Best Tour of the 2000's....

SexyBootsU2 · 10-12-2009, 12:34 PM

Thought this would be an interesting thread. Im sure we can all agree through the 2000's u2 has changed dramatically in the way they go about shows, albums, appearance ect. So i was wondering, which of the 3 tours(even tho the 360 is far from over)has been the best, and why.

Elevation tour for me:
U2 back to basics with the stage, and getting that intimate feeling spot on. Streets was just breathtaking, along with the fly, UTEOTW, BD and Bad. Bono had never looked cooler, and the slane dvd just topped it all!

BVS · 10-12-2009, 12:53 PM

I like comparing finished products.

So between Elevation and Vertigo, it's tough Elevation was a great new concept but Vertigo had a much better in shape Bono(vocally). I call it a tie.

coolian2 · 10-12-2009, 01:09 PM

if we're comparing finished tours, vertigo by a mile.

if we're comparing all three, 360 by several miles.

God Part III · 10-12-2009, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolian2

if we're comparing finished tours, vertigo by a mile.

if we're comparing all three, 360 by several miles.

This, by a lot of miles

zoopop · 10-12-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolian2

if we're comparing finished tours, vertigo by a mile.

if we're comparing all three, 360 by several miles.

This.

The 360 show in Chicago just blew me away in all aspects. Can't wait to see it again.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 10-12-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolian2

if we're comparing finished tours, vertigo by a mile.

if we're comparing all three, 360 by several miles.

this.

digitize · 10-12-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolian2

if we're comparing finished tours, vertigo by a mile.

if we're comparing all three, 360 by several miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by God Part III

This, by a lot of miles

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoopop

This.

The 360 show in Chicago just blew me away in all aspects. Can't wait to see it again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KhanadaRhodes

this.

These.

The_acrobat · 10-12-2009, 09:40 PM

I definitely say Vertigo tour. Bono's voice was in great shape, Adam was actually leaving his bass amp, and the setlists were utterly unpredictable. In addition to the standards and new album regulars, we had;

An Cat Dubh
Into the heart
Out of Control
The Ocean
The Electric Co.
Gloria
Party Girl
40
Bad
MLK
Running to stand still
One tree hill
Mothers of the disapearred
Zoo Station
Who's gonna ride your wild horses
Love is Blindness (only one time, only half the song)
The First Time
Discotheque (twice)
Kite (awesome exended version)
Crumbs from your table (7 times)
Fast Cars
Window in the skies
The saints are coming

However, Elevation was an absolutely exciting era. It was socially acceptable to like U2 again. The intimacy of the arena shows was something I never thought I'd experience at a U2 show (especially 11,000 people in South Bend, Indiana, where I was). Plus, Bad or All I want is you --> Streets = greatest concert moment ever.

360... great show, nothing to complain about at all. However, just seems like a bigger version of Elevation and Vertigo.

Axver · 10-12-2009, 09:40 PM

Vertigo destroys both other 2000s tours, I don't even think it's a contest.

beau99 · 10-12-2009, 10:39 PM

360 destroys Vertigo and Elevation by a huge margin, and I haven't even seen it yet.

U2387 · 10-12-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axver

Vertigo destroys both other 2000s tours, I don't even think it's a contest.

Right now, this.

I am hoping when all is said and done, 360 meets its enormous potential.

Galeongirl · 10-13-2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolian2

if we're comparing finished tours, vertigo by a mile.

if we're comparing all three, 360 by several miles.

Quote:

Originally Posted by God Part III

This, by a lot of miles

^What they said.

Rob33 · 10-13-2009, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_acrobat

I definitely say Vertigo tour. Bono's voice was in great shape, Adam was actually leaving his bass amp, and the setlists were utterly unpredictable. In addition to the standards and new album regulars, we had;

An Cat Dubh
Into the heart
Out of Control
The Ocean
The Electric Co.
Gloria
Party Girl
40
Bad
MLK
Running to stand still
One tree hill
Mothers of the disapearred
Zoo Station
Who's gonna ride your wild horses
Love is Blindness (only one time, only half the song)
The First Time
Discotheque (twice)
Kite (awesome exended version)
Crumbs from your table (7 times)
Fast Cars
Window in the skies
The saints are coming

However, Elevation was an absolutely exciting era. It was socially acceptable to like U2 again. The intimacy of the arena shows was something I never thought I'd experience at a U2 show (especially 11,000 people in South Bend, Indiana, where I was). Plus, Bad or All I want is you --> Streets = greatest concert moment ever.

360... great show, nothing to complain about at all. However, just seems like a bigger version of Elevation and Vertigo.

but the second leg hasn't even ended yet....so that's totally unfair...we didn't even get songs like Kite until the very end of the tour....

Ronnie269 · 10-13-2009, 04:57 AM

HELLO HELLO, VERTIGO!!! By a long shot!

Firstly I really enjoyed HTDAAB, it got the band really fired up, every band member was rocking harder than they had in years, Adam really found his groove and began enjoying live performances again and it really added to the performance, Bono sounded great and the stage imo was the most impressive and well used out of the three!!! Also the setlist was incredible I really enjoyed U2 bringing back alot of tracks from there first few albums, and in the same vein as the album the band were playing more upbeat rock tunes, (The Fly, Zoo Station, Out Of Control, I Will Follow, Gloria, Electric Co (U2's fastest song!!!!) Wild Horses!!!)

**KhanadaRhodes** · 10-13-2009, 05:23 AM

it's amazing how four years ago everyone complained about vertigo's static setlists...i suppose now that it's been so long the whole tour can be properly put into perspective.

in four years' time everyone will talk about how amazing the 360 setlists were.

10-12-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
SexyBootsU2 Acrobat Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 412 Local Time: 03:03 AM	Best Tour of the 2000's.... Thought this would be an interesting thread. Im sure we can all agree through the 2000's u2 has changed dramatically in the way they go about shows, albums, appearance ect. So i was wondering, which of the 3 tours(even tho the 360 is far from over)has been the best, and why. Elevation tour for me: U2 back to basics with the stage, and getting that intimate feeling spot on. Streets was just breathtaking, along with the fly, UTEOTW, BD and Bad. Bono had never looked cooler, and the slane dvd just topped it all!

10-12-2009, 09:40 PM	#9
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Ronnie269 Refugee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Killiney, Vico Road Posts: 1,647 Local Time: 03:03 AM	HELLO HELLO, VERTIGO!!! By a long shot! Firstly I really enjoyed HTDAAB, it got the band really fired up, every band member was rocking harder than they had in years, Adam really found his groove and began enjoying live performances again and it really added to the performance, Bono sounded great and the stage imo was the most impressive and well used out of the three!!! Also the setlist was incredible I really enjoyed U2 bringing back alot of tracks from there first few albums, and in the same vein as the album the band were playing more upbeat rock tunes, (The Fly, Zoo Station, Out Of Control, I Will Follow, Gloria, Electric Co (U2's fastest song!!!!) Wild Horses!!!)