New U2 - "Get On Your Boots (Justice Remix)" (Stereogum Premiere)
It's true. This happened. At the express request of U2, so you know, points to the lads for knowing the right remix crew to reform No Line's lead single. From the open it's clear Justice are wiping the slate clean and remaking it in their image. Or maybe in the image of Nine Inch Nails: For thirty seconds you'll swear The Edge's riff is about to fuck you like an animal. But true to its source's spirit, the Joosteece remix juggles multiple personalities. The menacing, distorted synth stomp flips to some toe-tapping piano and punchy keyboard bass, and suddenly Bono's miles-a-minute non-sequiturs start to make sense. (Or, seem sensible.) By the hook, the stomp's got swing. Reminds me of that old joke: How many French men does it take to make you wanna dance to U2? † many.
No word on where and when this remix will be available to purchase, so you may as well keep pressing play until you're sick of it.
No Line On The Horizon is out now on Interscope. You can check the 360° Tour dates at u2.com.
Posted at 6:02 PM by amrit
Tags: Justice | U2
Much better than the U2 single.
Score = 11
I have no idea how they made this song awesome, but they somehow did....
Score = 44
It's called a "computer'.
Score = -8
Pretty sweet. I like it.
Score = 7
Three and a half minutes of static would have had roughly the same effect.
Score = -72
This is better than everything on No Line On The Horizon. Maybe Justice should have produced the album instead.
Score = 12
Another douche who's on his musical high horse
Here's a thought.... go fuck yourself you indie snob
Score = -50
Totally! Isn't 'One' the greatest song everrr? I find it's even better if I listen to while spraying myself with AXE (while also wearing wraparounds, obv).
Score = 5
this is hot.
Score = 4
It would be even better if Xavier and Gaspard just decided to remove Bono from the song altogether.
Score = 20
I agree, here's hoping for an instrumental version.
Score = 2
You know, France. Where the ridiculously good beats come from.
Score = 22
if i were playing sega this would be nice to hear in the background
Score = 25
I love this. Justice never lets me down.
Score = 4
Gak. This is almost as bad as the original. Painful.
Score = -35
HOLY SHIT THAT IS FUCKING GREAT!....Can you imagine if that was what U2 had put out!?!?!??...Do you think Jimmy Iovine would have allowed it?
Score = 4
the keyboard and horns are the only redeemers. i agree with removing bono, or at least have his voice quiet, droning and lo-fi.
commence downvoting please.
Score = -21
Once Bono comes in, I can't listen anymore.
Score = 3
The first 30 seconds are pure, hot sex.
Score = 14
This is pathetic. They should not put this out.
Score = -25
Does someone want to explain why the U2 tour is sponsored by Blackberry when Bono just dropped $150M on Palm?
Someone is fired.
Score = 6
What's funnier is, the entire road crew is using MOTOROLA gear for the whole tour (fact).
Score = 1
Is this Justice Jumping the Shark ? what's next ? Lily allen ?
Score = -21
more like jumping your bone pj - this is fucking awesome. if you don't like it, too bad. justice ruuuuuuuuuuuuuule. this is some hot fire. makes you realize how shit the original is.
Score = 11
My bad...Justice jumped the shark when they designed a bottle for coke...remixing U2 is just a continuity. Next they'll remix Lily allen and Dj for a Nato convention.
Score = -20
you're sooooooooo indie PJ - don't you ever sell out to those capitalist pigs.
Score = 12
Xavier and Gaspard were graphic designers before they were making music as Justice. Designing a Coke bottle, a cultural icon that artists like Warhol and Rauschenberg have used in their artwork, is a pretty awesome gig –
Score = 21
U2 is the devil, I hate my life, blah blah blah
Score = 34
I hate U2, my life is very empty, I am the epitamy of elitist... blah blah blah
Score = 1
I was being sarcastic. Sorry you don't have the cognitive power to pick up on the obvious.
