No Line On The Horizon [2 LP]

In the seventeen years (and counting) that I have been a fan of U2 I have noticed that all U2 fans do not stand united with regards to the style of music they enjoy to hear from U2. Allow me to elaborate, U2 music can fall into two different categories (and these categories have subtext and layers), rock and roll is the first category and outlandish experimentation is the second category. It is then a safe assumption to claim that there are two different types of U2 fans the ones that prefer straight up rock and roll or the ones who are totally open to musical experimentation. Of course there are the fans that don't care one way or the other what type of music U2 makes as long as it is good. "No Line on the Horizon" is the twelfth album from these Irish boys and this collection of songs definitely falls into the category of musical experimentation. When I first listened to this album I felt mildly disappointed because it seems like there was no variations from one song to the next. Upon every listen afterwards I noticed that each song began to take life of its own. My pseudo-disappointment has now metamorphosis to a devotion of this album. I truly believe that this is the best work U2 has done in almost ten years and on it's way to becoming an all time classic. Their last two albums All That You Can't Leave Behind and How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb I loved, but I wasn't "in love" with them. In other words there were some classic songs, but I felt like the collections of work/albums had no theme. "No Line on the Horizon" has this thematic quality about it touching love, devotion, spirituality, death, silliness and satire. This album really falls into the same realm of Achtung Baby , Zooropa and even Pop . Now realm doesn't translate to "sounding the same", rather it is a step into musical experimentation, which all the prior listed albums represent. NLOTH leaves me tranquilized and energized. As for the songs on NLOTH they fluctuate in sound. There is a rock and roll element to the music but there is also an "alternative-electronic" sound going on. Perhaps this is due to the production aid of Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno. Perhaps this is due to U2 wanting to shake things up. In addition, some of these tunes don't follow a typical song format, "Fez-Being Born" (amazing song) and "Cedars of Lebanon" are perfect paradigms of this. Another thing I like about this album is Larry and Adam are a force to be reckoned with on their performances. "Cedars of Lebanon" has a "Love is Blindness"/ "If You Wear that Velvet Dress" feel to it, dark, moody and haunting. This is one of my favorite songs on the album, very deep and moving and features a sample from "Against The Sky" off of The Pearl . As for the lead single "Get on your Boots", I don't know why the reception to this song was so poor. I think this is a fun song in the same vein as "Vertigo" and "The Fly". However GOYB isn't a good representation of NLOTH, because the album really is very deep and thematic where GOYB is a silly electro-rock song. The song on this album that really showcases The Edge is "Magnificent", great guitar. I have also read and heard lukewarm acclaim about NLOTH and I am not sure why. Do U2 fans really want this band to remake The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby or War? The day U2 starts repeating themselves is probably going to be the day they quit. After their last two albums, it was time for a change. If the band isn't challenged then what is the point of making music? U2 is much bigger a band that just pumps out radio hits. NLOTH took five years to make and I feel the wait was well worth it. In conclusion, I want to make a reference about how Bono described the 1997 album "Pop" (I can't believe many fans hated this album). He said that the album starts at a party and ends at a funeral. This statement was made with regards to the album starting very jovial and ending very morose. So I would describe NLOTH as starting at dawn at a beach and ending at dusk in a graveyard.

