Originally posted by wraitii:Even Streets wasn't as much of a climax.
Originally posted by ahn1991:[..]
It was a bit more than a "mini zootv." Just saying.
But let's get back to reality. Did people honestly expect the band the play a setlist full of obscure songs and rarities for a huge festival like this? One thing to recognize is that Glastonbury is nothing like a U2 concert. Not everybody in attendance is necessarily a U2 fan. Some people are there for the other acts as well. The best way to cover the field and deliver a stellar performance is to make sure the setlist is strong and full of hits. Above all else, the biggest challenge for the band was to make sure that the performance was all about the music. U2's previous tours have been well known for their excellent visuals and and technical aspects. In the case of Glastonbury, U2 needed to show that they could deliver a stunning set without all the bells and whistles. Regarding all of these challenges, U2 definitely rose above and beyond those expectations. The setlist full of hits made the band highly accessible to the entire crowd, even those who didn't know all of the obscure songs they have been playing over the tours. Additionally, they added what I call a nice treat for long time fans. The visuals used are reminiscent of U2's prior tours, including ZooTV, Vertigo, Elevation, and the 360 Tour. The band had a stellar performance and they definitely worked well with the crowd. If you want evidence of that, just listen to the crowd singing to One and ISHFWILF. We can say that U2's Glastonbury performance was many things, but a failure it definitely was not.
