I was a huge REM fan for years, and then I saw them on their Monster tour. It was one of the most boring concerts I've ever seen. And one of the most expensive. Our tickets were in the $150 range for their Gorge in George concert (Best outdoor venue in the world IMO). Meanwhile U2 was selling tickets for $45 that same year. Selling tickets for that much seemed to go against everything I thought they were about. I was so turned off by their uninspired performance and high ticket prices, that I can't really say I've ever enjoyed listening to one of their songs since.
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