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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SunAshton
Best song in the new album
Beautiful and glorious. Followed by Unknow Caller and last Moment of Surender
supergenius365
Least Favorite Song
I am clearly "out of touch" on this one, but "Magnificent" is my least favorite song on the album. Oh well.
CARYMAN
Only love can leave such a mark
Magnificent will be a U2 classic. It's lyric is lovely. I want to hear this songlive here in Peru.
Fridtjof
magnificent
Its a gret song: The hole album is great.
john1967
magnificent
superb melodyrock
marjolein1961
magnificent
A whole stadium full of people and Bono sings "I was born, I was born to sing for you, I didn't have a choice" That is truly MAGNIFICENT
imcosta
Boots was the Tease
All the songs are great on NLOH, but Magnificent is right on. You just keep singing it to yourself. Still can't decide if this one is my favorite because the whole album keeps me going and keeps sounding better and better each time I listen to it.
STURGESS
Magnificent
Totally agree. It should have been the first single!!
u22009
Magnificent Choice
Great idea to release Magnificent as the next single. Fantastic studio (and live) song. Can't wait to hear it in person at 360.
u22009
Magnificent Choice
Great idea to release Magnificent as the next single. Fantastic studio (and live) song. Can't wait to hear it in person at 360.
markpearce
Magnifico!!
Was hooked as soon as I heard it, best song on the album. I was born, I was born to listen to it over and over again *****
Jeroen2
A global nr ONE
Though I really think the album as a whole is Magnificent, this song stands out as an instand U2 classic. Can't wait to hear you guys play the new songs here in Amsterdam this summer! I'm there (twice) doing a 360!!!
Jordi
Magnifica!
Great tribute to one of the nicest creating periods from U2!!! Fabulous guitar!!! How it will sound on the tour???
apinches28
Dance Dance
IHEARTU2, and I want a (green) tshirt that says so. This song really makes me want to dance and smile all day. Perhaps not the most eloquent comment, but it's true! And I agree, Moment of Surrender is probably my favourite of the album.
VascoDuarte
I love it...
I'm sure that it will be a great hit. Greetings from Portugal.
magnificent
this song will come alive when they start it playing it live,i wish this had been the first single ,this is a classic,they are five very great songs on no line,i love the it
interu2005
ohh
I don't like the idea to see a Coldplay trying to be U2 cose U2 is bigger than all the rock bands of this world simply the best..
rkehler
good choice
the best tune from the new CD, a wise choice for the next single
steno
At the Top of all times....
So hard and difficult to choose the best song of this fantastic album, but Magnificent.... is MAGNIFICENT! I just can't stop listening to it, all day long. It's really at the top of all the best songs everreleased by U2!
andreafigueiredorosa
Magnificent
It's such a beautiful song. It's a pleasure to hear.
SunAshton
Best song in the new album
Beautiful and glorious. Followed by Unknow Caller and last Moment of Surender
DIVIL
Take your pick
the album is a masterclass any tune out of the first 7 would be good enough to challange the charts and blow the pretenders out of the water....
suemarie
Streets Rival?
Turn the volume on Magnificent way up and you get an inkling of what this song is going to sound like in concert. Streetsmay now havea rival for best live song.
cluttercoco
Magnificent is a BRILLIANT song
What an amazing song! It sparkles with joy. Everything about this song is amazing. Adam's base is perfect. The rythm of the song just invites an amazing dance remix. And yes, it should be the show opener!! Edge shines and Bono, OMG his voice is just blowing me away!!  U2 has gone above and beyond by a mile. I am very glad that they delayed the release. It was worth every minute of waiting.....
joroco
magnificent rox!!!!!!!
This is my favorite track on the album. I think its amazing.
Rhondali
rosa
A fantastic song and an anthem ! NLOTH was well worth the wait. Can't wait to hear the songs live!
magnificent
This is truly one of their best songs ever made! I love those drumbeats. Straight in at number one!?
throwarock
Magnifico
They had to announce their return with "Boots". It lets people know that they have changed direction a bit. Not the biggest Boots fan but I like the lyric. Great choice for 2nd single though. 3rd....Crazy -It has more appeal to more people. Breathe the 4th. Let the shows begin
schmoscar
Zoe
A truly beautiful song by truly beautiful people. I loved it the moment I heard it and can't wait to hear the boys playing it live when I see them in Cardiff. truly magnficent.
ianian
only love can heal such a scar...
this is the best song on the album by a mile. has the building and rolling momentumofclassic u2. cant wait to sing it at the concert!!
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