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  1. Originally posted by EDDMB:[..]

    True.But,that would have made sense.A live cd from 1992 would have been greatly appreciated.

    I would rather hear AB songs than ATYCLB tunes in concert.You can argue,both albums are over 10 years old.So,whats he difference right ? Either way,its older material. AB is a masterpiece.They released a film about it,its so great.Most nights,in 2011,they played 4 songs off ATYCLB,and 3 off the "newer" Horizon.

    I agree, that Elevation goes over well live.IMO,it is not a signature classic song of U2.IWF,SBS,Pride,Bad,NYD,Streets,WOWY,ISHFWILF,AIWIY,One,MW and The Fly.Those tunes should be in the set each night.Bad was played only a couple of times.I attended 5 shows from 2009-2011,I got NYD twice,Bad zero times.But Elevation was played at all 5 of my gigs.

    I understand the band have to play more recent material.I agree with that.There are many great songs off ATYCLB and Bomb,besides the singles.My question is,do they have to play Walk On and Elevation at EVERY gig ? Id rather hear NYD and Bad any day over Elevation and Walk On.

    They could have played AB in its entirety (like Bruce does on occasion).That would have been fine with this fan.


    I like Elevation and Walk On (but don't LOVE them) so, once again, you're preaching to the choir. When it comes to U2, I'm all about 1980's hits and ZooTV.
  2. Both are good tunes.I just dont think they need to play them at EVERY single show.
  3. Agreed.

    Vertigo and Elevation are "perfect" to rotate with one another.


  4. Sorry, I was gone for a couple of days. I think I'm just sick of the "Look at me, I'm a rock star...nay, I am an ARTIST, and that means I can strum this guitar like a novice, croon and make the ladies cry, and change the lyrics to a classic song so they sound trite, and everyone will love me......because I'm an ARTIST! As TheRefugee said, it's reeking of Bono's histrionics.
  5. Originally posted by haytrain[..]

    Sorry, I was gone for a couple of days. I think I'm just sick of the "Look at me, I'm a rock star...nay, I am an ARTIST, and that means I can strum this guitar like a novice, croon and make the ladies cry, and change the lyrics to a classic song so they sound trite, and everyone will love me......because I'm an ARTIST! As TheRefugee said, it's reeking of Bono's histrionics.


    On the one hand I agree, but at the same time I don't really know what's expected of him with something like that then. Perhaps Davis Guggenheim asked him to perform it solo, as Edge did Love Is Blindness. Sure I get annoyed when Bono changes lyrics too, who knows why he does it..stupid. As for being a heartthrob, it's just that type of song (croon/makes ladies cry). He does the same thing with The Fly in the movie and it doesn't come across the same way at all, despite the fact that it's very much the same type of performance. Perhaps it's just the type of song? Either way, when I watch the video I just see Bono performing, and whatever that entails was probably accepted a long time ago (whether I find some of his traits annoying or not).
  6. About the lyrical changes, Bono often says that he feels songs are unfinished and could be bettered upon, so it may just be that.
  7. i don't like the solo version.
    or bono's voice. it's definitely going.
  8. Originally posted by Mr_TrekAbout the lyrical changes, Bono often says that he feels songs are unfinished and could be bettered upon, so it may just be that.


    Yeah, but they never seem to get better when he tries to "finish" them..at least in my opinion.
  9. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988[..]

    Yeah, but they never seem to get better when he tries to "finish" them..at least in my opinion.


    I absolutely and sadly agree
  10. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988[..]

    Yeah, but they never seem to get better when he tries to "finish" them..at least in my opinion.


    Well, it's his choice But I'd say he should stick to adding amazing extra verses like 'Shine Like Stars' and 'Hear Us Coming'
  11. Originally posted by dylbagzi don't like the solo version.
    or bono's voice. it's definitely going.


    His voice has been the best it's been in decades...I don't really think there can be much argument there.


  12. Agree, I love his voice and think it's been very strong in recent years. I like the phrasing and I also like the "new" lyrics and how he's trying to be creative here. However, he is not a really good guitar player, just as Edge is not a good singer. They need each other, that's why they are in the band.

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