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U2 Joshua Tree Tour 2019
· Night 40 setlist for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 2/3/2024
· Night 12 setlist for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 25/10/23
· Night 10 & 11 setlists for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 20/10/23 & 21/10/23
· Night 9 setlist for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 18/10/23
· Night 6, 7, & 8 setlists for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 11/10/23 - 14/10/23
· Night 5 setlist for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 08/10/23
· Night 4 setlist for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 07/10/23
· Night 3 setlist for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 05/10/23
· Night 2 videos for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 30/09/23
· Night 2 setlist for U2:UV at the Sphere, Las Vegas, 30/09/23

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Experiments left behind with U2s new `All`

Posted on Sunday, October 29 @ 05:30:20 CET by Macphisto
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(Denverpost.com) -- Oct. 29, 2000 - With the ringing, anthemic sound of 1987`s classic "The Joshua Tree," U2 became the closest thing to a consensus for Greatest Living Rock `N` Roll Heavyweights.

And then came the `90s.

The band`s three most recent albums - "Achtung Baby" (1991), "Zooropa" (1993) and "Pop" (1997) - were characterized by dense electronic add-ons, dance beats and ambient experiments. Followers still clutching to the old earnestness were heard muttering, "Please, God, no more big concepts and techno-pop invocations." Their prayers have been answered. "All That You Can`t Leave Behind" (Interscope), due in stores Tuesday, finds U2 reclaiming its focus on live musicianship.

"What`s become a rare commodity is the presence of humanity and the feeling of people in a room, playing off each other," lead singer Bono said in a Yahoo! chat recently.

"Beautiful Day," the first single, sounds good on rock radio - Bono booms the chorus over the Edge`s echoing guitar, rich keyboard chording and layered harmonies. "Stuck in a Moment You Can`t Get Out Of" is a slice of Philly soul.

The song that comes closest to recalling the band`s surging late`80s expression is "Walk On." These are tough commercial times for classic rock bands, but this deserves to be a hit.

U2 will follow the release of the album with a U.S. tour of indoor arenas, expected to begin early next year. Look for a possible date at Pepsi Center in April. New releases Three more reasons to go to a record store in the coming week:

- On "Tomorrow`s Sounds Today" (Reprise), Dwight Yoakam is backed by country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman, Flaco Jimenez (whose accordion drives "Alright, I`m Wrong``), singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale and the legendary Buck Owens. He also gives his own conception of Cheap Trick`s classic "I Want You To Want Me." - Southern Culture On The Skids` "Liquored Up and Lacquered Down" (TVT/Emusic) is yet another trashy ode to cars, girls and junk food - highlights are the title track, "Drunk and Lonesome (Again)" and "Just How Lonely." - The intimate "Souvenirs" (Oh Boy) finds John Prine reinterpreting 15 of his classic songs - such nuggets as "Donald & Lydia," "Sam Stone" and "Hello in There." Hear G. Brown 7 to 10 a.m. weekdays at www.gogaga denver.com.

By G. Brown
Denver Post Staff Writer

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