1980-12-13 - Boston, Massachusetts - The Paradise

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Performance notes: Roughly 150 people are in attendance for U2's set, even though the capacity is 500. Nonetheless, the crowd is very enthusiastic and calls for not just one encore (which was 11 O'clock Tick Tock) but two (which was Out Of Control). By the time Barooga take the stage, only 40 audience members are left, some of whom are U2 and their crew. This concert began U2's strong connection with the city of Boston, a "home away from home" for the band.
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  1. Boy (7)

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review by TheOcean81

3 years ago

Performance

U2's first show in Boston was absolutely amazing. The performance is definitely in the top three best out of the entire Boy Tour. They are on-point and play every song extremely well, if only the audio quality was better. Even though Stories For Boys and A Day Without Me, setlist staples, aren't here the band more than makes up for it with their outstanding performance of all the other songs.

Sound

The audio quality definitely isn't the best of the Boy Tour. The start of the first 11 O'Clock Tick Tock is cut. Unlike other recordings of the era, it's not really muffled but has way too much static. Bono is hard to understand at times as well, espcecially when he's talking to the audience. It's definitely still listenable, but could be much better.
Recording: Audience microphone - 2.5 stars

Audience

The audience is perhaps the most enthusiatic they've ever been in the first two legs of the Boy Tour. They are super into the concert and called for two encores, and they are full of energy throuhout the entire show. Bono frequently talks with them because of their enthusiasm and they help the band feel more confident and perform really well.

Overall

All of these songs could be considered highlights due to the band's stellar performance, but if I had to pick a few I'd say The Cry/Electric Co. and I Will Follow with their energy, and Twilight with Bono's speech. The second 11 O'Clock Tick Tock also changes the lyrics up a bit, it's quite nice! Bono calls Boston the band's 'home away from home' and this show definitely helped to cement this area as one of U2's favorite places to play. Had to dock points because of the audio quality, but the show is absolutely still worth your time.

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