[KJ] OT: Pirating of new U2 release -

[Alex Smith]

 I'd say a good nine-tenths of U2's fans (self included) continue to follow them based on their love for the band's *significantly older* material. I mean, there may have been a smattering of okay-to-decent tracks on their last couple of albums (even if you're a fan), but I can't imagine anyone hearing "Vertigo" for the fist time and thinking: "AT LAST, THE BAND I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR ALL MY LIFE!"

My point, once again, is that U2 stopped making their best music years ago.

By contrast, I consider "Blood on Your Hands" off the most recent Killing Joke to be among the best work they've ever done -- translation: THEY'VE STILL GOT IT.

Alex in NYC


-----Original Message-----
From: ade <ade at the-lab.zetnet.co.uk>
Sent: Nov 11, 2004 6:06 PM
To: "'A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)'" <gathering at misera.net>
Subject: RE: [KJ] OT:  Pirating of new U2 release -

I could think of at least 10 other bands who deserve even half of what U2
get.

The Chameleons. 'Strange Times' just never *happened* for them - it's my
favourite, so inevitably I'm biased ;)

I was only wondering the other day, what *is* it that makes a band
successful?? Mass appeal? Lowest Common Denominator music? But fashions
change & there has to be a core following, so there must be some *real*
appeal in there somewhere. Maybe.


ade666