1. Article on Irish Times just posted. Adam says same thing Edge says about reason for tour( talking points)
    But he does says SOE will be pushed to end of 2017. Time to reflect. I hope his end is September at latest.
  2. SoE is coming 2018. I'm calling it
  3. Originally posted by ahn1991:[..]


    I think everyone has a different definition of what "relevancy" actually means for the band, including the band itself. It's hilarious when people talk about U2's strive for relevancy as if it's a bad thing. If U2 didn't strive to be relevant we wouldn't even be having this conversation.

    Regarding U2's Joshua Tree Tour, it does seem like it's a case of contractual obligation as opposed to a quest for relevancy... Regardless, U2 isn't in the business of half-assing things when it comes to their live performances, so I think we'll be in for some good shows even if it means a delay to SOE.


  4. I'm calling it one step further - there will be no SOE.

    An album will come out at some point with some of these songs on it, but I predict it won't be titled SOE and it won't be in 2017.

    SOE is going the way of Songs of Ascent. Bye bye.
  5. It'll come. For a band that is so well known for tying their songs into the political, economic, social, and spiritual environment of the time, it makes sense that the recent climate of the world would give them a reason to pause. The reason we like them is because their songs are rooted in reality. I won't give up hope until they say it themselves.
  6. Originally posted by ahn1991:It'll come. For a band that is so well known for tying their songs into the political, economic, social, and spiritual environment of the time, it makes sense that the recent climate of the world would give them a reason to pause. The reason we like them is because their songs are rooted in reality. I won't give up hope until they say it themselves.
    it makes sense that the recent climate of the world would give them a reason to pause procrastinate
  7. Originally posted by robotsandmonkeys:I'm calling it one step further - there will be no SOE.

    An album will come out at some point with some of these songs on it, but I predict it won't be titled SOE and it won't be in 2017.

    SOE is going the way of Songs of Ascent. Bye bye.
    I think ultimately they will have to now, as the tour which goes by the name of 'i+e' will seem a bit daft in years to come once this period of the band is over if the 'e' element is left unfulfilled.

    Though I have a feeling they're gonna take apart some of what they currently have after the summer tour is over, so I wouldn't be overly surprised if 2018 is on the cards.
  8. Disgusting.
  9. What saddens me more, is that the band I love are going to lambast my political views and those of millions of other U2 fans.
    How do you think an assault on Trump will go down in Michigan, or PA, or Texas?

    Here's your answer, NOT. WELL.
  10. Originally posted by Macphistfly:What saddens me more, is that the band I love are going to lambast my political views and those of millions of other U2 fans.
    How do you think an assault on Trump will go down in Michigan, or PA, or Texas?

    Here's your answer, NOT. WELL.
    So... They're a political band