Since "Zooropa" I have waited for U2 to produce something like this. Although it's not quite at the level of their golden period ("Unforgettable Fire" through "Zooropa"), I'm giving it 5 stars because of the improvement it shows over the last 3 albums, each of which had one outstanding track ("Discoteque", "Elevation", "Vertigo"), and because of the degree of risk involved by favoring experimentation over safe, mainstream ballads. Even the album's title hints at what is coming, indicating boundlessness and openness. A good omen. To be sure, echoes of the past are present, and there are "borrowed" elements, but they are used to create, not to repeat. In general, the music is much more inventive and varied than that of the previous 2 albums. (Although "POP" was highly experimental, I don't consider it a real success.) There are lots of striking chord shifts and more minor key tracks or sections of tracks. Minor key is important to me because life is not always played out in bright, happy major keys. Many of the tracks combine the trademark U2 ringing guitar with other guitar sounds, especially standard classic rock and some 60's psychedelic. Most of the songs are concerned with love, sex and relationships, but "Unknown Caller" and "FEZ-Being Born" have lyrics that are Impressionist. Bono's voice, somewhat ragged as on the previous 2 albums, also manages to sound rejuvenated and joyous, younger in spirit if not in fact. The harmonies and backing vocals are the best I have heard from a rock band in quite a while. Now for some particulars. The title song is a loud, driving high-energy track, perfect U2 opener. "Magnificent" is classic inspirational U2, a track that really is magnificent. "Moment of Surrender" is a strong ballad which has layered, chantlike vocals resembling those on "Lemon" from "Zooropa", as do "Unknown Caller" and "FEZ". Those latter 2 tracks are also similar in that their opening lines remind me of the "Unforgettable Fire" sound - light and fragile guitar on one, dreamy and atmospheric synths on the other. "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" is upbeat and rather tame, but it does have a great lyric: "The right to be ridiculous is something I hold dear." I totally agree. "Get On Your Boots" has buzz-saw rock sounds combined with the talking vocal style of Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues". "Stand Up Comedy" is an anthem with a good, basic guitar riff and, do I hear a little Franz Ferdinand influence in there? "White As Snow" is a folky song, a very poetic remembrance of bygone wintertime days. The classic rock sound and vocal style of "Breathe" make me think of REM's "Monster" period. And "Cedars of Lebanon" wraps it up with a sobering, conversational vocal: "Choose your enemies carefully 'cos they will define you...gonna last with you longer than your friends." Words to live by. My summarized opinion is that this is a fresh, modern well-produced album. It probably could be a little better, but it sure could be a lot worse, as we know from past years. I salute the band for this multi-hued creation.

I agree with many fans that this is an album that may have to be listened to a few times before it grows on you. I had the same experience, but now, I can say this one of my favorite albums this year so far! U2's back with "No Line on the Horizon" their new album. Bono's vocals are still great and never disappoint, The Edge delivers with solid play, and everyone else shining through (Clayton stands out with the bass on "Get on your Boots")! All these years the guys are still rocking on! Let me give you a quick rundown of the album: No Line on the Horizon- The opening track gives a classic rock rough-edged style that really rocks! Magnificent- Lives it up to its name, my personal favorite. Powerful vocals, rocking guitar, the song builds as it plays on. One of the best from the album. Moment of Surrender- Simply beautiful song, Bono's voice really comes out on this one. One of the longer tracks, this one doesn't disappoint. Unknown Caller- A song that has a unique style to it, sounds to me as an African inspiration. You'll find the song is catchy and fun. I'll Go Crazy If I don't Go Crazy Tonight- A fun song, and another one of my favorites. Everyone is rocking and having a good time doing it on this one! Get on your Boots- I wish they didn't release this as the first single, as other reviewers have said before, it gives some "false impressions" to the album. Still, this song is really good. Check out the mini-rap part by Bono, something different! Stand Up Comedy- Quite a title. Another hard-rocker song that reminds me of the good old days, The guitar rifts in this song are absolutley awesome! I've read some people didn't like this song, but I'll let you be the judge. I found it pretty good. Fez Being Born- Interesting title. Has some synth going and a "gloomy" feel to this song. I agree this is one of the weaker tracks, but still give it a listen. White As Snow- Another beautiful song, slow, but I don't find anything wrong with that. The lyrics are from the heart and Bono sounds fantastic. A sad song, but it's very good overall. Breathe- From the sad song to another rocker! This one brings out more of The Edge, who's playing is excellent. There's some synth/keyboard on this one, making this another favorite from the album. Cedars of Lebanon- The closing song is a soft rock song with an emotional message from Bono. It's okay, but I didn't prefer it, maybe it's just because I like the rock songs more than the soft rock ones. Still, I found it a good closing song. I know there are people out there who don't like this album, but this reviewer says it's not that bad, I say it's a solid work and well done. I recommend it to any U2 fan and any listener to pop/rock music. As I stated before, give a few listens and you'll enjoy it.

