No matter what they do, they do it right. U2, ladies and gentlemen, have produced yet another cracker. ‘No line on the horizon’, which was recorded in Morocco, has churned out a selection of 11 brand new juicy songs.
The opening title song introduces this album in anthemic fashion and is sure to be blown over the radio waves in style. The song ‘Magnificent’ has a Joshua Tree feel off it and oozes U2. A new twist U2 add to their album is with the song Unknown Caller which has some Middle Eastern sounds on it and is similar to the feel we get off The Killers album Sam’s Town- a nice modern touch. ‘Moment of surrender’ is delicate and simple with a slight gospel touch of it and plenty of personality. The song Stand Up does exactly what it says on the tin- it makes you want to get up and march to its thumping beat. The song Breathe is perhaps the best song on the album as it is laced with a Rock n Roll style germane to the 1960s and is complimented with a fine guitar solo echoed perfectly with piano and a cello solo- well done lads.
Like a good wine- Bono just gets better with age! His vocals are second to none on this album and the band seems as tight as, if not tighter than ever. This album is not as unique as Pop or as explosive as Achtung Baby but it certainly will be played on every radio station in the world because it’s a great listen and it was done the U2 way- world dominance with a consistently talented edge.
The opening title song introduces this album in anthemic fashion and is sure to be blown over the radio waves in style. The song ‘Magnificent’ has a Joshua Tree feel off it and oozes U2. A new twist U2 add to their album is with the song Unknown Caller which has some Middle Eastern sounds on it and is similar to the feel we get off The Killers album Sam’s Town- a nice modern touch. ‘Moment of surrender’ is delicate and simple with a slight gospel touch of it and plenty of personality. The song Stand Up does exactly what it says on the tin- it makes you want to get up and march to its thumping beat. The song Breathe is perhaps the best song on the album as it is laced with a Rock n Roll style germane to the 1960s and is complimented with a fine guitar solo echoed perfectly with piano and a cello solo- well done lads.
Like a good wine- Bono just gets better with age! His vocals are second to none on this album and the band seems as tight as, if not tighter than ever. This album is not as unique as Pop or as explosive as Achtung Baby but it certainly will be played on every radio station in the world because it’s a great listen and it was done the U2 way- world dominance with a consistently talented edge.
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