Score = -1
I Totally didn't catch your sarcasm. No, I totally wasn't following you. I totally didn't agree with you at all. Nope.
Score = 2
I hate you.
Score = 0
It's near impossible to turn shit into gold.
But damn, they came close.
Score = 17
The gave a song some JUCTICE
SAY thanks Bono!
Score = 3
Original is fine, so is 1st 30 seconds of this remix. Then it turns into crap that elitist douchebags debate whether or not its hot. It's not. NLOTH blows this away on every level.
Score = -14
Shut up dad! Go drink another beer! You're the reason mom left!
*runs to room crying*
Score = 40
I think U2 has lost its originality. The song as a whole doesn't sound like any other songs but it sounds like they have gotten ideas from various songs by other artists and have pieced them together. Their last album was kind of similar in lack of originality.
Score = 3
that piano track is killer.
Score = 5
Yeah, the keyboards are brilliant. Fine job by Justice. That song is the worst on the entire "No Line" album. Now it sounds great!
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Score = -15
fun creative remix. Certainly danceable. However, this is NOT better than the original. I can like and accept this version for what it is: fun, disposable, forgettable ear candy. But, if U2 actually put this version on record I would set my stereo on fire and chuck it at some wannabe animal collective loving hipster.
Score = -7
wow stereogum, this is a pretty huge thing to have the premiere of . Nice one.
The song is OK
Score = 4
I can tolerate this better than U2's crappy boots single. At least this remix sounds far more original in the first few 36 seconds, but once he starts singing his "Pump It Up" rip off verses, I still shake my head and cringe.
Score = -2
this makes me wanna see some titties
Score = 22
Ewww Bono really has the skin of a pig
Score = -5
ITS REALLY GREAT WHAT JUSTICE DID TO ThIS SONG, i enjoy this
Score = 2
maybe they could just remix the whole album and i could act like that's the one U2 made?
Score = 16
No matter how you dress it, remix it or present it... shit is still gonna be shit.
Score = -3
this is ok, original is infinitely better....
Score = -22
haha funny joke
Score = 7
good song to bang a couple of coked-up hoes to.
Score = 10
they can make anything sexy. Justice!
Score = 7
Loved this new song from the first time I heard it. U2 just keeps reinventing itself...
Score = 4
Roffle?
Score = 2
Ewww one of the worst remixes i have heard. Its awful. *goes to stick original back on * ;)
Score = -13
haha funny joke
Score = 5
Dear Stereogum,
Please report on Pheonix's SNL performance last night, it was brilliant. I am tired of looking at a picture of Bono's face inside of a cross, it is uncomfortable.
Sincerely,
Coop
Score = 7
I like Stereogum's photoshop splice of U2/Justice more than Pitchfork's.
/hipster
Score = 2
i pressed play and immediately i was transported to a rave party. justice is the best.
Score = 7
way way better than the U2 single :)
J
Score = -3
I don't really like U2.
Score = -5
Hmmm...I kinda wanted the whole song to fuck me like an animal and not just the beginning. It still felt good though.
Score = 3
I don't really like Justice. Maybe if I were 15 I would!
Score = -1
The fact that U2 are complete shit, makes this song 50x as impressive. think about the materiallssssss
Score = 0
everybody puts such weight on any new U2 music and every fart that comes out of Bonzo's mouth. It's just a fun song that's a little schizo. Whatever. It's not their best or their worst. This mix has its purpose but this type of music, that Justice makes is all fun. soulless but fun. lets get it in perspective. Most of the music that U2 makes has soul. It will be around for a long long time. I know, it's not popular to defend giants, but this one deserves defending, if we're really talking about the music.
Score = 2
I'd still rather listen to The Comsat Angels than U2...even U2 remixed by Justice.
http://silenceinarchitecture.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/favorites-the-comsat-angels-sleep-no-more-1981/
Score = -4
hey thanks for the comsat angels! I like what i heard and will look more into them. U2 are still one of my faves after all these years. don't care what anyone thinks. i'm not trying to be 'alt' or whatever and pretend i'm wacking off to dan deacon. ;-)
Score = 7
even despite bono's best efforts this track still kicks. Wish Justice would release an instrumental version.
