So I caught the U2 Blackberry commercial the other day. Now I've been a U2 fan for a long time. Not as rabid as some of the people I know (really? drive to Buffalo to see them? Buffalo?), but a fan nonetheless. They definitely put on a great show.
I'm wondering though. Has U2 lost their edge (no, not Edge)? Have they lost their political edge? I'm all for making money, don't get me wrong. And i know Bono still does a lot of political work, but as a band, they don't seem to sing the same types of songs that used to make me think, "wow! i gotta change the world" or "wow, we live in a pretty fucked up world". Instead, I'm listening them telling me to get on my boots. Sure Cedars of Lebanon off the latest album sends a clear message, but I just don't see U2 as the frontrunners for political storytelling anymore.
The Blackberry commercials, the previous Apple U2 Ipod video, I don't know. Bring back the days of War, Unforgettable Fire, Joshua Tree. Make me want to change the world U2!!!!
Signed, an obviously old, grumpy, curmudgeon of a blogger.
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