Comments on: Hmmm…Pitchfork Gives U2 A 4.2

By: Tony Celia

Tony Celia — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:36:46 +0000

U2′s NLOH is at its best an attempt to further vindicate the band’s relevance in today’s world. Apart from Bono’s constant philanthropist s**t U2 is still a band which kicks and pulls. They are a sum of its parts rather than an individual addition. NLOH is a clear example of this, being really sparse and at times unfocused. But, it is not a 4.6 album, if anything is a 7.2 album. It is a good effort, and its clear that Brian Eno and Lenois reviewed their old Spector book for this one. The production is spacial, which I like. “Unknown Caller” and “Cedars of Lebanon” are standouts, bringing The Edge back to form. Kudos for trying, and if the hype for the unreleased tracks from the session are true then we should expect a much better album by the end of the year hopefully. One thing though: F**k Spidey, stick with The Fly .

By: Edward

Edward — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:29:06 +0000

What I want to know is why did PMA take it on itself to start posting recaps of everything Pitchfork does? Seriously, frequently tagging behind them on news updates is neither helpful nor appreciated — I read PMA because it delivers the jams, exclusive and breaking, and find this more distracting than productive.

More to the point, why validate Pitchfork’s hyper-self-involved opinions by giving them additional publicity (and, therein, sway)? I guess at the end of it all, I’m a little confused by what purpose this post serves at all, if not to create some ridiculous idea of “pre-hype” for PMA’s eventual review of the album. Comparing Pitchfork reviews to Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly is laughable. I think what the #2 and #3 posters here said gets the point across best — don’t waste your time and ours with this. Just stick to posting to fantastic music.

By: gary

gary — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:35:33 +0000

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By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:12:41 +0000

U2 haven’t done a song worth a squirrel’s ass in about 16 years, why anyone still cares about them is beyond me. I’m surprised that Pitchfork even waste time reviewing their new album, they’re just a bunch of has-beens who are too cheap (all those crazy sunglasses can’t be cheap) and lazy to try and make good music again.

By: Adam Offitzer

Adam Offitzer — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:50:01 +0000

Brent- No offense taken. Glad you enjoy the Miniature Tigers!

However, I do feel that Pitchfork giving a band like U2 a score less than 5 is news, due to what Jake says: Pitchfork isn’t JUST a different site. it is the ultimate tastemaker in indie music.

And then I have to go and disagree with Jeff, because the reviews for U2′s album have been very, very positive. Whether you like it or not, No Line On The Horizon has got good buzz going for it- try googling U2 album review.

Get pumped for my review.

By: brentcfg

brentcfg — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:23:56 +0000

no offense hopefully was taken by my comments, i like everything Adam has posted so far. Miniature Tigers album has been on repeat since the post!

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:03:25 +0000

Well, Brent, Pitchfork isn’t JUST a different site. But yeah, this was an unnecessary post. Most people agree that the U2 album sucks, or isn’t very good.

News would be when P4K gave AC a 9.6 or when they gave NASA a 1.6, not giving U2 a score a bit lower than they probably deserve (5ish, imho).

By: Adam Offitzer

Adam Offitzer — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:02:02 +0000

Haha i just think that when pitchfork bashes such a high-profile band, it’s PMA news-worthy.

By: Luis Tovar

Luis Tovar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:02:01 +0000

I agree with P4K’s review almost 100%

By: brentcfg@bellsouth.net

brentcfg@bellsouth.net — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:00:37 +0000

Yea no offense to the poster, but shouldn’t you guys just worry about your review instead of a different site? I mean it is just their opinion, not everyones gonna like a certain sound/album.

By: Arnold

Arnold — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:56:07 +0000

Yeah.. RS and EW would like this album. Ha, but I have to agree with P4K this time.

Are you going to keep us updated on all of their album reviews? Haha.

By: Mick

Mick — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:29:53 +0000

Haven’t heard it and I’m not really interested, for some reason U2 always dissapoints me, every U2 album I tried so far dissapointed me, their hitsingles are alright I guess, at least some of them are but when I listen to their albums I always get the impression Bono sits down, writes as much as he can, releases it and prays there’s something in it people will like.