Bono Leaks New U2 Songs

Rock stars may have to rein in their taste for loud music after a fan overheard U2 frontman Bono listening to tracks from the group's forthcoming album and recorded them before posting the songs on the Internet.

The fan heard the music blaring out of the Irish rocker's holiday home in the south of France, recorded it on his mobile phone and posted four tracks on video-sharing website YouTube, newspapers and music websites reported on Tuesday.

The previously unheard songs had now been removed from the website for copyright reasons but continued to circulate via email, the Irish Independent newspaper said.

Nobody at U2's record label could immediately be reached for comment on the reports.

The quality of the recording was said to be poor, with the noise of waves and seagulls audible in the background.

Thanks for the info to Reuters.

Comments

[placebic]

I almost care, but not really. Oh hey, first.

[Jimmyboy91]

Wow random.....

[flea878]

Great stuff, a worthwhile article.

[CasaDeJsin]

i really hate bono so here you go everyone. and make sure you save copies of it so you can spread it everywhere and make bono cry.

http://achtungbaby.vox.com/library/post/u2-leak.html

[Spideyford]

Ehhhh Bono is ok i saw him in concert well (U2) It was ok not my style of music tho

[shwilly]

CasaDeJsin wrote:
i really hate bono so here you go everyone. and make sure you save copies of it so you can spread it everywhere and make bono cry.

I'm not a Bono fan but I'm especially annoyed by dudes like you who try to be cool by hating on celebrities. Hop off the bandwagon or at least explain yourself properly

[Baconfish]

Bono may be stuck so far up his own arse that he can smell his own chin but I still enjoy U2's music. I might check out this crap leak.

[CasaDeJsin]

quote]shwilly wrote:

CasaDeJsin wrote:
i really hate bono so here you go everyone. and make sure you save copies of it so you can spread it everywhere and make bono cry.
I'm not a Bono fan but I'm especially annoyed by dudes like you who try to be cool by hating on celebrities. Hop off the bandwagon or at least explain yourself properly[/quote]

I like U2's music. I just don't like Bono (aka the second coming of Christ). What is there to explain? He is a pretentious prick. It's a fact. Look up the word pretentious or narcissistic in the dictionary and it will say see also BONO.

[FiveStarMotel]

I can't wait for the new album when it finally comes out. I'm hoping sometime next year. I don't know why poeple hate on Bono so much U2 is one of the greatest rock bands on the planet.

[Time Seller]

CasaDeJsin wrote:

quote]shwilly wrote:

CasaDeJsin wrote:
i really hate bono so here you go everyone. and make sure you save copies of it so you can spread it everywhere and make bono cry.
I'm not a Bono fan but I'm especially annoyed by dudes like you who try to be cool by hating on celebrities. Hop off the bandwagon or at least explain yourself properly

I like U2's music. I just don't like Bono (aka the second coming of Christ). What is there to explain? He is a pretentious prick. It's a fact. Look up the word pretentious or narcissistic in the dictionary and it will say see also BONO.[/quote]

It didn't say that.

[DieYouBastard]

CasaDeJsin wrote:

i really hate bono so here you go everyone. and make sure you save copies of it so you can spread it everywhere and make bono cry.

http://achtungbaby.vox.com/library/post/u2-leak.html

Haha! You legend.

[the5thhorseman]

Hey Bono, where's your statue?

Phil Lynott (would of been his 59th B-day today) >>> Bono.

[leftajarandy]

lol. just lol.

[p1nh34d]

record company or riaa should sue bono for leaked songs

[duncang]

Checked.

[jshwak]

So Boner was listening to his music too loud..
I wonder if he listens to anything else but his own music ?

[Savage Animal]

FiveStarMotel wrote:

I can't wait for the new album when it finally comes out. I'm hoping sometime next year. I don't know why poeple hate on Bono so much U2 is one of the greatest rock bands on the planet.

not really. they had their moment in the 80s and have continually gotten worse since

[-krojbjork-]

music, subjective, opinions, no one cares about yours, etc.

u2 can still make good music in my opinion regardless of how other people's opinions look. so, you can quote posts that are positive with adding your negative input, but it's not like anyone gives a shit what you personally think, so i'm excited for this album.

[mojo risin' 99]

Why is everyone so against Bono?
Bono is God

[Captain Cool]

"But Bono is Shit!"


Before you complain, its a South Park reference.

