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Do you not like U2 or have seen them too many times or something? They get a lot of hate on the internets, particularly since the free iTunes album. One of my kids' friend's GF's was telling me how much they sucked. But she was just groupthink mad because her Facebook friends were just re-parroting b.s. from the web because she wouldn't know U2 from Led Zeppelin.
But you don't have ignorant musical tastes which is why I'm curious. It would be on Show of the Year level and probably elbowing Paul McCartney at Jazz Fest for top for me - particularly if they mix in earlier stuff with the Lanois/Eno albums (Unforgettable Fire, Joshua Tree and All That You Can't Leave Behind). I don't mind all of "The Fly"/Europa/Zooropa stuff, but I'm definitely less of a fan of that than the earlier stuff and ATYCLB.
Edit to say I'm with you on Green Day, but it seems like even money that we are going to get them. I'd watch from the back provided there wasn't a conflicting EDM set I would rather be at.
I am not sure what happened. I didn't dislike them ever and they were always ok all the way up to the Zooropa album, but nothing after that, and honestly that album wasn't that good other than Numb. I have never had the want to see them; they are ok, and their music is ok and they have some good songs, but I have never been a HUGE U2 fan. I would see them if they were headlining a festival I was at, but I wouldn't be excited about it. I went and looked at the discography and was shocked that I knew more songs than I thought, but meh. That is how they make me feel.
I think listening to more new wave, punk rock and heavier music growing up they weren't a must-see or go-to band for me. I mean, honestly I haven't listened to the real radio since the late 80s and they are a radio band imo.
I have never enjoyed u2 very much. Tthey had a couple good tunes about thirty years ago but I openly dislike them because they are maniacally overrated. The edge is one of the least interesting guitar players of all time and bono is one of the most pretentious humans of all time. Their music is inoffensive, it's just geberally boring to me. But people treat them like they have Dylan's lyrics, the stones stage presence, and the Beatles songwriting skills. No thanks forever.
LOL. I hear y'all. I disagree, but obviously everyone is entitled to their own opinion. They weren't afraid to stand up to the pressures of the times (One Ireland) or afraid to sing about more than their haircuts and pulling booty. But once Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois got involved, and the first album they did was Unforgettable Fire (5th studio album I think), I felt like they really got good. The early 80's MTV stuff wasn't dissimilar from what everyone else was doing (talking Boy, October). War was a little better musically. Then they released Under a Blood Red Sky which was a live album off the War tour. That's the one with Sunday Bloody Sunday at Red Rocks or similar place that everyone knows.
Then I saw an interview with Eno, and I was already a giant worshiper of him as both a keyboardist and producer at that point. He decided he wanted to work with U2 because they were one of the few 2nd Invasion acts that actually had what he termed a "band" sound. Daniel Lanois, who had just moved here from I think Quebec, got in on some of the production work too. They both stayed on for Joshua Tree (between those two albums was Wide Awake in America Live which I've never listened to). And to me, Unforgettable Fire and Joshua Tree were their best albums. After Joshua Tree, they released Rattle and Hum live concert movie and album, and I think that's also really good. For the 1990's, they released Actung Baby, Zooropa and Pop. That's where I kind of agree with you guys. Those albums were okay. I didn't really jibe with Bono's The Fly persona, and I didn't really invest the time to see what statements they were making with each of those releases. I don't hate any of it, but there was other stuff at that point that I was listening to more. Then All That You Can't Leave Behind came out. They got back together with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois on that. I liked all 3 radio hits - Beautiful Day, Elevation and Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of. The rest of the album was pretty good too, but I only listened to it a couple of times.
I don't know No Line on the Horizon (obviously Vertigo), and I have the free version of Songs of Innocence, but I only skimmed through it a couple of times.
So for me, it's kind of like a lot of older people's who never got around to see The Who or Rolling Stones and you need to do it now, because you're not going to get that many more chances. Maybe U2 stays around and does a couple more world tours, but I've liked them since the early 80's, and that's 30+ years. I don't think they're King Crimson or Gabriel Genesis by any means. And they are more radio friendly than most stuff I listen to. But I want to see them.
LOL. I hear y'all. I disagree, but obviously everyone is entitled to their own opinion. They weren't afraid to stand up to the pressures of the times (One Ireland) or afraid to sing about more than their haircuts and pulling booty. But once Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois got involved, and the first album they did was Unforgettable Fire (5th studio album I think), I felt like they really got good. The early 80's MTV stuff wasn't dissimilar from what everyone else was doing (talking Boy, October). War was a little better musically. Then they released Under a Blood Red Sky which was a live album off the War tour. That's the one with Sunday Bloody Sunday at Red Rocks or similar place that everyone knows.
Then I saw an interview with Eno, and I was already a giant worshiper of him as both a keyboardist and producer at that point. He decided he wanted to work with U2 because they were one of the few 2nd Invasion acts that actually had what he termed a "band" sound. Daniel Lanois, who had just moved here from I think Quebec, got in on some of the production work too. They both stayed on for Joshua Tree (between those two albums was Wide Awake in America Live which I've never listened to). And to me, Unforgettable Fire and Joshua Tree were their best albums. After Joshua Tree, they released Rattle and Hum live concert movie and album, and I think that's also really good. For the 1990's, they released Actung Baby, Zooropa and Pop. That's where I kind of agree with you guys. Those albums were okay. I didn't really jibe with Bono's The Fly persona, and I didn't really invest the time to see what statements they were making with each of those releases. I don't hate any of it, but there was other stuff at that point that I was listening to more. Then All That You Can't Leave Behind came out. They got back together with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois on that. I liked all 3 radio hits - Beautiful Day, Elevation and Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of. The rest of the album was pretty good too, but I only listened to it a couple of times.