I'm relieved, and for one simple reason: This album is, in my opinion, very good. In fact, I'd say that it even might warrant 4.5 stars, but of course, Amazon doesn't allow you that rating. I was worried when this album first became available, and I actually didn't even rush out to buy it as soon as I possibly could (I waited several weeks). After all, my fear was that I was going to hear more of the same type of material that was offered to us with the last couple of releases. I know they definitely had some good moments and a lot of potential, but on the whole I just thought that ATYCLB and Atomic Bomb were lacking something. But now I can say that I am pleasantly surprised and very pleased. Sure, after my first initial ingestion of NLOTH, I was skeptical -- it seemed like it was a respectable effort, but it didn't strike me as being anything special. But you know how it goes -- that has all changed now that I've listened to this CD a few more times. It started to sink in, and darn fast. It simply boils down to the fact that regarding the songs on this disc, the quality is just there. They seem, to me, to be better thought-out than the music on the previous two albums. Better sounds and textures. Grander artistry. Deeper inspiration and meaning. Melodies and choruses that grab a hold of you. Get the idea? Songs like "Magnificent" easily prove it. All of the classic U2 ingredients can be found in that phenomenal and energetically beautiful track. But it doesn't end there, because this CD has a lot to offer. There are hints of the majesty of The Unforgettable Fire blended with a touch of Zooropa-like experimentation. Bittersweet tenderness can be found in songs like "Moment of Surrender," "Unknown Caller," and "I'll Go Crazy..." A refreshing, thumping groove oozes out from all of the crevasses of "Stand Up Comedy." What we have here is a band that is fully rejuvenated -- an Edge guitar that is dripping with confidence, a rhythm and bass foundation from Adam and Larry that is air-tight and sexy, and a Bono that is fully passionate and creative with his lyrics and vocals (while we're at it, we might as well thank the geniuses who helped them along, such as Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite, for their fine collaborative efforts). Sure, I'm not going to go so far as to say that this album is perfect. It has its less than stellar moments -- "Get on Your Boots," for example, does wander somewhat into the realm of mediocrity. It probably has something to do with the radio-friendly cheese factor built into it. But to be honest, if you just interpret the song as simply being "fun" instead of as some fantastic piece of highly cerebral art, then it's actually not that bad. In fact, it then becomes hard not to enjoy the snazzy guitar riff and the funky bass and drum lines. Still, one of the other criticisms of this album that I'd like to mention is U2's apparent need at a couple of spots to apparently, ahem, "borrow" melodic ideas from other sources. Specifically, the vocal melody in "Boots" sometimes sounds a little similar to parts of a song called "Same Direction" by INXS, and then there's that brief and loose resemblance to "O Come Emmanuel" to be found in "White as Snow." I guess I just find it hard to believe that U2 would ever need to resort to those kinds of tactics (thankfully it's rare). Other than that, however, very little on this disc falls short of excellence. And yes, some of this stuff may be a little personal, but at least I can connect with it and it touches me. So now what? Does this rival The Joshua Tree? Does it break new ground like Achtung Baby? Is U2 back to being the U2 they were during the WAR era? Well, all of those things might be a bit of a stretch. In fact, I dare say that it might require you to be more than a casual supporter of the band in order to truly enjoy and appreciate this album. But that doesn't change the fact that No Line on the Horizon is a winner in my book -- the Irish quartet has redeemed themselves and is writing interesting music again, and we as fans get to enjoy it. What more, in the name of love of U2?

