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From: elf@utcsrgv.UUCP (Eugene Fiume)
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Subject: U2: "The Unforgettable Fire"
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Date: Tue, 27-Nov-84 11:42:46 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 27 11:42:46 1984
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I am not a big U2 fanatic.  I'm one of the few people in the known parts
of the galaxy who wasn't all that knocked out by U2's last LP "War".
I think U2's latest LP, "The Unforgettable Fire", is magnificent.
If you listen carefully for it (I don't) you'll still hear that characteristic
U2 twang.  But co-producers Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois have opted for a
more atmospheric (for lack of a better word) sound which I find very
beautiful.  This may not be to the satisfaction of true U2 devotees.
It's only on their single "Pride (In the Name of Love)",
that one is reminded of the old raw U2--which makes it the weakest cut for me.
The vocals throughout, and especially on the title track, are excellent and
often moving.  The album closes with a gripping lullaby (sp?) with a
background arrangement that is Eno all the way.

Brian and Danny, if you can hear me, please produce the next Simple Minds
album before they're completely ruined.  Pretty please.

Highly recommended.

Eugene Fiume
U of Toronto
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