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...chords of “The Unforgettable Fire,” and the pounding chords of closer “Yahweh” recall War’s faith-related last track “40.” The band covers the full range of their sound, from Bono-centric acoustic numbers (“One Step Closer”) to lengthy and reflective epics (“Miracle Drug”) to the aforementioned rave-up single, which is one of only two songs under four minutes long...
...much to say these days to fit their ideas into concise songs, and thus these songs lose the urgency that characterized U2’s early sound in their sprawling nature. The other persisting problem on the album is the even further emerging figure of Bono. With his personal celebrity aside, he is increasingly becoming the central musical figure of the band, with his vocal twists and turns of phrase more memorable than any guitar hook or bassline, recalling the later albums of another band fronted by a singly-named poster boy—the Police...
...subsidies that price African produce out of the market. The truth is, 20 years after Geldof & Co. set out to feed Africa, Africa still needs feeding. But more aid - and a simplistic song that perpetuates stereotypes - is probably not the answer. Geldof and other Africa activists, like U2 frontman Bono, are wonderful advocates for the push to cancel the continent's debt and open up Western markets to Africa's farmers. But I suggest they change their tune and come up with a hit demanding that the West drop its agricultural subsidies, cancel more debt and urge Africa's worst...
...another world tour in March 2005, right after its members turn up for their presumed induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. None of them are particularly pleased to be reminded that they released their first record 25 years ago, as the hall requires for inductees, but Bono admits he can't wait to join his idols the Beatles and Bob Marley. Clayton and Mullen Jr., naturally, have a different take. "I suppose if people want to shower you with honors, the only reasonable thing to do is accept them," says Clayton. "But it does feel premature," says...
...This pro bono site collects and posts thousands of portraits of pouting and wincing Americans clutching handwritten apologies to the rest of the world for re-electing Bush. But don't get carried away. Photos deemed "too hateful or hostile" won't make...