The grueling give and take sometimes stretches for weeks as the musicians toss ideas back and forth, equal partners in the search for an emotion that seems fresh and deeply rooted. But U2 collaborates to a degree that is rare - a process that depends on the singular chemistry of the four musicians.īono and guitarist the Edge bring ideas into the studio - a title, the trace of a melody or a catchy riff - then bassist Adam Clayton and drummer Larry Mullen join in the actual construction of the songs. John Lennon or Paul McCartney usually came up with songs and then taught them to George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Yet U2 arrives at songs in a much different way. The Irish quartet’s flurry of Top 40 hits, including “Pride (In the Name of Love)” and “One,” mostly are soaring anthems built around the same message of brotherhood that characterized the Beatles’ later years. You won’t find lots of humor or party toss-offs in U2. Though the group has experimented with electronica and other contemporary sounds, the essence of U2 is classic rock ‘n’ roll. This is pop music at its most ambitious - personal and independent enough to satisfy discerning listeners, yet open and accessible enough to pack stadiums.
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