U2 - any good live these days?

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For various reasons I've missed out on a number of U2 gigs over the years. I grew up with their music and have been a big fan, at least up to Zooropa (latest stuff less so, though I almost certainly haven't given it enough chance).

A case of right time, right place is likely to come around again this year. So of any fans of their earlier/peak who have been to a recent gig, were they any good?

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Ructions said:

They’re still great live but you have to listen to that there bonio pontificating about his latest crusades.

The fortunate thing is that the older I get, the more I am able to zone out when needed

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lost in espace said:

I went to the Joshua Tree gig at Twickers, was very good never seen them before. Crowd was great. Bit preachy for 5 mins. Tickets were very expensive, didn't pay full price wouldn't have been worth it. Musical Disneyland I suppose.

One I missed. Youngest child was planned to be able to be left with grandparents. Oh no.

When he's older listening to my music collection I will remind him of this.

I feel that gig was the no2 U2 gig I should have gone to. Slane Castle being no1 (work commitments).

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otherman said:

I think they could play ok, but you'd have to go one of the arena's / football grounds they play in, and hand out a chunk of cash. Small venues for me every time. Smaller the better. That's where music happens.

I generally agree (one of, maybe the best, gig I've been to was Radiohead at 93 Feet East...compared to them at stadiums...well it just doesn't. It was epic). But beggars can't be choosers.

What I'm concerned about is U2 being like my first taste of Radiohead at a stadium - a let down.