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4.5
This DVD truly captures what it feels like to be at a U2 concert. U2 is one of the most amazing rock bands live and we see that here. This concert was filmed in Dublin outside of Slane Castle. There are some great shots of the band with the castle in the background. What truly separates this DVD from others is the band's mood as well as the enthusiasm of the crowd. There were over 80,000 people at this concert. U2 was truly happy to be back home and it clearly showed. There is a real connection in this DVD with the crowd. This DVD captures the raw emotion that one feels when going to a U2 concert; the transformation from being a spectator to an active participant of the U2 experience. Yes, U2 is a great band. Bono is one of the best singers around with a beautiful voice. The Edge is one of the best guitar players in the Rock world. But this one is about having a good time at a great concert.There are some great performances on this DVD. The concert opens with an energetic performance of Elevation. The crowd is abosolutely energized. Another great performance is Until the End of the World. Bono's cranks up the vocals in New Year's Day. He sings it with great emotion. A true highlight of the concert is Out of Control. Bono acts as if U2 is a new band introducing their first single. He screams "We hope you like it" and brilliantly starts singing the song. He later introduces each band member and where they are from. As the song slows down, he thanks each parent of the band for giving them 500 pounds so they can get their music career going. He then thanks the crowd for giving them at least 500 pounds each day and roars back into the song with the crowd going into a frenzy. Really breathtaking.Almost every song is worth talking about on this DVD. I only will discuss 2 more. U2 delivers a brilliant performance of All I Want is You. It is a truly romantic love song that is shared by couples as "their song". Bono dedicates this song to his wife. The vocals and music are truly a thing of beauty. Bono gets the crowd to chant along with him on this song. Eventually, the music stops. Bono and the crowd continue to chant back and forth. As this is going on, we hear the familiar begining of Where the Streets Have No Name. This is the highlight of the concert. As the lights start flashing and the Edges guitars begin to rev up, Bono starts running around the stage which extends into the crowd. The crowd goes into a frenzy and Bono starts singing. You could barely hear Bono singing because the crowd is singing along so loud with him. Truly incredible performance. An even better perfomance of Where the Streets Have No Name is recorded on the Boston tour DVD. That version of the song may be the best live performance of a song that I have ever seen. The U2 Go Home DVD may be the best recorded concert ever. If you're a U2 fan, you won't be disappointed. If you're not a fan, you will be after watching this concert.
