Neate Michael
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Neate Michael on Nov 19, 2014 14:35:53 GMT 1, Your favourite urban artists are now collaborating with U2 on their shitty last album... The list of those that are selling out include:
Oliver Jeffers, Robin Rhode, D*Face, Mode 2, Chloe Early, Ganzeer, Vhils, Maser, ROA, DALeast, and Todd James are amongst those that should be ashamed of themselves.
Read more, and weep: www.theguardian.com/music/2014/nov/19/u2-to-release-songs-of-innocence-album-tie-in-films-of-innocence
Your favourite urban artists are now collaborating with U2 on their shitty last album... The list of those that are selling out include: Oliver Jeffers, Robin Rhode, D*Face, Mode 2, Chloe Early, Ganzeer, Vhils, Maser, ROA, DALeast, and Todd James are amongst those that should be ashamed of themselves. Read more, and weep: www.theguardian.com/music/2014/nov/19/u2-to-release-songs-of-innocence-album-tie-in-films-of-innocence |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Momo on Nov 19, 2014 14:56:09 GMT 1, Why all the hate? U2 gave them a chance to interpret the music into a visual and gain recognition from a new audience and people that might never have known their work...
Hate to say this line but haters gonna hate!!
Why all the hate? U2 gave them a chance to interpret the music into a visual and gain recognition from a new audience and people that might never have known their work...
Hate to say this line but haters gonna hate!!
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by twist65 on Nov 19, 2014 14:58:21 GMT 1, Do iTunes send us all prints in the post whether we ask for one or not?
Seriously though, D* did Christina Aquelara's album cover, I'm no U2 fan but reckon this project is less of a sell-out than that one.. If the film concentrates on the artists not the band it might actually be worth a watch!
Do iTunes send us all prints in the post whether we ask for one or not?
Seriously though, D* did Christina Aquelara's album cover, I'm no U2 fan but reckon this project is less of a sell-out than that one.. If the film concentrates on the artists not the band it might actually be worth a watch!
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 15:10:14 GMT 1, To give U2 credit, Thierry Noir was featured in the artwork of Achtung Baby.
To give U2 credit, Thierry Noir was featured in the artwork of Achtung Baby.
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by mega on Nov 19, 2014 15:15:16 GMT 1, why is this a bad thing? not being sassy really want to know or try to understand the reasoning...
why is this a bad thing? not being sassy really want to know or try to understand the reasoning...
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by woomas on Nov 19, 2014 15:19:16 GMT 1, Because Bono is a cunt?
Because Bono is a cunt?
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Winter on Nov 19, 2014 15:45:48 GMT 1, And they used a Hiroshi Sugimoto image on No Line on the Horizon. I believe they have already used an Oliver Jeffers image before on the Mandela soundtrack. I guess from that list he should be particularly ashamed of himself!
And they used a Hiroshi Sugimoto image on No Line on the Horizon. I believe they have already used an Oliver Jeffers image before on the Mandela soundtrack. I guess from that list he should be particularly ashamed of himself!
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 15:55:08 GMT 1, Why all the hate? U2 gave them a chance to interpret the music into a visual and gain recognition from a new audience and people that might never have known their work... Hate to say this line but haters gonna hate!!
Why all the hate? U2 gave them a chance to interpret the music into a visual and gain recognition from a new audience and people that might never have known their work... Hate to say this line but haters gonna hate!! This collaboration sums up U2's career - 5 years behind the times. Great rock bands are new and inventive. This lot never have been. |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 15:59:56 GMT 1, is the urban artists work on the album any good?
Whats U2 ?
is the urban artists work on the album any good?
Whats U2 ?
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 16:15:21 GMT 1, U2 get a lot of stick cos of Bonononononononono's politics and spiel about being fair in Africa and third world while U2 t shirts etc are for sale in those countries.
but it's no different to Lennon and Yoko's love ins and peace protests and other celebs being recruited by politics etc.
I just ignor what he says anyway.
One has to admit though that U2 and Bono can certainly sing and make good music.
I never bought any U2 music and the last record I bought was a cd of Joes Garage.
U2 get a lot of stick cos of Bonononononononono's politics and spiel about being fair in Africa and third world while U2 t shirts etc are for sale in those countries.
but it's no different to Lennon and Yoko's love ins and peace protests and other celebs being recruited by politics etc.
I just ignor what he says anyway.
One has to admit though that U2 and Bono can certainly sing and make good music.
I never bought any U2 music and the last record I bought was a cd of Joes Garage.
