U2 Experience + Innocence Tour Discussion Only // No Ticket Sales or Requests

johnpatrick81 · 21-12-2017 7:29pm

The Nal wrote: »

I haven't sent any money U2s way in well over a decade.

Interesting about lining his pockets though, as thats his number one priority. He can take the cash you spend on the albums and gigs and invest it into another Lithuanian shopping centre. They can name the trolley stand after you maybe.

So you’ve not listened to any U2 on Spotify? Or watched 1 single U2vevo on YouTube?

Crawl back into your troll hut Nally.

The Nal · 21-12-2017 8:09pm

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

So you’ve not listened to any U2 on Spotify?

A few yeah, but as they earn an average of 0.005 cent per tune I don't think its a big contribution. Id say my total plays may have ended up at less than 0.1 of a cent.

Buying a U2 album or concert ticket these days would be like donating money to the TV evangelists in America or the guys who created the Crazy Frog. You just know they're slipping into their Mulberry silk sheets at night giggling to themselves at the gullibility of their audience.

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

Or watched 1 single U2vevo on YouTube?

I have not.

johnpatrick81 · 21-12-2017 8:20pm

Every little helps.

Congrats. Yet you continue to discuss a band you have disliked since 97. Stockholm syndrome in reverse. It’s kinda hilarious but mainly tragic and pathetic.

eviltimeban · 22-12-2017 12:11pm

The best thing about U2 for me, was that it was always "what direction are they going to go in now??" So they make Achtung Baby. I can remember there was talk of a tour EP, but then they made Zooropa and that took that AB concept even further. And it's one of my favourite U2 albums. And after that? What's next? An album of imaginary soundtracks, featuring Pavarotti? Great! And Pop - so many layers to Pop. It's an album you can still hear new things in, 20 years later.

Now, one can almost expect what each new U2 album will sound like. I remember the crushing disappointment when I heard "You're the best thing", as they had stepped out of the shadow of U2 a little bit on SOI, but stepped right back into it with that song (it's also not a great song).

I did like a few songs on the new album, but I got what I could take from it in one listen. Nothing was dragging me back. And I haven't listened to it since that one time. I'm sure I'll listen to it again, and I might even enjoy it, but I'll always have a feeling of "oh well, maybe next time..."

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 22-12-2017 12:13pm

Still listening to the new album.

It's a belter imo

johnpatrick81 · 22-12-2017 12:33pm

bclar12 wrote: »

Still listening to the new album.

It's a belter imo

It's getting better rather than worse for me. Fantastic stuff.

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 22-12-2017 2:12pm

eviltimeban wrote: »

The best thing about U2 for me, was that it was always "what direction are they going to go in now??" So they make Achtung Baby. I can remember there was talk of a tour EP, but then they made Zooropa and that took that AB concept even further. And it's one of my favourite U2 albums. And after that? What's next? An album of imaginary soundtracks, featuring Pavarotti? Great! And Pop - so many layers to Pop. It's an album you can still hear new things in, 20 years later.

Now, one can almost expect what each new U2 album will sound like. I remember the crushing disappointment when I heard "You're the best thing", as they had stepped out of the shadow of U2 a little bit on SOI, but stepped right back into it with that song (it's also not a great song).

I did like a few songs on the new album, but I got what I could take from it in one listen. Nothing was dragging me back. And I haven't listened to it since that one time. I'm sure I'll listen to it again, and I might even enjoy it, but I'll always have a feeling of "oh well, maybe next time..."

I like how you said "Me" and "I" in that post and didn't try make a sweeping statement, like you were speaking for everyone.

Pop was ahead of it's time. No question about that. Again though, you're a musician. Why choose to write and record songs if you have no interest in following that path?

tritriagain · 22-12-2017 9:07pm

eviltimeban wrote: »

The best thing about U2 for me, was that it was always "what direction are they going to go in now??" So they make Achtung Baby. I can remember there was talk of a tour EP, but then they made Zooropa and that took that AB concept even further. And it's one of my favourite U2 albums. And after that? What's next? An album of imaginary soundtracks, featuring Pavarotti? Great! And Pop - so many layers to Pop. It's an album you can still hear new things in, 20 years later.

