# U2 - Songs of Experience **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 27, 2017, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u2-songs-of-experience/802902 "2017-11-27T23:55:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2017, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u2-songs-of-experience/802902/1 "2017-11-27T23:55:51Z")
U2 is finally releasing its somewhat delayed continuation/sequel to Songs of Innocence. I did not grow up a fan of U2, but have really come around to them over the past 5 or so years. I was a fan of Songs of Innocence, considering it their best album since Achtung Baby. They obviously peaked in mid-80’s and very early 90’s, but I do not think they got lazy or apathetic. I think it is just hard putting together War - Achtung Baby kind of streaks for anyone. Anyway, I thought I’d create a thread for discussion of their latest album. ---
**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2017, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u2-songs-of-experience/802902/2 "2017-11-28T05:43:57Z")
I gave up on them after Pop. Glad to hear that they’ve struck another vein. I’ll give it a listen. ---
**Author:** ![jaycat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat/32/3015_2.png) [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2017, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u2-songs-of-experience/802902/3 "2017-11-28T14:08:27Z")
The Fugs have already done Blake (and brilliantly): Perhaps Mr. Hewson could find some other poet to pick on. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u2-songs-of-experience/802902/4 "2017-11-28T14:35:37Z")
> [@Sattua](#): > > I gave up on them after Pop. Glad to hear that they’ve struck another vein. I’ll give it a listen. Early pre-release reviews say it is pretty good. A few songs are popping up early on youtube, too, if you want to sneak a peak. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2017, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u2-songs-of-experience/802902/5 "2017-12-04T21:56:05Z")
It is good, though I think it did not make a strong first impression on me. I think it works a lot better as a whole album than it does as singles. It’s a pretty impressive accomplishment. I like a couple songs on Innocence more, but this album is…well, kind of more \*experienced \*and developed. I think this sounds like more of a full project than the last album, which I really only had a couple neat singles and the rest was inadequate. Anyway, it is out now(a few days here) and is well worth the purchase. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u2-songs-of-experience/802902/6 "2017-12-04T23:01:30Z")
I assume that’s why the were on _SNL_ last week?