Into the Heart

Alannahvox · 06-27-2006, 06:41 AM

The book contains the story behind every U2 song, including B-sides, songs from soundtracks etc.

I have it, but have only read the first page.

Any else got it? Opinions?

Liesje · 06-28-2006, 01:35 PM

I don't have it, but I've read the post-Elevation version. As far as explaining lyrics, it was kind of disappointing, but mostly because Bono would always say "this song means many things" or "I can't really remember what specifically it's about". However, I found that Stokes did a great job providing broader historical and cultural contexts that may have influenced the band at certain times. Also, it seemed like he really did his research. It wasn't a re-hashing of stuff we've already read, like a lot of the "Bono biographies" are.

BonoIsMyMuse · 07-20-2006, 10:05 PM

I saw a copy of this book in a used bookstore in the town I'm visiting for $12. I couldn't decide whether or not to get it. It had some nice pictures, but I wasn't terribly impressed by the song explanations, either.

tuwie · 07-26-2006, 04:55 PM

i was flipping through it, and it was more focused on the history and the "making of the song" and what went on in the studio and what influenced the song more than a decipherage of the lyrics, but it was an interesting read. very informative =)

06-27-2006, 06:41 AM	#1
Alannahvox Acrobat Join Date: May 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 423 Local Time: 01:00 PM	Into the Heart The book contains the story behind every U2 song, including B-sides, songs from soundtracks etc. I have it, but have only read the first page. Any else got it? Opinions?

06-28-2006, 01:35 PM	#2
Liesje Best in Show Premium Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house. Posts: 18,196 Local Time: 09:00 AM	I don't have it, but I've read the post-Elevation version. As far as explaining lyrics, it was kind of disappointing, but mostly because Bono would always say "this song means many things" or "I can't really remember what specifically it's about". However, I found that Stokes did a great job providing broader historical and cultural contexts that may have influenced the band at certain times. Also, it seemed like he really did his research. It wasn't a re-hashing of stuff we've already read, like a lot of the "Bono biographies" are. __________________

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07-20-2006, 10:05 PM	#3
BonoIsMyMuse Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 5,221 Local Time: 08:00 AM	I saw a copy of this book in a used bookstore in the town I'm visiting for $12. I couldn't decide whether or not to get it. It had some nice pictures, but I wasn't terribly impressed by the song explanations, either.

07-26-2006, 04:55 PM	#4
tuwie Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: staring at the sun//o.c. Posts: 4,128 Local Time: 05:00 AM	i was flipping through it, and it was more focused on the history and the "making of the song" and what went on in the studio and what influenced the song more than a decipherage of the lyrics, but it was an interesting read. very informative =)