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Performance:
The band have mixed things up at bit here.The first night was a bit of a letdown for me.The setlist hasnt really changed much from Europe.But,on this night the band pull out a very rare song,Your Blue Room.I was shocked to see they finally played this tune.I like this version,very well done.Its good to see the band are taking some chances here,and NOT playing it safe.The song leads well into Unknown Caller.Until The End Of The World is another song the band only played a couple of times in Europe.I think when a band plays a song for the first time and goes well, it gives the show a good vibe.Stay,one of my favorite songs EVER by this great band is ALSO here.Plus TUF.This is a show your must have.
Audience:
Chicago,Soldier Field.Im sure they were great on night 2.With this sellist ,they better have been..
Sound:
I had the 3.5 bootleg by ademotte.I just upgraded with the 4.5.Way better.Bonos voice is clear.Alot of tin with the overal sound, but it is a good upgrade.The audience is very loud on this version.AND NOT IN A GOOD WAY.As with the 4.0 bootleg,in between songs you hear very loud yelling,conversations and shouts that are louder than the band..Towards the end of UTEOTW you can clearly hear a girl laughing and talking.Annoying to say the least.
Overall:
Im still very pleased The Unforgettable Fire was finally brought back after 20 yrs for this tour.This is a great show, by a great band, in a great city.Amazing Grace lead into Streets sends chills.Reminds me of the Boston gig,06.06.01 with 40 melting into Streets with the fans chantin how long.Very nice touch.Ultra Violet,WOWY are also standouts.Cant wait for both nights at Giants Stadium.Cheers.
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Performance:
Although this was my first U2 show, I've listened to many of the bootlegs available here, and this show gets very high marks as compared to many other shows on this tour for the set list, the band's energy, and the overall experience.
The Sheffield show recording is great, of course, for being a radio broadcast. The overall quality of this recording one stands high among audience recordings.
Audience:
This part is only rated, not commented on.
Sound:
For an audience tape, this is very good, with very minimal interference from clapping and shouting near the microphone. Use your EQ options on iPod to make a few adjustments.
Overall:
I was thrilled to hear the really raucus Until the End of the World and loved the extended "snippet" of Amazing Grace as a bridge between One and WTSHNN. I brought my 8 year old son and he was in heaven the whole night. I wish they would bring back some of their earlier songs, especially Electric Co.
We missed hearing Pride, but were excited to hear Your Blue Room and be among the first audience to hear that song performed live.
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