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  1. My first review

    Lyceum Ballroom (01/02/1981)

    Sound - Originally marked as 5*, but the sound quality is quite poor in my opinion, 2* I'd say, most of the time you can't hear Bono.

    1) 11 O'Clock Tick tock - I like this performance, only thing I didn't quite like was the fact that Bono couldn't sustain the high notes. Musically it's a very sound performance. 4/5

    2) Touch - First time I've heard this live. I like the studio version, it's quite good. Live...it's pretty good also. 3.5/5

    3) An Cat Dubh - One of my favourite songs live this. This performance is good, not one of the best. I don't like Bono's voice much on this and throughout the gig, it's as though he's shouting most of the time and he's not really putting any emotion into the songs, which lets it down a lot. Music-wise, another sound performance 3.5/5

    4) Into The Heart - The small crowd seem to like this one. I'm liking Edge's guitar on this, it's the first song so far that's made me shiver. Bono again, doesn't seem to be putting any emotion into it. 4/5

    5) Another time, Another Place - Don't like this performance at all. The introductory vocals, high pitched screaming, doesn't really do it for me. 2/5

    6) Electric Co. - This song is so good live it has to be included in every show I say. Still early days for it of course, only a year old. Brilliant performance. So far, the best from this gig. 5/5

    7) Things To Make And Do - Like Touch, this is the first time I've heard it live. Good song, hasn't got Bono ruining it with his poor vocals. 4/5

    8) Stories for Boys - This is the worst recording possible. I can't even hear Bono and the music is very very bassy. Because of the poor sound quality i'll have to give it 1/5

    9) Twilight - Same as Stories for Boys, poor sound. 1/5

    10) I Will Follow - Again, it's poor sound, but you can make this one out. And it's quite a good performance. 3/5

    11) Out Of Control - I don't like this performance. Bono again. It's as if he isn't really trying, I could sing some of these better than him to be fair. As we reach War, you can hear his voice getting better live and he's more into the music, this gig sounds like a kareoke. 2/5

    12) All Along The Watchtower - Terrible version of this song. Rattle & Hum is like a million times better. What is Bono doing? 1/5

    13) 11 O'Clock Tick Tock - For the second time tonight. Bono keeps the high notes in this one better, but I think I prefer it the first time round. 3.5/5

    Overall - The sound quality really lets us down here and the fact that Bono, in my opinion, isn't trying at all. No emotion, very shouty and at times you wonder if it's really him when you listen to some later stuff, not that much later mind you, 1983 onwards.

    Rating overall: 2.9/5
  2. Originally posted by iTimMy first review

    Lyceum Ballroom (01/02/1981)

    Originally marked as 5*, but the sound quality is quite poor in my opinion, 2* I'd say, most of the time you can't hear Bono.

    1) 11 O'Clock Tick tock - I like this performance, only thing I didn't quite like was the fact that Bono couldn't sustain the high notes. Musically it's a very sound performance. 4/5

    2) Touch - First time I've heard this live. I like the studio version, it's quite good. Live...it's pretty good also. 3.5/5

    3) An Cat Dubh - One of my favourite songs live this. This performance is good, not one of the best. I don't like Bono's voice much on this and throughout the gig, it's as though he's shouting most of the time and he's not really putting any emotion into the songs, which lets it down a lot. Music-wise, another sound performance 3.5/5

    4) Into The Heart - The small crowd seem to like this one. I'm liking Edge's guitar on this, it's the first song so far that's made me shiver. Bono again, doesn't seem to be putting any emotion into it. 4/5

    5) Another time, Another Place - Don't like this performance at all. The introductory vocals, high pitched screaming, doesn't really do it for me. 2/5

    6) Electric Co. - This song is so good live it has to be included in every show I say. Still early days for it of course, only a year old. Brilliant performance. So far, the best from this gig. 5/5

    7) Things To Make And Do - Like Touch, this is the first time I've heard it live. Good song, hasn't got Bono ruining it with his poor vocals. 4/5

    8) Stories for Boys - This is the worst recording possible. I can't even hear Bono and the music is very very bassy. Because of the poor sound quality i'll have to give it 1/5

    9) Twilight - Same as Stories for Boys, poor sound. 1/5

    10) I Will Follow - Again, it's poor sound, but you can make this one out. And it's quite a good performance. 3/5

    11) Out Of Control - I don't like this performance. Bono again. It's as if he isn't really trying, I could sing some of these better than him to be fair. As we reach War, you can hear his voice getting better live and he's more into the music, this gig sounds like a kareoke. 2/5

    12) All Along The Watchtower - Terrible version of this song. Rattle & Hum is like a million times better. What is Bono doing? 1/5

    13) 11 O'Clock Tick Tock - For the second time tonight. Bono keeps the high notes in this one better, but I think I prefer it the first time round. 3.5/5

    Overall - The sound quality really lets us down here and the fact that Bono, in my opinion, isn't trying at all. No emotion, very shouty and at times you wonder if it's really him when you listen to some later stuff, not that much later mind you, 1983 onwards.

