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TheseDays2005 · #**101** 07-25-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gene-simmons$

If you define on form with "lets destroy our old classics by replacing guitar solos with fiddle solos and solos from guys who ain't able to hold a guitar and a frontman out of tune" you are completely right. Cmon - who takes BJ seriously in the music business?! They were considered as a joke in their 80's hairband days (but I liked them anyway) and now they are only relevant for dryed out housewives getting off to an almost 50 year old shaking his butt. BJ will never be legends like U2 or Springsteen because they stand for non-quality mainstream music. I liked their mainstream until 2005 but now it is enuff!

Can;t get much gayer, can it?

Crushgen24/88 · #**102** 07-26-2009, 02:19 AM

Are all the German porn sites down again?

VanJovi · #**103** 07-26-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Living_on_my_Hair

It was amazing, and Bono sounded great too. Even the weird techno remix of ''If i go crazy..'' went down well.

Worth the price of admission alone for ''Where the streets have no name'' live, which is one reason why I will always go and see a U2 show when they tour.

andi

Great! Thanks for the reply Andi. I was following the thread in u2.com and the comments were awesome.

Not sure about last night though but I have the feeling Monday will be even better.

Counting my days for Wembley now.

Btw, I am glad to read some positive reviews too.

VanJovi · #**104** 07-26-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gene-simmons$

Don't believe the shit your read about u2 on here - it is all because of jelousy because U2 are legends and BJ are sad middle of the road pop performers. The new U2 tour is easily the best since Zoo TV, the band is re-energized and the stage production is breathtaking. They (once again) set new standards when it comes to a live production. The reviews are mostly amazing as well.
Don't believe the bullshit you read on here by one stupid **** who was obviously too drunk to listen and watch.
You gonna love the show.

Thanks but do not worry I like U2 since the beginning and even though BJ is my top favourite band, I always follow U2...I have seen them many times live, I think the first time was for the Pop tour and I was never disappointed. And even though people "label" Bono as arrogant, I can honestly say the contrary, he was the most relaxed and kind person when I met him twice.
I am glad you had a great time in Berlin, I have the bootleg and sounds really good.

asok80 · #**105** 07-28-2009, 02:50 PM

Well the U2-frenzy is building up here in Sweden. Went passed the Stadium today and the Claw is up minus the videoscreens. Gonna see U23D tonight as a starter before the shows this weekend.

mrleaf · #**106** 07-31-2009, 03:22 PM

Was at the Sat night in Dublin,and if im to be honest they did not impress me this time around.
Firstly the stage set up for Dublin was a complete shambles(no 360 stage was only normal 180 except screens were 360)
There was something up with Bono as there was no crowd interaction at all.(to much partyin after fri gig me thinks)

Someone who was with me went to the Fri gig too and said Fri gig was ten times better as there was a hell of a lot interaction and they mixed up the setlist a bit too on fri(even played a dubliners song) yet sat setlist was the exact same as their rehersal set-with the exception of mysterious Ways I think.

The actual setlist is woeful i.e starting with breath is not a good idea but they can be forgiven for that as its an uptempo number yet when they come to play magnificent it dies.This song should def not be in the position it is in the setlist.
Also finishing with moment of surrender is a strange one-the song itself is pretty cool live but not as last song.
There were a few other parts that annoyed me but dont want to rammble on.

It annoyed me a bit as Monday's gig was supposed to be very good again.

Living_on_my_Hair · #**107** 07-31-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mrleaf

Someone who was with me went to the Fri gig too and said Fri gig was ten times better as there was a hell of a lot interaction and they mixed up the setlist a bit too on fri(even played a dubliners song) yet sat setlist was the exact same as their rehersal set-with the exception of mysterious girl I think.

I think you just lost all your credibility right there. Would you have prefered to go see Peter Andre in concert?

andi

mrleaf · #**108** 07-31-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Living_on_my_Hair

I think you just lost all your credibility right there. Would you have prefered to go see Peter Andre in concert?

andi

Oh ya shit

mysterious Ways

mrleaf · #**109** 08-01-2009, 09:58 AM

One more point,I thought Bon jovi were bad at re-using words in songs but I noticed that of the 20 -songs on the setlist from the sat i was at 10 of them had OHHH somewhere in it(as chorus or bridge).It was even more prominent as 3 of them were played right after each other.

asok80 · #**110** 08-01-2009, 10:14 AM

Well got the first show yesterday and I thought it was awesome. Huge stage construction, very cool. The whole audience has this gimick with U2 here in Sweden that we wave white when they go on stage and the blows the band away every time.

However, I'm not sure I'd want Bon Jovi to have this kind of stage as it's very high (and we always stand in the pit at BJ shows) and it feels you miss out somewhat on all the effects there. We had seats yesterday (and today) and it was perfect. We got Ultraviolet yesterday and Desire and...and...oh it was just too much. Just waiting for New Year's Day and I still haven't found.... tonight.

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