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From: jrathman@uokvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: U2 rating
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Date: Tue, 29-Jan-85 15:52:00 EST
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	First off, U2 cannot be compared with Duran Duran by anyone
	having the least bit of taste and decency.  Duran Duran is
	a classic example of yet another "pretty boy" group that
	makes dull, stupid music in which looks and appearance count
	much more than musical content.  Just watch their idiotic
	videos and you'll see how seriously they take themselves
	when in reality their songs are horribly weak and lifeless.

	U2, on the other hand, is a group with a conscience.  Their
	music is fairly simple yet very distinctive.  They have some
	strong opinions on various issues and believe they can actually
	make a difference with their music.  And even if you don't
	care for "message" songs (songs having some "deep meaning"), you
	can enjoy U2 just for the great musicianship.  Bono is one
	of the best rock singers in the business right now, at least
	in my modest opinion.



				     Jim Rathman
				     Norman, OK