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Concert review: U2's message of love doesn't grow old

Full story: El Paso Times

There is a transformative moment in every U2 concert that elevates it from the level of a mere performance to more of a spiritual journey, a moment in which the preacher man of love himself, Bono, makes that sacred connection that's so vital to a U2 concert.

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u2_Fan

El Paso, TX

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#1
Oct 13, 2009
 
Well-written article! Great work, and thanks for including the playlist.
22 songs including covers ben e king, bob marley, michael jackson AND the beatles covers? And in the new Cowboys stadium? Must have been a ridiculous show.
Wish I could have been there.
Carlos

El Paso, TX

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Oct 13, 2009
 
I saw them in Chicago on opening night and am going to see them next week in Vegas, but was curious as to how it played at the new stadium. Was the huge monitors of the stadium a distraction, the stage being so large it sits better in an open air arena that way those in the nose bleeds don't have to worry about an even more obstructed view or sound as you put it.

PS: Thanks for the A.I. mention. There are a few of us locally who work various shows for AI and it takes a lot of hard work to coordinate something like this on such a large scale. Glad to see our message is getting across.
stanjbass

La Habra, CA

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#3
Oct 13, 2009
 
Well. Here I yam, reviewing headlines on my daily report from back home at the Times. I see a concert review about U2. I think, "Well shoot, it's about time El Paso/Las Cruces got something stronger than the usual "T'oyz 'r' Us" and "Los Cacomixtles de la Barranca Acerca de Creel."

Then, I read that it's a review about an event...500 MILES AWAY, IN DALLAS. Holy cow, how very, very pathetic.

But that's "unique El Paso Lithium Culture," I guess.

How pathetic. Glad I left, glad I'm gone, won't be seein' you later.
danN

Lancaster, CA

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#5
Oct 13, 2009
 
poor stan, can't even understand the message and appreciate the world as it is - you make it what it is .. even in el paso
Nancy Hanks

AOL

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#6
Oct 13, 2009
 
I was in C136 and agree that the sound was very good there -- no problem understanding Bono. After every concert at the new stadium, there's a lot of noise about how bad the acoustics are. Just had a news story on abouot 3 people trying to get their money back. I feel sorry for those above the 2nd level. I think the obnoxious drunks behind you were in front of me. I hate those that drink so much that they're pushing by you during VERTIGO to get to the washroom or get more beer!
ONL99

Austin, TX

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#7
Oct 14, 2009
 
I was at the Dallas show (on the floor). And I have to agree that the sound was the WORST I'd ever heard at any show. I think even Bono was pissed at the poor quality - during the last song he ripped his earpiece out and ran to the speakers to talk to one of the sound/stage crew.

I have to disagree about the lack of intimacy in a U2 stadium show - I was at the two Chicago shows and they were close intimate shows.

JerryLand aka the new Dallas stadium sucks it's a horrible venue for any music event especially a U2 show.
Hex

El Paso, TX

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#8
Oct 14, 2009
 
Was in the VIP Club Section and the sound wasnt up to parr. They didnt even turn on the big screens, which would of made it a one of a kind show but Live Nation doesnt own it, JJ does. Muse Rocked and U2 was U2.
musefan

El Paso, TX

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#9
Oct 15, 2009
 
I wanted SO BAD to go to this concert!
Mainly, to see Muse.
They are amazing.
Just couldn't face the enormous crowd situation.
If only, if only, they could have come here ...
luis

El Paso, TX

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#10
Oct 16, 2009
 
see you in phoenix! i cant wait!heard the concert was good in dallas from people that dont even listen to U2 as much as I do!
mondo f garcia

Milwaukee, WI

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#11
Oct 23, 2009
 
a group of rich geezers singing and dancing for wealthy geezers and they all assume to know where it's at.
Love LC

Jacksonville, NC

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#12
Oct 23, 2009
 
mondo f garcia wrote:
a group of rich geezers singing and dancing for wealthy geezers and they all assume to know where it's at.
*rolls eyes* Sounds to me someone is a bit jealous he can't sing and dance and entertain thousands of people...
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