“Overwhelmed by your own ego”: The 1981 lyric Bono looks back on with regret Got to start somewhere. Reuben Cross May 12, 2026
Five classic rock bands who haven’t made a good album in the 21st century They didn’t work. Dale Maplethorpe May 12, 2026
The 2009 U2 album that half the band couldn’t stand: “Not as good as we thought” Not knowing what they were doing. Tim Coffman May 12, 2026
“I’m very grateful”: The 2000 song Joey Ramone was listening to when he died The highest accolade. Tom Phelan May 9, 2026
The 2000 album The Edge called U2’s creative peak: “I’m so blown away by them” Entering a new era. Tim Coffman May 8, 2026
“You can see the sun shining”: When Bono named the perfect summer band in 1998 The highlight of the alternative scene. Tim Coffman May 6, 2026
The 1977 show that made The Edge want to play guitar: “It is possible” “The sheer energy of it…” Rachael Pimblett May 3, 2026
Five musicians who can’t stand U2 “They’re mediocre Brian Eno records with a bad band in the way.” Dale Maplethorpe May 2, 2026
The 1998 song that The Edge was always jealous of: “Great spirit, great energy” Musical envy. Tim Coffman Apr 28, 2026
“Horribly devalued”: When Pink Floyd felt U2 had hit the final nail in music’s coffin in 2014 A controversial decision. Reuben Cross Apr 26, 2026