Surrender has been a theme of U2’s music throughout the band’s career. This could be, in part, because surrender is an important idea in Christianity–the idea of surrendering one’s whole life to God. It could also be important to the band members because of the thought that when, in a battle, one side surrenders, the […]
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2018 – Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena
Setlist: The Blackout Lights of Home I Will Follow Red Flag Day Beautiful Day The Ocean Iris (Hold Me Close) Cedarwood Road Sunday Bloody Sunday Lord of the Flies – Until the End of the World – Introduction Intermission (Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me) Elevation Vertigo – Rebel Rebel Even Better Than […]
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2018 – Paris, France – AccorHotels Arena
Setlist: The Blackout Lights of Home I Will Follow All Because of You Beautiful Day The Ocean Iris (Hold Me Close) Cedarwood Road Sunday Bloody Sunday Lord of the Flies – Until the End of the World – Introduction Intermission (Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me) Elevation Vertigo – Ca Plane Pour Moi […]
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2018 – Paris, France – AccorHotels Arena
Setlist: The Blackout Lights of Home I Will Follow Red Flag Day Beautiful Day The Ocean Iris (Hold Me Close) Cedarwood Road Sunday Bloody Sunday Lord of the Flies – Until the End of the World – Introduction Intermission (Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me) Elevation Vertigo – Ca Plane Pour Moi Even […]
Read MoreU2101 – Wire
I recently met a young man at the college I attend who knew next to nothing about U2. When one of my T-shirts sparked a conversation one night, he asked me for a good place to start with the band–a “jumping-on point.” Well, after giving it much thought, I decided that my new friend is […]
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2018 – Paris, France – AccorHotels Arena
Setlist: The Blackout Lights of Home I Will Follow – Mother All Because of You Beautiful Day The Ocean Iris (Hold Me Close) Cedarwood Road Sunday Bloody Sunday Lord of the Flies – Until the End of the World – Introduction Intermission (Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me) Elevation Vertigo – The Jean […]
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2018 – Paris, France – AccorHotels Arena
Setlist: The Blackout Lights of Home I Will Follow Red Flag Day Beautiful Day The Ocean Iris (Hold Me Close) Cedarwood Road Sunday Bloody Sunday Lord of the Flies – Until the End of the World – Introduction Intermission (Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me) Elevation Vertigo – Rebel Rebel Even Better Than […]
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2018 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Setlist: The Blackout Lights of Home I Will Follow Red Flag Day Beautiful Day The Ocean Iris (Hold Me Close) Cedarwood Road Sunday Bloody Sunday Lord of the Flies – Until the End of the World – Introduction Intermission (Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me) Elevation Vertigo – The Jean Genie Even Better […]
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2018 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Setlist: The Blackout Lights of Home I Will Follow Red Flag Day Beautiful Day The Ocean Iris (Hold Me Close) Cedarwood Road Sunday Bloody Sunday Lord of the Flies – Until the End of the World – Introduction Intermission (Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me) Elevation Vertigo – Rebel Rebel Even Better Than […]
Read MoreBono says ‘back to full voice’, Berlin show rescheduled
U2 frontman Bono has said he will be “back to full voice” for the rest of a European tour after the Irish rock band was forced to cancel a gig in Berlin when they were only a few songs in. Thousands of fans were left disappointed on Saturday night when the band’s set was abruptly […]
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