It's 'Magnificent'

18 Mar 2009223
U2's new single will be 'Magnificent' and turns out our friends in Coldplay are ahead of the game. They've been playing it before they come on stage on their current tour.

Mercury Records will release the new single on May 4th and the track has been getting plaudits ever since 'No Line...' was released.

The Times in London called it 'stunning' while Q magazine called it a 'slow-building anthem with the ambience of The Unforgettable Fire'. High praise indeed.

And as the good people of Coldplay twittered the other day, ' a truly beautiful song'. Thanks guys.

So what does everyone else think ? Good choice?

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Beznaiguia
Louder the better!
From the first time I heard Magnificent in my lap top speakers I was moved, then the lyrics, then on a true stereo and the bass lineand then my minds eye seeing the boys on stage with 60k people and you know Bono will make magnificent as much a feeling of the live moment as it is the converstation with God. I don't care what anyone says, this whole album is some fine fine work, and I've been a fan since Boy.
naenae1
great song for m y girl friend
wonderful song for couples in this great country of ours
miss_italia
Magnificent is brilliant...
From the very first moment I heard "Magnificent" it swept me off my feet. It's a great song. The music is just wonderful. For me it's the number 1 song of NLOH. After all these years still being able to create such a powerful song and such a beautiful music. RESPECT!!!
Bdunscomb
Magneficent, truly
You know this is a U2 song from the first note(ok-maybe two or three notes), andit does have an almost Unforgettable Fire feel to it. I know the audience will be ready with the "oh, oh magni....." sing along from show 1 in Milan. My fav's on NLOTH is Cedars, Surrender, and Breathe
davekanaya
Magnificent
Definitely should have been the first single! on that note, can you imagine hearing NLOTH for the first time, and get to track 6, GOYB, never having heard it before? I think it'd have been a great surprise and felt like a better track if it hadn't been so hyped up.
salts
Salts
A seventh UK no. 1? Surely...
ronschuur
Magnificent
Great song I hope they will start the tour with this one.
nickspayne
Magnificent
Great song, the guys were spoilt for choice as to which song to release first, they are all brilliant, thank-you. Bring on Wembley!
LoriB76
Great song
This is my favorite song on the new album. Great Choice
alekdome
great choice
I think it couldn't be any other way...it's the best song on the album, and I bet it will become one of those super hits.....I also read before here in the web site that there will be only 4 singles released, and I would like to know how they are planning on doing that, cuz at least "..crazy tonight" "breathe" and of course "no line on the horizon" simply have to be singles..have to
arzcrack
Boring-ificent
To be honest, probably the corniest song from the album, and not a particularly brave choice as next single. Did sound good over the PA at Coldplay last week, though.
dianep
Magnificent
Aah! As soon as I heard it, I thought "Unforgettable Fire" and then luxuriated! It truly magnifies the soul...
keepnreal
magnificent
MAGNIFICENT is the new soundtrack to my life... helping me get back to the rythm of my soul.
moralesfamily
moralesfamily
Good Song But My favorite is BREATHE Great lyrics BONO at his BEST!!!!!!
popfart
Love it!
This is another U2 song that immediately captures you and refuses to let go. I think it's going to be one of the highlights of the live show.
Christina VG
Magnificent
Immediately my favourite track on NLOTH, goose bumps all over my body and tears in my eyes, the ultimate U2-song/anthem !!
JScottMcD
MAGNIFY
This is an amazing anthem to the Magnificent One! Sing it loud in all of the arenas..."Justified till we die - you and I will magnify The Magnificent!" Great lyrics, great sound, great song. Like Rolling Stone said, "Hymns for the future!"
johnplogan
bishopmilner
top draw, cant wait to here it live!!!
eagle3
Magnifique!
Wonderful opening build into a great, cascading first volley reminiscent of "Zoo Station" and a soaring lyric that will elevate everyone at the live shows. It's a super single, one of many to come from NLOTH. "Moment of Surrender", "I Know I'll Go Crazy...", "Stand Up Comedy" and "Breathe" will also be competing for Best Rock Performance Due or Group come Grammy time in 2010. And lads .... I think we're looking at another Album Of The Year!
man u fan
magnificent
fantastic song. not my favourite but up there. 
Magnificent
This is the "Best"song......from the first time i heard it, i loved it.....beautiful lyrics....great song on a great album... Cant wait to see them at Wembley.....
lilina
Magnificent
magnificent IS magnificent - touches the Soul..............
thetaxman
Magnificent!
Hands down the best track on the album. Great choice of single. Will look forwrd to watching them play in at Sheffield now I've got my tickets!!!!!!
markoliver
m oliver
track 2 magnificent is truly awesome .a real feel good song with a strong message in the lyrics ONLY LOVE CAN LEAVE SUCH A MARK .play it over and over and never tire of it .the edges guitar and bonos voice are a match to perfection .good work lads
bejj
Magnificent
Current favourites are NLOTH (album and B-side) and Fez-Being Born. I can see why Magnificent has been chosen as the next single though. IMO Boots wasn't quite up to previous leads, although it was a grower, may pull in new fans and will be fun live.
Magnificen
Thisis the "Best" song on the album,from the first time i heard this song, i loved it...... great song on a great album... cant wait to seethem at wembley..
smartrr
Magnificent..... an apt title
With or Without You, One,Make it on your own,and now Magnificent ....... superb. Still delivering quality tracks. Roll on Wembley.
lollieb
lollieb
I first heard it on the radio 2 roof and it absolutely blew me away. Brilliant single by the best live band that as ever existed.
Melmen
MAGNIFICENT
Could this album be ANY BETTER??? THANK YOU U2. It is hard to listen to new music sometimes when such hits as Vertigo and Elevation continue to dominate our soundscapes. But... WOW...!!! WHAT A RECORD... DEEP AND DEEPER- yet it is so much on the surface at the same time... IT GETS BETTER WITH EVERY SPIN- I fiind myself waking in the middle of the night with the new songs echoing in my mind... Breathe- If I Don't Go Crazy- No Line- all of them simply MAGNIFICENT! All you have to do is listen...
BenMagnificent
magnifico
Great song to cycle too as well
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