WotUNeed
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Post by WotUNeed on Mar 3, 2009 4:52:09 GMT -5
Hmmm (that post sure was on the angry side ???)...not too many songs come out with "boots" as a hook  Yes, I'm sure Jessica Simpson's pop-culturally irrelevant 2005 remake of Nancy Sinatra's classic (or even Nancy's version, for that matter) factored heavily into consideration when Bono wrote the lyrics. No doubt he wanted to piggyback the memory the masses have of Nancy's song about boots (and Jessica's update of it) and ride a gravy train to success. If they had named it "Get on Your Shoes," surely a brand new lead U2 single would've topped out at a mere #5, as opposed to the #4 peak "Boots" attained. Haha, obviously a joke. We all know it would have peaked higher as "Get On Your Shoes" since it could have ridden the major waves of success still streaming from Elvis Costello's "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes," as Costello is closer to this format's heart than both Sinatra and Simpson. Bono and company obviously didn't think this through carefully enough. |
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atlantaboy
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Post by atlantaboy on Mar 3, 2009 10:15:44 GMT -5
Hmmm (that post sure was on the angry side ???)...not too many songs come out with "boots" as a hook Yes, I'm sure Jessica Simpson's pop-culturally irrelevant 2005 remake of Nancy Sinatra's classic (or even Nancy's version, for that matter) factored heavily into consideration when Bono wrote the lyrics. No doubt he wanted to piggyback the memory the masses have of Nancy's song about boots (and Jessica's update of it) and ride a gravy train to success. If they had named it "Get on Your Shoes," surely a brand new lead U2 single would've topped out at a mere #5, as opposed to the #4 peak "Boots" attained.  I just meant that the hook of GOYB lacked originality since so many people became re-familiar with TBAMFW a couple years ago...appreciate the clarification though of Bono's intentions etc., and Get On Your Shoes would've been just plain boring...besides I guess shoes aren't as sexy as boots |
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Nicholas2.0
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Post by Nicholas2.0 on Mar 4, 2009 2:24:48 GMT -5
I just meant that the hook of GOYB lacked originality since so many people became re-familiar with TBAMFW a couple years ago... Or perhaps they were taking a cue from the even more recent single "Eleanor Put Your Boots On," from their Scottish neighbors, and closer musical kin, Franz Ferdinand. Pow! Frankly, I don't see any connection and view all three songs as mutually exclusive, but that's fine. And am I wrong, or is it more European to discuss "boots" of the non-cowboy variety? |
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PHOBES
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Post by PHOBES on Mar 4, 2009 14:06:55 GMT -5
Not feeling this album at all really. Two or three listens and I still can't get into it. And I can't blame this one on high hopes because, it's freakin' U2. Who didn't have high hopes?
Highlights for me would be "Standup Comedy" and "Unknown Caller." "Magnificent" isn't bad either, but I don't really consider it a standout. And, though I couldn't figure it out at first, after listening to the album I can now see why "Boots / Shoes" was released first. But I still don't have to like it.
Decent album at best in my opinion.
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penwrite05
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Post by penwrite05 on Mar 9, 2009 9:40:52 GMT -5
Nothing beats "The Joshua Tree". It became a critical and commercial success, increasing the band's stature "from heroes to superstars". _________ Pet Lover |
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