I'd love to write some high-brow (i.e. overly intelligent), wordy review of the U2 show in Charlottesville. You know, something that you'd read in Rolling Stone - someone writing 1000 words to make something sound bigger and better than it really is or was.
But I can't, because there is no adequate way to describe how amazing U2 was in concert. Instead, I'm so blown away that I'm reduced to short words, like "Wow." Just wow.
It was practically a religious experience.
The show was one of the best that I've ever seen. Which got me to thinking about the top shows that I've seen. Without ranking these shows, I'd say that these shows were in the same class as U2:
Red Hot Chilli Peppers/Pearl Jam (doublebill, around 1998)- unbelievable energy and showmanship by both bands.
The Police (2008) - as they say in Scotland, pure dead brilliant.
Bruce Springsteen (2007) - I can't believe I waited this long to see Bruce.
Midnight Oil (1994) - one of their songs is "Power and the Passion," which I'd say just about sums up the band that night.
Fighting Gravity (1989-1992 - any night they played in my fraternity basement.)
Live (1995) - whatever happened to these guys?
(I think I might need to broaden my musical horizons - all of my top bands are from the 80's and 90's.)
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I agree with your comments entirely! The last great show I saw was U2 in Hampton. It seems they are always pushing the envelope when it comes to performance. Check out my video on you tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-N3Wyi3nfA
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