Shuttlecock XVI - Cobbler's Revenge

[cobl04]

Live it's a great way to end it, for sure, it has that reprise kick, but it's like two fucking lines that say nothing, so I can't understand why people froth over it. The INXS/Joy Division snippets were a million times better.

 

[Axver]

I am absolutely with Laz. I 100% blame Axver for making it a thing, and I find the yearning for it annoying. Particularly when One's coda is a million times better and more powerful.

Hear Us Coming is also way more common. You're likely to have heard it unless your only tour was IE. Shine Like Stars, you're very fortunate to have heard in the 2000s.

I would also kill for a studio version with it. Not a fan of fade outs.

 

[lazarus]

I am absolutely with Laz. I 100% blame Axver for making it a thing, and I find the yearning for it annoying. Particularly when One's coda is a million times better and more powerful.

Live it's a great way to end it, for sure, it has that reprise kick, but it's like two fucking lines that say nothing, so I can't understand why people froth over it. The INXS/Joy Division snippets were a million times better.

 

[gump]

I think the Shine Like Stars lore comes from the released live performances with it, which are generally pretty awesome. R&H, of course, but also Slane.

Scarcity is also the issue, as Ax mentioned. Shine Like Stars is pretty rare these days.

 

[cobl04]

Yes, but in the instances it's been done it's been nothing to write home about. I know it means a lot to some people (Ashley, now we've met, I hope any animosity on here between us is lessened, lol) but I just don't get it.

On those live performances you're talking about - really the performance from Rattle & Hum, which is fucking iconic and in a large way responsible for my love of the band - they're absolutely incredible. But that's because WOWY was being played with a fire and passion in the belly in those days. WOWY hasn't been on the same level for many years. So when Shine Like Stars appears, even on those rare occasions, it hardly lifts the song beyond itself.

It's different for One. And I also wanted to shout out to namkcur and others who've rightfully pointed out that One is tremendous on this tour. Was a huge highlight both nights I saw it.

 

[Axver]

Fuck, even I think One is the best part of this tour's encore (at shows where Bad or I Will Follow haven't been in the encore, anyway) and we all know my unpopular opinion about One. It's weird to hear Bono performing it with such passion and not turning it into some shithouse karaoke moment. The speech beforehand keeps growing longer and more tedious though.

 

[cobl04]

Just watching the R&H performance of WOWY... the song might not be such a slog if Larry drummed like that now. Bono's been half-arseing it for years, but I forgot how much Larry drives that live performance. The song has huge energy because he keeps up the pace from start to finish.

Another song that's having something of a renaissance this tour - ISHFWILF. Studio version can't be topped, but the JT30 incarnation is the best it's been for many, many years.

 

[coolian2]

That's because Bono's actually singing it and not leaving it to the crowd.

 

[BoMac]

Elfa, I'm in line at the Rogers Centre. If you're around let me know, I've been waiting years to punch you in the face.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Elfa, I'm in line at the Rogers Centre. If you're around let me know, I've been waiting years to punch you in the face.

You've had mutiple chances over the years I wont be in line until 4-5, still have to drive in from Ottawa. Hows the line so far?

 

[BoMac]

There were 400 people when I got here. The stadium security gave us wristbands and told us to get back there around 2.

 

[cobl04]

Fucking nerds

 

[DaveC]

is it a shit show down there? i'm kinda tempted to walk down on my lunch break to see the soggy mess for myself.

 

[BoMac]

is it a shit show down there? i'm kinda tempted to walk down on my lunch break to see the soggy mess for myself.

I don't know, I left. I'll be back there around 2.

 

[DaveC]

fuck it. i'm buying a GA off someone. my girlfriend is at work till 11 and i have fuck all else to do tonight anyways.

 

[kabigon]

You won't regret it.

 

[prbiker15]

Yep, you won't. Hope you find a ticket.

 

[DaveC]

already made the arrangements would be cool to say hello to anyone from here on the floor before the show, if you're interested shoot me a PM and i'll give you my cell #.

 

[BoMac]

You won't be able to miss me. I'm wearing an Expos cap, because I'm cool like that.

 

[DaveC]

i should have noted that you are not included in that invite. i can't be seen in public with the likes of you, i have a reputation to uphold.

 

[Hewson]

fuck it. i'm buying a GA off someone. my girlfriend is at work till 11 and i have fuck all else to do tonight anyways.

Nice.
Enjoy the show.

 

[lazarus]

Tour officially ends in Brazil.

Suck it, Cobbler. Maybe we need to rename this thread too.

 

[coolian2]

Because their releases about when the tour ends and final dates haven't been vague or incorrect/lies once yet.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Im here on the floor near the mixing desk, dead center. Come at me BoMac.

 

[gump]

Tour officially ends in Brazil.

Suck it, Cobbler. Maybe we need to rename this thread too.

I might be there for that last day. Hmmm.

 

[lazarus]

Because their releases about when the tour ends and final dates haven't been vague or incorrect/lies once yet.

Because they haven't officially claimed a tour end before now?

Keep dreaming though, maybe you'll give up hope by the time December rolls around.

 

[coolian2]

"the last show of #JoshuaTreeTour2017" sounds exactly like what I'd say if I was trying not to say something.

I wasn't expecting anything anyway. But feel free to shit on people for hoping.

 

[cobl04]

I'm really glad you're going Dave. Looking forward to your review.

Tour officially ends in Brazil.

Suck it, Cobbler. Maybe we need to rename this thread too.

Where's this official?

 

[Axver]

Where's this official?

Right on U2.com

 

[bono_man2002]

Bring on 2018! #U2ATYCLB18DOWNUNDER