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Electrical Storm Pt.1

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When you hit a song on Yahoo and play it about 87 times when you are at work, you know it has a "magical something," and it speaks to you. This evocative ballad with soaring, defiant, passionate chorus crystallizes all that is special about U2.

The first part of the "magical something" here are the lyrics: "Your on my mind all of the time, I know its not enough. If the clouds can crack, there must be someway back, to love and only love". There is enough in there for a master's thesis. For anyone who is has been in a relationship a long time, the way back to love and only love, becomes the ultimate question after all the failures and disapointments get in the way. For anyone missing someone, to be on one's mind is always, not enough. This is a song about very grown up, very world weary, yet still passionate love. When Bono sings "I want to see colors no one else has seen; go to places no one else has been" its a triumphant cry for all of us desperate to recapture the magic that we once felt.

The second part of the something is impossibly atmospheric, catchy, melody and a killer crunch of an anthemic chorus, Bon's voice never sounding better. Reminiscent of the feelng of "All I want is You" from 1989's "Rattle and Hum", here the lyrics are the more mature voice of someone who knows the pain of lenghty togertherness, as indeed Bono has had with his wife. The song sounds like a paen to her nad their relationship, as was, by the way, the classic "With or Without You". Pure magic, pure bliss. U2 never cease to amaze. Buy this.

First, note that the "William Orbit Mix" of "Electrical Storm", a strong song in and of itself, included here is also on 'The Best of 1990-2000' and is the basis for the video. That said, it is inferior to the "original" version of the song, which is much more coherent and packs more punch.

As for the b-sides, the "Nice Mix" of "New York" is a version of the original with some added club noises. The "Nasty Mix" is a more beefed up instrumental version. Both are disposable as far as b-sides go.

U2's latest single "Electrical Storm" hit the airwaves weeks in advance because of a uncertain "leak". Whether the leak was planned or not - this song is hot. I will admit that it takes a few listens and each few at seperate times and places (weather permitting). This is the single/william orbit mix of the song and my personal favorite. Bono sounds great - in fact I don't think he's sounded this good since Pop. The 2 remixes of "New York" are good selections for the b-sides. The "Nice" mix is a slight reworking of the song (more of Edge's funky guitar) and the "nasty" mix is a techno, funk, and trip-hop explosion. Only problem with the latter is that there aren't really any words. I personally enjoy remixes that have some sort of vocal track and the "Nasty" mix doesn't really showcase one (my reason for only 4 stars).

Nothing special about this CD. I bought it for collection, but if you don't collect, save your money, extra songs are not that great.

I really like the William Orbit mix of Electrical Storm on this one. I also thought the New York mixes had awesome beats. Run out and get this before it's gone! A must for a true U2 fan!