phanan
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Honestly, it surprises me just how long U2 wait between releasing an album and going on tour. Other bands I follow don't do that at all. A 4-5 month gap between album and opening night of the tour is honestly a bit ridiculous.
I guess with having families and everything, they figure it is easier to start up after the holiday season.
Although I would suggest doing a very short fall tour once the album comes out, and then resuming the next year. Kind of like a rapid fire tour where they make one stop only at each major city, then start up again in February/March with a longer trek with multi-night stands.
But that would cost more money, so forget that idea.