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  1. Originally posted by RUMMY:[..]


    I agree with you on that one, Nick. I've seen both bands four times. I've seen U2 only in Toronto but have no repeat cities for PJ. Admittedly all of this may be due to circumstance but it's still true. In fact, PJ is the first band I've ever travelled for more than one hour to see!

    Exactly! And in reality you were very close to going to Detroit! So as much as I love U2 , the excitement around them will never be as high as it is with PJ for me personally.

  2. And it's not over yet....yet....yet....yet........yet........


  3. The obvious thing that would help for me with U2 is to not follow the setlists beforehand and go into a show "cold." However, this is virtually impossible for me to do.
  4. I disagree with a lot here. They should play every song they have ever played. Why should they stop playing some songs? It would slowly start ruining the purpose of extreme set list variation. Also, I love the heavy stuff, why should they stop? It is what they are known for - it is great to see a few quick, heavy ones here and there. I love Mind Your Manners, even if it sounds like Spin the Black Circle part II.

    Seeing Pearl Jam five times this summer and travelling to see them made me realise that I wouldn't do the same for U2. Only saving grace would be if they delved into set list variation to the extent of Pearl Jam.

    Oh, and by the way, Leeds was the best. A bit biased coming from me, though.
  5. Come on this is a U2 Forum and be positive about other bands.
  6. Originally posted by KieranU2:I disagree with a lot here. They should play every song they have ever played. Why should they stop playing some songs? It would slowly start ruining the purpose of extreme set list variation. Also, I love the heavy stuff, why should they stop? It is what they are known for - it is great to see a few quick, heavy ones here and there. I love Mind Your Manners, even if it sounds like Spin the Black Circle part II.

    Seeing Pearl Jam five times this summer and travelling to see them made me realise that I wouldn't do the same for U2. Only saving grace would be if they delved into set list variation to the extent of Pearl Jam.

    Oh, and by the way, Leeds was the best. A bit biased coming from me, though.

    I don't think they should stop playing it - I'm just coming clean and stating that I don't like it (the newer, heavy stuff) nearly as much as a lot of other stuff. Unfortunately, when I listen to the 2013-2014 boots, I tend to tune out when songs like MYM come on - and I'll even skip Got Some or Comatose.
  7. Originally posted by KieranU2:I disagree with a lot here. They should play every song they have ever played. Why should they stop playing some songs? It would slowly start ruining the purpose of extreme set list variation. Also, I love the heavy stuff, why should they stop? It is what they are known for - it is great to see a few quick, heavy ones here and there. I love Mind Your Manners, even if it sounds like Spin the Black Circle part II.

    Seeing Pearl Jam five times this summer and travelling to see them made me realise that I wouldn't do the same for U2. Only saving grace would be if they delved into set list variation to the extent of Pearl Jam.

    Oh, and by the way, Leeds was the best. A bit biased coming from me, though.

    Well said. I agree

  8. I think a few people around here would back me up in saying that I am more than positive about PJ.
  9. I have stated this before and I know it is true for many (but not all): 1987-1998 (ages 14-25) was the era of music that had the most impact on me and then other things seem to take over - or new music became less important. I'm the classic old dude living in the past, I suppose. Any way, as a result it's difficult more me to connect with the newer stuff for bands like PJ.

    But don't get me wrong, I like a lot of it - and I've stated that there are several instances of greatness. The consistency just isn't there.
  10. Last comment: I think "Getaway" is a fabulous song and it's a relatively heavy one.
  11. Getaway is awesome! Im surprised it gets played so little for a new song..

  12. Especially for an opening track to the latest album!
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