U2 - Angel Of Harlem

This is the first of 3 honourable mentions for the 'Fab Five' greatest rock bands of all time. U2 have over 3 decades of incredible songs, albums, and tours under their belt. Yet in the class of the 'Fab Five' that simply isn't long enough and is the key reason why they aren't in there yet... give it a few years boys. U2 also consists of an amazing singer-guitarist songwriting team in lead singer Bono and guitarist The Edge. Adam Clayton on bass and Larry Mullen Jr. on drums make up the rhythm section and the full sound of the band. One thing I've always loved about this band is that it's been the same 4 guys since day 1. They have stuck together, always recorded together, and you rarely hear of any fighting or feuding (unlike most of the top 5...). They have also stayed ridiculously relevant through each decade, consistently putting out hit albums and singles, not to mention the highest grossing tour of all time in 2011.

"Angel Of Harlem" is my favourite U2 song (well actually second to "Where The Streets Have No Name" but I already chose that one earlier). The horns, something rather uncommon for a U2 record, are unreal and make the song for me. It's also just a cool story about the Irish band's love for USA and, especially, NYC.

Some thoughts...

- Huge congrats to Pavel Bure for making the Hockey Hall of Fame today. I always felt he'd been snubbed and this came as quite a shock today. The interesting part of this will be to see the response from the Canucks. His jersey is not in the rafters (the way he left the team/city definitely wasn't the most gracious way one could do so) while 3 other players who will all likely never make it to the Hall are. At this point it would just seem kind of embarrassing and 'just because'. There's always the ring of honour but, come on...

- Brendan Shanahan got completely snubbed for HHOF. Sundin gets in quite easily and no Brendan... That just doesn't seem right, especially when there's no limit for number of players admitted each year.

- Stoked for Canada Day camping this weekend. As long as mother nature cooperates it should be a real beauty.