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U2 is the best live band I've ever seen. Hopefully you get a good crowd and set list.

I don't pay any mind to musicians who spout off about politics or social issues. It's easy to be a dissenter, however, these jokers couldn't solve a problem if their life depended on it. Just do what you do best - play music.

^ You are correct about the reviews. Oh well, I still enjoy it. It is commercialized, but I'm ok with that. I don't really listen to a lot of indie bands anyhow.

^ What are you basing that on? I read it monthly, and the interviews and stories are fantastic. I think the reviews are spotty, but that's it. When Rolling Stome says they want to write a feature on you, there isn't an artist around that wouldn't freak out over that kind of coverage. No, it doesn't always appeal to music geeks (of which I am one), but I would imagine it's the most widely read music magazine out there.

I always liked bands associate with nu metal. I always thought it was an exciting genre of music. A lot of it is garbage, but that's true of any genre. Hybrid Theory is an absolute classic. Everytime I listen to it, I go back in time. Just getting the songs from that album is worth the price of admission. On a side note, I can't stand Mike Shinoda. He always strikes me as such a poser. He always has dumb lines during the concert talking about old school linkin park fans and such. Just do your rap and play your instrument you clown. Chester is awesome, though.

I always liked bands associate with nu metal. I always thought it was an exciting genre of music. A lot of it is garbage, but that's true of any genre. Hybrid Theory is an absolute classic. Everytime I listen to it, I go back in time. Just getting the songs from that album is worth the price of admission. On a side note, I can't stand Mike Shinoda. He always strikes me as such a poser. He always has dumb lines during the concert talking about old school linkin park fans and such. Just do your rap and play your instrument you clown.

That may be true, but it still is a major, major player in the world of music and pop culture.

I get the idea of moshing - it's a release for some people. However, I, personally, don't like it. More to the point, it bothers me that I have to move in order to accommodate it. I'll be watching a show, and the next thing I know, I'm being pushed further and further away by an ever expanding circle of hooligans. I respect mosher's right to mosh, but I wish there was some consideration for other people. I didn't drop a $100 on a ticket to move out of your way while you jump around like a monkey.

I just wanted to point out that songs 2, 3, 4, and 5 are all from Springsteen's "Nebraska." As some of you may know, Nebraska was recorded entirely on a 4 track cassette player. It would be interesting to see if Arcade Fire ever did anything that raw.

I've seen them a couple of times. They just play their music. I"m ok with that.

^ Yeah, the 3D show was nuts. I wish it was filmed in America. By the time they got to South America, they were playing stadiums on the Vertigo Tour.

Social D IS amazing. People need to check them out. Some of the most authentic music out there. People always complain about over-processed crap music. Well, go listen to Social D - that's the real deal. It may not fly well on a Coldplay board, but they are one of the best punk/rockabilly bands ever. Mike Ness is a bad man.

Oh, I agree. I just can't think of one pop artist that I like, and I'm a sucker for hooks and melodies. Do you like any particular pop artist? I honestly can't come up with an example of a top 40 artist that I think is any good. I'm not saying that to be smug; I just don't like any of them. I'm not an elitist either. There are several post alternative bands that I like, despite the fact that the critics said their music was watered down and recycled.

Yeah, I agree that you don't have to write your own songs to be great. Some of the songs coming out of Motown in the 60s were brilliant, and song writers like Lieber and Stoller are considered some of the greatest songwriters ever. I can't really be overly analytical about today's chart music; I just don't think it's that good.

Yeah, I'd have to agree that the charts are pretty abysmal. I liked how the Beatles and Beach Boys were not only the most popular bands of the time, but they also produced some of the best music of their time. Without going genre by genre, I think the last time I saw this happen was in the mid 90s with grunge/alternative. There is no doubt that bands like Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Soundgarden, Oasis, etc. were some of the best bands during that time. They were also the most popular. I think it's just a dumbing down of society. There is still good music out there today, it's just not popular with the masses. I keep waiting for a band to come along that re-introduces people to good music the way that "Smells Like Teen Spirit" did for an entire generation.

^ I prefer the Boston Elevation DVD, but the Chicago Vertigo DVD is a close second. The stage setup and lighting for both of those show, coupled with the fact that it was in an arena setting, were just perfect. Hamish Hamilton does an excellent job of filming in a way that makes you feel as if you were at the concert. I don't know enough about film to specify why; all I know is how I feel when I watch it. Rose Bowl DVD had too many goofy special effects.

I wish Hamish Hamilton was still doing their DVDs. He perfectly captured how emotionally and physically involved the crowd is during a U2 show. I'm from Southern California, and I'm used to people watching concerts with their hands in their pockets (slight exaggeration). When I saw U2 for the first time, I couldn't believe how much the fans were into it. I've never seen anything like it before or since.

My friend got back from the show and said I have to go because it's mind blowing. This guy doesn't throw out complements easily, so now I feel pressured to go.

+1 I've watched that thing countless times. I would say the performance of With or Without You from that night is probably my favorite music clip of all time. To me, it's everything music is supposed to be. I could list several moments during that performance that give me goosebumps. The connection with the girl as she mouths the lyrics, the thumping baseline, the celestial lighting, the Edge's infinity guitar and delays, the heart stage glow during the "Ooohhh," Bono's unmatched confidence, the hands going up in the air as Bono swings the mic toward the sky during the second "Ooohhh" - it's just perfect to me. [ame= ] [/ame]

The Beatles vs. Led Zeppelin

That's because it is awesome :D

[ame= ] [/ame] I'm really digging this clip of Ultraviolet. Specifically, I think Bono sounds great. He sometimes has a tendency to "talk" the lyrics. However, when he's on, he can still belt it out. If Bono's going good, he sings with so much passion - I love it.

Good for you. U2 is my favorite band, but I always get bad seats. I can only imagine what it's like "under the claw." Very cool! U2 live is almost like a religious experience. I've never seen it with any other band.

He's doing a lot of shows in the Los Angeles area. He's here right now, in fact. I'd love to go, but I have a hard time justifying the high cost. Tickets are freaking expensive to this show.

U2 vs. Oasis