2001-08-25 - Slane, Ireland - Slane Castle


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Performance notes: This concert features the first performance of A Sort Of Homecoming since 27 June 1987 and it is somewhat shambolic, with Bono struggling to remember the lyrics. This show is the first time U2 has played Slane since opening for Thin Lizzy in 1981; in honour of Thin Lizzy, U2 play a brief cover of Dancing In The Moonlight.
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songs per album

  1. All That You Can't Leave Behind (6)
  2. Achtung Baby (3)
  3. The Unforgettable Fire (3)
  4. The Joshua Tree (3)
  5. War (2)
  6. Pop (2)
  7. Boy (1)
  8. Rattle and Hum (1)

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review by MattG

14 years ago

Performance

For those who aren't aware (and I doubt there are many of you, if you've gotten far enough to be reading the reviews of this random show), this was U2's big homecoming to Slane Castle. Just over 15 years after the band had recorded "The Unforgettable Fire" in the same building, and a mere four days after Bono's father passed away.

Considering the heavy rollercoaster of emotions- that of playing a show to an unthinkable mass of people next to one of the biggest cornerstone building's of your career, coupled with the tragic death of your father- the band was absolutely on fire. Everything sounds fresh and energetic when it should, and emotional and heartfelt when appropriate. Bono making references to his father and still holding up through the concert is a remarkable thing to be able to hear on this bootleg.

Sound

Bit of a downfall for me, here. I'm a stickler, and when it comes to Elevation shows, I have heard some AMAZING quality shows. This isn't one of those. The sound doesn't jump higher than a 3.5 for me, but this is honestly NO reason not to listen to this one. The circumstances of the night alone are enough to make every second of this one worthy.

Audience

The audience isn't the most crystal clear aspect of the bootleg, particularly since this isn't an arena recording and their echoes aren't projected as well, but also because of the taper's location/equipment. This isn't a large gripe- this is actually one of those recordings where it actually sounds like you could be there. The boom of the low end isn't as prominent, but that live feeling ever-loved by bootleg listeners is here, and it's mighty.

The audience carried Bono that night, so he says, and it truly shows.

Overall

Perfect 5 stars for me. Usually I knock off a half, sometimes even a whole point when the sound just isn't cutting it. But virtually every other aspect of this show is u2 gold. "A Sort of Homecoming" seems a bit more stripped down, and is rightfully played next to it's birth place. The song isn't as produced as it is on the album in this bootleg, and will forever remain my favorite part of the entire show.

Highlights:

A Sort of Homecoming
Kite
Bad (the "Yellow" snippet is weird to me, but somehow works)
Where the Streets Have No Name
Walk On

There are no lowlights. This show is fantastic. Grab it now.

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