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by darwin on Nov 19, 2014 16:18:00 GMT 1, Why all the hate? U2 gave them a chance to interpret the music into a visual and gain recognition from a new audience and people that might never have known their work... Hate to say this line but haters gonna hate!! This collaboration sums up U2's career - 5 years behind the times. Great rock bands are new and inventive. This lot never have been.
U2's 15 minutes of relevancy is just about over, that's what the problem is
Why all the hate? U2 gave them a chance to interpret the music into a visual and gain recognition from a new audience and people that might never have known their work... Hate to say this line but haters gonna hate!! This collaboration sums up U2's career - 5 years behind the times. Great rock bands are new and inventive. This lot never have been. U2's 15 minutes of relevancy is just about over, that's what the problem is |
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chrispa
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by chrispa on Nov 19, 2014 16:30:39 GMT 1, I will await the "alternate" soundtracks to these films that will no doubt appear online shortly after release
I will await the "alternate" soundtracks to these films that will no doubt appear online shortly after release
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 16:30:48 GMT 1, Bono versus Geldof 
Bono versus Geldof |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 16:32:05 GMT 1, This collaboration sums up U2's career - 5 years behind the times. Great rock bands are new and inventive. This lot never have been. U2's 15 minutes of relevancy is just about over, that's what the problem is
Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it.
This collaboration sums up U2's career - 5 years behind the times. Great rock bands are new and inventive. This lot never have been. U2's 15 minutes of relevancy is just about over, that's what the problem is 15 minutes? They've been relevant for 30+ years Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it. |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Fะฏ on Nov 19, 2014 16:33:58 GMT 1, D*Face' work has become as churned out and Irrelevant as Obey.
Just pretty graphics now.
D*Face' work has become as churned out and Irrelevant as Obey.
Just pretty graphics now.
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by woomas on Nov 19, 2014 16:40:13 GMT 1, Wow i find myself agreeing with Jboy......
Wow i find myself agreeing with Jboy......
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Hairbland on Nov 19, 2014 16:41:36 GMT 1, U2's 15 minutes of relevancy is just about over, that's what the problem is 15 minutes? They've been relevant for 30+ years Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it.
U2's 15 minutes of relevancy is just about over, that's what the problem is 15 minutes? They've been relevant for 30+ years Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it. I'll take them over Coldplay every day of the week though! U2 may make mostly mediocre garbage (they've had some highs and came about organically so I can't dismiss them in their entirety) but with Coldplay you actually want to hit them with sticks. |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by I like pictures on Nov 19, 2014 16:46:45 GMT 1, Add Geldof to that list as well. Sanctimonious c**t the pair of them.
Add Geldof to that list as well. Sanctimonious c**t the pair of them. |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Street Art Fan on Nov 19, 2014 16:47:38 GMT 1, U2's 15 minutes of relevancy is just about over, that's what the problem is 15 minutes? They've been relevant for 30+ years Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it.
U2's 15 minutes of relevancy is just about over, that's what the problem is 15 minutes? They've been relevant for 30+ years Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it. I think they've been popular for 30+ years, but not necessarily relevant for all that time. U2's high-point of relevancy, at least for me, was the mid to late 80s, when they made The Joshua Tree, contributed to Artists United Against Apartheid, and co-headlined Amnesty's Prisoners of Conscience tour. Bono may be sanctimonious, but he did help raise awareness - at least in the US - for lot of important social issues. |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by adewilliams on Nov 19, 2014 16:50:16 GMT 1, not even an original title for an album. David Axelrod released an album of the same title in the 60's.
U2 are the shittest of the shite
not even an original title for an album. David Axelrod released an album of the same title in the 60's.
U2 are the shittest of the shite
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 16:50:26 GMT 1, 15 minutes? They've been relevant for 30+ years Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it. I think they've been popular for 30+ years, but not necessarily relevant for all that time. U2's high-point of relevancy, at least for me, was the mid to late 80s, when they made The Joshua Tree, contributed to Artists United Against Apartheid, and co-headlined Amnesty's Prisoners of Conscience tour.
As much as I find most of their music unlistenable, they are the band Apple decided to try their little experiment with (even though it was a giant cluster fuck), so that must mean they have some relevancy left
15 minutes? They've been relevant for 30+ years Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it. I think they've been popular for 30+ years, but not necessarily relevant for all that time. U2's high-point of relevancy, at least for me, was the mid to late 80s, when they made The Joshua Tree, contributed to Artists United Against Apartheid, and co-headlined Amnesty's Prisoners of Conscience tour. yeah I guess it depends on what your definition of relevancy is. As much as I find most of their music unlistenable, they are the band Apple decided to try their little experiment with (even though it was a giant cluster fuck), so that must mean they have some relevancy left |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Poster Bob on Nov 19, 2014 17:08:48 GMT 1, 15 minutes? They've been relevant for 30+ years Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it. I think they've been popular for 30+ years, but not necessarily relevant for all that time. U2's high-point of relevancy, at least for me, was the mid to late 80s, when they made The Joshua Tree, contributed to Artists United Against Apartheid, and co-headlined Amnesty's Prisoners of Conscience tour. Bono may be sanctimonious, but he did help raise awareness - at least in the US - for lot of important social issues.
