Shawn Bonneau
New Yorker
I really enjoyed the Stadium performance in Hawaii
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Eh, U2 was nothing special live.
I know. According to some, it's my fault U2 sucked when I saw them in a stadium.
Seconded. It's about time someone starts this movement.
Then why did you go and why are you here?
The answer to the above question is of course YES! But . . . I have seen U2 on two occasions now, once at Celtic Park in 93 and Vertigo at Hampden 05. Both of these shows in my opinion haven't been memorable and the reason for this is football stadiums are for football not concerts. It's not just U2 I'm talking about it's any artist how plays these venues. After the Vertigo tour I said I wouldn't go back to another stadium gig but after the hype and promotion the band done my heart over ruled my head and I'm going to Hampden again for the 360 gig! I suppose the difference is I don't have high expectations this time and I was even dreaming about the gig last night and it was quite disapointing. So hopefully this time around I can see U2 pull it off they way I know they can despite the drawbacks of the venue. Also I'm a bit disapointed about the 360 theme as I feel it's a little misleading, 360 suggest in the round, (middle of the park) not behind the goals. Anyway glad to get that of my chest.
They didn't consult you before the tour?U2 should go back to basics for me.
Do you see a lot of concerts?U2’s encore has to be the weakest I’ve seen.
To compare I recently saw Bruce Springsteen at Hampden -60 pounds. All very basic lights, stage etc. The show lasted 3 hours straight without Bruce leaving the stage and it was one of the best gigs I have been to in my entire life. I left walking on air.
This will be my last U2 gig.