    Rating overall: 2.9/5


    I agree with a lot of this. I'll write mine soon. The Electric Co. should be played at every show. Have you checked out the version from Devore 1983?
  3. I can't tonight fellas. Had a bereavement in the family this past weel. Had no time
  4. Originally posted by germcevoyI can't tonight fellas. Had a bereavement in the family this past weel. Had no time


    Sorry to hear that.
  5. Originally posted by easports43[..]

    I agree with a lot of this. I'll write mine soon. The Electric Co. should be played at every show. Have you checked out the version from Devore 1983?


    I haven't heard that performance but I'm guessing it's good?

    And I'm sorry to hear about your loss germcevoy.
  6. Sorry to hear that, Gerard....

    My review of this gig:

    1981-02-01 London, Lyceum Hall

    Sound:
    It’s worth a 1-star rating. It just sucks, actually…

    Performance:
    Good/decent. There are some good songs played throughout the show, especially Electric Co. and All Along the Watchtower, even with Bono singing awful. Also An Cat Dubh and Into the Heart are good. Stories for Boys is also special with a good amount of energy.
    I can't judge Adam, because of the awful sound quality. Edge is playing decent with some peeks, Larry drums great as always and Bono is indeed shouty and not really in to the show...except with I Will Follow.

    11 O’Clock Tick Tock – Reasonable, I’ve heard better ones. Bono’s voice seems good and Larry drums very well, but I think The Edge isn’t really on fire on this one.
    (6/10)

    Touch - Good. Although I haven’t heard this song very often, I think it’s played in a good way.
    (7,5/10)

    An Cat Dubh – A lot of resonance in the audio, but a good performance. It’s really played as it should be played. The Edge is playing well, Larry is drumming good….no further comments at all.
    (8/10)

    Into the Heart – Also a good performance. Bono sings it quite good and it’s a typical Into the Heart, actually.
    (7,5/10)

    Another Time, Another Place – Good, but I can’t hear the performance in a good way because of the poor recording. Anyway, trough my Sennheisers, I can hear Bono singing well and the drumming of Larry is also good.
    (7/10)

    The Cry/Electric Co. – This recording really is poor…From what I can hear it’s a very good performance again. Quick drumming, Bono doing his best to sing well and Edge playing also well. It’s being played in a fast tempo, like it should be played, I think. You can really hear it’s a early version of this beautiful song. Also a great snippet before Edge comes in halfway the song.
    (8.5/10)

    Things to Make and Do – Nice ‘ending’ to Electric Co. Good drumming from Larry.
    (8/10)

    Stories for Boys – A great one, I think. Bono sings good again. The sound is really poor on this one, by the way.
    (8.5/10)

    Twilight – Decent performance. Not really a special one.
    (7/10)

    I Will Follow – Good performance. Bono sings very good too. A typical I Will Follow.
    (8/10)


    Out of Control – Decent, I’ve heard it played much better. Bono doesn’t look really focused on the song. The Edge is on fire though….
    (6.5/10)

    All Along the Watchtower – Funny actually…a very early performance of this song, I think their very first. Bono sings it awful, it’s almost painful to hear. The performance of Adam, Larry and Edge is quite good for a first time.
    (5/10)

    11 O’Clock Tick Tock – Slightly better than the first one. There’s more energy in this one, I think.
    (7/10)

    Average mark: 7.2/10

  7. Originally posted by iTim[..]

    I haven't heard that performance but I'm guessing it's good?

    And I'm sorry to hear about your loss germcevoy.


    Yes, it's amazing! Possibly the best version. It's one of my favorite bootlegs as well. Grab it when you can.
  8. Just two reviews?? Is That All
  9. Originally posted by MWSAHJust two reviews?? Is That All


    Gerard pulled out...Nate, Sergio and Chris didn't post....weird how this place dies when Dan isn't around...I miss Dan
  10. well my proper iPod is due to be here tomorrow and bearing any other tragedy's I am here. Where is U2Starter with out next show?
  11. Originally posted by germcevoywell my proper iPod is due to be here tomorrow and bearing any other tragedy's I am here. Where is U2Starter with out next show?



    Here:


    Originally posted by U2starter

    Hi guyz, I'm here, I had very busy week, a lot of learning for school, exams, so I didn't have much time to appear here. So, now I can announce the next show. Ok,

    http://www.u2start.com/bootlegs/1992-05-22/Milan

    There have been several shows from 80's so I thought we could have some Zoo TV, what do you think...


  12. trust me to shout before I look. And what do I think? My profile will reveal all. You will be amazed
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