"Magnificent" single
Released: May 18th, 2009
Let's for a moment pretend that "Magnificent" is the first single from U2's latest album, "No Line On The Horizon"...because, plainly, "Get On Your Boots" was pure rubbish. It certainly wasn't the chart topping lead single of albums past. But, here we are with "Magnificent", an instant classic. With Bono's soaring vocals singing of love and beauty, and the sonic guitars of the Edge, we have a tune to rejoice about. While I admire that U2 took a risk by releasing "Boots" first, "Magnificent" would've certified them much higher album sales...although they certainly aren't hurting. However, this is the kind of U2 song that blows sales out of the water. The tune carries a pure euphoric joy. You can imagine the band in the recording studio grinning from ear-to-ear at what they have just done. Let's just hope the radio stations have forgiven them for "Boots" and add "Magnificent" to their playlists.
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