Is “God Part II” really the bridge to Achtung Baby?

Hello, Lemon Tarts!

A new episode of Kissing Lips and Breaking Hearts is here, and this week, we’re talking about a song that may be much more important to U2’s evolution than it gets credit for.

On Side A, we catch up on U2 news: the Shane MacGowan tribute project, Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno’s guest-producer roles on the next album, Bono’s involvement in a new Nelson Mandela documentary, a forthcoming Windmill Lane book and more.

Then, on Side B, we pull “God Part II” from the cigar box. Is it simply a sharp, overlooked Rattle and Hum deep cut? Or is it the clearest preview of the band’s imminent leap into Achtung Baby? We share your excellent takes, from thoughtful mini-dissertations to one perfect review: “Belter.”

There’s also record-store talk, a gold-stamped promotional copy of War, U2.com merch temptation (failed!), and Hillary's eternal quest to find Rattle and Hum on vinyl without just ordering it online.

And next week’s random-song selection is… “Beautiful Day.”

As always, thank you for listening, sharing, reviewing, commenting and generally being the best corner of the U2 internet.

Love,
The Garden Tarts

P.S. What do you think: is “God Part II” a Rattle and Hum song, an Achtung Baby preview, or both? Reply and tell us.