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So now that we got our first confirmation from Roo themselves. What do you all anticipate the show will be like? Just read the interview on Rolling Stone today and it looks like they may not do the album front-to-back but change the running order as well as playing other songs as well.
Looks like the visual show is being designed by Anton Corbijn and will reflect the themes of JT. Have a feeling they'll do 4-5 hits to start then Joshua Tree in random order, ending with Streets, and then another 5-6 hits. Edge said expect a theme to run through the show, you have to believe it'll be strongly political considering the themes of JT. My perfect setlist would be:
I Will Follow Gloria The Electric Co. Sunday Bloody Sunday New Years Day Until The End of the World ------------------------------- Bullet The Blue Sky Mothers of the Disappeared Exit One Tree Hill I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Trip Through Your Wires In God's Country Red Hill Mining Town With or Without You Running to Stand Still Where the Streets Have No Name ------------------------------- Beautiful Day Vertigo Mysterious Ways Pride (In the Name of Love) One Bad 40
I grew up in the 80s, and The Joshua Tree was beyond seminal to me. I listened to it so often I still know every word, by heart, even though I haven't listened to it, front to back, in years/maybe two decades. I'm more excited about this booking now because I'm not going to be able to hit their Cleveland show because it falls on the same weekend as Dead and Co's short run at Wrigley Field, and I have tickets for that.
Start with Elevation, Beautiful Day, then start ripping through Joshua Tree in any order that they want (Start with Bullet the Blue Sky). It will be an epic night in the What field to say the least. I saw them on the 360 tour and it was great. Can't wait for this- just hope they don't jam any good acts against them on Friday, as I won't be leaving the field until Bono tells me I can leave.
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Post by Pokey Junior on Jan 9, 2017 12:44:17 GMT -5
yeah i mean i feel U2 is good at filling out that ticket sales gap caused last year by an underwhelming lineup. but they're not relevant at all anymore and most of the first billed acts from other years are or they are an immortal kind of act that isn't denied its precedence by anyone. and if so nothing close to how people are griped about these goons. i mean honestly i cant think of band in their racket thats more of turn off for this position. all be it that they're huge, there was nothing about them that was cutting edge or trendy still to this day that usually brings a huge act to bonnaroo.
yeah i mean i feel U2 is good at filling out that ticket sales gap caused last year by an underwhelming lineup. but they're not relevant at all anymore and most of the first billed acts from other years are or they are an immortal kind of act that isn't denied its precedence by anyone. and if so nothing close to how people are griped about these goons. i mean honestly i cant think of band in their racket thats more of turn off for this position. all be it that they're huge, there was nothing about them that was cutting edge or trendy still to this day that usually brings a huge act to bonnaroo.
Take a listen to Achtung Baby and try to tell us again they had no influence on modern music. They were the first mainstream band to bridge the gap from late 80s arena rock to electronic-influenced alternative rock. Granted, they came back to the arena rock sound later (All That You Cant Leave Behind) but Achtung Baby/Zooropa/Pop are a fantastic trio of albums that absolutely were counter-culture to what was relevant at the time.
there was nothing about them that was cutting edge or trendy still to this day that usually brings a huge act to bonnaroo.
You could argue that U2 have had way more influence on modern music than the Dead, Elton John, or Billy Joel.
I think you meant to say "One could argue" because "I" would never assume or actually say that. The Dead and Elton John are pioneers in iconography and pop culture. Billy Joel might not be more influential than U2. U2 is really safe. Almost as vanilla as it gets. But theres nothing anyone can do. Im gonna attend that show and try my best to enjoy myself.
You could argue that U2 have had way more influence on modern music than the Dead, Elton John, or Billy Joel.
I think you meant to say "One could argue" because "I" would never assume or actually say that. The Dead and Elton John are pioneers in iconography and pop culture. Billy Joel is leagues more influential than U2 in just about every respect as far as cultural impact. U2 is really safe white people music. Almost as vanilla as it gets. But theres nothing anyone can do. Im gonna attend that show and try my best to enjoy myself.
Sorry. *A person with a better understanding of pop music history than you could easily argue that U2 have had way more influence on modern music than the Dead, Elton John, or Billy Joel.
You could argue that U2 have had way more influence on modern music than the Dead, Elton John, or Billy Joel.
I think you meant to say "One could argue" because "I" would never assume or actually say that. The Dead and Elton John are pioneers in iconography and pop culture. Billy Joel might not be more influential than U2. U2 is really safe. Almost as vanilla as it gets. But theres nothing anyone can do. Im gonna attend that show and try my best to enjoy myself.
How to Build an Atomic Bomb, No Line on the Horizon, All That You Can't Leave Behind, and Songs of Innocence are safe, in fact probably too safe outside of a couple songs on NLOTH. However, Boy, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and Joshua Tree are not safe one bit. Maybe you don't remember the 80s that well, and that's ok, but these were albums that took a stand against the Reagan policies and addressed many issues going on in Europe. I'd argue the last time a large scale act took a stand as bold as these records was probably Radiohead on "Hail to the Thief".
