Title: All That Shmaltz They Can't Leave Behind
Product review: First of all, I'm a fan of U2; have been since I was a teenager: loved War and Unforgettable Fire. Grew up while watching their style evolve: loved Achtung and Zooropa (and elements of Pop). Was bored by All That You Can't Leave Behind. So, I had high expectations that HTDAAB was going to be a great album. Boy was I disappointed. Vertigo was a real tease that this album was going to be earth-shattering and upbeat. While I found the lyrics on HTDAAB to be stronger than in the recent past, I found the music dull and monotonous. I guess I should have seen this coming: they look bored in the video for Vertigo and the iPod commercial would have made a better video!
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