Score = -1
A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!
Score = 3
i would NEVER listen to this.
Score = -8
Then... don't? And let everyone who is here to listen to it, listen to it?
Score = 2
This is okay, but I much prefer the album version. I'm one of the few people who really enjoys the new album. And since that opinion is unpopular, I shall anticipate the deluge of down-voting. Be gentle.
Score = 13
if "sweet trash" by tobacco and "pump it up" by elvis costello had a love child, this would be the result.
Score = 1
Justice polishes up a very expensive turd born forth from a Nobel-nominate arse
Score = -1
Someone showed me music by a rap artist from the 90s who sounded exactly like justice. Exact drum compression and all. I lost some respect for them.
Score = -5
I think this is pretty darn good.
The fact that it sounds like "hey sexy goose!" Adds a little extra bonus.
I am in love with Justice, the two most monkey lookig humans possibly on the face of the earth, but somehow, still as sexy as a sexy man in sexy town.
Score = 3
I like U2.
Score = 3
JUSTICE HAS DONE AN AMAZING JOB WITH THIS SONG. ITS SOOTHING TO THE EARS!!!! i CAN'T SEEM TO STOP LISTENING TO THIS. I NEED TO GET THIS ON MY IPOD SOMEHOW!!! I HOPE THEY RELEASE IT SOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Score = -4
That remix is tough and on the money..........pure Justice magic
Score = 0
It's strange, U2's new album just seems to have slipped into a deep chasm never to return again. All you ever saw/heard in 2005 was 'Vertigo' or some other single from that terrible album - but now, it's sort of like - who's U2 again?
Bono must be freaking out - "Obscurity!! nooo!, quick Larry, grab your disco pants, we're gonna do something no other rock band has ever done! Yes, that's right, we're going to combine dance and rock AT THE SAME TIME!!"
Larry - "We did that back in 97' Bono"
Bono - "oh, how did that work out for us?"
Larry - "Not so good Bono, not so good"
Bono - " ok, well, get me some eyeliner, it's time to show them Bono as the world has never seen him!!"
Larry - "oh? and how's that Bono"
Bono - "Bono.....WITH EYELINER!!!"
Edge - "God, the mans a genius"
Score = 5
As a long time fan of the Lads I'm not a big fan of Get on your Boots but this version sucks! The first 30 secs are good but once the piano starts it degenerates into some tired Ibiza garbage track. The vocals dont mix well with the music...well hell those lyrics dont mix well with anything...and what are those disco horns? Maybe I should get my roller-skates out.
U2 seems to be following the same principle on the last several albums...put out a hit friendly bubble gum single and then surround it with some quality work on the album. But the singles are getting worse...at least to the average American ear...but hell NLOTH opened at #1 in 31 countries... So what do I know....well I do know that the French aren't exactly known for their musical prowess and this song just reinforces that.
Score = -5
grammatically, shouldn't it be "get your boots on"?
"get on your boots" sounds like you'd be standing on top of your boots.
Score = 5
The first 30 seconds sound awesome. I wish the whole remix would have had this vibe going on.
This would also be better if Bono's voice wasn't pitched just a little too high. He's only a few steps away from being a chipmunk here.
Score = 3
Johnny's in the basement mixing up the medicine etc etc
Score = 0
Not bad, I'm not a fan of the new U2 album so I enjoy this more than the original. It is definitely not the best Justice remix though.
Score = -2
Begining bit is good but the rest is pretty rubbish. love the original and justice is my fav band.. but they've let me down this time.
Score = 4
Great piano line. Not as indulgent as I would have liked, but decent.
PS to all U2 bashers: 50 million people come out and say they love U2 versus another 50 million people who come out and say they despise U2
every.
single.
time.
they release a new album.
