AtomicBono
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No, it's because they always talk about changing their music to reach a new audience. It was the reasoning behind Achtung, Zooropa, Pop, Leave Behind, Atomic Bomb. Not that it leads to bad music (4 classics) but it shows that they are more concerned with those who don't like them that those that do. It works for them, though.
Well sure they want to reach a new audience, but you're not giving their fanbase enough credit. you think they just wanted U2 to re-create Boy for 13 albums? The best bands evolve, it has nothing to do with not caring about your fans. When bands make albums that sound the same over and over, I usually lose interest.