Salome said:
I agree with DocWho about Elevation
still since Elevation is neiter 80's nor 90's I would have to go with 80's
more soul
Duh... silly me!
You are right, Salome (of course). The Elevation tour was NOT of the 90's, despite the fact that I just grouped in with the 90's tours above. LOL!
The 80's had the various album tours. The 90's only had ZOO TV and PopMart. These are the only tours I'll consider.
The Love Town tour stretched into the 90's, although it started in the 80's. Since the Love Town tour consists of some of my favorite boots, it helps both decades equally, hence I'll remove it from consideration.
And if I take away the Elevation Tour, since it was in the 00's, that has a major influence on my vote.
I loved ZOO TV, but I felt it took away from the music somewhat. Granted, I think U2 really *needed* to do a ZOO TV to keep going, but it did come at a price (less connection with the audience). And PopMart was just ridiculously huge - too huge. Although, I have to admit, the tours were fun.
While Bono was a bit too preachy in the 80's, I think U2 were able to obtain that emotional bond with their audience more in the 80's. Plus, with the JT tour, Bono was able to really sing.
Therefore, I give the nod to the 80's tours.
However, if U2 produces another Elevation Tour in the coming years, then the 00's will definitely win. The Elevation Tour just stands out as the perfection of all tours for U2, IMO.