U2 Rattle and Hum
Today I found a DVD copy of U2's tour video, "Rattle and Hum." This was the video testament to their "Joshua Tree" and "Rattle and Hum" albums' era. This was the timeline of their music that I was introduced to during my freshman year at college. It cost $9.99 so I scooped the one copy up.
I'm biased but I believe this is their finest music. "Achtung Baby" brought a new sound to the evolving group...but not my favorite.
I don't fault U2 for transforming their music; any group that spans decades inevitably morphs and grows. I just like "The Joshua Tree"-"Rattle and Hum" the best.
May I admit that I think Bono is overexposed today? I can't blame him for being famous or influential. He's worked hard at third world debt forgiveness and poverty relief. Still, if he wanted to be a radical these days he could revert to his given name: Paul Hewson. Likewise, The Edge could once again become Dave Evans.
Now, that would sound like something the U2 of old would do.
I don't fault U2 for transforming their music; any group that spans decades inevitably morphs and grows. I just like "The Joshua Tree"-"Rattle and Hum" the best.
May I admit that I think Bono is overexposed today? I can't blame him for being famous or influential. He's worked hard at third world debt forgiveness and poverty relief. Still, if he wanted to be a radical these days he could revert to his given name: Paul Hewson. Likewise, The Edge could once again become Dave Evans.
Now, that would sound like something the U2 of old would do.
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