Music: Re: [Classic_Rock_Forever] Re: Best Albums of the 80's Series

I believe you (1987). I just know that they were all over the airwaves and
that one ended up in the collection.

Clint
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben" <dawnstar@zahav.net.il>
To: <Classic_Rock_Forever@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 9:44 AM
Subject: [Classic_Rock_Forever] Re: Best Albums of the 80's Series - U2: War

I thought U2 was great through the 80's, it was the 90's when they went off.
Joshua Tree was 1987.

--- In Classic_Rock_Forever@yahoogroups.com, Cfh <cfhiebert@...> wrote:
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> I don't think I was even aware of them back in the 80's. It was probably
> during their Joshua Tree era that I paid some attention, and actually got
> the record. I have another album that is in 'pristine' condition ;)
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> Part of the problem is Bono. He is certainly entitled to his opinion on
> current events, but that grandstanding bs with any politician that is near
> a camera got on my nerves.
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> I don't often quote politicians favourably, but I really like something
> Steven Harper said when quizzed about his lack of interest regarding Bono
> and his access to our previous Prime Minister. Harper "I don't have time
> to pose for pictures with pop stars"
>
> Clint
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bkushner@...
> To: Classic_Rock_Forever@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 10:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [Classic_Rock_Forever] Best Albums of the 80's Series - U2:
> War
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> Like you, I never was a U2 fan. It's not that I disliked U2 .... they
> just weren't something I enjoyed listening to.
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> BobK
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> On 2011-02-22, at 9:03 AM, Cfh wrote:
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> I never really jumped on the U2 bandwagon, although I will say some of
> the stuff I've listened to is pretty good.
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> I very much liked the Edge on that documentary This Might Get Loud. I
> found him the most interesting to listen to speak, of the 3 guitar players
> featured. Yes that includes Jimmy Page, who is great and all that, I just
> found Edge a more engaging personality.
>
> Clint
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