So, I'll get this out of the way -- I've been a massive U2 fan since 1981 when I was 11 years old. I have to admit that I listened to several of the tracks online before the album was released and was a bit nervous. however, as others have said, once I had the CD and could put the songs on my Zune and put the Bose headphones on, everything changed. This album shows once again why U2 are incomparable. From their amazing debut of "Boy" to "NLOTH", no band has put out a such an amazing and consistently remarkable body of work over such an extended amount of time. "NLOTH" rockets out of the gate with the title track. Upon listening to the song "NLOTH", I was immediately reminiscing about the first time I listened to "Achtung Baby" and hear "Zoo Station". This songs sets the tone for the remainder of the album, offering a hint of the type of epic stadium songs to come. "Magnificient" keeps the momentum rolling and judging by their performances on Letterman and GMA, this song will become a concert staple. "Moment of Surrender" and "Unknown Caller" slow the pace down but the quality remains high. I've read some people compare "Moment of Surrender" to "Stuck in a Moment". While I can understand the comparison, for my money "Moment of Surrender" is far superior -- a little less commercial. "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" is the absolute gem of the album. This is already an instant U2 classic -- amazing and uplifting music and a song that grabs you and doesn't let you go. I've probably played this about 20 times today. While I originally wasn't all that fond of "Get on your Boots" the first couple times I heard it on the radio, the song works so well as part of this album. As a result it has grown on me and is another song that is going to get the crowds going. "Stand Up Comedy" is a risk that works. I read someone comparing the song to a Led Zeppelin tune and I sort of agree. "Breathe" is another risk Bono pulls off with some lyrics that are a bit of self-reflection in a time of turmoil and chaos. "Cedars of Lebanon" is a fitting close to the album -- a beautiful lyrical song about the Middle East and war without an overtly political tone to it. After a week of non-stop listening to this album, "NLOTH" definitely grows on you. In fact, I also think that this album is far riskier than HTDAAB and superior both musically and lyrically. Unfortunately for U2, everyone wants to compare them against themselves. Given the risks that they take and their inability to stay static very long, certain people are going to be disappointed. However, when compared against their peers of each of the last three decades, they have put out albums that have stood the test of time -- "Joshua Tree" in the 80s, "Acthung Baby" in the 90s and "ATYCLB" and "NLOTH" in the 00's. There is no other band that can even come close to the body of timeless music that they have created. In their fourth decade of making music, U2 is still relevant, dynamic and at the top of mountain.

(4.5 *'s) Like Bruce Springsteen before them, U2's 'No Line on the Horizon' doesn't go full throttle. Perhaps this is the reason some of the reviews here and elsewhere have been less than glowering for its release. The C.D. doesn't have a song with the trajectory of "Pride," "New Year's Day," or even "Vertigo". And, although one doesn't get the immediate rush of classics like 'The Joshua Tree' or 'Achtung Baby,' `No Line...' has many rewards. I'd like to submit the album is looser and often hipper than their previous work. Hip is in every varied groove, and the song set frees earlier musical boundaries with a catchiness that 'Pop,' its twelve-year-old predecessor intended, but less adequately provided. The highlights are many. There's the throb and resonance of the title track, followed by the hard, heavy, yet discothèque' friendly "Magnificent". More eclectic than what immediately hits the ear, "Moment of Surrender" is mesmerizing for its cadences (found here and throughout the album). Not to mention the texture of the deceptively simple "Breathe," which is truly complex, an off-hand reminder of the energy and genius of The Who. Similarly "FEZ-Being Born" may first come across like muzak to your ears, but the frenetic, multilayer sound creates a mini rock-opera, easily making previous efforts like "Into the Heart" (from 'Boy') sound undeveloped. Perhaps the best song is in the middle. Who wouldn't be taken by the feisty infectiousness of "I'll Go Crazy, If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight"? Reminiscent of Jesus Jones` "Right Here, Right Now," the song is demonstration ready and has some of the best lines U2 has mustered in ages. Elaborating on the joys and angst of protest, Bono sings "We'll shout into the darkness, [and] squeeze out sparks of light...," and the need to protest he compares to "Every sweet tooth needs just a little hit..., [and]...Every beauty needs to go out with an idiot." And just to show they don't take themselves too seriously, yet muster the courage of the self-conscious, he adds, "The right to be ridiculous is something I hold dear." Still there may be a few too many subdued moments for some tastes. The pensive "White as Snow" sounds like "Rejoice, Rejoice, Immanuel," and "Stand-Up Comedy" may be stuck in one repetitive delivery, but these alleged weaknesses are petty. Those moments are few and far between; their repertoire is rich, continuing with the skillful and exhilarating "Unknown Caller," where they uniquely invoke us to "Restart and reboot yourself". Their pep talks continue for the (allegedly) attractive impaired in "Get on Your Boots," encouraging us with their words as well as their beautiful, throbbing, guitar riffs. "Cedars of Lebanon" ends the album with a light elegance. With space age luster and vocals reminiscent of Tears for Fears' `Raoul and the Kings of Spain,' we get a sendoff with some eerie warnings such as "Choose your enemies carefully because they will define you." `No Line on the Horizon' deserves several listenings because the caliber of their foot-loose project seems like so much fun--you may miss out on the substance of the lyrics as well as the many brilliant textures enveloping their new hybrid sound.

