07th December Hartford - Civic Center

dsmith2904 · 09-09-2005, 12:24 PM

Please post all reviews of the December 7th show here.

Anu · 12-10-2005, 02:14 PM

Anyone on Interference go to the Lennonmas show?
I'm itching to learn more.
Here's the review from the papers, plucked off U2 tours.

Lennon Recalled As Bono Powers U2
The Hartford Courant, 12/08/2005

by ERIC R. DANTON
MUSIC REVIEW

Lennon Recalled As Bono Powers U2

By ERIC R. DANTON, Courant Rock Critic
This review is reprinted from Thursday's late editions.

It was a raspy-sounding Bono who took the stage Wednesday night when U2 played to a packed house at the Hartford Civic Center.

A solid year of touring will do that to a person.

But the iconic singer powered through a few hoarse moments as he and his mates delivered 20 songs spanning U2's 25-year career and some of the Irish band's influences.

John Lennon was chief among the latter. Bono dedicated the show to the late singer, who was murdered 25 years ago Thursday, and sneaked in Beatles and Lennon lyrics to several of U2's songs. The crowd roared each time, but U2's own songs were the main attraction.

The band performed on a sleek, modern stage, augmented by a horseshoe-shaped runway that curved through the crowd, and various lighting configurations, including a series of lighted beaded curtains that were among the coolest stage effects of any act touring this year. They shimmered in the dark on the opening number, "City of Blinding Lights," and produced images of crosses, crescents and Stars of David on "Sunday Bloody Sunday." As Larry Mullen Jr. tattooed a martial beat on the drums, Bono called on the crowd to embrace the idea of co-existence with those who are different.

It was one of several political statements the singer made, and not all of them were verbal. Wearing a white headband over his eyes like a blindfold, Bono kneeled during "Bullet the Blue Sky" and crossed his hands over his head at the wrists, mimicking a pose used during interrogations. The band also projected the Universal Declaration of Human Rights onto its video screens as a female voice read aloud the various tenets (after the crew worked out a technical glitch).

Most of the time, though, Bono simply sang. He and guitarist the Edge work together like they're extensions of the same brain. As Bono played up the seductive lyrical rhythm of "Elevation," the Edge dialed in a dirty buzzing sound on his guitar. The two built the chorus of "Beautiful Day" into a joyous explosion of reverberating guitar and soaring vocals, and the Edge nailed the staccato dikka-dikka-dikka riff on "Pride (In the Name of Love)" as Bono reached up for the high notes.

The rasp in Bono's voice enhanced the emotion of "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own," and conveyed the deep-seated sense of yearning that drives "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."

U2's main set lasted 17 songs (including a brief bit of the Beatles' "Help!") and about 90 minutes, and then the band returned for a three-song encore. "Until the End of the World" led to the swampy riff of "Mysterious Ways," and then the quiet opening strains of "With or Without You" began filling the arena. The Edge's clanging guitar riff unfurled midway through like a sail catching the wind, and the song glided to a breathtaking finale. The band returned for a second four-song encore that opened with "Stuck in a Moment" and finished with "40," from 1983's "War."

Contact Eric R. Danton at edanton@courant.com.

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an_cat · 12-10-2005, 10:29 PM

I thought it was a great show. My fourth and final one this tour, I've been holding these tickets for almost 9 months and it definately lived up to my hype.

As a huge fan of John Lennon, I absolutely loved all the mentions and in particular, 'Norwegian Wood' (even with the feedback in the begining, yuck!

).

The Civic Center was pretty shitty though, I've got to say. I felt like I was being swallowed by a mob when I tried to go to the bathroom after the opening act. Bleh... Some guy spilt beer on my shoes too, it was so damn crowded. That place REALLY needs a remodeling job.

I finally got to hear 'Gloria' as well, so I'm satisfied. Great show.

lemon_pop · 12-11-2005, 02:33 PM

You are so right. The show rocked and it was my favorite show of the four I have also seen on this tour. However, the Civic Center needs some serious work. I did not like it that much at all!! I too was almost mobbed every time I tried to buy a snack or drink.

09-09-2005, 12:24 PM	#1
dsmith2904 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Premium Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tempted to keep the car in drive Posts: 9,156 Local Time: 01:32 AM	07th December Hartford - Civic Center Please post all reviews of the December 7th show here. __________________ Don't you know it's gonna be alright?

