Yeah, I've got a terminal case.

Actually, she hates one-sided conversations and is coming to accept the idea that she doesn't have to constantly give me attention like I'm a puppy, or something.

Oh, OK.

My GF is actually cool about dating an introvert.

"Are you mad?"
"No."
"You seem pretty upset."
"I'm really OK."
"You're just sitting there not saying anything."
"I don't really have anything to say right this second."
"No need to get defensive."
"…"
"Ohhhhkaaaaayyyy. When you're done being all moody and pissy, let me know."

Correction: Post-JT / Pre-ATYCLB U2.

You and I were thinking the same thing. "Discothéque" actually gave me hope… but yeah… life happened.

It's got a few moments of greatness ("Cedars" / "White as Snow") but mostly comes across as the band in a creative rut, throwing out U2 pastiche ("Magnificent"), pathetic Dad Rock ("Unknown Caller" allllllll the way through "Stand Up Comedy") or songs that just don't go anywhere ("Breathe").

I love how The AVClub is infused with a disproportionately high level of Pop diehards.

U2 have been recording with Danger Mouse since 2010 / 2011.

Nellee Hooper was the producer of Pop from mid-1995 until May of 1996.

The funny thing is that I remember "The Playboy Mansion" was the fan favorite on release day.

It's perfect summer music. Something to put on during the worst stretch of the hottest, muggiest day.

COBL is a leftover from the Pop sessions, which explains its greatness.

Unforgettable Fire gets bonus points for sounding like it came from circa Nowhere.

The biggest problems with "Discothéque" are the structure and production.

The director is ultimately responsible for what happens on set.

If the accounts are correct, then the director and a few other people are absolutely liable and deserve prison time.

That interview was magnificent. I'd love to see him come in for another one.

"But [Lance Henriksen] could run the gamut from being the funniest guy you ever heard to one of the moodiest, that you’d just stay away from. But a riveting actor. "