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I think you meant to say "One could argue" because "I" would never assume or actually say that. The Dead and Elton John are pioneers in iconography and pop culture. Billy Joel might not be more influential than U2. U2 is really safe. Almost as vanilla as it gets. But theres nothing anyone can do. Im gonna attend that show and try my best to enjoy myself.
How to Build an Atomic Bomb, No Line on the Horizon, All That You Can't Leave Behind, and Songs of Innocence are safe, in fact probably too safe outside of a couple songs on NLOTH. However, Boy, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and Joshua Tree are not safe one bit. Maybe you don't remember the 80s that well, and that's ok, but these were albums that took a stand against the Reagan policies and addressed many issues going on in Europe. I'd argue the last time a large scale act took a stand as bold as these records was probably Radiohead on "Hail to the Thief".
i like your responce better than having my knowledge or opinion called into question.
How to Build an Atomic Bomb, No Line on the Horizon, All That You Can't Leave Behind, and Songs of Innocence are safe, in fact probably too safe outside of a couple songs on NLOTH. However, Boy, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and Joshua Tree are not safe one bit. Maybe you don't remember the 80s that well, and that's ok, but these were albums that took a stand against the Reagan policies and addressed many issues going on in Europe. I'd argue the last time a large scale act took a stand as bold as these records was probably Radiohead on "Hail to the Thief".
i like your responce better than having my knowledge or opinion called into question.
Early U2 also fused post-punk with a more pop-oriented sound and songwriting. Direct links could be made to Radiohead (and all of the bands they then influenced), all of Brit-pop, and just about every arena rock band since. They're one of the main bands responsible for moving mainstream rock out of '70s sounds and into what it's resembled since, for better or worse. Achtung Baby, as was stated, was one of the first integrations of electronic music done by a popular band.
How to Build an Atomic Bomb, No Line on the Horizon, All That You Can't Leave Behind, and Songs of Innocence are safe, in fact probably too safe outside of a couple songs on NLOTH. However, Boy, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and Joshua Tree are not safe one bit. Maybe you don't remember the 80s that well, and that's ok, but these were albums that took a stand against the Reagan policies and addressed many issues going on in Europe. I'd argue the last time a large scale act took a stand as bold as these records was probably Radiohead on "Hail to the Thief".
i like your responce better than having my knowledge or opinion called into question.
Taste is based on personal opinion, so you can like them or hate them based on that. But to say that they haven't had a huge influence on modern music and politics in music is ignorant. If it's anything like their Glastonbury set everyone will have a good time, casual fans or not.
Yeah I should make it clear that I'm far from being a U2 superfan. I went through my phase of hating them but have come to appreciate a lot of their stuff and just avoid the stuff I don't like. If I end up at Bonnaroo, they will easily be my most anticipated act.
I have to say, im honestly shocked that anyone could thumb their nose at the U2 booking. I suppose that its always possible that you had to be there. Joshua Tree is a treasure of an album. Ive only seen them once (the our where Florence opened for them) They are showmen to the highest level and have a catalog.
If memory serves they had Stacey Pullen play before them (not sure you would call this opening) during one of their tours. The one sin they've seem to have committed is putting their record on everyones phones without asking.
I have to say, im honestly shocked that anyone could thumb their nose at the U2 booking. I suppose that its always possible that you had to be there. Joshua Tree is a treasure of an album. Ive only seen them once (the our where Florence opened for them) They are showmen to the highest level and have a catalog.
If memory serves they had Stacey Pullen play before them (not sure you would call this opening) during one of their tours. The one sin they've seem to have committed is putting their record on everyones phones without asking.
They also had Kanye open for them at some point I believe.
EDIT: Some of the openers on the Vertigo tour, which sums up their modern influence pretty well: Arcade Fire Dashboard Confessional Franz Ferdinand Interpol Kanye West The Killers Kings of Leon Pearl Jam Scissor Sisters Snow Patrol
I think you meant to say "One could argue" because "I" would never assume or actually say that. The Dead and Elton John are pioneers in iconography and pop culture. Billy Joel might not be more influential than U2. U2 is really safe. Almost as vanilla as it gets. But theres nothing anyone can do. Im gonna attend that show and try my best to enjoy myself.
How to Build an Atomic Bomb, No Line on the Horizon, All That You Can't Leave Behind, and Songs of Innocence are safe, in fact probably too safe outside of a couple songs on NLOTH. However, Boy, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and Joshua Tree are not safe one bit. Maybe you don't remember the 80s that well, and that's ok, but these were albums that took a stand against the Reagan policies and addressed many issues going on in Europe. I'd argue the last time a large scale act took a stand as bold as these records was probably Radiohead on "Hail to the Thief".
