U2 Glastonbury song

[Jason447]

Apologies if this has been discussed before. Couldn't see any other threads after a quick search.

Not a masssive U2 fan, but reckon they will be good at Glasto.

This is supposedly the song they wrote especially for Glasto:

Not to sure on it. Don't think the lyrics actually reflect a great deal on Glasto - i.e. "Under the flower of the American dream"

[LondonTom]

I like the main rift...lyrics are bit iffy though...

[danbailey80]

It's not a "typical U2 song"....The only other song similar to it is get on your boots, which was different and frankly very weak. There should be different options..but in short i think it is in fact having watched it again , i would say it's their weakest song ever...those lyrics - 6th form drivel..melody - make up on the spot...dreadful. I'll wait for the Achtung Baby re-issue thanks..Now that's an album..

Edited October 6, 2010 by danbailey80

[dirty_dog]

lyrics are gash

[Loraine]

Hmmm...I'm an unashamed MASSIVE and proud U2 fan and lets just say I'm hoping it's a grower...

[Sipperana]

You forgot option 5: U Who?

[GlasstoLuver]

I think U2 are ok, if they play good, if they don't then not too bothered.

But this song IMO has nothing "Glastonbury" about it, for a Glastonbury festival song you'd expect lyrics containing things that are part of the festival, the cows, mud, long drops, pyramid, stone circle, Eavis family, etc...

Song is ok, might be a grower but doesn't feel it was made by someone that actually loves the festival as much as many of us do.

[HandFedFred]

Have they actually been to the fest before? I don't mean as in performing but as a visitor.

I know the guitarist one was onstage with muse this year but that's all.

[jameshunt]

I like the main rift...lyrics are bit iffy though...

[FunkyDenz]

I thought it was poor, very poor. This might in part have been the way the video was shot, but, for me, the song didn't work.

The lyrics seem to mention Glastonbury merely in passing, with no relevance to the town or the festival. It's a cheap cop-out way of trying to get an extra cheer during the festival. I, for one, won't be cheering if they do play it (I'll be at another stage seeing some better music).

[jameshunt]

I thought it was poor, very poor. This might in part have been the way the video was shot, but, for me, the song didn't work.

The lyrics seem to mention Glastonbury merely in passing, with no relevance to the town or the festival. It's a cheap cop-out way of trying to get an extra cheer during the festival. I, for one, won't be cheering if they do play it (I'll be at another stage seeing some better music).

[Digi]

I've heard it a few times - I really like the guitar but the lyrics are a bit (OK, alot) w*nk!

I'd rather have moles digging holes!

[Messi30]

I like older U2 but not been impressed with anything by them for a long time, this song included

[laid back in the sun]

probably the best thing they've ever done

[Wab]

I hope I am there to see it

[5co77ie]

Why the America reference?

Edited October 8, 2010 by 5co77ie

[Wooderson]

The "Stingray" song theyre starting the current tour with is a serious grower.

[the_hedge]

The "Stingray" song theyre starting the current tour with is a serious grower.

[Digi]

"The Return Of The Stingray Guitar" is a cracking little tune. It will be interesting if they go anywhere with it or keep it as an instrumental