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  1. As usual, broadcasts will always be rated as better shows than non-broadcasts. Just look at the top-10 of bootlegs, rest my case

    But I like this show, also because it is a broadcast but also because of the Rain, the George Harrison-thing. Great bootleg.
  2. Originally posted by germcevoy:Ill go out on a limb here. Can anybody explain the greatness of this gig? It is fantastic but legendary? Ill need persuading


    Put it on and listen to it.

    What I love about this gig is that it has an unusual aggressive feel. U2 was criticized all the way saying that Popmart was a washout...that U2 were over. George Harrison's words just were the final straw and the band tried everything to squash the people by a performance full of passion.
    You can fell this through every single song.
    Bullet and Miami are pure gold on this one. Velvet Dress has the "hands to pray" part. That's all I need for a good Popmart gig.

    But to each their own.



  3. Remember King Solomon, Jeremy.

    Anyway, I agree with Gerard, it's not even a good broadcast. It's a bit cold. . .
  4. Originally posted by yeah:[..]

    Put it on and listen to it.

    What I love about this gig is that it has an unusual aggressive feel. U2 was criticized all the way saying that Popmart was a washout...that U2 were over. George Harrison's words just were the final straw and the band tried everything to squash the people by a performance full of passion.
    You can fell this through every single song.
    Bullet and Miami are pure gold on this one. Velvet Dress has the "hands to pray" part. That's all I need for a good Popmart gig.

    But to each their own.


    I shall have another listen. It is great don't get me wrong, legendary seems a bit far to me though. . .but I shall report back with my findings
  5. Originally posted by yeah:[..]

    Put it on and listen to it.

    What I love about this gig is that it has an unusual aggressive feel. U2 was criticized all the way saying that Popmart was a washout...that U2 were over. George Harrison's words just were the final straw and the band tried everything to squash the people by a performance full of passion.
    You can fell this through every single song.
    Bullet and Miami are pure gold on this one. Velvet Dress has the "hands to pray" part. That's all I need for a good Popmart gig.

    But to each their own.


    Miami is awesome on this show, remembers me to press the play button again. Singing in the rain is also great.
  6. Originally posted by germcevoy:[..]

    I shall have another listen. It is great don't get me wrong, legendary seems a bit far to me though. . .but I shall report back with my findings


    Yep, legendary might be slightly exaggerated.
    Change this to 'best performance in the last 10 years.'
  7. Originally posted by yeah:[..]

    Yep, legendary might be slightly exaggerated.
    Change this to 'best performance in the last 10 years.'


    i'd go along with that
  8. Originally posted by yeah:[..]

    Yep, legendary might be slightly exaggerated.
    Change this to 'best performance in the last 10 years.'


    Seems to me that "best performance in the last 10 years" should qualify as "legendary." I know you're not a fan of their recent stuff, but...10 years is a pretty big chunk of their career. No South Bend Elevation? No NYC post-9/11? No 5th leg Vertigo?
  9. Originally posted by haytrain:[..]

    Seems to me that "best performance in the last 10 years" should qualify as "legendary." I know you're not a fan of their recent stuff, but...10 years is a pretty big chunk of their career. No South Bend Elevation? No NYC post-9/11? No 5th leg Vertigo?


    Sarajevo was more 'Legendary'. As was South Bend and Elevation New York (a personal favorite). Legendary doesn't always mean they are any good though.

    5th Leg Vertigo was great but a little too relaxed. . . and I hate greatest hits tours
  10. Originally posted by germcevoy:Ill go out on a limb here. Can anybody explain the greatness of this gig? It is fantastic but legendary? Ill need persuading


    I was there,so that's your legend Along with ric,and thousands of others.The days leading up to the show,press speculation was rife that this was their last tour,because it was costing a lot of money to stage plus George Harrison slagging them off saying they were a load of crap etc I think the following few performances was the 2 fingers up to everyone. U2 were awesome at Leeds,possibly 2nd best I've seen 'em behind ZOO TV Wembley 12th August 1993.Nothing can compare to a ZOO TV show for me.........possibly the conditions make the legend too.I know it rained at a few of the European shows of PopMart,but I'd never seen rain like this before.You could see the black clouds coming in the distance while lining up to get in,hoping it would pass,not a chance !! CAST got absolutley feckin drenched during their support,best support act I've seen.U2 come on,not a drop,nothing.Hence Bono saying before One....."...so it didn't really rain at all did it ?"........that's just a bit of background,but I think the band were really tight that night.Great show,possibly doesn't make for the greatness your looking for Gerard,but for those who were there.............
  11. Originally posted by gmc:[..]

    I was there,so that's your legend Along with ric,and thousands of others.The days leading up to the show,press speculation was rife that this was their last tour,because it was costing a lot of money to stage plus George Harrison slagging them off saying they were a load of crap etc I think the following few performances was the 2 fingers up to everyone. U2 were awesome at Leeds,possibly 2nd best I've seen 'em behind ZOO TV Wembley 12th August 1993.Nothing can compare to a ZOO TV show for me.........possibly the conditions make the legend too.I know it rained at a few of the European shows of PopMart,but I'd never seen rain like this before.You could see the black clouds coming in the distance while lining up to get in,hoping it would pass,not a chance !! CAST got absolutly feckin drenched during their support, best support act I've seen.U2 come on,not a drop,nothing.Hence Bono saying before One....."...so it didn't really rain at all did it ?"........that's just a bit of background,but I think the band were really tight that night.Great show,possibly doesn't make for the greatness your looking for Gerard,but for those who were there.............


    'I was there'

    I have no argument for that. If I was there I would say so to but your attendance is no legend to me matey. Nice insight though
  12. Originally posted by haytrain:[..]

    Seems to me that "best performance in the last 10 years" should qualify as "legendary." I know you're not a fan of their recent stuff, but...10 years is a pretty big chunk of their career. No South Bend Elevation? No NYC post-9/11? No 5th leg Vertigo?


    South Bend has nothing special imho. The NYC gigs certainly have a special and touching ambiance. But the performances?... Post 9/11 shows were the best part of Elevation, granted, but don't come close to prior tours in MY book. 5th leg Vertigo has a late late Rolling Stones felling for me. And they added some of their worst songs to the setlist.
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