This is why I think U2 would be good at post rock:
1. The Edge was a pioneer at using effects and stuff in the 80s, he's got the talent and the vision to push the boundaries and try something new.
2. If you listen to the Joshua Tree stuff, you've got everything you need for a successful post rock song - the repeated guitar riffs, the angst (albeit in a different vein) and the all-important dynamic/textural build that leads to the climax of the song.
3. The bass/drums really lock in together and work together for the coherent whole of the band.
4. They are the masters of melody, so so so so needed in post rock.
They'd have to kick Bono out, of course, or maybe he could just play another instrument other than sing...no biggie really, seeing as though there isn't much singing in post-rock....I wonder how much of the awesomeness of U2 comes from the band as opposed to Bono...don't get me wrong, I love Bono's voice. But the other instruments contribute to the unique U2 sound just as much as he does. In particular, the Edge.
What do you reckon? I think if you listen to Joshua Tree and Rattle and Hum you'd agree....it'd be so easy to arrange their songs for post-rock audiences, coz they've got so many of the elements already there.
I <3 U2!
