Enough already U2

I didn't watch the Grammy's this year, as I never do seeing as how it's just a bunch of industry suits that rig the whole thing. I do, however, have a huge problem with one of the "big winners" of the evening. That band, as my title lets on, is U2.



They look like the Backstreet Boys there don't they folks?

To me there is not a more overrated band in history. It's true that some of their songs in the past have been classics. Who can really dislike "Bloody Sunday". But, the U2 from those days has long since dissapeared. What you get in place of a rock band from Ireland keeping it real and doing their own thing is one of the biggest exhibitions of "selling out" in years. I have to admit, I'm somewhat biased seeing as how I've never been a U2 fan to begin with but now, it just seems like they're not trying. Anything that has the label "U2" on it will sell millions of copies and win multiple awards and accolades despite the quality or artistic innovation on said album. U2's limited edition Ipod sold millions of units for apple, and you can bet your momma's panties that U2 got a pretty hefty chunk of change from that Steve Jobs character. The media of today, I feel, award mediocrity and it's reflected in the dumbing of our society and our pop culture. Just look at our currently public school system. Globally, the kids of American can't hold a candle to Asian children, or many other nations in the ways of academics. Not even to fart at, causing a mediocre burst of flatulence and methane gas. But I digress.
U2 is a band that has become more immersed in such movements as the ONE campaign and whatever foundation it is to save the music from New Orleans than they are in producing quality tunes. If you care so much, cheer them up with some actual uplifting music. You haven't been innovative for years. Almost 20 at this point. For example here are snippets of lyrics. Guess which are the most recent .

Song #1
"And it's true we are immune
When fact is fiction and T.V. reality
And today the millions cry
We eat and drink while tomorrow they die"

Song #2
"Unos, dos, tres, catorce
Turn it up loud, captain...Hello, hello
Hola
I'm at a place called Vertigo
Dond' esta
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something I can feel
Feel"

It goes without explanation. Bono's not even trying anymore. Maybe he needs to take a time out from wearing those ridiculous glasses of his and actually read the lyrics that he writes. How can one go from something so deep in "Sunday Bloody Sunday" to speaking in SPANISH on "Vertigo"? You're from Ireland for fucks sake. Did you write these lyrics while drunk? To me, that would be the only viable excuse.

This is an open letter to the people of America. PLEASE stop believing everything the media tells you. Anyone who took the time of day to listen to this album (How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb) could tell you that it's sub-par from U2's past endeavors. And that's being nice and not saying it's should be used as a coaster or a frisbee in lieu of actually being listened to. And certainly not enjoyed. I'd rather listen to Kelly Clarkson. Think for yourself America! Don't let the suits at these record labels force-feed you that crap you shove down it. Use the internet to branch out instead of paying 99 cents a song from itunes for what can be heard half-hourly on the radio, and even more frequently than that on satellite radio.

Geez, sometimes I really do outdo myself and tackle a subject pretty large, or that I'm really amped about. This was one of those times. Expect potential edits or even further posts, that's just some stream of conciousness for you now.

Negative comments are always welcome!