Let me start by saying U2 is my favorite band. And after about 25 years of being a fan, I’ve become accustomed to disliking their new music. So unsurprisingly, I can’t say I like this project musically. But I appreciate and acknowledge the message, in spite of some personal cynicism that I will get into.
The music itself feels very half-baked like most of what U2 has done since No Line. Bono has the ability to write lyrics that will gut you, and he doesn’t really show up to ... read more
An attentive and vulnerable album. The way the lyrics mesh with the music is so thoughtful and phenomenal.