Have to say, I am not sure yet. But that is usually a good thing. I don’t like the Mexican bit, sounds a bit like fast cars, which I am not that keen on either, aside from that there is a bunch of great stuff in there and being that it has the Lanois, Eno and Lilywhite influence I am sure it will be a bit like watching Fight Club in terms of the little bits that you find new every time you watch it. I just noticed the drum change at the end which is really cool.
Some reviews I have read have talked about a new revolutionary sound that is set to tantalize the ear buds like Achtung Baby did back in the 90's. Don't get me wrong, I'd love it if it is the case, I am all for the spine shivers and the goose bumps. It's just that for me Sir Bono’s voice is not quite as good as it used to be, and the songs of late (with the exception of original of the species and crumbs from you table on How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb) have been a little subpar. They are still by far the best live band in the world and even on a bad day Bono's voice whips the slightly weedy Chris Martin Coldplay whinge every time. (Again I listen to Coldplay too and like them a lot, but I just don't quite see them as a U2 replacement just yet!).
According to their site, the album 'no line on the Horizon' will be out in March (2nd in the UK and 3rd in the US) in various formats (as is customary these days) . Despite the comments here, you will likely find me first in line for a copy and it will be on 24/7 in my house as soon as I have it!
'no line on the Horizon'
