2.3.9 Was JT originally a double album? (U2)
Description
This article is from the U2 FAQ, by Maryann Stump stumpm@juno.com with numerous contributions by others.
2.3.9 Was JT originally a double album? (U2)
[P] When Edge was asked about this in Hot Press, he never REALLY
confirmed the idea. This is his response:
Edge on double-album idea: "For instance, we disagreed vehemently about
what songs should go on the album.
If Bono had his way, 'The Joshua Tree' would have been more American and
bluesy, and I was trying to pull it
back." That compromise led to the later flood of new B-side tracks. Bono
argued that "the album is almost
incomplete. 'With or Without You' doesn't really make sense without 'Walk
to the Water' or 'Luminous Times'.
And 'Trip Through Your Wires' doesn't make that much sense without
'Sweetest Thing.'" (HP, 12/87)
Continue to:
My Books