[Captain Cool]

Hang on, I clearly dont know my South Park, the quote is "Bono is crap"

[Forsakensoul]

Haha, its funny reading all the comments hating on Bono. Especially this one:

CasaDeJsin wrote:

i really hate bono so here you go everyone. and make sure you save copies of it so you can spread it everywhere and make bono cry.

http://achtungbaby.vox.com/library/post/u2-leak.html

Dick move man, people like you piss me off. XP

[MoFly41]

the5thhorseman wrote:

Hey Bono, where's your statue?

Phil Lynott (would of been his 59th B-day today) >>> Bono.

I doubt Phil Lynott > Bono. The press made Bono appear to be some prick and most buy into it. Bono's done more in his life than everyone here and its a natural instict to hate him. So congrats on being the bigger person.
(Sorry, I get testy when I have to defend my favorite band's actions) But honestly, Phil Lynott > Bono? That's laughable.

[Les Paul Ell]

MoFly41 wrote:

the5thhorseman wrote:

Hey Bono, where's your statue?

Phil Lynott (would of been his 59th B-day today) >>> Bono.

I doubt Phil Lynott > Bono. The press made Bono appear to be some prick and most buy into it. Bono's done more in his life than everyone here and its a natural instict to hate him. So congrats on being the bigger person.
(Sorry, I get testy when I have to defend my favorite band's actions) But honestly, Phil Lynott > Bono? That's laughable.

No it's not. He was right, Phil Lynott is amazing and Bono isn't.

[frankv]

Did anyone actually listen to the leak? It was quite good actually.

[b_flo]

It's funny how people hate certain celebrities, when they don't really know the real side of them. I've been working with a lot bands now, ranging from current, to hall of fame status. A lot of my collegues have also worked with these artists. You'd be surprise how they really are. What you see on the TV, or other forms of media is their 'stage' persona. So to all you haters out there....you got fooled. Just picture these artists as movie actors on stage, and their stage is whenever they exit their house, coz everyone is always on the look out for them. Most of them just want to be alone. Most are down to earth. The only exceptions are certain rap/hip-hop artists and legends. As for Bono is he's a humanitarian, and is the type you could hang out with. The only person I know that doesn't listen to anyone elses music but his is Yanni. Bono's taste of music is so diverse. I might disappoint some people, if they ask me about their favorite artist/bands.

[raidernixon]

From what I've heard it sounds like the best part of the album is the seagulls

[b_flo]

Remember, at this stage, they're probably picking out which songs are to be on the album, which ones need to be changed (remember Native Son turned into Vertigo?), and which ones will be b-side material.

[the5thhorseman]

MoFly41 wrote:

the5thhorseman wrote:

Hey Bono, where's your statue?

Phil Lynott (would of been his 59th B-day today) >>> Bono.


I doubt Phil Lynott > Bono. The press made Bono appear to be some prick and most buy into it. Bono's done more in his life than everyone here and its a natural instict to hate him. So congrats on being the bigger person.
(Sorry, I get testy when I have to defend my favorite band's actions) But honestly, Phil Lynott > Bono? That's laughable.

I agree, your response is the most unintentionally hilarious thing I've read all day. Even Bobo..er...Bono said Phil Lynott was superior to him. It was probably the one time in his life when he wasn't talking as if he was the second coming of Christ. Of course, that was when he was still somewhat young...his old age has made him much more of a prtentious, arrogant cock.

By the way, who sits around in their mansion and listens to their own music?...oh yeah...Bono.

[guitaringnathan]

lol, that music must have been loud.

[lionslicer9999]

wasn't a website trying to get him to retire...

[LegsOnEarth]

guitaringnathan wrote:

lol, that music must have been loud.

[Eddie616]

the quality of it must have been terrible... don't like u2 anyway... bono supposebly used to date my friends mum but she ended up marrying a milkman.... wise choice.

[ShyGuy {IZAIAH}]

Old news is old.

[cocky_rooster]

I'm sure whatever you hear from a media source is credible to label someone as a prick or not.
Go ahead and call people that reached their dream names. It's much easier than trying to reach yours.

[LifesSweetDrug]

I am not a fan of U2, but Bono has done more good than all of you lot with all his charity work. So I think that deserves some respect as most people couldn't be asked.

[JungIe]

I'm just maykin' sure it tastes good fer tha starvin' children.

[tilinmyowngrave]

at the end of the day, if you dont like u2 or bono, **** off!!

why read this feed?? or have you got nothing better to do?

also, the guy has written hundreds of songs, huge anthems and has raised money and awareness for the world poverty crisis. If any body here can say they have done that, then carry on slagging him off... untill then shut the **** up.

The title is abit misleading, i thought id be able to listen somewhere...

