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Title: 2nd impression
Review: really 2 and 3/4 stars. i fall into the category of the u2 fan that was initially disappointed by but willing to give this album a chance. after my first few listens i gave it a week off and then listened again. i now like it more than i did but do not consider it a strong release. i feel that the first several songs on it are good, but, there is what seems to be a good portion of this album where the songs really do fall short. it sounds like the band loses direction and these songs sound very formulaic, in both music and lyrics. i would consider it a possible transition album from their 90's work into whatever direction they take in the decade ahead. the "greatest ever" rave reviews for this album could be setting up unrealistic expectations for a majority of fans.
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