Songs of Innocence
U2 have aligned with their old friends Apple to insert Songs of Innocence into all of our libraries without consent. This indisputably queasy approach to the "surprise release" gambit might be the most interesting element about the band's latest album.
When U2 and Apple released a surprise album on unsuspecting iTunes accounts earlier this week, the easy kneejerk reaction—especially given the band’s recent track record—was to assume that the freebie price would be reflected in the quality of the music. Despite employing some sophisticated electronic ambience and…
Like most musicians of a certain age do, U2 has reached the reflective part of their storied career.
"They'll never stop The Simpsons," sang Dan Castellaneta at the end of "Gump Roast," a critically slated clip show episode from the long-running cartoon. "Have no fear we've got ideas for years."
U2’s free 13th album may hark back to their youth but has little of the qualities its title suggests, writes <strong>Kitty Empire</strong>
A bolder, more experimental album would have better reflected Songs of Innocence’s ballsy, innovative roll-out.
U2’s free iTunes album offers a good exploration of adolescence – but it will leave fans of their 90s sound wanting more, writes Alexis Petridis
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Neil McCormick gives the first verdict on the new U2 album, Songs of Innocence, which was announced at the Apple iPhone and Watch launch
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