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jphelmet
Refugee
it would be justifiable if it was just a couple of times on the tour, a spontaneous thing after 40 or bad (like NJ 1). but this is getting a little ridiculous. i know its a big hit, but its really not that good of a song to be played twice. the 2nd time at msg was pretty average, as was the crowd's reaction. i know its a nod to the 'this is our first album' idea they are doing on this tour, but its very weak way to end the show.
popacrobat
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
jphelmet said:
couldnt disagree more, its a far stronger way to end the show rather than 40. bad was the best of all three though
MrBrau1
ONE love, blood, life
Cause U2 used to play songs 2x "back in the day" when they thought they didn't have enough tune to fill a set.
That was then, this is now. They've got hundreds of songs to choose from, they're charging hundreds of $ admission, and playing a song 2x is a rip-off.
It was "cute" to play 11 O'Clock 2x in 1980 because they only charged $8. It's far less entertaining at $175.
That was then, this is now. They've got hundreds of songs to choose from, they're charging hundreds of $ admission, and playing a song 2x is a rip-off.
It was "cute" to play 11 O'Clock 2x in 1980 because they only charged $8. It's far less entertaining at $175.
corianderstem
Blue Crack Distributor
The thought of the guys sitting around in a meeting deciding who to piss off amuses me greatly.
"What should we play tonight?"
"Hey, how about repeating a song?"
"Why would we do that?"
"Just to piss people off."
"Brilliant! Let's do it!"
"What should we play tonight?"
"Hey, how about repeating a song?"
"Why would we do that?"
"Just to piss people off."
"Brilliant! Let's do it!"
MrBrau1
ONE love, blood, life
Axver said:
As you can tell, it's working.
My best moment of the evening in Brussels: 2nd Vertigo! The crowd was going mad! After seeing my first Vertigo concert in real life I've come to the conclusion that setlists discussions on the internet with people who weren't even there really don't make sense at all. So that's why this will be my first and last posting about setlists.
Cheers!
Cheers!
RademR
Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS
i'd rather see another song, but when youre at the concert and they do it its pretty awesome.
Lancemc
Blue Crack Addict
Uhh, maybe the band just really likes playing it? God forbid that do something that they really. I've played Vertigo before, and it really is a lot of fun. I can see why U2 would want to play it again at the end of a concert.
jphelmet
Refugee
my perspective is warped because i got spoiled at the shows i went to. the first night the played 40 and then vertigo. it was really cool, i thought the show was over and it was a bonus. it seemed like they were having a blast and just felt like playing another song. the next night they ended with a 11 minute version of bad- incredible greatest ending to any u2 show i have seen. then lastly a couple of nights later- the cut 40 and/or bad and play vertigo a second time. in that context it was hugely disappointing. i would rather hear a different song- it seems like you are getting cheated to a degree when the play the same song again. the girl next to me at msg said "didn't they already play this?" my thoughts exactly.
nurse chrissi
Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB
RademR said:
I agree - engery at the concert is amazing for the second round of Vertigo - it ends the concert on a high note
that being said the bad/40 combo is my all time favorite
bathiu
Refugee
They are doing it (in Europe) to start with Vertigo with very cool new (Native Son) intro, great opener, but it's in daylight, so they're playing it again at the end with all visuals when it's dark.
bathiu said:They are doing it (in Europe) to start with Vertigo with very cool new (Native Son) intro, great opener, but it's in daylight, so they're playing it again at the end with all visuals when it's dark.
Mirrorball Man
War Child
Rock on. I love the song, so twice would a blast for me. It's all down to taste.
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rjhbonovox
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Waste of time playing a song twice, looks like they can't be bothered to rehearse another song.
Lancemc
Blue Crack Addict
Axver said:
Now, if they'd just squeeze in 11 O'Clock Tick Tock everything would be perfect.
MarcusOneTree
Acrobat
I don't understand why some people dislike the fact that they're playing Vertigo twice...
1. As most of you know, back in the early days, they opened and closed with The Ocean. Sure, this was partly because they didn't have a lot of songs, but now they're doing it with Vertigo because they feel HTDAAB harkens back to Boy, even going to the extent of calling HTDAAB their first album! So opening and closing with Vertigo is a nod to their early setlists, which I think is .
2. Vertigo is their most rockin' song off HTDAAB so it makes for a rockin' opener and a rockin' closer, which is what they feel like doing on some nights. To which I say:
!
3. U2 has "acquired" a lot of new fans because of Vertigo, so to play it at the beginning AND at the end means that they are pleasing these new fans in a way that some rare, obscure song cannot.
4. The surprise element! MOST people wouldn't expect to hear Vertigo played a 2nd time, and again since it's such a rockin', upbeat song it surprises then energizes the crowd!
5. If you're thinking about the money you spent and how it's not a good "deal" to hear the same song twice, well that's just sad, and very cheap of you might I add... :rollseyes:
6. Hello, Hello? It's CALLED the VERTIGO TOUR!
1. As most of you know, back in the early days, they opened and closed with The Ocean. Sure, this was partly because they didn't have a lot of songs, but now they're doing it with Vertigo because they feel HTDAAB harkens back to Boy, even going to the extent of calling HTDAAB their first album! So opening and closing with Vertigo is a nod to their early setlists, which I think is
. 2. Vertigo is their most rockin' song off HTDAAB so it makes for a rockin' opener and a rockin' closer, which is what they feel like doing on some nights. To which I say:
!3. U2 has "acquired" a lot of new fans because of Vertigo, so to play it at the beginning AND at the end means that they are pleasing these new fans in a way that some rare, obscure song cannot.
4. The surprise element! MOST people wouldn't expect to hear Vertigo played a 2nd time, and again since it's such a rockin', upbeat song it surprises then energizes the crowd!
5. If you're thinking about the money you spent and how it's not a good "deal" to hear the same song twice, well that's just sad, and very cheap of you might I add... :rollseyes:
6. Hello, Hello? It's CALLED the VERTIGO TOUR!
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Mirrorball Man
War Child
Well, I'd rather hear Vertigo twice for sure.
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