U2 cover Kraftwerk ! — Forum Archive

7 Sep 2004, 21:54

From New Musical Express: http://www.nme.com/news/109789.htm

U2 GET TO ‘WERK

U2 have covered electro legends KRAFTWERK on their new single, NME.COM. can reveal.

A cover of the German group’s ‘Neon Lights’ will feature on the single ‘Vertigo’, which is out on November 8.

The track is the first single from the band’s as-yet-untitled 11th album. The song was recorded at Hanover Keys studio in Dublin and produced by Steve Lillywhite.

Other B-sides are new song ‘Are You Gonna Wait Forever?’, and a remix of the title track by Jack Knife Lee. The single will come out on two CDs and DVD single, featuring a video for the song.

In related news, U2 fans are trying to work out if a ‘leak’ contains a number of new songs from the group.

Internet fan websites are currently trying to work out the authenticity of two songs, which have been named ‘Love And Peace Or Else’ and ‘Miracle Drug’ and are currently being traded online.

There was no official confirmation on what the songs were when NME.COM went to press.

Published: 07-09-2004-11-24

8 Sep 2004, 00:59

Let's just hope U2 do a decent version of a Kraftwerk classic.

8 Sep 2004, 18:07

Love Tractor, pals of R.E.M., do a terrific version of Neon Lights, one of the best covers I've ever heard.

8 Sep 2004, 18:37

Available anywhere in MP3 ?

I'd be curious to hear that.

By the way, have you heard the cover versions made by Senor Coconut about two or three years ago ?

8 Sep 2004, 19:01

Sounding not too dissimilar to R.E.M. itself, all I could find soundwise was the sample on Amazon (don't know what that sounds like, I don't have the latest Windows Media Player).

Til The Cows Come Home

Sorry Seb, all I've got is the vinyl record, this is one group where I haven't gone out and bought the CDs yet.

Yes, I've heard the Senor Coconut album, it's very good.

9 Sep 2004, 14:44

MMM.i guess U2 must have caught the werk on the recent world tour and got the idea to cover Neon Lights.kind of song i can imagine U2 doing although i still say they owe their whole career to Joy Division and New Order.

9 Sep 2004, 23:02

Allan -- great cover version indeed, or so it seems based on that clip. That guitar reminded me a bit of Hooky's bassline, and I could so much imagine him playing that. That song would be great for New Order to cover!

9 Sep 2004, 23:47

U2 are a bunch of morons, dick-heads, has no qualification to make a cover of Bananarama, what to say about Kraftwerk...

If I met Bono, I think I would stick those ridiculous glasses somewhere no one would find... at least until he meets his "boys" :evil4:

10 Sep 2004, 00:24

Anyone remember the cover of "The Model" by Ride for NME all those years ago?

10 Sep 2004, 09:41

Originally posted by Lee Malin U2 are a bunch of morons, dick-heads, has no qualification to make a cover of Bananarama, what to say about Kraftwerk... If I met Bono, I think I would stick those ridiculous glasses somewhere no one would find... at least until he meets his "boys"

Stick to David Hasselhof... now that's music

10 Sep 2004, 11:00

Thread hijacking !!!!!

:violent:

10 Sep 2004, 11:28

Originally posted by Lee Malin U2 are a bunch of morons, dick-heads, has no qualification to make a cover of Bananarama, what to say about Kraftwerk...If I met Bono, I think I would stick those ridiculous glasses somewhere no one would find... at least until he meets his "boys"

Dont anyone even put U2 in the same league as senor coconut.

"Bono" and "edge" (cuntish names, cuntish types) had a box at kraftwerks dublin gig. Just about the worst part of the gig. They werent at bennicassim tho! :)

10 Sep 2004, 18:03

I like U2. Ok so they may be up their own assholes a bit (ok a lot) but I still like their stuff.

They are fantastic live and are very talented. Bono has an amazing vocal range.

"Come and ave a go if ya think you're 'ard enough......."

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