Either way, it's probably the weirdest thing U2 have ever done. The song could be about Bono's mother, or technology, or both. The 7-minute epic "Lemon", which is the first time Bono really shows us his haunting falsetto throughout an entire song, is probably the album's most daring track, particularly since it was released as a single. The 2nd single is even more experimental, but it's also a better song. But unamusing musical jokes aside, it wasn't exactly a fantastic choice for lead single, though it works fairly well in its album setting. Edge is so repetitive in this track you'll begin to think "Hey Jude" should've gone on for another two minutes.
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Zooropa's lead single, "Numb", which seems to be the sequel to "The Fly", consists of a mumbled rap by The Edge over a series of bizarre, distorted chords over Bono wailing in his "Fat Lady" voice. Upon first hearing one of this album's first two singles, one cannot help but wonder whether too much creativity is a bad thing for a rock band like U2. It's a fairly minor album compared to Achtung Baby, but still, very experimental. You can tell these songs were born to be performed on the tour.Īs usual, U2 call up their old pal Brian Eno to help them conjure up a more experimental work.
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And while the album itself does not feel rushed, the neon, electronic irony of Zoo TV is on display throughout the album, and the album corresponds to Zoo TV more than Zoo TV corresponds to the album. Under extreme time constraints, U2 wrote and recorded the songs for Zooropa during brief breaks in the Zoo TV tour. Now, in a one-two punch effort for the Zoo TV tour, U2 provide more experimentation and less hits. Brian Eno and The Edge added the experimental side, while Daniel Lanois and Bono provided the hits, which included "The Fly", "Mysterious Ways", and "One". These two pursuits don't always go together smoothly, but on 1991's Achtung Baby, it worked. U2 are one of the few bandsaround who seem to want to experiment and write hits at the same time. Review Summary: U2 may not have radio hits, but this minor work of art is experimental enough to carry it's own weight.