REVIEW: U2’s new album ‘Songs of Surrender’ contains stripped-down versions of songs from throughout the band's epic career. But it’s much more than an acoustic greatest hits.
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nearly 40 years ago, “Bad” here becomes an acoustic ballad, complete with delicate cello and wildly different lyrics that transform the song into a meditation about giving in to the passage of time and the loss and resignation that comes with that process., on which the band offers stripped-down, usually acoustic renditions of songs from throughout their career.
U2 have been interested in the concept of surrender for a long time — after all, “I Will Follow,” their first classic song, way back in 1980, was a ripping anthem of spiritual submission. And their most recent albums, 2014’s
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Music review: U2 reworks past in thrilling 'Songs of Surrender'Imagine walking into your living room and all your stuff is there, but it's different. That's the feeling you get listening to U2's new album. 'Songs of Surrender' is a 'reimagining' of 40 songs from the Irish quartet's deep catalogue, cleverly presented from 'One' to '40.'
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