10 Most Hated Classic Rock Songs (From Great Bands)
7. Get On Your Boots - U2
U2 has had a reputation for being the most loved and hated band in all of rock music. While there are many fans who think Bono deserves a spot amongst the rock and roll gods, there are others who feel that his pretentious moments are some of the worst moments in rock history.
Though the band has had its staunch defenders over the years, it was still hard to find any merit in "Get On Your Boots" from No Line on the Horizon. With its danceable rhythm and squeaky clean production style, this song feels like the guys are absolutely aching to be played on the radio with the rest of the cool kids. The idea of switching up styles has worked with U2 before, but the song's lack of a good hook results in a dance song with absolutely nothing to latch onto.
The band may have been proud of it at the time, but this song hasn't aged well over the years, with the band rarely bringing it out during their stadium shows. As opposed to being the great rock gods who paved the way for new bands, this song just sounds like U2 chasing trends rather than creating them.