12-10-2005, 02:14 PM	#2
Anu Editor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: There ain't no place I'd rather be, baby won't you carry me back to Tennessee Posts: 1,257 Local Time: 09:32 AM Images: 50	Anyone on Interference go to the Lennonmas show? I'm itching to learn more. Here's the review from the papers, plucked off U2 tours. Lennon Recalled As Bono Powers U2 The Hartford Courant, 12/08/2005 by ERIC R. DANTON MUSIC REVIEW Lennon Recalled As Bono Powers U2 By ERIC R. DANTON, Courant Rock Critic This review is reprinted from Thursday's late editions. It was a raspy-sounding Bono who took the stage Wednesday night when U2 played to a packed house at the Hartford Civic Center. A solid year of touring will do that to a person. But the iconic singer powered through a few hoarse moments as he and his mates delivered 20 songs spanning U2's 25-year career and some of the Irish band's influences. John Lennon was chief among the latter. Bono dedicated the show to the late singer, who was murdered 25 years ago Thursday, and sneaked in Beatles and Lennon lyrics to several of U2's songs. The crowd roared each time, but U2's own songs were the main attraction. The band performed on a sleek, modern stage, augmented by a horseshoe-shaped runway that curved through the crowd, and various lighting configurations, including a series of lighted beaded curtains that were among the coolest stage effects of any act touring this year. They shimmered in the dark on the opening number, "City of Blinding Lights," and produced images of crosses, crescents and Stars of David on "Sunday Bloody Sunday." As Larry Mullen Jr. tattooed a martial beat on the drums, Bono called on the crowd to embrace the idea of co-existence with those who are different. It was one of several political statements the singer made, and not all of them were verbal. Wearing a white headband over his eyes like a blindfold, Bono kneeled during "Bullet the Blue Sky" and crossed his hands over his head at the wrists, mimicking a pose used during interrogations. The band also projected the Universal Declaration of Human Rights onto its video screens as a female voice read aloud the various tenets (after the crew worked out a technical glitch). Most of the time, though, Bono simply sang. He and guitarist the Edge work together like they're extensions of the same brain. As Bono played up the seductive lyrical rhythm of "Elevation," the Edge dialed in a dirty buzzing sound on his guitar. The two built the chorus of "Beautiful Day" into a joyous explosion of reverberating guitar and soaring vocals, and the Edge nailed the staccato dikka-dikka-dikka riff on "Pride (In the Name of Love)" as Bono reached up for the high notes. The rasp in Bono's voice enhanced the emotion of "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own," and conveyed the deep-seated sense of yearning that drives "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." U2's main set lasted 17 songs (including a brief bit of the Beatles' "Help!") and about 90 minutes, and then the band returned for a three-song encore. "Until the End of the World" led to the swampy riff of "Mysterious Ways," and then the quiet opening strains of "With or Without You" began filling the arena. The Edge's clanging guitar riff unfurled midway through like a sail catching the wind, and the song glided to a breathtaking finale. The band returned for a second four-song encore that opened with "Stuck in a Moment" and finished with "40," from 1983's "War." Contact Eric R. Danton at edanton@courant.com. spacer __________________ The reds and the whites and abused/The crucified USA, I said the prophecy unfolds/All hell is surely on its way

12-11-2005, 02:33 PM	#4
lemon_pop Babyface Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Providence, Rhode Island Posts: 7 Local Time: 04:32 AM	You are so right You are so right. The show rocked and it was my favorite show of the four I have also seen on this tour. However, the Civic Center needs some serious work. I did not like it that much at all!! I too was almost mobbed every time I tried to buy a snack or drink.

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12-10-2005, 10:29 PM	#3
an_cat The Fly Join Date: May 2005 Location: Another time, another place. Posts: 201 Local Time: 05:32 AM	I thought it was a great show. My fourth and final one this tour, I've been holding these tickets for almost 9 months and it definately lived up to my hype. As a huge fan of John Lennon, I absolutely loved all the mentions and in particular, 'Norwegian Wood' (even with the feedback in the begining, yuck! ). The Civic Center was pretty shitty though, I've got to say. I felt like I was being swallowed by a mob when I tried to go to the bathroom after the opening act. Bleh... Some guy spilt beer on my shoes too, it was so damn crowded. That place REALLY needs a remodeling job. I finally got to hear 'Gloria' as well, so I'm satisfied. Great show.