[Led-Zeppelin71]

Bono annoys me but every one has to admit that the edge rocks!!!!!
he is one of the best guitar players ever
but those two will never compare to phil lynott!!!!
happy b-day!!

[Kutanmoogle]

Apparently Bono also leaks fat:
http://music.sympatico.msn.ca/Bono+Told+to+Lose+Weight /newsandfeatures/contentposting_news?isfa=1&newsitemid=23941 &feedname=BUM_MUSIC_NEWS_EN&show=False&number=0&showbyline=T rue&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc&date=False

[Caustic]

"with the noise of waves and seagulls audible in the background."

I see Brian Eno is back on board.

[JungIe]

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HERE YA GOOOOO

[Flying Afros]

CQB_241 wrote:

Clutch32192 wrote:

1. Hate U2
2. Hate Bono
3. Hate Political like bands

Ditto...

No one cares about your lame taste in music then. They are a great band. And whats wrong with political bands? No one ever explains why they hate Bono and/or U2. They just say it because everyone else does.

[red_cloud1]

tilinmyowngrave wrote:

at the end of the day, if you dont like u2 or bono, **** off!!

why read this feed?? or have you got nothing better to do?

also, the guy has written hundreds of songs, huge anthems and has raised money and awareness for the world poverty crisis. If any body here can say they have done that, then carry on slagging him off... untill then shut the **** up.

The title is abit misleading, i thought id be able to listen somewhere...

My sentiments exactly. If you don't like U2 or Bono, don't post anything here. Those of us who are fans don't need to hear the sh*t you people fling. Bono is a good man who uses his fame to help the less fortunate. Why hate him for that? I am also anxious to hear their new songs. U2 rocks!

[mercedesisbenz]

dear editor: your titles are awful, on top of that your articles aren't even interesting really. This article doesn't really do anything but direct the reader back to google and create buzz about u2's new record so I don't really know what else to say.

[deadkenedy]

I like Bono. He writes good songs. He does a hell of a lot to help out less fortunate people. To be honest, I don't really care if he loves himself, he does a lot of good things and I don't care why. If he is doing charity work to make himself feel good, should he stop? I wouldn't want him too.

[Ixthyx]

Ted Leo got it (mostly) right: "There's a special place in the Hell I wish I believed in reserved for Bono, for keeping me on his side all these years since 'Rattle & Hum,' when I knew I should have just thrown in the towel on that Factory Wrapped Douche. I'll go to the wall for 'Red Hill Mining Town,' but there comes a time when you've got to let go. U2 is dead. Long live pre 'Rattle and Hum' U2".

Achtung Baby has its moments, but for the most part U2 ceased being relevant after Joshua Tree. The bullshit 90's stuff they did was one huge circle jerk. All That You Can't Leave Behind was yawn-inducing. Vertigo was vomit. Edge has become a parody of himself, Bono's voice is shot and his lyrics are increasingly insufferable, and their image as an "important band" is boring.

South Park truly said it best. He does all these great things for the world, but he still comes off like a piece of shit. I'm glad he's doing good, but like Oprah I feel his crusading comes as much from his narcissistic messiah complex as a desire to help. If he really wanted to get shit done he'd take himself out of the spotlight. Look, it's Bono and Nelson Mandela! It's Bono and President Bush! It's Bono and the Pope!

Give us a ****ing break.

And stop making music.

[Suav Nitebeest]

^Seconded. I'm a huge fan of their first few albums, but now it's really nothing new. I wonder how they'll regurgitate their sound for this next album.

[Serjem]

wotafak people... what's wrong with bono? D: i dont really know what's he like now... but he used to be good

[Strausser33]

haha when i hear about bono i think of south park.....with the end of vertigo where he goes.....YEA YEA YEA YEA.....YEA.....
LMAO

[MoFly41]

Its funny that most people say they like "early U2", pre Rattle and Hum, but after that they hate Bono and U2 for their political bullshit. Listen to the band and realize that after Rattle and Hum, its nearly impossible to find one U2 song from Achtung Baby and onward that has even the slightest political tone. All the early songs most people like, Sunday Bloody Sunday, New Years Day, Streets, Pride, Bullet the Blue Sky...all political. And God forbid the man tries to help people with all the money he made from those songs. Youre right, damn him to hell.

[uhh_me?]

checked

[Restlesscow]

Why do people say "If you dont like U2 or Bono, why post on here?"
People who dont like them have the right to put their opinion across just as someone who does like U2 can say their bit.
As for me, U2 are average at best.