15 minutes? They've been relevant for 30+ years Personally, I think the music they make is mediocre garbage, but it's just boring enough that millions of people like it. I think they've been popular for 30+ years, but not necessarily relevant for all that time. U2's high-point of relevancy, at least for me, was the mid to late 80s, when they made The Joshua Tree, contributed to Artists United Against Apartheid, and co-headlined Amnesty's Prisoners of Conscience tour. Bono may be sanctimonious, but he did help raise awareness - at least in the US - for lot of important social issues. Agreed. They've been irrelevant for over 25 years. It's a pity that they kept recording music after the 80's. |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by balibob on Nov 19, 2014 17:11:00 GMT 1, Jeeezus, the spleen busters are in full flow aren't they. I can understand they are not to everyone's taste and readily agree that Bono is a bit of a prat, but not relevant? So their music isn't all about life's inequities, thank fcuk for that, that can get awfully depressing. Millions have enjoyed their music for 30 years, but I suppose now they are too old now to make music, is that it? Some of you lot sound like the twats who run Radio 1 who arbitrarily try tell everyone who is ''relevant'' but whose target audience are the people who generally don't pay to keep the bloody corporation going. Ah sod it I can't be arsed.
Jeeezus, the spleen busters are in full flow aren't they. I can understand they are not to everyone's taste and readily agree that Bono is a bit of a prat, but not relevant? So their music isn't all about life's inequities, thank fcuk for that, that can get awfully depressing. Millions have enjoyed their music for 30 years, but I suppose now they are too old now to make music, is that it? Some of you lot sound like the twats who run Radio 1 who arbitrarily try tell everyone who is ''relevant'' but whose target audience are the people who generally don't pay to keep the bloody corporation going. Ah sod it I can't be arsed.
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 17:20:20 GMT 1, D*Face' work has become as churned out and Irrelevant as Obey. Just pretty graphics now.
D*Face' work has become as churned out and Irrelevant as Obey. Just pretty graphics now. What happened, you used to be his biggest fan ?!? |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by letiss on Nov 19, 2014 17:27:54 GMT 1, I think they've been popular for 30+ years, but not necessarily relevant for all that time. U2's high-point of relevancy, at least for me, was the mid to late 80s, when they made The Joshua Tree, contributed to Artists United Against Apartheid, and co-headlined Amnesty's Prisoners of Conscience tour. Bono may be sanctimonious, but he did help raise awareness - at least in the US - for lot of important social issues. Agreed. They've been irrelevant for over 25 years. It's a pity that they kept recording music after the 80's.ย
Wasn't the Popmart stuff at the time relevant? They were one of the first big acts to realise the potential of dance music in the mainstream and since then plenty of acts have copied this.
Re this project, these artists sell their originals for ยฃ1000s and prints for ยฃ100s, so the U2 / Coldplay market is exactly the place they want to be.
I think they've been popular for 30+ years, but not necessarily relevant for all that time. U2's high-point of relevancy, at least for me, was the mid to late 80s, when they made The Joshua Tree, contributed to Artists United Against Apartheid, and co-headlined Amnesty's Prisoners of Conscience tour. Bono may be sanctimonious, but he did help raise awareness - at least in the US - for lot of important social issues. Agreed. They've been irrelevant for over 25 years. It's a pity that they kept recording music after the 80's.ย Wasn't the Popmart stuff at the time relevant? They were one of the first big acts to realise the potential of dance music in the mainstream and since then plenty of acts have copied this. Re this project, these artists sell their originals for ยฃ1000s and prints for ยฃ100s, so the U2 / Coldplay market is exactly the place they want to be. |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 17:30:58 GMT 1, Never really understood all the hate for U2. One of the few bands who have supported and championed workers rights, amnesty, make poverty history, Greenpeace, Mencap etc etc. And did it right off the bat. It's amazing what the steady drip of a right wing press can do to undermine socialist principles. Bono's idealistic activism should be applauded and emulated by everyone with the type of platform they have.
Never really understood all the hate for U2. One of the few bands who have supported and championed workers rights, amnesty, make poverty history, Greenpeace, Mencap etc etc. And did it right off the bat. It's amazing what the steady drip of a right wing press can do to undermine socialist principles. Bono's idealistic activism should be applauded and emulated by everyone with the type of platform they have.
