I am origianlly from Vermont, but live in upsate NY now. Not to sound like John Cusak, but a little about me:
Top 5 bands:
1) U2
2) The Beatles
3) The Velvet Underground (and Lou solo)
4) Oasis
5) The Rolling Stones
Top 5 new bands:
1) The Killers
2) The Strokes
3) Arcade Fire (though the second album is terrbile)
4) Jet
5) The Arctic Monkeys
Top 5 U2 albums (love them all though):
1) ATYCLB
2) Achtung Baby
3) The Joshua Tree
4) HTDAAB
5) Boy
Top 5 U2 songs not named Streets, One, and Bad (love them all though):
1) Walk On
2) So Cruel
3) Out of Control
4) Original of the Species
5) Gone
Top 5 U2 bootlegs:
Well that is why I am here. I am bored with the fan club releases after so many repeated spins and I need to expand my U2 live mind. My only concern is that diving in too deep will engulf me too much into U2 and neglect the rest of my catalogue, but I am willing to give it a shot.
Thoughts on bands compared to U2:
Like some Coldplay songs, but not necessarily the albums.
Like some Radiohead albums. Absolutely love the Bends and warming up to OK Computer lately.
Great to meet ya! I think we have really similar tastes. (I'm sure you'll find quite a few people here who will say that!) Anyways, if you're looking to expand your live U2 catalog, you've come to the right place. Welcome!
Nice intro. I like your top 5 U2 songs and how you did them.
If you're getting into boots, you may be interested in our Bootleg Round Table. Check out the topic ( look in active topics, it's there - sorry I can't do links for you as I'm on my iPod ). Basically we listen to one boot a week and give our thoughts on them. There's also a summary topic showing the ones we've done so far to give you some ideas. Feel free to join us.
And don't worry about too much U2. We all still have a healthy interest in other stuff and it will crop up on here. With your favourites list you can't go wrong in this community.
I hope you continue to enjoy the site and get the answers you need in your other topic (I'd give Nero or iTunes a try if I were you).
Thanks for the love everyone. Seems like a very friendly and helpful bunch.
13 Dan Marino
66 Mario Lemieux
That is cool about the calendar.
Rutland, Vermont. Where in NH?
Glad to see some of you have ATYCLB as #1. It is my bad day album. Always makes me think and never fails to put me in a positive mood. For that reason, it will always be #1. Second only to Abbey Road for me when including all bands.
I hate Duke though, sorry bro.
I saw that Bootleg round table thread. Sounds like a great idea. I will get in there eventually.
