BigMacPhisto
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Pride - It actually sounds pretty rejuvenated, gets a great reaction and sounds better than the last two tours (hell, three since it sucked on Elevation as well, but I didn't see that tour in person). My problem is that it's there to begin with when it should have been given a rest years ago.
One - Now, the mood for this is better than it was on the last two tours (again, really three, since it completely sucked on Elevation), but it's actually played with even less passion than ever before. Having it close the night, knowing it might be the last U2 you see live for years, and not beginning with some tired plea to "get out of your cellphones" gives it a lot more emotional heft. Even if it sounds terrible.
Even Better Than The Real Thing - I'm sorry, if you actually like the version played on this tour, you're just excited that it's in the set to begin with. It sounds horrible clanking around the arena as the band sits inside the box with no movement whatsoever. It was easily the worst older tune of the evening on both nights I attended.
I can't see why anybody would vote for "City of Blinding Lights" unless they just don't really care for the tune. It still sounds fantastic and the audience goes nuts for it as it progresses. It's one of the best played older tunes night-in-and-out.
One - Now, the mood for this is better than it was on the last two tours (again, really three, since it completely sucked on Elevation), but it's actually played with even less passion than ever before. Having it close the night, knowing it might be the last U2 you see live for years, and not beginning with some tired plea to "get out of your cellphones" gives it a lot more emotional heft. Even if it sounds terrible.
Even Better Than The Real Thing - I'm sorry, if you actually like the version played on this tour, you're just excited that it's in the set to begin with. It sounds horrible clanking around the arena as the band sits inside the box with no movement whatsoever. It was easily the worst older tune of the evening on both nights I attended.
I can't see why anybody would vote for "City of Blinding Lights" unless they just don't really care for the tune. It still sounds fantastic and the audience goes nuts for it as it progresses. It's one of the best played older tunes night-in-and-out.