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 17:48:41 GMT 1, its like madonna co-opting anyone who comes along for whatevs projects - its all about the fading pop stars needs someone elses new blood to regain some kind of credability.
its like madonna co-opting anyone who comes along for whatevs projects - its all about the fading pop stars needs someone elses new blood to regain some kind of credability.
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Deleted on Nov 19, 2014 17:57:21 GMT 1, Never really understood all the hate for U2. One of the few bands who have supported and championed workers rights, amnesty, make poverty history, Greenpeace, Mencap etc etc. And did it right off the bat. It's amazing what the steady drip of a right wing press can do to undermine socialist principles. Bono's idealistic activism should be applauded and emulated by everyone with the type of platform they have.
I would suggest that Bonio is smart enought to realise the value of PR either way, but have you seen the state of his charity finances- $20M in, 187K out - the rest on salaries and office admin.
Never really understood all the hate for U2. One of the few bands who have supported and championed workers rights, amnesty, make poverty history, Greenpeace, Mencap etc etc. And did it right off the bat. It's amazing what the steady drip of a right wing press can do to undermine socialist principles. Bono's idealistic activism should be applauded and emulated by everyone with the type of platform they have. Hmmm. I take on the point about the RW press, to a degree and the underlying fact that Bonio is mouthy doesnt help - I disagree however about his socialist principles- would a socialist ( or indeed a devout christian ) set up offshore tax vehicles to ring fence his money or work hand in hand with the Likes of Apple over the years ? ( Not going to go onto Apple, as its all out there with a quick google) He is an easy target that said. I would suggest that Bonio is smart enought to realise the value of PR either way, but have you seen the state of his charity finances- $20M in, 187K out - the rest on salaries and office admin. |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by Poster Bob on Nov 19, 2014 18:06:21 GMT 1, Never really understood all the hate for U2. One of the few bands who have supported and championed workers rights, amnesty, make poverty history, Greenpeace, Mencap etc etc. And did it right off the bat. It's amazing what the steady drip of a right wing press can do to undermine socialist principles. Bono's idealistic activism should be applauded and emulated by everyone with the type of platform they have.
Never really understood all the hate for U2. One of the few bands who have supported and championed workers rights, amnesty, make poverty history, Greenpeace, Mencap etc etc. And did it right off the bat. It's amazing what the steady drip of a right wing press can do to undermine socialist principles. Bono's idealistic activism should be applauded and emulated by everyone with the type of platform they have. They're mediocre at best. They're a band so I judge them on their music (and Bono's holier than thou attitude), not their activism. |
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U2 collaborate with Urban Artists , by darwin on Nov 19, 2014 18:18:52 GMT 1, I think they've been popular for 30+ years, but not necessarily relevant for all that time. U2's high-point of relevancy, at least for me, was the mid to late 80s, when they made The Joshua Tree, contributed to Artists United Against Apartheid, and co-headlined Amnesty's Prisoners of Conscience tour. yeah I guess it depends on what your definition of relevancy is. As much as I find most of their music unlistenable, they are the band Apple decided to try their little experiment with (even though it was a giant cluster f**k), so that must mean they have some relevancy left
I was being somewhat disingenuous calling it 15 minutes, yes they were relevant for a bit longer than that of course, mainly when they had Eno on board as producer. The free album giveaway turned into a major PR disaster for Apple - even worse than the Jay Z/Samsung fiasco - at least Jay Z didn't have the temerity to make his album auto install on people's phones.
Although Bono and U2 have championed many worthy causes, their situation re tax avoidance casts a long cloud over them.
This project just feels like a really bad idea.
I think they've been popular for 30+ years, but not necessarily relevant for all that time. U2's high-point of relevancy, at least for me, was the mid to late 80s, when they made The Joshua Tree, contributed to Artists United Against Apartheid, and co-headlined Amnesty's Prisoners of Conscience tour. yeah I guess it depends on what your definition of relevancy is. As much as I find most of their music unlistenable, they are the band Apple decided to try their little experiment with (even though it was a giant cluster f**k), so that must mean they have some relevancy left I was being somewhat disingenuous calling it 15 minutes, yes they were relevant for a bit longer than that of course, mainly when they had Eno on board as producer. The free album giveaway turned into a major PR disaster for Apple - even worse than the Jay Z/Samsung fiasco - at least Jay Z didn't have the temerity to make his album auto install on people's phones. Although Bono and U2 have championed many worthy causes, their situation re tax avoidance casts a long cloud over them. This project just feels like a really bad idea. |
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