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| MarshallG |
I love the banter on the U2 vs Stones topic.
My wife loves U2 as much as I love the Stones.
Here is an interesting comparison. The stars never align perfectly but:
The Stones released 'The Rolling Stones' in 1963 (t = 1 for Stones).
U2 Released 'Boy' in 1980 (t = 1 for U2).
Assuming the first album release equals year 1:
The Stones released 'Undercover' in their 20th year (1983).
U2 released 'All You Can't Leave Behind' in their 21st year (2000).
The Stones released 'Dirty Work' (1986) in their 23rd year (1986).
U2 released 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb' in their 25th year (2004).
The Stones released 'Steel Wheels' in their 26th year (1989).
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| Jumacfly |
and....so??? |
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| Break The Spell |
The main difference: Steel Wheels don't suck. |
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| IzzyStradlin |
quote:
MarshallG wrote:
I love the banter on the U2 vs Stones topic.
My wife loves U2 as much as I love the Stones.
Here is an interesting comparison. The stars never align perfectly but:
The Stones released 'The Rolling Stones' in 1963 (t = 1 for Stones).
U2 Released 'Boy' in 1980 (t = 1 for U2).
Assuming the first album release equals year 1:
The Stones released 'Undercover' in their 20th year (1983).
U2 released 'All You Can't Leave Behind' in their 21st year (2000).
The Stones released 'Dirty Work' (1986) in their 23rd year (1986).
U2 released 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb' in their 25th year (2004).
The Stones released 'Steel Wheels' in their 26th year (1989).
I think it's safe to say you need to get a job. |
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| gimmekeef |
Is this that Davinci code I been readin about? |
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| Egbert |
Exactly the information I was looking for - thanks! |
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| GotToRollMe |
quote:
Egbert wrote:
Exactly the information I was looking for - thanks!
LOL! Oh man. Thanks for a much-needed laugh, Egbert.  |
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| pdog |
What would Charlie say?  |
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| Joey |
quote:
MarshallG wrote:
I love the banter on the U2 vs Stones topic.
My wife loves U2 as much as I love the Stones.
Here is an interesting comparison. The stars never align perfectly but:
The Stones released 'The Rolling Stones' in 1963 (t = 1 for Stones).
U2 Released 'Boy' in 1980 (t = 1 for U2).
Assuming the first album release equals year 1:
The Stones released 'Undercover' in their 20th year (1983).
U2 released 'All You Can't Leave Behind' in their 21st year (2000).
The Stones released 'Dirty Work' (1986) in their 23rd year (1986).
U2 released 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb' in their 25th year (2004).
The Stones released 'Steel Wheels' in their 26th year (1989).
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| keefjunkie |
did U2 write Jumpin' Jack Flash?
didnt think so
shut up.
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| Highwire Rob |
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Joey wrote:
Hey Joey,
Sweet Dreams!
[Edited by Highwire Rob] |
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| Paranoid_Android |
You guys are all IDIOTS!!! It makes PERFECT sense...now if you'll excuse me...I need to slip into my pink jumpsuit...you know the one w/ Joanie & Chachi on the front...because the mother shipp be be picking me up in 3.142857142 minutes. |
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| MarshallG |
Haw shucks,
Like a pack of wolves you've all descended with such extreme unkindness.
My therapist thanks you for the extra income.
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| Ihavelotsajam |
You should work on bringing your wife over from the dark side. |
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| Scottfree |
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MarshallG wrote:
Haw shucks,
Like a pack of wolves you've all descended with such extreme unkindness.
My therapist thanks you for the extra income.
No I get it really....
Sincerly,
Howard Hughes |
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| MarshallG |
Cut me some slack will ya !
I'm probably digging myself a hole here but as it is clear I can't get any lower (subject to conjecture) I will explain.
I was bagging U2's album to my wife (a mad U2 fan) and she asked what the Stones had released when they were at the "How To .." stage of their career. I worked out it was Steel Wheels, a triumphant album that whooped "How To..."'s butt.
Having worked it out, I shared with this all-caring forum.
I've hit bedrock so I can't dig any further down.
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| Riffhard |
MG don't let the bastards get ya down.
However,I will say this,and this should end any and all comparisons. In 1992 U2 released Achtung Baby. By all accounts it was a pretty good record. Even if you despise U2 you can not argue logically that this record sucks. It doesn't. So twelve years after their inception U2 releases a very good record by all accounts.
Now lets take a look at what the Stones released in roughly the same time frame for themseleves. In 1972 the Stones released Exile On Main Street!
Any questions?
Game. Set. Match. Stones!
Riffy |
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| pdog |
Great logic Riffy...
U2 doesn't have anything close to Exile On Main St... Not many do... |
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| Egbert |
quote:
MarshallG wrote:
Cut me some slack will ya !
I'm probably digging myself a hole here but as it is clear I can't get any lower (subject to conjecture) I will explain.
I was bagging U2's album to my wife (a mad U2 fan) and she asked what the Stones had released when they were at the "How To .." stage of their career. I worked out it was Steel Wheels, a triumphant album that whooped "How To..."'s butt.
Having worked it out, I shared with this all-caring forum.
I've hit bedrock so I can't dig any further down.
MG - My wife is also a huge U2 fan. I feel (hear?) your pain. |
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| PeerQueer |
[quote]Joey wrote:
__________
WTF????????????????????????
That looks like ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joey, you have taken it to a whole new level.
Holy Shit! |
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| MarshallG |
quote:
PeerQueer wrote:
[quote]Joey wrote:
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WTF????????????????????????
That looks like ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joey, you have taken it to a whole new level.
Holy Shit!
Nah,
more like
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| MarshallG |
quote:
Riffhard wrote:
MG don't let the bastards get ya down.
However,I will say this,and this should end any and all comparisons. In 1992 U2 released Achtung Baby. By all accounts it was a pretty good record. Even if you despise U2 you can not argue logically that this record sucks. It doesn't. So twelve years after their inception U2 releases a very good record by all accounts.
Now lets take a look at what the Stones released in roughly the same time frame for themseleves. In 1972 the Stones released Exile On Main Street!
Any questions?
Game. Set. Match. Stones!
Riffy
Right on, no contest.
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| MarshallG |
quote:
Egbert wrote:
MG - My wife is also a huge U2 fan. I feel (hear?) your pain.
The pain has passed my threshold limits since U2 postponed their Oz tour. |
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| Break The Spell |
quote:
MarshallG wrote:
The pain has passed my threshold limits since U2 postponed their Oz tour.
Has your wife ever dragged you to a U2 gig?? |
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| Joey |
" Joey, you have taken it to a whole new level."
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| pdog |
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Joey wrote:
" Joey, you have taken it to a whole new level."
That's offensive to dogs... Please only post picutres of white people. |
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| Joey |
" That's offensive to dogs... Please only post picutres of white people."
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| pdog |
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Joey wrote:
JOEY !!!!
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| Lazy Bones |
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pdog wrote:
That's offensive to dogs... Please only post picutres of white people.
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| pdog |
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Lazy Bones wrote:
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