Glendale Setlist Party

[kabigon]

https://twitter.com/TheEricDover/status/910336204498886657

It's currently 8PM local time, so U2 should be on in an hour or so.

Traffic / parking apparently is bad so maybe a slightly later start.

 

[DRay9911]

Live look just outside of University of Phoenix stadium...

If you pop in to post or you're just lurking, think a positive thought or two for PR as Maria comes roaring in.

 

[kabigon]

https://twitter.com/jawamo727/status/910343763569999872

 

[superchuk5]

Any word on how hot it is? Was in AZ this summer, and I don't think it ever dipped below 100 Fahrenheit...

 

[DRay9911]

damn. that late arriving crowd better hurry up.

and this thread may set the record for fewest posts of all time.

 

[kabigon]

damn. that late arriving crowd better hurry up.

and this thread may set the record for fewest posts of all time.

There was at least one show where there wasn't even a thread so we've cleared that bar

 

[LadySpinHead]

This is way past my bedtime

 

[DRay9911]

There was at least one show where there wasn't even a thread so we've cleared that bar

that was the best thread ever

 

[kabigon]

that was the best thread ever

They played all my favourite neglected songs that night

 

[DRay9911]

Any word on how hot it is? Was in AZ this summer, and I don't think it ever dipped below 100 Fahrenheit...

The high was 96 today. It will get un-hot at the end of October.

 

[Jeannieco]

Any periscopes? NM

 

[TinKnight]

I'm partying begrudgingly

 

[kabigon]

The usual opening four, now JT. Encore in just under an hour.

Woo

 

[david]

The stage looks like it's almost in the middle of the stadium.

 

[david]

Ain't no party like a set list party!

 

[kabigon]

MS in, IWF out

*continues partying*

 

[david]

Partttttaaayy

 

[An Cat Gav]

Any links to periscope?

 

[hasin73]

Is this over ?

 

[Axver]

I thought Miss Sarajevo was done and dusted, so I was a bit surprised to see it return.

Otherwise, nothing unexpected.

 

[DRay9911]

Totally on autopilot
I went to bed after Streets.
Will be the same thing Friday night.

See ya there!

 

[TinKnight]

They can't be enjoying this. It's kind of sad. Glad I caught them early.

 

[kabigon]

Is this based on the static setlist or from listening to recent shows? I admit I've barely heard any audio from this tour apart from being there in person.

 

[TinKnight]

Is this based on the static setlist or from listening to recent shows? I admit I've barely heard any audio from this tour apart from being there in person.

Listening to recent shows. They started off really strong. But the last few periscopes I've listened to have been very phoned in.

 

[Wide Awake n AZ]

I didn't feel it phoned in at all.

In fact, there seemed to be a weird edge (no pun) the entire night. Like something was wrong, causing anger? I checked my phone to see if I missed some major happening in the world. They were late, and on fire. Bono screamed until he nearly lost his voice in Red Hill. He was stalking around on stage like a caged animal...it was anything but the normal performance here. I heard Bill Carter was there?


Anyway, the place was packed in the stands. Yes, the stage was pushed far in like most of these weeknight shows, but while it was sparse early for Beck, it packed completely by showtime. I have some panoramas of the stadium that have not a spot missing. There were some spots on the floor, but that was sold out, so that was a decision to not sell more floor tickets for GA.


I've seen them 10 times, and that was the most...angry?...I have seen them. Like nice Bono the Humanitarian Bear was gone and angry, tree as weapon Bono was there.


Funny how what seems in the venue is different than outside.

And it was LOUD. And the traffic was killed by construction heading to Glendale, making it the most frantic fight to a venue ever.

 

[mglemley]

I was at the Phoenix show too, and I agree with Wide Awake: intensity abounded.

Other observations:

-I can't believe I'm saying this but it was almost too loud. And I like it loud. Maybe I missed Edge's warning

-Bono's voice was STRONG. He hit all the high notes.

-Best performance was Bullet. By far. SO GOOD.

-Guitar tone was fucking incredible throughout. Beautiful Day was particularly sweet.

-Streets was marred by absence of delay on first bar of guitar entrance. That was ouchy.

-The Best Thing sounded good, perhaps a bit screamy, tho.

-I wish they hadn't closed on a somber note with One. Prefer an upper, like IWF.

 

[nbelcik]

Bono was on fire in Phoenix, the rest of the band was a bit flat tho, Adam looked really pissed off when he was up close to me at the B stage