Now, one can almost expect what each new U2 album will sound like. I remember the crushing disappointment when I heard "You're the best thing", as they had stepped out of the shadow of U2 a little bit on SOI, but stepped right back into it with that song (it's also not a great song).

I did like a few songs on the new album, but I got what I could take from it in one listen. Nothing was dragging me back. And I haven't listened to it since that one time. I'm sure I'll listen to it again, and I might even enjoy it, but I'll always have a feeling of "oh well, maybe next time..."

I genuinely don't know how you can judge an album on one listen . It's not a criticism just don't how you could decide after hearing it once. Most of my favourite albums grow on me rather than capture me straight away. I definitely think this is one of those . Loving it now and I think theres going to be great live versions after watching the BBC special.

PTH2009 · 22-12-2017 10:21pm

Cat Deeley is still a fine bird even at 41

her and Edge seem very close

eviltimeban · 23-12-2017 10:35am

tritriagain wrote: »

I genuinely don't know how you can judge an album on one listen . It's not a criticism just don't how you could decide after hearing it once. Most of my favourite albums grow on me rather than capture me straight away. I definitely think this is one of those . Loving it now and I think theres going to be great live versions after watching the BBC special.

But I haven't "judged" it as such. I gave it one listen and could immediately tell it didn't sound the way I wanted it to sound. I could tell that on first listen. I'm sure I'll listen to it again, and form a proper opinion, in fact I did say that I might even enjoy it eventually.

The Nal · 23-12-2017 1:47pm

eviltimeban wrote: »

But I haven't "judged" it as such. I gave it one listen and could immediately tell it didn't sound the way I wanted it to sound. I could tell that on first listen. I'm sure I'll listen to it again, and form a proper opinion, in fact I did say that I might even enjoy it eventually.

U2s recent output is easy to judge after one listen to be fair. Hammy lyrics, bordering on cringing, with very uncomplicated musical arrangements made for American mainstream radio. Its the musical equivalent of Starbucks.

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 23-12-2017 2:50pm

The Nal wrote: »

U2s recent output is easy to judge after one listen to be fair. Hammy lyrics, bordering on cringing, with very uncomplicated musical arrangements made for American mainstream radio. Its the musical equivalent of Starbucks.

I love U2.
I don't like coffee.

Need a better comparison tbf. Your posts are easy to judge now in one reading.
Hammy criticism, bordering on cringing, with very uncomplicated trolling made for the easily wound up.

The Internet equivalent of toilet paper

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 23-12-2017 2:54pm

eviltimeban wrote: »

But I haven't "judged" it as such. I gave it one listen and could immediately tell it didn't sound the way I wanted it to sound. I could tell that on first listen. I'm sure I'll listen to it again, and form a proper opinion, in fact I did say that I might even enjoy it eventually.

I agree. It's very hard to judge an album in one go. Unless it's something like Thriller or Back in Black or The Joshua Tree or Definitely Maybe.

I'd be the same. Takes me a few listens to get a record. Usually though, there is one song on it, on first listen, that instantly connects with me so I've reason to go back and listen.

Recently though, I sat down to listen to two albums, by artists who will remain unnamed... **** me, I'm never doing that again. Actually made me sad they were that bad.

Soulless ****e, terrible lyrics, just no redeeming features at all.

I used to be a "critic" for a music magazine. Got so much music to review. Don't think I ever "panned" anything. There was always something within the albums or songs that made it worthwhile.... If I got those two albums to review back then though...

tritriagain · 23-12-2017 9:09pm

eviltimeban wrote: »

But I haven't "judged" it as such. I gave it one listen and could immediately tell it didn't sound the way I wanted it to sound. I could tell that on first listen. I'm sure I'll listen to it again, and form a proper opinion, in fact I did say that I might even enjoy it eventually.

Fair enough, As I said not a criticism everyone has different ways of doing things.

