SOI VS SOE VS SOS

  • 24 Replies
  • 350 Views
*

Larry's Lovebucket

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 552
SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« on: August 29, 2024, 04:32:12 AM »
I voted SOE - an unlikely late career near classic. I can’t think of much to recommend SOI and SOS is just lazy and adds nothing at all to the originals.
@2025 #mymothercoulddoit

*

Melon

  • Status: Elevated
  • ***
  • 237
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2024, 04:58:09 AM »
SOI.

I think it's their best album post Pop and has a worse reputation than it should have because of the way it was released. It has some weak songs like Volcano but not total shit like GOOYOW or AS on SOE. SOS is not in the conversation.

*

Larry's Lovebucket

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 552
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2024, 05:33:02 AM »
I agree inasmuch as the release method was awful. The cover is awful, too. And some of the promo material, like the photo of all four members in bed together was very much WTF? And, as for the apple keynote thing they did, it’s hard to think of anything less cool.

For me, the music on SOI sounds dead, no matter how good the tunes might be. EBW is a perfect example of that. If 80s u2 had recorded it, the tune would have become a classic. On SOI, it sounds so overworked that it lost any magic it originally had.

In fact, the album falls into the same category as NLOTH; defeat snatched from the jaws of victory. Bomb is just rubbish but SOI could have been sooooook much more. Fortunately, they redeemed themselves somewhat with SOE.
@2025 #mymothercoulddoit

*

Tumbling Dice

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 7193
  • Dice Dice Baby
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2024, 06:51:34 AM »
SoI.

The future is bright at Everton FC  8)

*

Rupert Pupkin

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 929
  • ZANU-PDF Liberation Font
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2024, 08:18:18 AM »
Under weaknesses, you've put eczema.
The funhouse boy will steal your heart away

*

Smee

  • *
  • 3353
  • Howdy
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2024, 08:31:35 AM »
SoE wins. SoI in second and SoS gets bronze. I can enjoy all the albums, depending on my mood. or me SoS is an album, that id put on in the background, as i potter about, or if a mate is round chatting.
In the garden I was playing the tart
I kissed your lips and broke your heart
You
You were acting like it was the end of the world

*

Larry's Lovebucket

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 552
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2024, 09:10:38 AM »
Under weaknesses, you've put eczema.

 ;D
@2025 #mymothercoulddoit

*

Alphane

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 2012
  • Romans 6:23
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2024, 10:26:55 AM »
I really like SOI
SOE is okay but too inconsistent
SOS is boring and unnecessary

*

MPare1966

  • *
  • 21194
  • Trying to throw my arms around the world
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2024, 10:30:27 AM »
SOI, but the extended edition. As I need The Crystal Ballroom.
First Chair. Last Call.
Copyright 1966-2025
Sponsored by: Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C
https://www.jshfirm.com/professionals/ehochuli/
All rights reserved.
Logical fallacies prohibited.
Discontinue use if any of the following occurs: itching, aching, vertigo, dizziness, ringing in your ears, vomiting, giddiness, aural or visual hallucinations, tingling in extremities, loss of balance or coordination, slurred speech, temporary blindness, drowsiness, insomnia, profuse sweating, shivering.

*

Pride

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 2939
  • The Memphis Spleen
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2024, 11:33:27 AM »
SOI by a mile. I’ve warmed to it a lot these past few years. SOE to me is their worst album (BOYH is better than everything on SOI but sadly it’s a bonus track). I don’t consider SOS a true part of their studio album catalogue because there’s very little new material. I’ve listened to it once and that’s probably enough for me.
Time shoots on by

*

So Cruel

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 8701
  • It ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2024, 11:35:51 AM »
SOE
Talk U2 2023 Awards

WINNER - THE ADAM CLAYTON WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO ON A BENDER WITH AWARD

WINNER - THE DAVID LEE ROTH BEST USE OF A MEME/GIF AWARD

WINNER - GOLD MEDAL 2024 OLYMPIC POST. MPARE SILVER.

*

Larry's Lovebucket

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 552
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2024, 11:38:19 AM »
SOI by a mile. I’ve warmed to it a lot these past few years. SOE to me is their worst album (BOYH is better than everything on SOI but sadly it’s a bonus track). I don’t consider SOS a true part of their studio album catalogue because there’s very little new material. I’ve listened to it once and that’s probably enough for me.

SOE has LIAWHL and little things yet you think it a worse album than bomb. It’s no wonder you’re impressed by pride.
@2025 #mymothercoulddoit

*

Pride

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 2939
  • The Memphis Spleen
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2024, 12:21:44 PM »
SOI by a mile. I’ve warmed to it a lot these past few years. SOE to me is their worst album (BOYH is better than everything on SOI but sadly it’s a bonus track). I don’t consider SOS a true part of their studio album catalogue because there’s very little new material. I’ve listened to it once and that’s probably enough for me.

SOE has LIAWHL and little things yet you think it a worse album than bomb. It’s no wonder you’re impressed by pride.

Nothing on Bomb is as bad as American Soul, GOOYOW, or The Blackout. Only Yahweh and ABOY are worse than The Best Thing or Little Things. Bomb also has Miracle Drug, SYCMIOYO, LAPOE, AMAAW, Crumbs, and One Step Closer which, to me, are better than almost any track on SOE save for Book Of Your Heart. Is Bomb a spectacular album? No, but it's easily ahead of SOE. LIAWHL is a very nice track only spoiled by that vocoder section or whatever that effect is. Personally I don't get why people love Little Things so much (just as you don't get Pride), it does absolutely nothing for me.
Time shoots on by

*

Larry's Lovebucket

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 552
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2024, 12:27:43 PM »
SOI by a mile. I’ve warmed to it a lot these past few years. SOE to me is their worst album (BOYH is better than everything on SOI but sadly it’s a bonus track). I don’t consider SOS a true part of their studio album catalogue because there’s very little new material. I’ve listened to it once and that’s probably enough for me.

SOE has LIAWHL and little things yet you think it a worse album than bomb. It’s no wonder you’re impressed by pride.

Nothing on Bomb is as bad as American Soul, GOOYOW, or The Blackout. Only Yahweh and ABOY are worse than The Best Thing or Little Things. Bomb also has Miracle Drug, SYCMIOYO, LAPOE, AMAAW, Crumbs, and One Step Closer which, to me, are better than almost any track on SOE save for Book Of Your Heart. Is Bomb a spectacular album? No, but it's easily ahead of SOE. LIAWHL is a very nice track only spoiled by that vocoder section or whatever that effect is. Personally I don't get why people love Little Things so much (just as you don't get Pride), it does absolutely nothing for me.

I disagree.

SOE hopefully signposts a way forward for the band. If they blow it, it’s the end for them
@2025 #mymothercoulddoit

*

Pride

  • Status: Experienced Mofo
  • *****
  • 2939
  • The Memphis Spleen
Re: SOI VS SOE VS SOS
« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2024, 12:37:07 PM »
Well I guess I'd rather another SOE than an album of Atomic Citys and YSSMLs. Not by much though.
Time shoots on by