I should begin by stating I am a DIE HARD, normally incredibly biased U2 fanatic. I never would have thought I'd rate anything they have available anything less that 4 stars until I bought this boxed set. Since I usually have a 4-5 year wait for new U2 material, I immediatley opted for the boxed set of No Line on The Horizon (which by the way, at the time of its release was $67, not $98). I was thrilled to receive the CD enclosed in the pristine white box, opening it immediatley. After the usual joy of receiving the cd/new tracks, I moved on to explore the box. I must admit I was disappointed. Like I read in some of the other reviews, the book is a nice but short read, the folded poster is just okay and the DVD was a treat but there's NO WAY it can POSSIBLY be worth the price. NO way. No Line on The Horizon is one of U2's greatest, without a doubt. It's absolutely amazing. I would just simply buy the CD alone which is the only thing I could not have done without in the set. We do have to respect the fact that U2 ALWAYS give us various price options. They know not everyone is willing to or is able to fork out $100 for a poster, CD and book. I got the lower price so I don't feel robbed. You really must BUY the CD...at $9.99 for what it contains it's a steal! No Line On The Horizon

After U2 got snubbed for most of the key Grammy awards, the discerning music media then began to fawn over this album. "Most deserving" (but won't win best Rock Album), "a jewel", "the best album no one is listening to", "a masterpiece" - are some of the things printed more recently about the album. Rolling Stone's Grammy preview said, "It wasn't a huge hit, but U2's 13th album fused studio experimentalism with great pop song writing." If you are a fair weather U2 fan (i.e., if it's not SBS, WOWY, WTSHNN, One or Bad you can't stand them), then you should pass. However, if you have a long-time appreciation for the band's willingness to take chances and overlay great lyrics with raucus, elevating musical etherialism, you will like, if not love, this album. Since Achtung Baby it has taken me 3 or 6 listenings to really get in to U2 albums. NLOTH is no exception. However, after a few listens I found this album to be infectious. The opening track is powerful and raw, and was great in concert! "Magnificent" is, well, a great rock song (that would have been a bigger hit if accompanied by a video on par with the song itself). "I'll Go Crazy" is a classic U2 song that should resonate with everyone who loves "Beautiful Day", "Stuck in a Moment", and "Mysterious Ways". One review in RS stated that "Moment of Surrener" was U2's greatest ballad since "With or Without You". At over six minutes it was not radio friendly, but a stirring, melodious tune nonetheless. "Get on our boots" is just plan fast and fun, where Bono uses his lyrical prowess to string together lines that really sum up what they have been talking about their entire careers. "White as Snow" is a beautiful song, and "Breathe" is as inspirational as anything I've heard from U2 in a long time (and was a great opener in concert). While not as powerful as more recent closers ("Grace" and "Yaweh"), "Cedars of Lebanon" is a power memiore for our time. As with most albums, there are a couple of weak spots. I'm still trying to figure out "Fez-Being Born", but even here, I do appreciate the musicianship of the track. "Unknown Caller" is a simple track, which has hints of "Zooropa", but again, the music is strong and is easy to listen to, even if not as strong as the first half of the album. Finally, there is significant influence from Eno and Lanois on this album - they are even credited as co-writers on about half of the songs. For those who "loved" U2 of the 80's and early 90's - Brian and Danny were huge influences on those songs, and their craftsmanship and creativity only enhance NLOTH. Buy it. Listen objectively several times. Love it forever.

