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September 1, 1993

ALBUM REVIEW - U2 - ZOOROPA

U2 fans have been waiting rather excitedly for this album, especialy after the excellent Achtung Baby!

All in all Zooropa is probably U2's weakest album, which isn't surprising as U2 seem to have moved away from writing lyrics since the Zoo Tour.

The title track sounds like a series of advertising slogans put together and Babyface could be Bono's alter ego, as it's about being obsessed with looks.

Although a disappointment, Zooropa does have some redeeming points, especially the excellent "Numb".

The Edge's vocals have improved since the previous Van Diemen's Land. Other tracks worth listening to are Lemon, First Time and Dirty Day.

But all in all Zooropa is what Rattle and Hum was after The Joshua Tree.

Dave Redden, Northumberland.

 

MY TOP TEN REM SONGS

  1. Nightswimming (Automatic For....)
  2. Losing My Religion (Out Of Time)
  3. Fall on Me (Life's Rich Pageant)
  4. Wendell Gee (Reconstruction of..)
  5. Everybody Hurts (Automatic...)
  6. Find The River
  7. Laughing (Murmur)
  8. Perfect Circle (Murmur)
  9. Near Wild Heaven (Out Of Time)
  10. Hairshirt (Green)

Neil Prescott, Birkenhead.

 

SIX OF THE BEST

Six points for music fans to remember:

  • Not everyone's tastes are the same
  • How much longer will Take That be flavour of the month?
  • Bad Boys Inc and Let Loose are waiting to take over their crown
  • Every decade has its own music brand
  • Every decade has its own idols
  • How does Cliff Richard manage to come through them all?

Lesley Arnold, Lincolnshire.

 

IS ANYBODY OUT THERE.......?

This Mega-zine is getting so boring! Where are all the people with strange, weird, stray opinions, people willing to give as good as they get?

Bring back arguments, hate if you must. We all love a good fight! So I'll start one off....

Who killed Bambi - and why? If you haven't anything interesting to say, you're pathetic!

Maelstrom, Lethchworth

Sorry, Mael, we had to eat the rest!

 

YA LOVE US REALLY.........

Dear Mega-zine,

Thanks for making the best mag of all time go daily! Also I love the way you're now putting comments at the bottom of each thing!

It's now so excellent it should be made mega-long. I'm off to write some more reviews and views for you dudes.

The Fresh Prince of Luton, Luton.

Have you thought of ever getting in touch with Maelstrom....?