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Eddie is known to come out and play with the openner. The man just loves music, and he never thinks he is too good to jam with other lesser known musicians. People are going to look back on EV as one of the all time greats. Go see PJ whenever you can and just soak it in. Musicians like Eddie don't come around often.

I can't wait for the live CD/DVD. Every band should do what the Killers have done when they release a live DVD, which is include a live CD. And it's pretty affordable, too.

^ Maybe if you're big into making lists and ranking. But those albums are two completely separate ideas and sounds, so I never feel the need to compare them. They are both great but for completely different reasons.

I love Coldplay shows for the same reason that I love U2 shows...they are just uplifting. But U2 absolutely created the blue print. Like when Chris Martin used to swing the light bulb during Fix You...that was amazing, but it was right out of the U2 play book. U2 not only has the songs, but they have the complete vibe to go along with it.

^ I guess. However, if I am 1/1000 as cool as him when I am just shy of 50, I will take it. He is still rockin', which I love. By the way, I love how Bono dances toward the end of the song. It makes me happy :) Also, I love how it shows Edge hitting his petals after the line "you're love is like a secret that gets passed around." I just love U2. All those videos are great. EDIT: And Bono sounds fantastic during this song. Very well sung.

I know this is a DMB thread, but why does the Dave and Tim from Luther College CD never get old. I have been listening to it non-stop recently. I love the entire band, but Dave and Tim are amazing together.

I have been listening to a lot of Backspacer. That is a damn good album.

OK, I will admit it. I am slightly obsessed right now. These HD, full screen YouTube videos are amazing. This must be what the DVD is going to be like, as there is full blown editing and everything. And the stage show looks amazing. I am going to keep rattling on like a broken record until everyone who visits this thread checks it out. This is what music is all about for me. Remember to click full screen AND HD: http://www.youtube.com/user/U2official?feature=pyv&ad=4849627831&kw=u2%20rose%20bowl#p/u/7/GmTcQMzj7MQ

Who cares? U2, MTV, or whoever was planning/promoting the event felt the need to take security precautions. It's a situation where you can't win. If there is no perimeter and people end up getting trampled, then U2 are a bunch of assholes for not taking proper precautions when they knew there was going to be a crowd. You do what you think is right and then take the heat. Someone is always going to disagree.

I hate to be the one to break this to you, but the Beatles have also broken up. Why must I always be the bearer of bad news?

^ Yeah, U2 is my favorite band. Have fun delving into their catalogue. Hey, I don't know if everyone has been doing this and I'm the last to know (wouldn't be the first time), but if you go to U2's YouTube page and click on the individual songs from the Rose Bowl (not the entire concert), they are all in incredible HD (make sure to click the HD button). When you blow it up to full screen, it is crystal clear and without a million pixels. In fact, I can't imagine the DVD being more impressive. Here is Ultraviolet (remember to click HD and go full screen): http://www.youtube.com/user/U2official?feature=pyv&ad=4849627831&kw=u2%20rose%20bowl#p/u/7/GmTcQMzj7MQ

I hadn't heard this, but it is reasonable.

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I am also a big fan of "A Sort of Homecoming". Don't know why, but I've always loved that song. Also, don't forget about the heavenly sonic beauty of a song known as MLK. Finally, it's not a favorite, but I always dig the chugging nature of Indian Summer Sky, especially the line "Up for air to swim against the tide." Nice bass work, Adam.

Actually, that's pretty close to how I would rank them. Maybe a little boast for Joshua Tree, but I love me some Unforgettable Fire.

Is that the cd only or the set as a whole? I just bought the re-mastered cd, and like the other u2 re-masters, I have a hard time finding any marked improvement in audio quality. Maybe it's just me, and my hearing is blown from too much loud music.

Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses - U2

I'm not a hater, I just don't get you. Why would you go see 3 more shows of a tour you complained about for the last 3 or 4 days?

Yeah, it's always better when it's free. That's the price that is always right.

^ I agree. I prefer reserved seating as well. But for u2, decent reserved seating costs a fortune. And with it being a stadium tour, they look like ants unless you drop the big bucks and get the prime reserved seats. On the vertigo tour, I bought cheap uppers and was completely happy. But that was an arena, not a stadium.

I just thought I would add that the major benefit of the pre-sale is securing GA tickets, which are the best and practically cheapest tickets in the house. However, if you miss out on GA, you will still get the next best available, which hover around the $250 range. For me, it's GA or bust because I am not dropping $250 to sit in the bleachers of a stadium show. Also, even if you get GA, you are stuck spending the entire day in line. In Los Angeles, fans were lining up in great numbers the night before. I love U2 but going to their shows is the biggest headache for me.

Yeah, that's exactly what my friend says. To him, it's worth it. For me, not so much.

^ I don't believe so. I think you have to pay the $50 subscription, and then you are assigned a pre-sale tier. I believe there are currently 4 different tiers (obviously, the newer the member, the higher your tier number). I never subscribe, which is probably why I always end up with crummy seats to U2. It's a great deal for the years that they tour, but when they are not touring, $50 is a lot of money to me. Plus, I am a fan of too many bands, and they all offer some type of similar scam, errrrrr, deal.

Jimi Thing - Dave Matthews Band

Last Kiss - Pearl Jam