I like the vocals better on this one. Covers are always tough to listen to objectively. I really like this version and the whole vibe of the production. Sure U2 is slicker, but that's why I like your stripped down rocking version. Ya know do something different with it...plus we don't have their budget.

Thanks Clint.
 
Rocky

I was never a U2 fan, so I'm not really familiar with the song, but this sounds good. I played for many years in a 3 piece band so getting it to sound full can be tricky, but you guys nailed it.

Every time someone records a cover of a well known band / song it is always compared to the original. And no matter how fine a cover is it is "never as good as...".
This is one of the reasons I don't like to make covers.

Not being a fan of U2 or Bono this sounds like a reasonable cover the mix works here.
 
Thanks for sharing.

Lynn
It's always risky to cover an iconic band or song because people already have an expectation in their heads before you even start.  Sure, the singer doesn't sound like Bono texture wise, but he captured the energy and vibe quite well.  The rest of the song sounds good, and I commend you for the effort.  I've enjoyed both of your posts and look forward to hearing more from you.

Exactly!!...by the way Bono himself is a bit pitchy at times

Thanks guys! To be honest I didn't expect so much positive feedback. I dug up the tracks from the archives to see what I could do with them and give X3 a work out. I'm in the process of remodeling so I haven't been able to record anything new in awhile so I've been mixing old tracks with a VRM box. The good news is that my new digs will be much nicer, The bad news is that it will be half the size. I have some bulky stuff to get rid of due to the downsize: A Ramsa WRT-820. A Leslie 25 that's set up for guitar, Some misc. Rack gear, an old frequency generator, who knows what I'll find when I start digging around.
 
Rocky

Since I don't like U2 at all, I'm not familiar with this tune. So, I was able to listen to your version first. I thought the vocals came across a bit cheesy. The overall tone was way thinner than the original. Maybe you should try a more challenging song.

Thanks for the advice and keeping it real Pete.
 
Rocky

You (the collective you) have made this song your own.  No it doesn't sound exactly like U2 (e.g., the vocals, the bass is too prominent, etc.) but you have captured the energy of the song and put your own signature to it.  It is tight, well performed, and rocked --- so, IMHO well done!!