Originally Posted by
VHscraps
I always liked Jump. I liked it that Ed made synths sound more human than anyone else up to that point without it mimicking the sound of another instrument. there's loads of stuff on the early albums where the flangers are producing a similar 'airy' sound via the guitar.
When it first came out it sounded fresh - that synth sounded organic. It pushes air. And to me, it shows the influence of The Who on Ed. It's got that sense of space you hear on some of that early 70s Who stuff, and those chords or the chord pattern is very Townshend-like.
But I understand why people hate it as well. It overshadows everything else (especially to non-fans of the band), and it is nowhere near being in their top 20 tunes. I don't especially need to hear it again.
But if I listen to the 1984 album, especially on vinyl as it was intended, I'd rather not skip. I think within that context - playing the whole album through - it's the best way to listen to hear it.
It also wouldn't hurt one little bit if the band dropped it from the live set (along with Pretty Woman, You Really Got Me and other 'hits' ....)