April 18, 2024

by Patrick

Well... it's the ninth time I've seen them. All the tours since Joshua Tour and... (gulp) ... I'm afraid this would rank ninth on my list. For the first time I have to say it: "I'm a little disappointed".

The sound was awful (not their fault. It's always horrible in that barn of a building). Bono's voice was the worst I've ever heard it (must have "given 'er" too hard in LA). The stage was (IMO) too big - I was near the front and I found myself searching for the band ("now where's Adam at?"). There was zero spontaneity (this has become more and more a complaint of mine over the years). It just lacked that MAGIC that always seems to accompany a U2 concert. Even the crowd (where I was standing) sucked - everyone was bitching at each other for getting in each others space, not letting people by, etc).

There WERE pleasant surprises - for one - my favorite song of the evening was one that I despise - "Ill Go Crazy...". Very fun! The concert had moments... but they were just a little too few and far between. And now I feel a bit sad :(

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