U2 have discussed the controversy surrounding their surprise new album, which was uploaded onto iTunes users' accounts without their permission.
In a move that cost Apple an estimated $100 million, U2 uploaded their latest album, Songs Of Innocence, onto the devices of anyone with an iTunes account.
Mercury Prize Nominees Bombay Bicycle Club told NME: “I thought the move was quite invasive. A lot of people are up in arms because they don’t like U2. I don’t have an opinion on the band itself, but I do think the method is a little bit in your face."
Tyler The Creator also tweeted the following:
GET OFF MY FUCKING PHONE. YOU COULDNT COME UP WITH AN ACTUAL MARKETING IDEA? FUCK @U2 I DONT WANT YOU. FUCK BONO. I DIDNT ASK FOR YOU IM MAD
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) September 12, 2014
Speaking to The Guardian, drummer Larry Mullen said he "couldn't give a shite" about the furore it caused, with Adam Clayton also wondering "what all the fuss is about."
Speaking with a little more tact, guitarist The Edge said: "It was an opportunity that will only ever come around once for anybody. I don't think anyone would want to do it again."
Meanwhile, U2 are set to appear on Later... With Jools Holland later this month, where they'll perform Songs Of Innocence tracks.
