'Swirling around your head...'

19 Nov 202413

'Swirling around your head...'

In Zootopia, subscribers are taking the opportunity to #ReAssemble the Zoo Blog area with a host of new pieces talking about the upcoming releases and the excitement around 20 years of all things HTDAAB.

Mich, one of our mods over there, was keeping tabs : 'So nice to see fans, lots of them long term subscribers to U2.com, get treated to Dolby Atmos listening sessions in major cities around the world of How to Reassemble an Atomic Bomb before its release date'.

London
Jon3 : 'I went to the London one... It was an amazing experience. The new album was just incredible. You're definitely in for an audio treat'.

Andy : 'The sound in the screening room was incredible. It was like hearing songs I'd heard a million times for the first time in a way I had never heard them before. Felt like I was in the music, in the sound, plugged into every instrument and every amp. Very impressive'. 

Kenny : '...raw, guitars, bass, edge, bass, Bono, bass, drums! That guitar album Edge has been talking about..! Highlights - the whole thing! Mercy (or new title) starts off true to the version we love and the develops into a bigger thing if that's possible'.

Dublin
Avril : 'Listening to the album like that was surreal, the mix made it feel like the band were playing in front of you, beside, behind you, all around. It was exhilarating, I felt like I was in the studio with them.'

Phyllis : 'The audio was outstanding. You know that experience you get with a new album, you, your headset, and a dark room? The music just swirling around your head and piercing your heart? Imagine that in a room with 30 people who love the band like you do, but with audio like you can't imagine. I can't wait to get this into my hands!”

Adele : 'it was nice to catch up with some friends and share the anticipation and first impressions. The sound was crazy, crisp, it got under your skin. At times I had chills (and tears during Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own). The new pieces sounded great. And what a thrill to finally hear the new Mercy. And Bono's voice ! OMG!!!'

New York
Stateless : 'the mix and sound were un-freaking-believable! Mindblowing! At times like being in the studio with them… You could hear every whisper, breath, creak, string scratch, etc. So crisp and clear.'

Los Angeles
AchtungGuy : 'Had a great time in Los Angeles today. Really enjoyed hearing the new tracks and the Atmos mix on the previously released material. Can't wait to get the shadow album in my hands!”

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hmendez
Treason.
Finally have a Mercy/Luckiest Man original version. Don't understand the hype. Treason is a a standout for me. Lyric. Sound, Has a hook for me to put on repeat all day. Weird song. Wonder how much music is still hidden from many sessions, waiting to see light.
iley.family
London Listening Party
They certainly let us in the sound- incredible to listen to in the small screening room with about 40 other fellow fans. How some of these songs missed the Final Cut of Dismantle is beyond me!! Luckiest Man much better than the live version too and one of their best songs imo. Great to be there and well worth the drive down from Manchester. Thank you
czibzol
The past returns
A wonderful, emotional, somewhat spiritual album for me! I was really interested in the unreleased songs. I really liked the ones I've heard so far, but the whole album is fantastic. I have the same special feeling as I did back in 2005 when I first heard the HTDAAB album! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity! <3
aedoh
No cigar but album bought!
I wasn’t lucky in the ballot but headed to buy the album today nonetheless. Great memories to relive!
jacrobat
KABOOM!
Picture of You, Evidence of Life, Treason, Happiness… this is what happens when you turn The Edge loose… YYYYYEEEEEESSSSS!!!!! Nothing better than the sounds of these four men doing voice, guitar, bass, and drums. Thank you boys for the gift of re-assembly
acrobat
Dolby Atmos
What a great way to experience an album and it must have been so special for those lucky enough to attend one of these listening parties. Wouldn't it be great if there were more of these events?
twister
Wildly Unexpected
What a wildly unexpected experience, hearing every note in its purest form. Blown away! Thank you U2
Elieuza
Amazing songs
I went to the audition in São Paulo, Brazil. I loved participating. Thank you for such a great time and hearing the songs from the new album in advance.
vincent kearns
Dublin
The quality of the sound was amazing. It's going to be an album I will love listening to with headphones on to experience the wonderful work that went into achieving this masterpiece.
DYFL
Wow 2024 Remaster
So, to begin with, I didn't have a chance at the advance listening sessions, but I’m currently listening to the newly released tracks in high-resolution lossless format on the evening of ‘release day’. Wow, there’s so much new content here. It’s incredible, just incredible. #fanforlife
jock2
New album
U2 can deliver. There not the best band in the world for noting.
bart en ursula
Berlin by ACHT Berlin
It was a super experience to be the first to listen to the new CD. Thank you for letting us be there. It was worth the trip to Berlin.
cristiu2
Finally more atmos
Great to have more u2-music is high resolution, multichannel!!! It takes the music to another level. Would be even better to release these as limited edition physical on bluray for the collectors. Btw the music quality on the discs is even better! They sell well on the SDE deluxe shop.
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