U2 - Pasadena - Rose Bowl (Discussion on DVD release)

Originally posted by Andrew_C:[..]

hahaha, they still better come to adelaide.

Originally posted by MacStripey:I loved what they did during UTEOTW, need to say that.... when Bono and Edge came close to each other on those bridges... brilliant image

Originally posted by Scott_McD:All in all I thought it was a bit slow/unsure at the beginning but came home strong. UTEOTW was brilliant. The problem from the US shows is that US fans want to focus on ATYCLB and HTDAAB material - so for many of us who want more Pop, Zooropa, AB or more alternate material the shows will always seem lacking, but if its a US show (and thats where the DVD's and live material is normally done) then thats just what we have to cope with.

The problem with the tour is that is trying to do three things at once, where it make is really amazing, U2 need to stop trying to spread themselves out but to aim at just one goals. At the moment I feel they are trying to
1) Promote NLOTH
2) Keep favour with the 'pop' crowd (music sensitive fans primarily concerned with ATYCLB and HTDAAB)
3) Work around the idea of 'Kiss the Future' and the 'Spaceship' they have built.

If U2 were to focus on the Spaceship all of the truly brilliant elements such as UTEOTW, UV, IGCIIDGCT could be added with some Pop, Zooropa or earlier tracks to create something worthy of launching into the cosmos. Even add in a few U2 classics and as much as I hate to say it I have to admit that I think BTBS would work amazingly on this stage.

But with another (possibly slower) album coming out soon it seems the struggle for tour identity will continue. My vote is choose the songs to fit the theme, stadiums and blow us all away!

Originally posted by vanquish:Ok, the album isnt selling
The singles arent charting and get no airplay at all
But this was a real chance to put them back in the public consciousness -and they squandered it big time

Really maybe they should just retire soon, cos they're not getting younger and they already seem to be irrelevant

Originally posted by drewhiggins:[..]

Because someone in Adelaide handed him a copy of Passengers to sign.

It wasn't me, I swear.

Originally posted by ahn1991:Great show, especially as my first time seeing them play live.

Maybe if I wasn't a poor college student I would go to one of their shows.

But personally, the ideal show would need to have...

The Fly (where is it?)
Kite
More songs from albums earlier than The Joshua Tree
by the way, the snippet of In God's Country really made my day

Originally posted by FarazU2:[..]

oh come on. i have to admit i stole your avatar but its been like a year. and now you notice. i wanna keep it

Originally posted by Macphistfly:[..]

I concur lady i met in Dublin, I wholeheartedly concur.

Originally posted by Andrew_C:[..]

OHHH NOOO boi go wash ur mouth out with some Detol or sumthing.