I don't know No Line on the Horizon (obviously Vertigo), and I have the free version of Songs of Innocence, but I only skimmed through it a couple of times.
So for me, it's kind of like a lot of older people's who never got around to see The Who or Rolling Stones and you need to do it now, because you're not going to get that many more chances. Maybe U2 stays around and does a couple more world tours, but I've liked them since the early 80's, and that's 30+ years. I don't think they're King Crimson or Gabriel Genesis by any means. And they are more radio friendly than most stuff I listen to. But I want to see them.
I get everything you are saying, I agree with some of it especially the albums that are good and not and if they end up at Jazzfest, I will most definitely see them, especially since I am 99% sure I won't be at bonnaroo.
That being said, the fact that they have on their tour dates, that Bonnaroo is their first-ever US festival and that is after Jazzfest, I feel that makes them highly unlikely.
Yeah, I don't see them playing Jazz Fest and thought it would be much more likely they would take the Sunday main stage close (Arcade Fire 2016) slot at Voodoo. That would make me very happy since like you, I'm pretty much out for Bonnaroo. I'll watch it on TV though if they stream that set. Bonnaroo can be Nazis about the Saturday night sets (didn't stream PJ last year), but sometimes they do stream the Sunday sets. And since both Bonnaroo and Voodoo are Live Nation properties, maybe they will be able to feature them at Voodoo (A Perfect Circle/Green Day/Linkin Park, U2, Wu Tang or similar).
Yeah, I don't see them playing Jazz Fest and thought it would be much more likely they would take the Sunday main stage close (Arcade Fire 2016) slot at Voodoo. That would make me very happy since like you, I'm pretty much out for Bonnaroo. I'll watch it on TV though if they stream that set. Bonnaroo can be Nazis about the Saturday night sets (didn't stream PJ last year), but sometimes they do stream the Sunday sets. And since both Bonnaroo and Voodoo are Live Nation properties, maybe they will be able to feature them at Voodoo (A Perfect Circle/Green Day/Linkin Park, U2, Wu Tang or similar).
I read that besides the Bonnaroo (and any other festival that they end up at) they will only be playing stadiums and arenas. I am not sure if Voodoo could handle U2, they draw a massive crowd. Fingers crossed on the live nation bringing it a second year in a row. I would take A Perfect Circle, Wu Tang, Tribe Called Quest for sure.
U2 is just over the top cheese to me, and Bono is a turd that has been ruined forever by South Park.
They had some cool songs from the 80's and early 90's def but for the most part I think they are a joke. I just can't relate to their music on any level and their whole persona is the polar opposite of what I find appealing in rock music.
That said I would prob check them out if they came to NOLA (not Jazzfest) and tickets weren't outrageous since they have a good live reputation.
U2 is just over the top cheese to me, and Bono is a turd that has been ruined forever by South Park.
They had some cool songs from the 80's and early 90's def but for the most part I think they are a joke. I just can't relate to their music on any level and their whole persona is the polar opposite of what I find appealing in rock music.
That said I would prob check them out if they came to NOLA (not Jazzfest) and tickets weren't outrageous since they have a good live reputation.
Tickets are going to be stupid expensive if they aren't at a festival. Ticketmaster has the Houston show starting at $38-$280. I am going to say that it isn't worth even thinking about getting those $38 tickets (which will be in serious nosebleed and $50 after fees).
Last Foundations of Funk I saw was the first one (of two) at Bear Creek Bayou. It was pretty great. Zigaboo, Eddie Roberts, Medeski and George Porter, Jr. Excellent.
Last Foundations of Funk I saw was the first one (of two) at Bear Creek Bayou. It was pretty great. Zigaboo, Eddie Roberts, Medeski and George Porter, Jr. Excellent.
We did it for NYE in 2015, great times.
Gonna try to catch the Mardi Gras version of this at Tips w The Ders on guitar.
I legitimately only actively dislike a few dozen bands and WSMFP is one of them.
Thursday is the greatest day though for the money. It's about 1/3 level of the most packed days with few lines and an opportunity to pretty much try everything food and otherwise. Panic should rule regardless, but I understand you don't like them. There will be a few opposing headliners but I don't think as many as on the weekend.
Yeah. It's gonna be tough. I'm doing both Tribe nights and I'm sure I'll fit in a Break Science show. moe. a couple of nights for sure. I don't know about the midnight/2am stuff yet, but I'll get it figured out by April. Btw, I got to basically confirm Petty and Wonder "and that looks about right" for some of the other acts from PT from someone who is playing or working the fest. But that's all I got.
Probably doing this now since every other festival decided to take a dump on my hopes and dreams.
yeah, today was a great feeling of justfication getting my crew to switch festivals. at least you still have the best message board based on a music festival, bonnaroo!
Speara thinks Nas and Soul Rebels is most likely along with Panic and Trey Band. Obviously Orleans Ave since they close the fest down. He doesn't think Dead and Co, Paul McCartney or U2 will be there.
Speara thinks Nas and Soul Rebels is most likely along with Panic and Trey Band. Obviously Orleans Ave since they close the fest down. He doesn't think Dead and Co, Paul McCartney or U2 will be there.
My girl is looking for tickets to the May 4 - Foundation of Funk show at the Republic that is currently sold out. If anyone has a ticket for sell or hears of one, please let me know.
