# U2 360 tour in the SLC (finally) - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/u2-360-tour-in-the-slc-finally/ - Published: 2011-06-08T00:32:00-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout So it finally happened on May 24th, 2011. After waiting two years from when I purchased the tickets, U2 made it up to Rice-Eccles stadium at the University of Utah for their 360 tour. I was pumped. Music has always had a big impact in my life. I associate songs, albums, and artists with events going on in my own life. Since U2 has been around almost as long as I have, their impact on me is a story all it’s own. [War (1983)](http://www.amazon.com/War-U2/dp/B000001F3C) : This album has songs that first introduced me to the band, although it is not their first album. I was only thirteen at the time I first heard ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday” on the alternative radio, but with only one listen, I knew this was my type of music. [The Unforgettable Fire ( 1984)](http://www.amazon.com/Unforgettable-Fire-U2/dp/B000001FA4/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1307491358&sr=1-1): I didn’t hear nor appreciate this album until 1988, and that was because a lovely little red head named Kristi had my heart, and this was her favourite album. The love for her didn’t last, but the album is a classic. [The Joshua Tree (1987)](http://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Tree-U2/dp/B000001FS3/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1307491477&sr=1-1): Really, what more can I say about this ground breaking album? I just got my drivers license, my first car, an old Ford Pinto that Dad and I fixed up together, put in a tape player with some kick ass speakers, and popped in this album. Nerds unite. [Rattle and Hum (1988)](http://www.amazon.com/Rattle-Hum-U2/dp/B000001FS6/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1307491648&sr=1-1): I had just moved out of my parent’s place, and this was the first movie I went and saw after I moved in. I felt so adult. I also watched this movie again with friends( the aforementioned Kristi, among others) and tried to make out with her, but kept striking out. That was OK though, as I really would rather watch The Edge play guitar anytime…. [Achtung Baby (1991)](http://www.amazon.com/Achtung-Baby-U2/dp/B000001DTM/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1307491895&sr=1-1): This album was with me for a tumultuous time in my life. Breakup’s, job loss, financial ruin, lost friends, but this album was always there for me. [Pop (1997)](http://www.amazon.com/Pop-U2/dp/B000001EAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1307492066&sr=1-1): Good times, bad times. Living with my brother, hanging out with friends, skin painting parties, dealing with the police, fighting ex-husbands, this year had it all. [All that you can’t leave behind (2000) :](http://www.amazon.com/All-That-Cant-Leave-Behind/dp/B00004Z0LW/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1307492198&sr=1-1) It’s ironic that this album’s title was the start of a new chapter for me. Getting back with an old girlfriend and her three children, trying to make a life for all of us. It meant changing my life and doing a complete 180. When that didn’t work out and I lost my job, I ending up moving out of State for new employment, leaving all my friends and family behind. [How to dismantle an Atomic Bomb (2004)](http://www.amazon.com/How-Dismantle-Atomic-Bomb-U2/dp/B0006399FS/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1307492421&sr=1-1): I had just moved back home earlier this year, having proved myself to the company I was with. I was re-establishing myself back into the lives of all those I left behind. I felt like an Atomic Bomb most of the time. [No line on the Horizon (2009) :](http://www.amazon.com/No-Line-Horizon-U2/dp/B001O0EQ5U/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1307492552&sr=1-1) After many years of hard work and dedication to improving my life, I felt like 2009 was the year that things changed. I equate this album to that kind of change. So when the show started , I got my groove on, remembered the past, and looked forward to the future with joy, and an open heart and mind. ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/u2-360-tour-in-the-slc-finally/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20U2%20360%20tour%20in%20the%20SLC%20%28finally%29&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Fu2-360-tour-in-the-slc-finally%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/u2-360-tour-in-the-slc-finally/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/u2-360-tour-in-the-slc-finally/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/u2-360-tour-in-the-slc-finally/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/u2-360-tour-in-the-slc-finally/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading… ## Comments ### By: William - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/u2-360-tour-in-the-slc-finally/#comment-228 - Published: 2011-06-08T03:14:24-07:00 I completely agree. Any group of individuals that can stay together for such longevity and still be so creative will be fans of mine. Loading... ### By: dj trish - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/u2-360-tour-in-the-slc-finally/#comment-227 - Published: 2011-06-08T02:41:06-07:00 U2 is awesome.Its amazing how they have stuck together through the highs and lows and still make amazing music.Trish Loading...