NLOTH 'eureka moments'

Tacvbo · 05-14-2009, 02:29 AM

Based on The Edge's quote: 'I want people to listen... I think it could be a bringing to bear of all those eureka moments from the past'

I really think NLOTH resembles previous work, here's what I think these 'eureka moments' are:

-The overall feel of No Line (the song), reminds me of the sonic explosion of Achtung Baby
-I could say the same about Magnificent and The Unforgettable Fire
-The Oh's at the end of Moment of Surrender= Stay Faraway So Close
-The joy and happiness of Crazy Tonight reminds me of Beautiful Day, also the 'Baby, baby, baby' from Ultraviolet
-Cedars in my opinion has the feel of Wake up dead man...

IMO this record really is a revision of some of the best work the band has ever done, but it's an improvement, what do you think?

bazza · 05-14-2009, 06:22 AM

"The Oh's at the end of Moment of Surrender" - this is the major one...would make a MASSIVE closer...(extended Oh's like their version of kite would be a killer ending!)

BVS · 05-14-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacvbo

Based on The Edge's quote: 'I want people to listen... I think it could be a bringing to bear of all those eureka moments from the past'

I really think NLOTH resembles previous work, here's what I think these 'eureka moments' are:

-The overall feel of No Line (the song), reminds me of the sonic explosion of Achtung Baby
-I could say the same about Magnificent and The Unforgettable Fire
-The Oh's at the end of Moment of Surrender= Stay Faraway So Close
-The joy and happiness of Crazy Tonight reminds me of Beautiful Day, also the 'Baby, baby, baby' from Ultraviolet
-Cedars in my opinion has the feel of Wake up dead man...

IMO this record really is a revision of some of the best work the band has ever done, but it's an improvement, what do you think?

You seem to be saying eureka = reminds me of...

Am I understanding you correctly?

And honestly besides the "baby, baby, baby" part, I don't see it...

Aygo · 05-14-2009, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacvbo

Based on The Edge's quote: 'I want people to listen... I think it could be a bringing to bear of all those eureka moments from the past'

I really think NLOTH resembles previous work, here's what I think these 'eureka moments' are:

-The overall feel of No Line (the song), reminds me of the sonic explosion of Achtung Baby
-I could say the same about Magnificent and The Unforgettable Fire
-The Oh's at the end of Moment of Surrender= Stay Faraway So Close
-The joy and happiness of Crazy Tonight reminds me of Beautiful Day, also the 'Baby, baby, baby' from Ultraviolet
-Cedars in my opinion has the feel of Wake up dead man...

IMO this record really is a revision of some of the best work the band has ever done, but it's an improvement, what do you think?

Cedars Of Lebanon reminds more of Velvet Dress.
Unknown Caller has obvious similarities with Walk On in the guitar riffs and some percurssion.

purpleoscar · 05-14-2009, 11:45 AM

The entire song moment of surrender.

Acrobat51829 · 05-14-2009, 12:15 PM

So you mean "eureka" not in the orgasmic meaning, but "eureka" as in the "oh, I just made a connection" meaning? Magnificent through and through is JT/UF/Streets/ASOH-esque. Cedars' sombre tone and topic reminds me of MOTD. Breathe, out of its sheer place on the album, carries the tradition of the band cleverly sticking a gem of a song towards the end of the album where you least expect it, in the vein of Electric Co, Exit, Acrobat, Dirty Day, and Please.

gherman · 05-14-2009, 01:09 PM

Moment of Surrender live will be a highlight on the tour. The song will just suck the crowd right in.

Rob33 · 05-14-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gherman

Moment of Surrender live will be a highlight on the tour. The song will just suck the crowd right in.

...that is if they even play it

popacrobat · 05-14-2009, 04:45 PM

they'll play it

edgeplaytheblue · 05-15-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bazza

"The Oh's at the end of Moment of Surrender" - this is the major one...would make a MASSIVE closer...(extended Oh's like their version of kite would be a killer ending!)