25+ years later, it's getting old guys.
Seriously.
I don't care what the shit you think about u2.
Score = 3
"sexy boots, get on your sexy boots, ya"
do i need to say anything else?
jesus mother of god save us al
Score = -1
I don't care how hard you try and remix this new album into something good. Its just not going to happen.
Score = -5
Only way in the world to get all these people to say "U2 is cool".
This remix is completely blah. Guess they did what they could.
With a song this bad the potential for a great remix is huge. It's somewhat better than the original but at the same time a bit disappointing.
It's not "We are your Friends", if you know what I mean.
Score = -2
why is everyone yelling?
Score = 0
this is a piece of crap compared to the original! there's no spirit, no soul, no beauty. narrowing the brilliant drumwork by mullen down to one beat steady per second. the sublty of the edges backing vocals. this is cackaphony. although alot of people refuse to see it, this song is brilliant,edges soaring guitar is replaced here by a clank of a dead piano. this remix dies, the original drives!
Score = 0
I need an mp3 of this.
Score = 0
i'm just glad that wheatus guy posted again...
Score = 1
I'm a long time U2 fan. LOve Rock n roll. Love Indie. Love dance. Hip hop. LOve it all. This however..... is amazing! Tres bon Justice!
Score = 0
I'm sure there is nothing on planet Earth compable of saving this song, much less France. *listens*
Score another in the You Can Judge A Book By Its Cover column.
Score = -1
Shame Bono didn't use his Discotheque voice for this one... sexy & husky (contrary to the man himself)... But I like the Justice mix - in its own right. GOYB on the album fits in really well there... This mix wouldn't have.
Score = 2
NIN meets Coldplay! This remix blows big time! This is a ROCK song, not a foreplay tune. Where's the rock?
I hate it when DJ's like this take just the vocals and add all their own music. What happened to taking the best parts of a song and enhancing those parts. This is a step up from the Crookers remix. But if you like lame remixes, look for Pete Tong's remix of U2's Magnificent. He also destroyed the song.
Score = -1
I HAVE AN INTERNET CONNECTION, SO MY OPINION IS BETTER AND MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURS!!
This remix is going to be on one of the commercial releases of Magnificent, the second single from No Line. If I'm not mistaken that single comes out May 1.
Score = 2
Great track! Less arena rock, more mouse voice.
Score = 0
There's nothing wrong with the original track, people criticised The Fly and that went on to become a classic U2 track.
It's just a fashion statement, no one will remember the re-mixers in 2-3 years time.
Wanky wanky dancy dancy.
Score = 0
Love the Figure 8 shot - XO. Nice to see that Elliott is not forgotten.
Score = 0
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Not sure how you can improve on somethin that ALREADY is crap, but....I guess thats my meager opinion
Score = -1
this is so legit
new U2 sister album out next year:
songs of ascent
Score = 1
I like it. how I get it, I'm in Indonesia and so far from town. I'm in the center forest
Score = 0
This is CRAP, definitely worse than the Madonna/Britney remix Justice did back b4 you dipshits were throwing out the words "hipster indie snob", Seriously.. U2 SUCK!
Score = 0
That was FUCKING amazing.
Score = 0
Cool. I like that remix of that achtung baby single, but then again, we were very stoned at that time.
Know someone that song with Bono and Eddie Vedder? Perhaps they can make a remix of that song too.
Score = 0
This rmx is a joke....keep laughin' and listen to Kravitz's.....20 times worth.
Justice are just doin' like a bunch of french guys did...thinking that you stay on top without doin' anything...here is the proof....that's why "french touch" was a born dead movement....
Remember..."don't believe the hype"...
Score = 0
a pretty disappointing remix i find, doesn't really get going for me. props to justice though.
Score = 0
Does anyone else see U2's music gravitating towards Coldolay's style? I would have thought it would be the other way around.
Score = 0
I Thins somthing like Sebastian sound be great)
more digitaly
Score = 0