SoundOfSilence · 24-12-2017 9:23am

Out of curiosity, for the people that post on this thread consistently, what other gigs did u go to this year other than u2 in Croker?

johnpatrick81 · 24-12-2017 10:28am

Just Radiohead for me, go on then, what’s your point? I’ve see pretty much everyone I love in music live.

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 24-12-2017 12:36pm

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

Out of curiosity, for the people that post on this thread consistently, what other gigs did u go to this year other than u2 in Croker?

GnR
Sabbath
ZZ Top
Aerosmith
Various other gigs in Dublin in the Academy, Button Factory etc

Other years gone by, I've seen U2, Fleetwood Mac, Status Quo (Real one and other one) Queen without Freddie, Simon and Garfunkal, Deadmau5, Jools Holland, Robert Plant, The Script, The Shadows, RHCP, Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, ACDC, Paul McCartney, The Stones, Stone Roses, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Scissor Sisters etc etc ... Basically everyone expect Freddie, ABBA and The Beatles,

No offence but, I know your response is gonna be "Oh listen to something else" but, I do. I've seen literally everyone there is to see multiple times. Some bands I've even seen over 60 times. I'm in a band that writes it's own stuff.. So I'm not sure of your point here?

SoundOfSilence · 24-12-2017 6:47pm

The first lads been to 2 gigs and you've been to mainly rock bands that peaked in the 80s at best?

The beauty of music is that there's a consistent stream of it, it's much easier to access and there's far more opportunities to watch it live than ever before.

Yet youve both seen almost everything you ever wanted to see? The only conclusion i can come to is that you don't listen to a lot of new music

Broaden your horizons and at least give some new music a try ffs. Buy yourself a ticket to a festival , browse the venues and listen to new up and coming artists.

If u genuinely did this id be surprised if u were in this thread talking up an average album at best and forcing yourself to like an album from a band based off their past exploits. One decent song, the rest average.

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 24-12-2017 9:13pm

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

The first lads been to 2 gigs and you've been to mainly rock bands that peaked in the 80s at best?

The beauty of music is that there's a consistent stream of it, it's much easier to access and there's far more opportunities to watch it live than ever before.

Yet youve both seen almost everything you ever wanted to see? The only conclusion i can come to is that you don't listen to a lot of new music

Broaden your horizons and at least give some new music a try ffs. Buy yourself a ticket to a festival , browse the venues and listen to new up and coming artists.

If u genuinely did this id be surprised if u were in this thread talking up an average album at best and forcing yourself to like an album from a band based off their past exploits. One decent song, the rest average.

No offence man but, **** off!

You've no idea what albums I own or what I want. Don't lecture me

Think I force myself for a song to connect with me?

I know what I like and what I want!!

johnpatrick81 · 24-12-2017 9:16pm

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

The first lads been to 2 gigs and you've been to mainly rock bands that peaked in the 80s at best?

The beauty of music is that there's a consistent stream of it, it's much easier to access and there's far more opportunities to watch it live than ever before.

Yet youve both seen almost everything you ever wanted to see? The only conclusion i can come to is that you don't listen to a lot of new music

Broaden your horizons and at least give some new music a try ffs. Buy yourself a ticket to a festival , browse the venues and listen to new up and coming artists.

If u genuinely did this id be surprised if u were in this thread talking up an average album at best and forcing yourself to like an album from a band based off their past exploits. One decent song, the rest average.

I’ve been to more music festivals in more countries than you I would imagine. I’ve seen 100s of Bands.

I was at 2 gigs last year due to financial reasons. I’m very aware of new music. Your top 5 gigs of last year, I’ve seen all of those acts live.

Take your head out of your ass and realize that someone can appreciate U2’s new stuff along side The War on Drugs and St Vincent or Jagwar Ma.

You haven’t a fvcking clue. Pretentious twat.

johnpatrick81 · 24-12-2017 9:23pm

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

1. LCD - Olympia
2. Kasabian - Olympia
3. Jagwar Ma - Ep
4. Coldplay - Croker
5. London grammar - Olympia

Wow, you’re so alternative duuuuude!