Sounds like "stay (faraway, so close!) ...

edgeplaytheblue · 05-15-2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob33

...that is if they even play it

they HAVE to play it

clipper699 · 05-15-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by popacrobat

they'll play it

Yep.

Probably with some added crescendo bit toward the end (ie. Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" ("We'll shine like stars in the summer night..." often featured at the end of WOWY)). I really love hearing that part. To me, it makes a pretty somber song sound rather joyous, and really enhances the live performance.

Flaming Friar Sr · 05-16-2009, 03:37 AM

eureka does not mean deja vu (or better: deja entendu)

U2girl · 05-16-2009, 06:11 AM

The Fly-ish riff on the title song, the updated JT sound on Magnificent and the start of Unkown caller guitar sounding like Walk on.

AndrewCowley · 05-20-2009, 06:02 AM

I think Bono's "oh's" in the song NLOTH are a big eureka moment. They sound so strong and confident. To me it says 'my voice is back' and in the lead song it carries even more meaning.

05-14-2009, 02:29 AM	#1
Tacvbo The Fly Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 168 Local Time: 12:12 AM	NLOTH 'eureka moments' Based on The Edge's quote: 'I want people to listen... I think it could be a bringing to bear of all those eureka moments from the past' I really think NLOTH resembles previous work, here's what I think these 'eureka moments' are: -The overall feel of No Line (the song), reminds me of the sonic explosion of Achtung Baby -I could say the same about Magnificent and The Unforgettable Fire -The Oh's at the end of Moment of Surrender= Stay Faraway So Close -The joy and happiness of Crazy Tonight reminds me of Beautiful Day, also the 'Baby, baby, baby' from Ultraviolet -Cedars in my opinion has the feel of Wake up dead man... IMO this record really is a revision of some of the best work the band has ever done, but it's an improvement, what do you think?

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05-14-2009, 06:22 AM	#2
bazza War Child Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 770 Local Time: 09:12 AM	"The Oh's at the end of Moment of Surrender" - this is the major one...would make a MASSIVE closer...(extended Oh's like their version of kite would be a killer ending!)

05-14-2009, 11:45 AM	#5
purpleoscar Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In right wing paranoia Posts: 3,292 Local Time: 02:12 AM	The entire song moment of surrender.

05-14-2009, 12:15 PM	#6
Acrobat51829 War Child Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 532 Local Time: 04:12 AM	So you mean "eureka" not in the orgasmic meaning, but "eureka" as in the "oh, I just made a connection" meaning? Magnificent through and through is JT/UF/Streets/ASOH-esque. Cedars' sombre tone and topic reminds me of MOTD. Breathe, out of its sheer place on the album, carries the tradition of the band cleverly sticking a gem of a song towards the end of the album where you least expect it, in the vein of Electric Co, Exit, Acrobat, Dirty Day, and Please.

05-14-2009, 01:09 PM	#7
gherman Refugee Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA Posts: 2,396 Local Time: 09:12 AM	Moment of Surrender live will be a highlight on the tour. The song will just suck the crowd right in.

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popacrobat Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: I do Hungry Posts: 6,483 Local Time: 04:12 AM	they'll play it

05-16-2009, 03:37 AM	#13
Flaming Friar Sr Refugee Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 1,664 Local Time: 09:12 AM	eureka does not mean deja vu (or better: deja entendu)

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U2girl Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: slovenija Posts: 17,471 Local Time: 09:12 AM	The Fly-ish riff on the title song, the updated JT sound on Magnificent and the start of Unkown caller guitar sounding like Walk on.

05-20-2009, 06:02 AM	#15
AndrewCowley War Child Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 847 Local Time: 06:12 PM	I think Bono's "oh's" in the song NLOTH are a big eureka moment. They sound so strong and confident. To me it says 'my voice is back' and in the lead song it carries even more meaning.