’Swirling around your head...’
’Swirling around your head...’
’Swirling around your head...’

'Swirling around your head...'

Listening parties taking place on both sides of the Atlantic. Here's what people are saying about HTDAAB  and HTRAAB in Dolby Atmos surround sound. 

19 Nov 2024

'Swirling around your head...'

In Zootopia, subscribers are taking the opportunity to #ReAssemble the Zoo Blog area with a host of new pieces talking about the upcoming releases and the excitement around 20 years of all things HTDAAB.

Mich, one of our mods over there, was keeping tabs : 'So nice to see fans, lots of them long term subscribers to U2.com, get treated to Dolby Atmos listening sessions in major cities around the world of How to Reassemble an Atomic Bomb before its release date'.

London
Jon3 : 'I went to the London one... It was an amazing experience. The new album was just incredible. You're definitely in for an audio treat'.

Andy : 'The sound in the screening room was incredible. It was like hearing songs I'd heard a million times for the first time in a way I had never heard them before. Felt like I was in the music, in the sound, plugged into every instrument and every amp. Very impressive'. 

Kenny : '...raw, guitars, bass, edge, bass, Bono, bass, drums! That guitar album Edge has been talking about..! Highlights - the whole thing! Mercy (or new title) starts off true to the version we love and the develops into a bigger thing if that's possible'.

Dublin
Avril : 'Listening to the album like that was surreal, the mix made it feel like the band were playing in front of you, beside, behind you, all around. It was exhilarating, I felt like I was in the studio with them.'

Phyllis : 'The audio was outstanding. You know that experience you get with a new album, you, your headset, and a dark room? The music just swirling around your head and piercing your heart? Imagine that in a room with 30 people who love the band like you do, but with audio like you can't imagine. I can't wait to get this into my hands!”

Adele : 'it was nice to catch up with some friends and share the anticipation and first impressions. The sound was crazy, crisp, it got under your skin. At times I had chills (and tears during Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own). The new pieces sounded great. And what a thrill to finally hear the new Mercy. And Bono's voice ! OMG!!!'

New York
Stateless : 'the mix and sound were un-freaking-believable! Mindblowing! At times like being in the studio with them… You could hear every whisper, breath, creak, string scratch, etc. So crisp and clear.'

Los Angeles
AchtungGuy : 'Had a great time in Los Angeles today. Really enjoyed hearing the new tracks and the Atmos mix on the previously released material. Can't wait to get the shadow album in my hands!”

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