U2 Temptations
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I don’t believe it.
Upon reading Robert Hilburn’s article about U2 (“The First Temptation of U2,” Nov. 20), I realized that Hilburn actually seems to have listened to “Rattle and Hum”! He knew what he was talking about!
It was exciting to find that he paid attention to the lyrics. Why? Well, nearly every other record reviewer, The Times excepted, drones on about U2’s obsession with their own success and their “self-important” attitude.
But has U2 ever said they were the best rock group in the world? No, to the contrary, U2’s songs reflect a reluctance towards having the weight of the musical world on their shoulders.
The critics seem to reject the very labels they placed upon U2. If only more critics could be as informed and thoughtful as Hilburn!
JENNIFER M. SIMPSON
Upland
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