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Old 04-01-2005, 05:57 PM
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U2 vertigo tour

san dieago was great just got back home.

U2 IN SAN DIEGO




After waiting outside the venue accompanied by an array of U2 fans from literally all over the world including Brazil, Germany, Japan, Africa, Canada and all over the US, the four year wait was 100% worth it.

The openers Kings of Leon sucked. The music composition itself wasn't band however, it was the lead singer's annoying vocals that turned me off. The best way to describe their sound would be "alternative country." I tried my best to like them considering that I'm going to have to see them four more times on the Vertigo tour.

U2 opened with City of Blinding Lights , an unlikely opener off U2's latest album "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb." During the opening track the audience was showered with red, silver, and white confetti, similar color scheme from the latest album.

Forgiveness is given to the band for the slight technical difficulties since it was the opening night of the Vertigo tour. As Bono said half way through the show, "I apologize for the screw up but were amongst friends here."

Bono's vocals were noticeably off key at some parts and he struggled with some of the notes. The Edge covered Bono more so than on previous tours with the vocals. However, the energy was definitely there as the audience sang along.

I was surprised that U2 dug out some gems from "Boy", their first album. It was good to not hear the overplayed I Will Follow and hear The Electric Company and An Cat Dubh in replacement.

The overall set list was not as varied as on the Elevation tour between the new and the classics (singles) but those who appreciate and enjoy the new album and some of U2's older albums will definitely enjoy the show. The setlist was catered to the U2 fan more so than the commercial casual mainstream listener.

The stage setting was just amazing. It ran along the similar theme of Elevation of the segregated section on the floor. This time instead of a heart, it was appropriately shaped as a target. Whether you were in the target or just outside, the view on the floor was spectacular and Bono was not shy when it came to working the crowd. The stage was also adored with multiple bead curtain-like (backdrop) video screens.

There were some personal moments for me during the show, one of which is obvious to most of you reading this who are close to me. Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own made me cry literally. During the song I stood there with my eyes closed and told myself, "What makes me so special to be here when other U2 fans were trying so hard to be here?" U2 fans are the sweetest 'cause some were having emotional moments of there own and we just stared at each other and lip synced the lyrics to each other.

Setlist:
City of Blinding Lights
Vertigo
Cry - The Electric Co.
An Cat Dubh / Into the Heart
Beautiful Day
New Year's Day
Miracle Drug
Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own
Love and Peace or Else
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Bullet the Blue Sky / Hands That Built America
Running to Stand Still
Zoo Station
The Fly
Elevation

Encore(s):
Pride
Where the Streets Have No Name
One
All Because Of You
Yahweh
40


all in all it blew my mind like they do in every show I see of theres if anyone has a chance see them.

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Old 04-02-2005, 06:59 AM
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*gag*I can't stand U2, Vertigo is such a bad song.
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Old 04-02-2005, 07:29 AM
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I know I've said this before, but

Fuck Bono. FUCK THAT ASSHOLE.
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:59 AM
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besides his political stuff he is a great singer and preformer. sometimes I think artists and politics should not mix.
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besides his political stuff he is a great singer and preformer. sometimes I think artists and politics should not mix.
He sucks.
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:26 PM
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besides his political stuff he is a great singer and preformer. sometimes I think artists and politics should not mix.
I wonder if your a republican. I didn't like U2 before but now I have nothing but respect for them.

Music and Politic's go together like Peanut butter and jelly. Music is the sound of freedom, protest, and life.

Does Bono suck? well.... he does get on my nerves but he is smart and has good will.

I think Kings of Leon sucks huge ass. My band likes them..... what the fuck! they are so horrible. His voice is crap

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I think Kings of Leon sucks huge ass. My band likes them..... what the fuck! they are so horrible. His voice is crap
What kind of music do you guys play?
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Old 04-03-2005, 05:25 PM
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I guess its garage rock... I don't know.. People say they're band "Doesn't sound like anything".... they're liars.

We honestly don't sound like anyone else.

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You guys sound pretty good.

You seem pretty rooted in British rock.

But DUDE! You gotta turn that delay up and crank the drive up to 10!!! That's the only way to play.:D

Your singer's perfect for it. He seems like he'd have a good screamo voice.
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