Just read a review of SOE that contains the following statements...
"Songs of Experience rarely deviates from the template that 2000’s “All That You Can’t Leave Behind” established"
"Regrettably, the band rarely builds up enough momentum to achieve lift-off, instead slowing to an adult contemporary-friendly gait"
"ATYCLB and Adult Contemporary"
Come on folks, say it isn't so and why...!
Come on do it for me!
I don't understand what 'adult contemporary' even means TBH. I mean, I know adults who listen to little mix and westlife, and others who like Tupac and Kendrick, so I don't know how the music industry even attempts to categorise elements of music into certain boxes labelled adult contemporary.
If I was to give you a heads up an tha it would this:
-Don't be expecting lots of innovative, off the scale industrial/techno sounds like we heard in the 90's.
-There will be a few songs you won't like for sure.
-you will be surprised at the amount of songs I'm certain you will like.
-Bono's voice isn't as screechy as often as it was on the previous 3 or 4 albums. There are moments, yes, but not as many.
I'm looking forward to reading your review. I'm certain you will find nuggets of gold from the album like most of the rest of us have. Hope you enjoy it!