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  1. 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.
  2. Come on this is a U2 Forum and be positive about other bands.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  5. I think a few people around here would back me up in saying that I am more than positive about PJ.
  6. 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.
  7. Last comment: I think "Getaway" is a fabulous song and it's a relatively heavy one.
  8. Getaway is awesome! Im surprised it gets played so little for a new song..

  9. Especially for an opening track to the latest album!
  10. 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 agree . Thats the bad thing about U2 , they have ALWAYS played a set setlist , where bands like DMB and PJ mix up their sets to the extreme .

    I know this quite well , as I have seen U2 up to 10Xs on the JT tour back in '87 and 10X on the ZooTV tour in '92. It was basically the exact same show , night after night . Looking back , I had a blast at all those shows , but it so wasn't necessary .

    Now seeing PJ numerous times , or DMB, thats a whole other story . DMB on 2 or 3 night stands in the same city , will not play one repeat . IMO thats amazing .

    U2 on the other hand…...
  11. I've read that some fans don't think Getaway translates very well from the album to the stage. I disagree. This, however, is true for Infallible. I love it on the album but it seems a bit flat on the bootlegs.
  12. Originally posted by RUMMY:I've read that some fans don't think Getaway translates very well from the album to the stage. I disagree. This, however, is true for Infallible. I love it on the album but it seems a bit flat on the bootlegs.

    I've always thought Getaway sounds relatively lacklustre on bootlegs. I can't remember if it is Phoenix or Spokane but it sounds rushed to the point where Vedder is struggling to keep up. It sounds as if with most recent songs, they have tuned it down half a step to cater for Vedder's voice. It is the same with Gonna See My Friend – he can't replicate the intensity of his vocals on the record live. Obviously if you're playing 30+ songs, you want to preserve your voice, but it sounds really damp. I love it on the record, it sounds tight as hell. I was disappointed with it live, admittedly.
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