It's 'Magnificent'

18 Mar 2009223
U2's new single will be 'Magnificent' and turns out our friends in Coldplay are ahead of the game. They've been playing it before they come on stage on their current tour.

Mercury Records will release the new single on May 4th and the track has been getting plaudits ever since 'No Line...' was released.

The Times in London called it 'stunning' while Q magazine called it a 'slow-building anthem with the ambience of The Unforgettable Fire'. High praise indeed.

And as the good people of Coldplay twittered the other day, ' a truly beautiful song'. Thanks guys.

So what does everyone else think ? Good choice?

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MoLetalis
Respect
I really like this song! Like many people say: GOYB shouldn't have been the first single.. not even a single at all. I think Breathe would have made a good leading single. But Magnificent is also a stunner! What do you guys think of Stand Up Comedy?
losbeatles
09's Elevation
This tune would be similar to when they opened their tour with Elevation. A great choice to get the crowd rocking from the get go.
tiaandchris
First Encore Opener
I can see Magnificent the perfect song to start an encore set. The cirque de soleil sounds with the 'let me in the song" haunting lyrics makes me think the show will open with Fez-being born quickly followed up by Boots, tracks 1-8 are all masterful, thanks it was worth the wait
ozren
Can't choose a favorite song
I'm having a tough time skipping to a favorite song on my Ipod, i have to listen to the whole album every time,all the songs are magnificent
cosmogrimes
agree!
magnificent is a terrific choice for the new single. next should be i'll go crazy...
u2shula
Truly Magnificent
This song was the 1st off the album that truly struck me as a Wow! It's name speaks for itself!
aladinsane1969
"Only love can leave such a mark / and o
The best lyric Bono's written in years. This was my favorite song from the first moment I heard it.
tracey2009luvsbono
Bono's Video!
Givin' a wave back to ya, Bono! :)
dpi136
Magnifico!!!
The first time I saw/heard Magnificent I saw with my jaw upon the floor, in awe of the power of the song and the chords off of Edge's guitar as they reached into my soul and played with my heart! (Letterman show) I could not go to sleep for a couple of hours after seeing/hearing this song which has come to equal "Streets" as my all-time fav U2 anthem!
poliglotta
Great!
Magnificent and Fez are the two best songs on the new record
Ampthillmatt
Can't wait to hear it live
An absolute classic, Joshua Tree meets Atomic Bomb!. Can't wait to hear it....and more...and Wembley on the 14th!!! Thanks for the pre-sale U2.
Julesp_1969
Yes it is !!
Magnificent is my favourite track on this album. I have been playing it on loop ever since the album came out !!
Macphisto42875
Magnificent
Totally shares the spotlight with Breathe. Can't wait to see it live. You have to open with it
siddharth
magnificent fez
magnificent should've been the first single - lethal mix of achtung and unforgettable fire. though my favourite (as of today) is FEZ - the most unstructured song by U2 since 'exit'.
Madds09
Worried
I agree with mostly all the comments. My only worry for this song is over play. This has happened a few times with U2 songs and i just hope it doesn't end up being a song that has been killed by radio play. Other than that, top choice. Thank you U2.com for my tickets.
christophepierrelee
MAGNFIQUE
french will say c est magnifique, it is one of the best every guys , a pure jewell, merci, see u at croke
kevb
Magnificent is fabulous
The greatest song of the new album and now already a "classic" U2-hit....
rem91
Don't you forget about "magnificient"
It's a bit of Simple minds' "don't you forget about me" of the 21st century... though not the best of NLOTH. "Moment..." and "crazy..." are far ahead.
darijo
Magnificient
Yes, this is how it should be. The first one: GOYB; The second one: Magnificient; The third one: Moment of surrender. It's easily to see the link between Achtung baby & NLOTH. We all remember: 1. The Fly; 2. Mysterious ways; 3. One...
MustangDave
Truly Magnificent
There are some great songs on this album, but Magnificent for me is my favorite! It's a great slow build up before progressing into the edge's trademark crystal chiming sound only edge can create. Musically and lyrically It's a fantastic piece of sonic architecture.
U2stargirl
1st single
Yes, agree it should have been the first single. Lovely and sounds extraodinary live!!!
LinneaS
What a lovely song...
Oh yeah, baby!! Magnificent is an EXCELLENT choice for the second release. I'm also with those that say it should be the opening song on the tour. I loved it the first time I heard it... it grabbed my heart and still hasn't let go. LOVEthe guitar on this one... totally sweeps me away every time!! You're brilliant, Edge! Love ya.
bethy2
Tres magnifique!
Definitely a brilliant idea, Magnificent is a really great song. I love how long it is, please please people in radio land, play it in full length, not some cut up "radio edit" version!
ibrahimtoronto
Linearity
Easily the best track on the album. Much more representative of the disc. GOYB was a distraction. Ripe for the remix treatment.
P.CANTu2
Coldplay playing Magnificent?
How is Coldplay playing Magnificent BEFORE they go on stage?
addy john
Brilliant
Magnificent is heaps better than boots, it has this uplifting feeling that makes you feel fantastic in this big world of ours, it's Brilliant
tina82
the right choice
Clearly it had to be the lead single of the album.. another trully classic at the same level as beautiful day. A great new anthem
scottw72
Magnificent
one word really ....."magnificent"
Carly Griffen
Sublime
The song is amazing and a great choice for next single
kerry-anne
Magnificent
Awesome choice, but have to admit I am loving the whole NLOTH CD.
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