what he does. Why any of you do is beyond me. Moaning just for the sake of moaning really. Aren't you? Bono being a terrible singer? I'd like to see you do better. He's no Elvis, but he can sing like a motherfúcker.

Also, as mentioned this thread was recently done. I think the reason for this new thread is just to rile up the people who stuck up for U2/Bono on the last thread.

Gonzorex

Jim10000 wrote:

I don't have any problem with Bono as an individual at all. In fact I'd say I respect him for the work he's done recently for debt-ridden countries in the third world...

On a serious note, I'd actually say BrYan McFatten did more for debt and famine ridden countries since he stopped eating eight pigs for breakfast. And the way he overcame years of abuse from the Brothers. . . man, you have to give him credit for that. They say at one point his anus was the width of a bucket. No one should have to go through that, no one damn it . . . it makes me so angry . . .

FX Meister

Jim10000 wrote:

their new album's CRAP

Same as the rest of them so.

Doctor J

It's Christmas time, and U2 have lined up a series of enormous charity gigs. They get together on the day of the first gig to soundcheck and Bono notices that The Edge is looking a bit peaky. "What's the matter The Edge?" he says. "Ah look it's nothing Bono" says the guitarist, "It's just - you know that Japanese promotional tour we did last week, right? I think I picked up something, it might be some kind of flu, I'm feeling pretty bad." "Well, The Edge," replies Bono, "if you want to pull out of the gigs you just say so." Edge shakes his head. "No, no, no way Bono. These gigs are important to me - I've got to think of the children, not my aching guts." "That's the spirit The Edge", says Bono, and so that night they take the stage. They play all the hits and the crowd are loving it. For a big climax, because it's for charity, they're going to perform "Do They Know It's Christmas?", but as they get going on the song Edge suddenly feels very ill indeed, and he turns, drops his guitar and sprints towards the back of the stage. But he doesn't quite make it and he throws up, all over Larry Mullen Jr. and his drumkit. "Jaysis The Edge!" yells Larry, "Those are brand new drums! What the hell are you doing?" Poor Edge is mortified. "Aw Larry, I - I - I couldn't help myself, I'm so sorry, it's this flu." Bono calls a band meeting after the gig. "The Edge, that was disgusting, I don't think you should be playing tomorrow night, you know, you're not well." "No, Bono, it won't happen again, honestly, I'm so sorry - and you know, the show must go on." So Bono agrees and when the gig kicks off the next night Edge is up there on stage, riffing away. The gig's going really well, no problems, but then as "Do They Know It's Christmas" starts Edge begins to feel sick. He desperately tries to hold it down but it's no good, and makes a dash for the side of the stage, only getting as far as Adam Clayton, who he vomits over. Copiously. "Me best leather waistcoat!" howls Adam Clayton, "The Edge you're more beast than man!" Edge is white as a sheet. "Oh no, Adam, I'm sorry, I couldn't be more sorry." Bono is furious after the gig. "The Edge you've gone too far this time, you've ruined another gig. I've just been on the phone to Sting, he can fill in tomorrow, you've got to rest up." Edge is almost in tears, "Please Bono no, this gig means so much to me, I know I've got it all out my system now, I'll be great tomorrow I promise, you have to let me play." "OK The Edge one last chance, but if there's any more antics like the last two nights then that's it, the end, you're out of U2." The next day Edge takes lots of vitamins and he's feeling fine. The gig starts and it's amazing, the best U2 gig ever, even "Discotheque" sounds alright. Bono's really pleased, Edge is happy. They start "Do They Know It's Christmas" and Bono moves over to stand shoulder to shoulder with his buddy and realy belt the tune out. Suddenly Edge doesn't feel too good. His face is contorting, he's struggling like mad but it's no use - he turns to Bono with a look of desperation and suddenly hacks up an enormous greenie right in Bono's face. The song stops. Edge is paralysed with horror - "Bono I can explain, I'm truly sorry, you can't believe how sorry I am." Bono wipes the snot off, turns to Edge, and says.......................... "Well, tonight thank God it's phlegm instead of spew."

John

*groan*

Giblet

What an original thread idea!

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