Newsgroup: it.fan.musica.u2
Titolo: NME recensione

Boh...non mi pare si sbilancino tanto a parte il fatto che sarà
probabilmente un album mooolto venduto.
eccola qui:
'It's one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year, is set to be 
one of the biggest-selling and NME has heard it first: it's U2's new album
'How 
to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb'. There are only two copies in the country but
we 
got our hands on one of them.
Out on November 22, 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' is direct, loud and 
often heavier than their previous album, with a couple of songs big enough
to 
shake stadiums. The first taste will come in the form of a single,
'Vertigo', 
released on November 8, but until then here's NME's exclusive
track-by-track 
guide to the record.
'Vertigo' (3:07)
The first single, and as you'd expect, it's a corker. 'Vertigo' features a 
riff from The Edge as big as 'Beautiful Day', perfectly complementing
Bono's 
cries of "Feeeel!" throughout the chorus. "Hello, hello, we're in a place
called 
vertigo", he sings. It's an anthem, probable Number One single and an 
electrifying opening to the album.
'Miracle Drug' (3:54)
After the punky 'Vertigo', 'Miracle Drug' is much slower but still heavy. 
"Want to trip inside your head/Spend the day there", Bono croons. It's a
love 
song with tribal drums and a massive guitar-led chorus. Could be a single.
'Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own' (5:02)
After two all-out rock numbers, 'Sometimes....' is the first ballad.
Backed 
by simple chiming guitar and drums reminiscent of 'Where The Streets Have
No 
Name', Bono sings "You don't have to put up a fight/You don't always have
to be 
right....let me take some of the punches for you tonight". The feel is a
lot 
like REM's 'Everybody Hurts'.
'Love and Peace or Else' (4:47)
An industrial growl and host of Nine Inch Nails-style noises hide Bono's 
whispering intro, before the song evolves into a clapalong, glammy chorus
"Give me 
love and peace", Bono sings. It's the first hint of his political side,
with 
references in to "troops on the ground". A thumping bassline makes it all 
sound a bit like Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
'City of Blinding Lights' (5:44)
The second Big Stadium moment. Pretty piano opens the song, which sounds
like 
an updated 'With or Without You', Bono's in reflective mood, singing, "The 
more you see, the less you know".
'All Because of You' (3:37)
'Achtung Baby'-era guitars back one of Bono's most confessional songs
ever. 
"I'm not broke but you can see the cracks", he sings. The lyrics suggest
that 
he may walk the corridors of the UN, meet with Presidents and be able to
call 
the Pope on his mobile, but sometimes he'd just like to be simple old Paul 
Hewson.
'A Man and a Woman' (4:25)
If the first half of the record is direct, simple rock, from here on in it 
gets more chilled. 'A Man and a Woman' is the last of the straight-ahead
rock 
numbers dealing with similar themes of lost love.
'Crumbs From Your Table' (4:57)
Compared to 'Vertigo' and 'All Because of You', 'Crumbs...' is one of the 
more understated songs on the album. Could probably have been a B-side.
'One Step Closer' (3:50)
An ambient-sounding track their old producer Brian Eno would have been
proud 
of is the stand-out song on the second half of 'How to Dismantle...'.
Bono's 
dejected, or in his words has "crossed the road from hope", but is
resigned to 
his fate. "A heart that hurts is a heart that beats", he sings. It'll be
the 
lighters-in-the-air moment on next year's stadium tour.
'Original of the Species' (4:33)
In keeping with the calmer mood of the second half of the album, 
'Original...' has subtle, cinematic strings backing a pretty piano. It
builds into an epic 
ballad which is classic U2.
'Yahweh' (4:20)
The title is the transliteration of the Hebrew word for the name of God,
so 
it's appropriate what the closing song is a plea for peace. "Take these
hands, 
don't make a fist", Bono sings, "take this mouth, give it a kiss".
'Fast Cars' (bonus track)
Unlikely to appear on the UK version of the album, this track is currently 
slated for inclusion on the Japanese pressing only. That's a tragedy for
UK U2 
fans as it's by far the most exciting song here. With a distinct Middle
Eastern 
influence in the music, it's also where the line 'How to Dismantle an
Atomic 
Bomb' comes from. NME says: put this track on the UK album!
NME verdict:
For fans looks for that classic U2 sound, 'How to Dismantle an Atomic
Bomb' 
is well worth the wait. Some strong tracks - particularly on the early
part of 
the album - guarantee this will be a massive-selling record and will set
them 
up for some monster live shows next year.'
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 probabilmente un album mooolto venduto.
Hanno anche usato l'aggettivo "monster" per i concerti dell'anno prossimo!
:-)
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NME says: put this track on the UK album!
tocca comprarci direttamente l'edizione nipponica?
WildhoneY/sayonara

 > more you see, the less you know".
In un numero di PKNA (Credo "Beato Angelico") c'era la stessa frase:
"Più cose vedo, più cose conosco
più cose conosco, meno cose capisco"
Ma Bono si è messo a leggere i fumetti Disney?
-Lillo


Quel fumetto è stato il fumetto culto della mia adolescenza, questo potrebbe
spiegare molte cose... ho tutta la prima serie e gran parte della seconda.
Mitico, soprattutto Baldo l'allegro castoro!
Boldar

 Boldar
Assolutamente d'accordo!!!! :-)
Io ho sia la prima che la secondo serie alla terza ho perso ogni interesse!
-Lillo

 The title is the transliteration of the Hebrew word for the name of God,
Ecco, questo non l'avevo capito, credevo fosse uno strano urlo e lo leggevo
all'inglese (iauě!)
C.

all'inglese (iauě!)
Beh, sarebbe stato figo anche cosě... Al concerto avrebbero potuto
fare "uoui" e "iaui" :)
Scherzi a parte.. la recensione promette bene, anche se ricorre un po'
l'aggettivo "classic" sembra che abbiano trovato il disco parecchio
ispirato... Sono molto curioso perchč dice che "sometimes you can't
make it on your own" ha delle atmosfere alla everybody hurts....!!!!!
Michel

 make it on your own" ha delle atmosfere alla everybody hurts....!!!!!
Già mi vedo a cantarla a Dublino . E questa volta Bono ce la deve cantare 
per intero :)
Rhett 

 tocca comprarci direttamente l'edizione nipponica?
Praticamente secondo loro la canzone piů bella del disco!!!
MAH!
Sonny
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 of is the stand-out song on the second half of 'How to Dismantle...'.
Questa imho è quella che promette meglio... una canzone-ambient di cui
sarebbe orgoglioso il loro vecchio produttore Eno... uhmm...
[cut]
In generale il recensore non mi pare tanto impressionato o esaltato
dall'album. "Si un paio di pezzi forti, l'album venderà di sicuro ecc..." ma
nessun commento particolarmente euforico. Non so se questo è un male o un
bene! Il disco sembra avere la tipica struttura uduica: inizio forte,
culmine alla 4a/5a/6a canzone e finale abbastanza tranquillo con le
classiche canzoni d'atmosfera e qualche colpo di coda (One step closer?).
Comunque devo dire che le piccole citazioni riportate non mi sono
dispiaciute...
--
Marco.
--------
Don't want to overdress
Don't want to make a mess
Don't want you to confess
Not under duress
Don't want be untrue
I want to be with you
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