1. Let's get the rumour mill roll churning...

    http://www.popmusicgadfly.com/2014/03/30/madonna-u2-pull-beyonce/


    Both Madonna and U2 have albums planned for late this year and we hear that Universal is considering releasing them as a “surprise,” just as Beyonce did in 2013. Our source from Universal says it’s a lot more likely to happen with U2 than it is with Madonna.

    (...)

    “There is overwhelming support in the industry for U2′s new album,” our source says. “If the cards are played right, U2 will have their most successful album in years. The promotion for this album will be a little different,” he continues. We can comfortably tell you that despite recent reports, U2 fans will definitely get an album this year.
  2. Originally posted by LikeASong:Let's get the rumour mill roll churning...

    http://www.popmusicgadfly.com/2014/03/30/madonna-u2-pull-beyonce/


    Both Madonna and U2 have albums planned for late this year and we hear that Universal is considering releasing them as a “surprise,” just as Beyonce did in 2013. Our source from Universal says it’s a lot more likely to happen with U2 than it is with Madonna.

    (...)

    “There is overwhelming support in the industry for U2′s new album,” our source says. “If the cards are played right, U2 will have their most successful album in years. The promotion for this album will be a little different,” he continues. We can comfortably tell you that despite recent reports, U2 fans will definitely get an album this year.

    eh eh - silence and splitting rumours followed by a 'surprise' strong enough release is something that would certainly psychologically work!
  3. It would be awesome if they just drop the bomb and release it 'tomorrow' . They have been recording for months now, I bet the songs are nearly finished. Perhaps they just want to shape the songs in to an album.
  4. Whoohooee here we go again.....
  5. The boys must laugh their ass off, free publicity about nothing
  6. also not much is known about cover shots/album artwork while with NLOTH that was all part of the build-up, so I guess it's a possibility.
  7. Well, I'd like a release like that.
  8. Originally posted by LikeASong:Let's get the rumour mill roll churning...
    “If the cards are played right, U2 will have their most successful album in years. .


    Best in 5 years isn't that hard really...

  9. Lol, my thoughts too.

    I wish they would release it spontaneously, if only to prevent this topic surfacing again before the release. I can't see it happening though.
  10. Well looking I what I have just received from a friend from London who is well connected, it looks like a release is closer than we think.

    I am having trouble uploading the images so I have mailed them to the staff to help me share them with you.
  11. Originally posted by JuJuman:[..]

    eh eh - silence and splitting rumours followed by a 'surprise' strong enough release is something that would certainly psychologically work!

    Next week they'll be working with another producer.

  12. I hear they're working with RZA of Wu-Tang Clan fame