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U2 - Ordinary Love
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  1. Originally posted by Shimitz:[..]

    What I meant by bad production is that the bridge sounds unfinished to me and that the song fades out too quickly. But maybe it's the band's fault. I don't really know what production is all about...

    Anyway I'm sorry.

    hello, you don't have to be sorry, you can explain what you feel, no problem
  2. Originally posted by LikeASong:Undercooked? Bad production? I think this is as polished as they want it to be, I don't hear any bad production. It sounds loud, defined and pretty clear at the same time.


    Indeed, I agree. Not a bad song. I also agree with The Refugee: it's U2, but it has a feel of a Bono-song.

    If we think of other tracks for movies, this may be one of the nicest - or more radio-friendly at least - since Miss Sarajevo (which isn't particularly radio-friendly, but is certainly a really good song).
  3. It is a great radio pop song. Nice melody, sounds good. A good song, but it won't become my favorite I guess
  4. Bono's voice sounds a bit forced and strained to me.

    Larry's "drums" sound like a flat drum machine.

    Hands that built America is a superior song IMO. Same goes for Ground Beneath Her Feet. Both have some passion.

    I dont hear that on this tune, and the lyrics are juvenile to boot.
  5. Pretty standard song! Good for radio, no? Great Adam, great chorus. Fine lyrics. Expected a bit more form Edge. Not gonna say anything about Larry...
  6. I can't really tell why you'd think Larry is mediocre on the song. I mean, he has never been the most imaginative drummer out there... I like him a lot on the second half of the song, first is a bit dull I'll agree.
  7. Bono must really love the sea these past few years...
    The NLOTH cover and lyrics like "I know a girl, whose like the sea", Every Breaking Wave, which is all about the sea, now Ordinary Love's first lines are about the sea aswell....
    Aaarrr, Bono's going to dress as a pirate on the next tour
  8. So I love this song. No surprise since it does sound similar to ATYCLB era U2. I also loved the lyrics. Definitely very Bono, but that's what we all needed to hear. The chorus is also one of the most beautifully thought out lyrics I've heard.
  9. Should definitely release it as a single. Would get mainstream airplay no problem.

    Miles better than Coldplay's recent soundtrack effort btw.....
  10. ^ spot on, Dan


    To all guitar-player fellows out there... I've got down the song chords and sent them to several guitar guitar sites already; it's pretty easy to get right, but if you want me to post it on the Guitar thread just ask


    I'm also doing an acoustic cover of the song tomorrow. I like it that much
  11. You're right about this making a good single I think. It's the sort of song that appeals to the fans and the masses. I think it would go down very well on the radio. I've listened to it a few more times today and I can only really agree with myself and the majority of you all. It's really, really good. I love this new song, and that makes me exceptionally happy.
  12. Originally posted by djrlewis:Should definitely release it as a single. Would get mainstream airplay no problem.

    Miles better than Coldplay's recent soundtrack effort btw.....

    You're right. If Atlas can get airplay, Ordinary Love can get it too.