For what it's worth, a quick review now some time has passed.
Was in Gold circle which was brilliiant, walked in at five past 8 and the band kicked off at ten past! I'd heard everything before except; THINFS, Amen, WDR and the two Beatles songs. Thought they all sounded good to be honest. Pretty standard set but actually a good cross section of work from most of the albums, good for casual fans I thought. Although might be time for Capt Crash to get on his spaceship back to Mars...
The screens were the best I've ever seen at a BJ concert, and the production and graphics were excellent. The crowd absolutely loved it and it was great when everyone lit up their phones during these days. Don't think Jon asked them to do that either (?).
As for the band; Shanks didn't annoy me as much as I thought he would to be honest. Tico and Dave, legends as always. My wife (first concert) remarked on how happy Phil looked and how much energy he brought to the show.
Don't want to get drawn into the debate on Jons voice vs the sound in the stadium, but to my ears he sounded fine. He played it safe in the setlist vocally for the most part.
Overall, thoroughly enjoyed, of all the shows I've been to it felt the most like a (Bon Jovi themed) party where everyone was just there to have a good time.
I'd give it a total of seven Jovi's out of nine!
