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i think you already know that these will be the changes. U2 doesn't vary the setlist.
I'm already a little bit saddened that we've basically gotten the same show that's on the Rose Bowl dvd. yes there have been some new songs, and a couple of switches. But for the most part it's the exact same show.
that's fine but i was kind of hoping since they had so much time off, they could have really mixed it up a bit.
As for the new album/EP, i'll believe it when it's physically released. I do trust Adam more than Edge/Bono, but they keep talking about all these songs and we never see proof.
You shut mouf!
Seriously, as U2 have dropped a fair number of NLOTH songs from the current setlist, this show is no longer essentially what is on the DVD. So...
That said, I too hoped for a few more changes to the setlist. I'm disappointed to see some great NLOTH songs removed. I like GOYB live, but I might have booted that and kept on NLOTH, "Magnificent" and "Breathe". Those are three great songs that should not have disappeared. However, I do not mind the disappearance of "Unknown Caller". I hope U2 continue to experiment with the setlist. I would like to hear "Stand Up Comedy".
In terms of catalog songs, some staples must remain. My sister proved why - she saw U2 for the first time last year and while she loved lots of the show, she couldn't wait for WOWY.
As for other catalog songs, I think you'd get too many differing opinions. I love the return of "Miss Sarajevo", for example, but others want it gone. I'd love to see "Fast Cars" and perhaps some rocking, but lesser known songs from the 80's. Heck, even a full band "Desire" would be fun as that's mostly done as an acoustic song these days.
So we take what we get. I'm glad to see new songs.
Besides, U2 may change again with their return to the U.S. or as they visit other parts of the world.