by Aimee

Well, after flying from Chicago, attending the show alone, and paying about $600 (including hotel), the day I had been waiting for for months finally came. The show was absolutely magical. Although after seeing them perform live on Bono's b-day in Indianapolis this May, some of the happiness and lightheartedness was missing from the Slane show, yet the emotion and intensity was overwhelming. It was very obvious that Bono was feeling quite emotional, as the weight of his father's death was still greatly on his mind. He spoke often of his father throughout the show, just making hte fans realized what a strong person he is for going on with the show after losing his only living parent. While the show took a much more serious tone than previous Elevation gigs in the states, the intensity and feeling was unquestionable. Bono not only spoke of his father, but also of the current state of politics in Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as the "first world's" responsibility to "third world" nations. It was obvious that this man had a lot on his mind, and he was very candid and emotionally honest and open throughout the show. My only disappointed came when they failed to play "All I want is You", which they have played on previous gigs. But that is just being picky. Playing "A Sort of Homecoming" was amazing, as it's rarely performed. I would have liked to have heard from the other band members as well, but I assume their sentiments were the same as Bono's. I cried during One with Bono, and the intense, raw emotion of last night's gig will never be far from memory, as U2 have once again earned their place, at least in this fan's heart, as the Biggest Rock Band in the World.

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