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music2 years ago•6 min saved

U2's 'Songs of Surrender' Revisited and Reviewed.

U2 releases "Songs of Surrender," an album of 40 reimagined songs, and a Disney+ documentary, "Bono & the Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, With Dave Letterman," reflecting on the band's past. The album features largely acoustic arrangements of U2's arena anthems, recasting them as private conversations. The documentary mixes biographical interviews and bits of Ireland's history, and stages two performances. While the album has a few clever second thoughts about U2's catalog, most of the remakes strip away too much, leaving the inescapable fact that these songs are being rethought and revived years later, not created anew.

via The New York Times|

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music2 years ago•13 min saved

U2 Revisits and Reinvents Their Catalog in "Songs of Surrender"

U2's Bono and The Edge discuss their new album "Songs of Surrender," which features stripped-down versions of 40 of their previous songs, including revised lyrics. The album was inspired by Bono's recent memoir, "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story." The band also discusses their upcoming Las Vegas residency and the possibility of two new albums in progress.

via Los Angeles Times|

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arts-and-entertainment2 years ago

U2 Revisits Epic Career with 'Songs of Surrender' Album

The album review of U2's "Songs of Surrender" takes a look back through the band's catalog, highlighting the evolution of their sound and the themes that have remained consistent throughout their career. The review praises the album for its mix of old and new material, and its ability to capture the essence of U2's music.

via The Wall Street Journal|

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music2 years ago•5 min saved

U2 Reimagines Iconic Catalog in 'Songs of Surrender' Album.

U2 has reimagined 40 of their best-known songs in a new album called "Songs of Surrender," using pandemic downtime to record much of the music at home. The Edge was the driving force behind the project, using primarily keyboards, acoustic guitar, and dulcimer. The album features reworked versions of classic U2 songs, with lyrics often rewritten and arrangements changed to create a more intimate sound. The band is fairly democratic in taking songs from throughout its catalog, although 1981′s “October” album and 2009′s “No Line on the Horizon” are not represented.

via The Associated Press - en Español|

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music2 years ago•2 min saved

U2's 'Songs of Surrender': A Reinterpretation of Their Best-Known Hits.

U2's latest album, Songs of Surrender, features re-recorded versions of 40 songs from their four-decade career, presented from a fresh viewpoint. Divided into four parts, one for each band member, the album surveys the ups and downs, successes and failures, and massive hits and lesser-known songs that are at the center of U2's story. While some songs gain worn-in qualities not heard in the originals, others lose their youthful vigor. Overall, the album is about contemplation of the band's history and growth over the years.

via Ultimate Classic Rock|

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