U2's "Disappearing Act," "Yoshini Blossom" Unearthed On Deluxe Unforgettable Fire
Since U2 released Boy almost thirty years ago, Bono & Co. have never gone away, though their taste, aesthetic sense, songwriting chops, etc., have now and then. Which is why it's especially informative (and fun) to visit "Get On Your Boots" before listening to "Disappearing Act" and "Yoshini Blossom," two previously unreleased songs from the The Unforgettable Fire sessions that pop up on the remastered 25th Anniversary Edition of the collection. "Yoshini Blossom" is a dark instrumental with spry bass and an atmospheric sound that immediately evokes the collection without Bono uttering a syllable. His voice is very present on "Disappearing Act," a moody anthem that reminds us "there is only one thing you need to own / and that is hunger." Sage advice. And one of the things missing from more recent U2 outings.
Curious what "Yoshini Blossom" would sound like with vocals? Wonder no more.
And an EPK:
The Unforgettable Fire: 25th Anniversary Edition is out today via Mercury. The band's Rose Bowl show was broadcast live on YouTube Sunday. If you missed it, it's archived below.
Posted at 5:52 PM by brandon
Tags: U2
"Disappearing Act" sounds like it was produced recently, judging by his voice as well.
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Def a voice over done recently...
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what good music could really use these days is a real disappearing act from U2!
kaPow!
how was this posted over 4 hours ago and no one's made that terrible joke yet?
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He's basically putting new vocals/lyrics to old instrumentals. He did this on the Joshua Tree thing, too.
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Disappearing Act - music tracks were done in 1984, with the '303-style' keyboard overdubs by Eno and vocals by Edge and Bono done last year. This is the sort of sound and mood I was expecting with their latest album (with Eno and Lanois behind the desk), but was sadly lacking. I don't mind this track actually. A bit moody and reflective.
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