HTDAAB is an underrated record, people only remember Vertigo and City of blinding lights. Songs like Crumbs from your table is one the good songs of ths album
Agreed. City of Blinding Lights is my favorite, but there are tons of other gems, like Crumbs, Original of the Species, and especially, Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own.
Classic album. Definitely wouldnt say it’s underrated. It won so many well deserved Grammys and awards. They haven’t topped it since unfortunately. Could be there last great record they’ll make. I got into U2 the summer before this record came out. Still my favorite band. Will always have a special place in my heart ♥️
From the brightest star Comes the blackest hole You had so much to offer Why did you offer your soul? I was there for you baby When you needed my help Would you deny for others What you demand for yourself? Cool down mama, cool off Cool down mama, cool off You speak of signs and wonders I need something other I would believe if I was able But I'm waiting on the crumbs from your table
imagine if Bomb's track list had been... Crumbs From Your Table Electrical Storm Miracle Drug Love and Peace Or Else Sometimes You Cant Make It On Your Own City of Blinding Lights Vertigo A Man and A Woman Original of The Species Mercy Yahweh
My least favourite song on the album, but this version is ace. They really struggled with mixing and production on this album, maybe they should just release a collection of live versions.
Sonny Fausel on the dvd they talk about how this was the only song they've written while drunk and no one can remember writing it or where it came from. They were puzzled about it so that's where their expressions are from.
"I went to speak to Christian fundamentalist groups in America to convince them to give money to fight AIDS in Africa. It was like getting blood from a stone. I told them about a hospice in Uganda where so many people were dying they had to sleep three to a bed. Sister Anne, who I mention in the song, works at that hospice. Her office is a sewer." - Bono, Q 2004