I'd add Zooropa and Pop to the not very safe list. They really took a chance with Zooropa back in the day. My personal take at that time was it was their answer to all the Madchester and ecstasy-driven culture change going on over there. Heck, I think I remember reading an interview where The Edge said he was inspired by My Bloody Valentine during the recording of Achtung Baby. I've certainly never felt like MBV was safe.
I think you meant to say "One could argue" because "I" would never assume or actually say that. The Dead and Elton John are pioneers in iconography and pop culture. Billy Joel might not be more influential than U2. U2 is really safe. Almost as vanilla as it gets. But theres nothing anyone can do. Im gonna attend that show and try my best to enjoy myself.
How to Build an Atomic Bomb, No Line on the Horizon, All That You Can't Leave Behind, and Songs of Innocence are safe, in fact probably too safe outside of a couple songs on NLOTH. However, Boy, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and Joshua Tree are not safe one bit. Maybe you don't remember the 80s that well, and that's ok, but these were albums that took a stand against the Reagan policies and addressed many issues going on in Europe. I'd argue the last time a large scale act took a stand as bold as these records was probably Radiohead on "Hail to the Thief".
Green Day? Beastie Boys?
Anyway I don't see how a person can look at a pop music landscape where some of the biggest rock acts are Coldplay, Kings of Leon, and Mumford & Sons, and say that U2 wasn't hugely influential
How to Build an Atomic Bomb, No Line on the Horizon, All That You Can't Leave Behind, and Songs of Innocence are safe, in fact probably too safe outside of a couple songs on NLOTH. However, Boy, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and Joshua Tree are not safe one bit. Maybe you don't remember the 80s that well, and that's ok, but these were albums that took a stand against the Reagan policies and addressed many issues going on in Europe. I'd argue the last time a large scale act took a stand as bold as these records was probably Radiohead on "Hail to the Thief".
I'd add Zooropa and Pop to the not very safe list. They really took a chance with Zooropa back in the day. My personal take at that time was it was their answer to all the Madchester and ecstasy-driven culture change going on over there. Heck, I think I remember reading an interview where The Edge said he was inspired by My Bloody Valentine during the recording of Achtung Baby. I've certainly never felt like MBV was safe.
Agreed 100%
I would love to see them delve more into Achtung/Zooropa/Pop but I don't think a festival show would be the right venue. If they wanted to make a more dance-friendly set they could easily put Lemon, MOFO, Discoteque, Daddy's Gonna Pay for Your Crashed Car, Zoo Station, and The Fly into the set.
I have to say, im honestly shocked that anyone could thumb their nose at the U2 booking. I suppose that its always possible that you had to be there. Joshua Tree is a treasure of an album. Ive only seen them once (the our where Florence opened for them) They are showmen to the highest level and have a catalog.
If memory serves they had Stacey Pullen play before them (not sure you would call this opening) during one of their tours. The one sin they've seem to have committed is putting their record on everyones phones without asking.
They also had Kanye open for them at some point I believe.
EDIT: Some of the openers on the Vertigo tour, which sums up their modern influence pretty well: Arcade Fire Dashboard Confessional Franz Ferdinand Interpol Kanye West The Killers Kings of Leon Pearl Jam Scissor Sisters Snow Patrol
I saw them with RATM and Muse. I think we all know the source of their being paired with Mumsons/Lumineers.
I've told this story a few times in this forum but the last time I saw U2 was the most emotional musical event of my life. (Since supplanted by Macca at Roo.)
It was the Elevation tour and shortly after 9/11. I look forward to singing along with 80K on some of their songs. IMO, they are an act that - despite a brief foray into a distant and ironic live show on the Pop Mart tour - seems to just demand that you feel their shows.
I also think that it's a HUGE get for the festival. It may not align with an improved undercard but it will still be a show that people talk about five or ten years from now. (More Radiohead in 2006 than The Police in 2007.)
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Where the Streets Have No Name will be magical at Bonnaroo. Never thought I'd get to hear it live honestly. Hope I'm able to make it this year. That'd hurt to have to miss that.
yeah i mean i feel U2 is good at filling out that ticket sales gap caused last year by an underwhelming lineup. but they're not relevant at all anymore and most of the first billed acts from other years are or they are an immortal kind of act that isn't denied its precedence by anyone. and if so nothing close to how people are griped about these goons. i mean honestly i cant think of band in their racket thats more of turn off for this position. all be it that they're huge, there was nothing about them that was cutting edge or trendy still to this day that usually brings a huge act to bonnaroo.
Everybody learns music in different ways. Joshua Tree (87), Tango in the night (87) (Fleetwood Mac)with Dancin on the Ceiling (86) (Lionel Richie) were the rotation of my Saturday morning chores. Mom was the DJ.
Not sure what your parents played for you, or how you use your music discovery time now, but you should spend some on U2.
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