I’ve seen them all live, none come anywhere near my top 10. You should really broaden your horizons there buddy.

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 24-12-2017 9:36pm

That's actually one of the most annoying posts I've seen from SOS.

You have no idea...

johnpatrick81 · 24-12-2017 9:45pm

bclar12 wrote: »

That's actually one of the most annoying posts I've seen from SOS.

You no idea...

It was one of the most random and ill informed rants I’ve seen on boards in a long time, ludicrous and rambling and preachy to the extreme! Gas man. Get back to listening to that wild new music by Coldplay and Kasabian FFS :pac:

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 24-12-2017 10:05pm

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

It was one of the most random and ill informed rants I’ve seen on boards in a long time, ludicrous and rambling and preachy to the extreme! Gas man. Get back to listening to that wild new music by Coldplay and Kasabian FFS :pac:

I'm actually angry at that..

"Ohhh listen to some other music"

**** off! Hasn't a clue

I'll ****ing listen to what turns me on! No one will tell me different!!

johnpatrick81 · 24-12-2017 10:14pm

bclar12 wrote: »

I'm actually angry at that..

"Ohhh listen to some other music"

**** off! Hasn't a clue

I'll ****ing listen to what turns me on! No one will tell me different!!

Tis the season, maybe he had one too many sherrys

Presumptuous idiot.

SoundOfSilence · 24-12-2017 10:14pm

Touched a nerve there I see. You must've been furious to go thru my post history and try dig something up

johnpatrick81 · 24-12-2017 10:15pm

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

Touched a nerve there I see. You must've been furious to go thru my post history and try dig something up

It was you’re previous post, hardly had to hire a private detective to realize you were full of sh!t

SoundOfSilence · 24-12-2017 10:18pm

No but had you check my history. Good work though.

johnpatrick81 · 24-12-2017 10:23pm

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

No but had you check my history. Good work though.

It’s a single click, a lot quicker than it took your waffle. Not good work. Kasabian are sooooo edgy btw! Remember they were good about 10 years ago, maybe more. Oooooh and LCD! The band you have to adore if you’re a hipster! Didn’t they break up? What’s that sound? James Murphy breaking his word when his solo DJ work fell on its arse?

You must have listened to some amount of undiscovered music to find your way to Coldplay in that little north Dublin venue too :pac:

London Grammar are painfully pretentious too. 1 good song.

Jagwar’s debut was fantastic. Pity they failed the difficult second album.

Anyway, enough about you. Fvcking clown.

SoundOfSilence · 24-12-2017 10:35pm

Ah but it's the fact you were that outraged you went thru my post history, first post or not. Keep going I can sense the rage.... I'm sure u could dig up more.

I couldn't care less if u rip into any of those bands. I'm not that precious about them as you are of your beloved u2.

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 24-12-2017 10:37pm

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

Touched a nerve there I see. You must've been furious to go thru my post history and try dig something up

Probably aimed that at John's post but...

You're quite welcome to come over to my house to inspect my record collection

I like U2's new album. Get the **** over it!

johnpatrick81 · 24-12-2017 10:41pm

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

Ah but it's the fact you were that outraged you went thru my post history, first post or not. Keep going I can sense the rage.... I'm sure u could dig up more.

I couldn't care less if u rip into any of those bands. I'm not that precious about them as you are of your beloved u2.

No really, I got all the ammo I needed in the very first post, took me all of 12 seconds. Rage? You are entertaining me! I’m enjoying this. Love tearing pretentious twats to bits!

I love U2, yes, like I love a lot of bands. You should understand that music is subjective and try not to become so deluded that you think you know more than someone you don’t know from Adam. Your first rant said all about you that I need to know. Now I’m just having fun with you. But it’s time to celebrate, so I’ll leave you to your strange scorn.

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 24-12-2017 11:00pm

Why the **** am even responding to this? I don't have to answer to anyone!
The music ain't for you...Fine! Why talk down to people who do like it? I absolutely hate that!!

