Tag Archives: U2

U2 Week Redux

This week, I’ll be crossing something off the ol’ bucket list: I’ll finally get to see U2 in concert. That is, unless somebody goes to the hospital. Let me explain: this will be the third time I’ve tried to see … Continue reading

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15 Essential Albums

I was tagged recently on FB to list my 15 “essential” albums. I guess these are the albums that I’d have to have with me on a desert island or something. A desert island with a limitless supply of MP3 … Continue reading

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Albums of the Decade: Top Three

I’ve gone back and forth here on my favorite albums of the decade. There have been three albums that have emerged as my favorite of the past 10 years or so. As far as I know, none of these are … Continue reading

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12 Best Reads of 2009

I’m a little disappointed in my reading output this year. Each year, i set a goal for myself of reading one book a week. Even though I fell woefully short of 52 books (by the time I finish my current … Continue reading

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Best Albums of 2009: 1-10

Let me just reiterate what a great year this has been for music. I can’t see how 2010 can even possibly measure up to ’09. A great way to close out the decade. Back to the list: 10. Neko Case … Continue reading

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Albums of the Decade #6: All That You Can’t Leave Behind

U2’s first album of this decade, All That You Can’t Leave Behind, was in many ways a return to the classic U2 sound of the 1980s. During the ’90s, the band satirized the whole rock star motif with Achtung Baby, … Continue reading

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No U2, No Problem

U2 week concludes with a whimper around the ol’ blog. I was supposed to be in Atlanta right now, caught up in the rapturous sound of one of my favorite bands. Right about now, Bono should be well into the … Continue reading

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U2: Grace

U2’s first album of this decade, All That You Can’t Leave Behind, was in many ways a return to the classic U2 sound of the 1980s. During the ’90s, the band satirized the whole rock star motif with Achtung Baby, … Continue reading

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U2: Walk On

“Walk On”, from the album All That You Can’t Leave Behind, has been one of my favorite songs for the past few years. Dedicated to Burmese activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, the song has always … Continue reading

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U2: Breathe

These days are better than that… Continue reading

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