Interesting

アルバムの出来について今更言う事は無いですが、発売当時はフイルム付きの限定版があり、 迷った挙句、通常のＣＤ版を購入。しかし、アルバムの出来にフィルム版も見たくなり、アマゾンでは 確かもう取り扱いが無く、中古で売っている販売店を見つけて購入。フィルム版はロードムービー風に なっており、少し古い雰囲気のモノラル映像も取り入れたところと、フィルム版のみの曲も１曲収録されていたところが尚、良かった。

Das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Schon wenn die Box in das Haus kommt, ist man begeistert. Das Artwork, die Bilder von Anton Corbijn - alles stimmig und durchdacht. Das Buch beinhaltet Interviews mit den Bandmitgliedern, Bono erklärt die Songs. Man hat noch keinen Ton gehört und ist schon begeistert. So macht CD-kaufen Spaß. Was ist dagegen ein download? Zum Hören der CD sollte man sich Zeit nehmen. Sie erschließt sich dem Hörer nicht sofort. Gut so! Es gibt viel zu entdecken. Die durchweg guten Lyrics, die unglaublich gut produzierte Musik. Was für ein Sound und Hörgenuss! Im Einzelnen: No Line on the horizon: Der Moment in Irland, wenn die See und der Himmel dieselbe Farbe haben. And the Line on the horzion disappears. Wer schon mal dort war, weiß, was Bono meint. Und ein musikalischer Kracher gleich zu Beginn. Magnificent: Ein Liebeslied. Zwei, die zusammen halten und versuchen, ihr Leben lang Gott zu verehren. Moment of surrender / Unknown Caller: Die Titel gehören zusammen, bilden quasi eine Fortsetzungsstory. Es geht um Kriegsveteranen, die mit dem Erlebten nicht klar kommen. Etwas anderer Sound mit keyboard, Cello, french horne. IŽlll go crazy..... Der Text des Songs ist politisch. Bono wünscht sich (manchmal) Randale und meint, dass jede Generation die Chance hat, die Welt zu verändern. Get on your boots: Es geht um die 1. Liebe im Leben. Und um die Tatsache, dass Glück und Horror dicht beieinander liegen. Während der Ferien in Frankreich, als die Band mit der Familie unbeschwerte Tage in ihren Ferienhäusern verbrachte, waren nachts die Flieger und Bomber auf dem Weg in den Golf zu hören. Fez- Being born: Aus der Marokko-Session. Musikalisch klasse gemacht mit musikalischen Einblendungen von Get on your boots". Stand up comedy: Schwere Gitarrenriffs prägen das Bild und erinnern an Led ZeppelinŽs Immegrant Song. Hier hat sich die Zusammenarbeit von The Edge mit Jimmy Page für den Film It might get loud" ausgewirkt! White as snow: Where I come from, there were no hills at all. Noch ein Lied, dessen Text mir nicht ganz klar ist. Vielleicht geht es um Irland, eine Reise zurück zur Kindheit? Ein ruhiger Song, in dem Vergebung eine große Rolle spielt. Breath: Die musikalisch vielleicht schwerste Nummer. Die muss man mehrmals hören. Es gibt viel zu entdecken. Wirkt beim ersten Hören verwirrend. Cedars of Lebanon: Die Geschichte eines Kriegsberichterstatters. Ein gelungenes musikalisches Ende. Zur DVD: Verantwortlich für die 54-minütige Geschichte sind Anton Corbijn und Bono. Der Film lässt den Zuschauer teilhaben an einer Fahrt durch das nächtliche Paris zu Unknown caller". Straßen und Häuser rauschen vorbei. Mit was fahren wir? Erst später sieht man das Polizeimotorrad und den Cop. Restart and reboot yourself" - den Ratschlag nimmt der Polizist wörtlich. Er tritt seine Maschine um, übergießt sie mit Benzin. Zu Breath" passiert das Ganze. Er zündet sich eine Zigarette an, die er nach ein paar Zügen auf die Maschine wirft. Neue Klänge unterlegen die Weiterfahrt auf einem zivilen Motorrad nach Spanien. Der Film wird jetzt farbig und man lauscht. Winter" heißt der schöne, eingängige Song. Warum ist er nicht auf der CD? Unser Filmheld macht auf dem Motorrad eine Pause. Am Himmel zeichnen Wolken geheimnisvolle Zeichen. Man glaubt, die Umrisse von Brasilien zu erkennen. White as snow" erklingt. Zum Titelsong geht die Fahrt weiter. Bei Fez - Being born" entschließt sich unser biker zu einem Stop in einem Schnellrestaurant. Eine Bedienung steht nägelkauend und gelangweilt am Tresen. Ein Gespräch zwischen den beiden findet offenbar nicht statt. Zu Magnificent" hat die Bedienung die Idee, den Fernseher anzustellen. Und, wie ein Wunder, U2 performen. Das Bild ist schlecht und verzerrt, das gehört offenbar zur Inszenierung. Zwischen den beiden entsteht ein längerer Blickkontakt. Stand up Comedy". Die Fahrt geht weiter und endet 7km vor Cadiz. Zu Get on your boots" besucht der biker eine Bar, oder eher ein Stripteaselokal. Es gibt eine Tänzerin und einen Barkeeper, die Bar ist sonst leer. Aber auch das ist offensichtlich nicht das, was er sucht. Er zahlt sein Getränk mit seinem Motorradschlüssel. Offensichtlich weiß er, dass er das Bike nicht mehr braucht. Er setzt seine Reise zu Fuß fort. Moment of surrender" erklingt, er erreicht den Strand und schläft ein. Cedar of Lebanon" ist der letzte Song auf der DVD. Unser Held erwacht am Strand, der Film wird wieder schwarz-weiß. Er packt sein Sachen, findet ein kleines Boot und rudert aufŽs Meer. Ende offen. Man kann sich lange mit Musik und Lyrics, Interviews, DVD und Fotos beschäftigen. Und es wird nie langweilig!