It's music! I like what I like!

Happy Christmas everyone! Hope you all have a great one!

SoundOfSilence · 25-12-2017 10:27am

johnpatrick81 wrote: »

No really, I got all the ammo I needed in the very first post, took me all of 12 seconds. Rage? You are entertaining me! I’m enjoying this. Love tearing pretentious twats to bits!

I love U2, yes, like I love a lot of bands. You should understand that music is subjective and try not to become so deluded that you think you know more than someone you don’t know from Adam. Your first rant said all about you that I need to know. Now I’m just having fun with you. But it’s time to celebrate, so I’ll leave you to your strange scorn.

Hahaha nothing like a bit of hilarity to start the day. I'm sure you're proud as punch you got 'ammo' from my post history... but keep lying to yourself you weren't outraged enough to check it. First post or not. Maybe going to more than 2 gigs in a year might channel that anger.

Happy Christmas!

dublinman1990 · 25-12-2017 5:07pm

SoundOfSilence wrote: »

The first lads been to 2 gigs and you've been to mainly rock bands that peaked in the 80s at best?

The beauty of music is that there's a consistent stream of it, it's much easier to access and there's far more opportunities to watch it live than ever before.

Yet youve both seen almost everything you ever wanted to see? The only conclusion i can come to is that you don't listen to a lot of new music

Broaden your horizons and at least give some new music a try ffs. Buy yourself a ticket to a festival , browse the venues and listen to new up and coming artists.

If u genuinely did this id be surprised if u were in this thread talking up an average album at best and forcing yourself to like an album from a band based off their past exploits. One decent song, the rest average.

I am trying to get your point that I highlighted above but a young person like myself are finding this commitment to be a real struggle because at this point it should click in to myself with the younger generation very easily but it doesn't with me. I am at a loss in how it connects to me in an ideal way because I don't know what festivals you actually talk about here. It is just any festival in particular that is on during the summer because I find the quality of most chart music artists to be really poor at best as we progress into 2018. The songs that they produce that are played out on radio stations here these days to me are repetitive & forgettable.

But for me though; this process of finding new artists is not a complete failure. I'm trying to listen to new music whenever I can from any genre. I found really good material from artists like Noel Gallagher & The High Flying Birds, The Piano Guys, Bright Light Bright Light and from various soundtrack composers for the past few years. I also like well established artists like U2, Coldplay, Olly Murs, Take That, Elton John, Simple Minds, All Saints & Robbie Williams.

If finding new music is easy for you to do in your spare time. Good for you. For everybody else it is hard to answer that because it has been said before this process is subjective because not everyone has the same individual taste as you. I wish you a Happy Christmas & a Peaceful New Year.

johnpatrick81 · 26-12-2017 12:25pm

Seve OB · 28-12-2017 12:44am

Redo91 wrote: »

Ya I redeemed the gift roughly 6-8 weeks ago at this stage.

Looking forward to getting it. Don't have a vinyl player but I think it would look well framed.

secondrowgal wrote: »

I logged in and it says

"The Joshua Tree Singles Vinyl Collection: 1987 & 2017

You have redeemed your gift."

I haven't received anything either...

guys a bit of help please
i can't see any redeem button
i can't see anything that tells me if i have or have not redeemed

what is the profile page?
i can't find any emails relating to redeeming the gift

im lost!!!

The Nal · 28-12-2017 12:02pm

Couple of posters really wetting the bed here I see!

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 28-12-2017 12:40pm

The Nal wrote: »

Couple of posters really wetting the bed here I see!

Because some arrogant **** is telling us what we should be listening to and doing with our lives?

scruff monkey · 28-12-2017 12:51pm

Ignore the troll, that's all he ever does in any of the music threads.

johnpatrick81 · 28-12-2017 1:03pm

The Nal wrote: »

Couple of posters really wetting the bed here I see!

You’re strangely obsessed with bed wetting.....

Almost as strange as your obsession with U2.

You really need a new hobby.

Scorpion Sting · 28-12-2017 2:08pm

scruff monkey wrote: »

Ignore the troll, that's all he ever does in any of the music threads.

