U2

When my friend asked me to goto the U2 concert I thought that would make for an eventful night. But, by no means was U2 on my top ten radar for must see bands. Sure The Joshua Tree was overly popular when I was in highschool. Already huge in Europe they ignited America with their a subtle complexity. As a young punk it would have been hard to reveal that I often listened attently to even the b side of that cassette. U2 has always had the context of a punk band, however. With the charge of an IRA Sargent, they frenzy the listener into a rage of empowerment and inspiration. With beginnings that appear with no more than a low rumble their songs of dissent, distrust, broken promise and relations cruschendo into epic adventures with the strength of ten bands. This does not always translate well to a live show however.
So we get to the show, and song after song they shot right to the top of my radar. This is a band of seasoned vets, and they truely put on a feverishly power packed set. With hit after hit, they manage to continuely build on the energy already prevelant in their music, but I had not expected that their stage presence would equally be masterful in its simplicity. I have seen countless shows, this one rates amoung the best of the big bands. Like an old friend, U2 has come back into the fold, and chargednew life in their music for me.

Thanks William.

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