De LP hoef is beschadigd, was ook niet gesealed en de LPs zaten vol met stof. In de advertentie stond dat het zou gaan om een nieuw exemplaar. Ik vraag me dat af.

2009, nearly the end of the decade. does the world need a 12th studio album by the biggest band in the world? well why not! reason? well their meat and potatoes albums the past 2, all that you cant leave behind and how to dismantle an atomic bomb have some good songs, but lack the creative side of the band which freaked them out after pop, which is the most underated u2 album in history. so what are we expecting here? bono promised u2 fans that they will feel the difference on this album. was he right? well gone are the HUGE anthems that have earned them in the past, gone are the trademark coca cola riff that has won the edge praise and gone is the title of "safe" with horizon they have brought us songs written by men with care and attention to each song, and the album is more complete and has asked thousands of u2 fans across the world asking, why wasnt this released after zooropa? even pop? from the start of the album, it is soaked with eno synths and wonderous harmonies, guitar with gain and rolling drumming from larry (something which has been missing again since please on pop) and adam's super low bass riff's which drive most of the album. but this is no joshua tree u2, nor is it achtung baby u2, this is HORIZON u2 and we are off to a good start. the quality continues, magnificent, moment of surrender and unknown caller. songs which set u2 in another direction. this time letting eno and lanois gain control of the band before the lighthearted songs in trilogy follow the album. normally in the past u2 have filled their albums with the strongest material on the first half, but the real gems are buried in the 2nd half of the album. fez-being born and breath are 2 of the most dramatic sounding the band as sounded since passengers and cedars of leb closes the album in an intense finish. u2 are back, this time they have created an album which they will look back on and does sit next to joshua tree and achtung baby quite nicely in the top 3 classic albums.