Everytime he posts here he gets a reaction which is exactly what he wants. Best to just ignore him like you say and he'll eventually get the message.

q2xv9rjei4awgb · 28-12-2017 2:15pm

Scorpion Sting wrote: »

Everytime he posts here he gets a reaction which is exactly what he wants. Best to just ignore him like you say and he'll eventually get the message.

Do have to question the mentality of that though...

Seve OB · 01-01-2018 2:45pm

Did I miss something?

Watched the BBC special twice but didn’t see All I Want is you aired.

RolandGoose · 02-01-2018 2:08am

Seve OB wrote: »

Did I miss something?

Watched the BBC special twice but didn’t see All I Want is you aired.

The version on RTE on Stephens Day had a lot more music, best thing, 13, every breaking wave and all I want is you in favour of those awful Cat Deeley interview segments. However the footage of Adam and Edge record shopping in Brazil was not included, so I've no idea how one would go about seeing the full thing.

On another bother... The band sounded absolutely brilliant at the BBC. SOE is their best album in a long time for me, the tour should be nothing short of spectacular!

Kaizersoze81 · 03-01-2018 1:23am

Does anyone know when Irish gig will be announced?

RolandGoose · 03-01-2018 1:47am

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

Does anyone know when Irish gig will be announced?

If I'm not mistaken Adam said the European dates will be announced after the summer. I guess the Irish SOE dates could be in December like in 2015.

This announcement surprised me, the only explanation I can think of is they will head to Australia and Japan after the announced American dates and do Europe as a 3rd leg.

Furious-Red · 05-01-2018 12:08pm

Evidentally sick of the unpredictable Irish weather, U2 has officially confirmed that there will be no outdoor show at Slane this year.

Instead, they will go for some nice, cosy, intimate shows in the 3Arena. The Irish Daily Mail is reporting that U2 has block booked the 3Arena for a number of nights in October.

They will be performing as part of their Songs of Experience tour and this announcement puts an end to rumours that the band were planning a performance in Slane.

It will still be an absolutely huge performance, with a custom-built stage being set up and no expense spared. An insider at the venue said to the Mail:

"Ireland is home for U2 so they will always bring their tour to Ireland,

"There will be a number of Dublin shows that will depend on demand. The band will undoubtedly adapt and tailor their rig to fit the 3Arena, as the current show is being devised for bigger American and European indoor venues.

"But anyone who was lucky enough to attend the Songs of Innocence tour will know that it is possibly the most up-close-and-personal show you will get with the biggest rock band in the world."

https://www.buzz.ie/music/u2-267810

JOEOLEARY · 05-01-2018 12:25pm

Furious-Red wrote: »

https://www.buzz.ie/music/u2-267810

I cant see U2 doing the 3Arena in October. They will probably do the same as they did in 2015, 4 gigs spread over 6 nights. And currently October in the 3Arena has the following:

Pete the Vet: 6th (yeah you read that right)
Cirque du Soleil: 10th - 14th
Jools Holland: 20th
Jeff Lynnes ELO: 25th
Andrea Bocelli: 30th - 31st

So theres not a lot of room for them in October. I think November is a lot more likely personally.

PTH2009 · 05-01-2018 12:32pm

JOEOLEARY wrote: »

I cant see U2 doing the 3Arena in October. They will probably do the same as they did in 2015, 4 gigs spread over 6 nights. And currently October in the 3Arena has the following:

Pete the Vet: 6th (yeah you read that right)
Cirque du Soleil: 10th - 14th
Jools Holland: 20th
Jeff Lynnes ELO: 25th
Andrea Bocelli: 30th - 31st

So theres not a lot of room for them in October. I think November is a lot more likely personally.

could do from 1-9 Oct but whatever dates they play and they suite me I'll try and go

wasant too pushed a few weeks back but this will be a different show compared to the JT 2017 Tour and will have a much different setlist and U2 at home Is always speical no matter where they play

tickets will be expensive I'm expecting though

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