U2 – How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb
March 13th, 2010
It took over 18 months to finish U2’s 11th studio LP. My personal thoughts
were as follows:
After the previous LP “All that you can Leave Behind” was released (interscope 524653-2), in 2000, it reminded me of old school U2. I even compared it to the Unforgettable Fire. Yes, it was that good!
Which brings us back to my point after the Unforgettable fire came Joshua Tree, which many won’t argue their finest work ever. But . . How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb . . . could, or in my opinion, be the best U2 LP yet. These 11 songs blend well. The first single “Vertigo” is fast paced with classic edge riffs, and will sell to everyone with an ipod. Just watch the commercial. . . with the exception of about 3 or 4 songs that were co-written with the edge, Bono wrote all the lyric. . . some very personal. The song “All Because of You” has a line I saw you in the curve of the moon in the shadow cast across my room” and there is the song “Man and Woman” says “How can I hurt when I’m holding you” suggest very personal feelings. Great changes, sweet chords and a pleasant blend of rock and ballads. But all the songs here are worth listening over and over.
