Life is what happens to you when you are busy making plans...that's why I don't plan...you ask me what are you going to do tomorrow...I will tell you I have n.O__i.D.e.A ;)

Tuesday 23 September 2014

My take on u2's new album! :) (Songs of Innocence)





1) The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)

I never listened to the band, The Ramones, but this song by itself is very catchy and appealing at first, but it will get tedious to listen to on repeat after a couple of days :P The lyrics are quite good though and Bono, as usual, doesn't disappoint. It is a good upbeat opener.

2) Every Breaking Wave

I normally don't like slow songs, but I was immediately captured by this song by its lyrics and chorus, and upbeat ending! And The Edge brings magic with his guitar here and there in the song to take you along the waves of the song.

3) California (There Is No End to Love)

There's always a song about California, but this song doesn't just disappear from the album. It has a strong opening bass line and the Beach Boys inspired opening makes it a unique song. But Bono's Woah-Oh-Ooohs are a little cliche and the lyrics seem premature.

4) Song for Someone

Another slow ballad by U2. So far in the album this is one song, which even though is not my favorite, reminds you of some of U2's older songs like the songs from Joshua Tree.

5) Iris (Hold Me Close)

At this point of the time in the album we hear familiar guitar riffs from The Edge and we hear that sound of young Bono when he sings about his mother.

6) Volcano

It has a very punk-rock sound! The song is amazing in all aspects! If you like songs to bang your head to this is the one you are looking for! The chorus is catchy and Bono can really hit the high notes! Can definitely listen to this on repeat! The "YOU ARE ROCK N' ROLL" part really labels this song as a classic rock piece.

7) Raised by Wolves

One of my favorites in the whole album! The start...WOW! Leading up to great lyrics about a bombing in Dublin. Then comes the unpredictable chorus "Raised by Wolves" and the band definitely does justice to this song in all aspects.

8) Cedarwood Road

Another great song! It has the same start of punk/rock like "Volcano". But that cools down and we get a beautiful masterpiece and performance. Hearing this I can really picture Bono in his childhood experiences.

9) Sleep Like a Baby Tonight

3 in a row! Another amazing song! In this day and age these rock songs take me back to the 1980's. It starts like a lullaby, but it is anything but! After 1:30 The Edge comes to take lead and completely changes the sound of the song! Oh and here is the best part of the song! At Bono sings in his highest pitch every "Hope...Hope is where my door is...", putting a great finish to the song!

10) This is Where You Can Reach Me Now

The start is the best part of the song! With the "Soldier...Soldier..." part it had a great intro like the rest of the songs and is a good song that cannot be ignored. It does start to take of a pop song later on reminding me of Micheal Jackson ;)

11) The Troubles

First of all...who is singing in the beginning? I know Bono sings high, but there is definitely a girl throughout the song! Again this sounds like a alternative rock song that could maybe have been written by Imagine Dragons or Coldplay (still great bands), nonetheless this song definitely deserves to be here in this album! It has a completely different sound than the rest of the songs! But who doesn't love a little versatility. "Oh wait there it is" is what you'll say when you the small signature U2 guitar solo near the end of the song :P

U2 is not ready to retire! They still have so much to offer the world and I am so glad they are still making such inspiring pieces! I can't wait till they go on tour!

Monday 22 September 2014

Free Bird

Sometimes we think that we are free.
We think that we possess the world
and that it will become anything for us.
We hope so much that we overcome reality.
If we accomplish something,
next time we think we can move mountains.
This is all an illusion.
We are all bound to the earth
by the restraint of gravity.
The are physical laws that prevent us
from achieving the otherwise possible.
I know what you are thinking?
That I am pouring negativity into your ears.
What if I tell you I myself am free now?
I am unbound; I am my own and nobody else's.
Now do you believe me?