jcroach Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 As far back as the Tom Snyder Tomorrow performance? That was a great performance. I think the band themselves were no older than 14. Yeah, those early performances had a great energy to them. I was 6, so I don't remember seeing it when it was first aired. I became a fan when the Joshua Tree videos were on heavy rotation on MTV, soon after my family first got cable! The band would have been 20/21 in 1981, but they look younger, don't they?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Yeah, those early performances had a great energy to them. I was 6, so I don't remember seeing it when it was first aired. I became a fan when the Joshua Tree videos were on heavy rotation on MTV, soon after my family first got cable! The band would have been 20/21 in 1981, but they look younger, don't they?!Thanks for shagging that down. They hardly look old enough to be on an airplane by themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 I don't recall watching that show much - I think I sort of remember when Kiss was on there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The remastered albums are now available streaming audio here: http://www.imeem.com/u2music On Boy, the track Saturday Night is an early version of "Fire" and "Speed of Life" is an instrumental. On War "Angels too tied to the ground" sounds OK, but the vocal is definitely a recent track. Check'm out. Also, Amazon.com has a cool deal. All 3 remasters, plus a case/sleeve big enough for them plus a 4th for $63.99 http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Box-Set-Amazo...id=F0EZX6QIQJQ8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 I saw that amazon deal yesterday - I wonder how good of a deal it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I saw that amazon deal yesterday - I wonder how good of a deal it is. Amazon has Boy and War listed for $27.99 and October for $29.99. Why the difference, I have no idea. So, that's $85.97 vs. $63.99. That's about a 25% savings. Not too shabby! Bestbuy.com has them all listed at $19.99, or $59.97 total. So, that's a little cheaper still. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 I think I may go ahead and get them all - if I end up at a Best Buy next week. Those albums are what the old folks call new wave. Maybe I'll wear a handkerchief around my neck when I go to buy them. July 18, 2008 , 5:25 PM ET Before U2's new album arrives in October, fans will have another vintage reissue to enjoy. The band's classic 1983 live album "Under a Blood Red Sky" will appear Sept. 23 via Universal as both a single CD and a CD/DVD set. Extra content has not yet been specified. The original CD was recorded in St. Goarshausen, Germany, Boston and Morrison, Colo., while the home video includes just the latter gig at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Footage from Red Rocks was an early MTV favorite, helping break U2 in the United States. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I think I may go ahead and get them all - if I end up at a Best Buy next week. Those albums are what the old folks call new wave. Maybe I'll wear a handkerchief around my neck when I go to buy them. Did you pick up any of these Analogman? I grabbed "Boy." Sounds great and the booklet is nice too. The rest can wait. My local Best Buy only had one copy of each of them on display. Not a real high traffic item I guess. I am looking forward to the "Under a Blood Red Sky" DVD/CD set I've heard rumors of in September. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I am hoping to get them today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 They really have a new album out in October? That's not some bullshit deadline? Hmm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 They really have a new album out in October? That's not some bullshit deadline? Hmm. The reported title for either the album or the first single is No Line on the Horizon http://www.atu2.com/newalbum/http://www.atu2.com/ They supposedly finished recording on June 28th and the album is expected on November 18th. They've been working with some of their studio favorites, Danial Lanois, Brian Eno and Steve Lillywhite. We'll see. I thought How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb had its moments, but was overall disappointing. I really enjoyed Vertigo, Sometimes You Can't Make it On Your Own, All Because of You and Crumbs from Your Table. Love and Peace or Else and Yahweh came off much better live than on CD. The rest are just OK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryann7739 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I grabbed the deluxe of Boy, and I plan to grab all 3 on vinyl. I didn't like HTDAAB much, and I really didn't like ATYCLB, so I hope this new one comes up well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Details emerging on the remaster/DVD release of Under a Blood Red Sky. http://www.uncut.co.uk/news/u2/news/11979 Release date: September 29 CD, DVD and DVD/CD combo to be released. 5 tracks not on the origional VHS release are to be added to DVD. Out Of ControlTwilightAn Cat DubhInto The HeartTwo Hearts Beat As One Very cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yeah, think I'm gonna have to buy that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 I wonder how much can be done with a videotaped (not filmed, mind you) concert from a dreary evening in 1983? For legal reasons, the snippet excerpt of "Send in the Clowns" in "The Electric Co." only appears on some editions of the album. Some versions of the video omit the song entirely I have an original pressing of the album, and cassette - as well as the VHS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I wonder how much can be done with a videotaped (not filmed, mind you) concert from a dreary evening in 1983?Yeah, probably not much. It'll be nice to see it again though considering I don't have a working VHS player any longer! Weren't the ZooTV and Popmart video releases shot on videotape also? They turned out pretty good on DVD. I have an original pressing of the album, and cassette - as well as the VHS. Do you have the version with "Send in the Clowns"? I wonder which version the remaster will be? My guess is that back in 1983 the band just didn't have the funds for the licensing for the song, not that they weren't allowed to use it. They just couldn't justify paying for it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yes, it is on all three of the formats I have. I think that video was one of the first music films I ever bought. I have never seen any of thier films, besides that, and Rattle and Hum, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yes, it is on all three of the formats I have. I think that video was one of the first music films I ever bought. I have never seen any of thier films, besides that, and Rattle and Hum, of course. I loved "ZOO TV: LIVE FROM SYDNEY" but that's probably just because I never got to see them on that tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 I loved "ZOO TV: LIVE FROM SYDNEY" but that's probably just because I never got to see them on that tour. I was just looking at my issues of Propaganda the other day - they are from around that time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yes, it is on all three of the formats I have. I think that video was one of the first music films I ever bought. I have never seen any of thier films, besides that, and Rattle and Hum, of course. You haven't seen the DVD from the Joshua Tree boxset? It's really something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) No - what is that all about? I only have the VHS copy I bought for about 9 bucks brand new - back in the day. Oh - that. I did not buy that version. Edited August 12, 2008 by Analogman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 No - what is that all about? I only have the VHS copy I bought for about 9 bucks brand new - back in the day. Oh - that. I did not buy that version. It includes a full-length concert from Paris on July 4 1987 along with a documentary from around that time. If you're interested in borrowing it, let me know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Oh - it's out there - I will see it sometime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 The DVDThe CDThe Deluxe Edition Recorded at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on 5th June 1983, Live at Red Rocks will be available for the first time on DVD, and will include 5 previously unreleased songs, a director's commentary, digitally re-graded pictures and a 5.1 mix. 1. Out Of Control 2. Twilight 3. An Cat Dubh 4. Into The Heart 5. Surrender 6. Two Hearts Beat As One 7. Seconds 8. Sunday Bloody Sunday 9. Cry 10.The Electric Co. 11. October 12. New Year's Day 13. I Threw A Brick Through A Window 14. A Day Without Me 15. Gloria 16. Party Girl 17. 11 O'Clock Tick Tock 18. I Will Follow 19. "40" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I didn't really care too much about the other remasters this year, but I'm so excited for this. I was going to try to wait until Christmas for this, but I have a hard time believing I'll be able to wait that long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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