Why do U2 take so long to make/release a new album ?

[elevated_u2_fan]

because they can?

dammit, I was going to say that

 

[Ellay]

It's because the scientists can only regenerate the band for a four year lifespan

 

[MadForIt]

Because i cant see U2 being the most decisive band

they probably had a lot of band meetings for this albums thinking where shall we go?

India? Morocco? Bolivia?

That must have taken two of the four years up

 

[nathan1977]

I'm willing to bet that they're a bit leery of oversaturation as well. They're still licking their wounds from Rattle and Hum on that score.... the amount of hype that goes into a new album and tour these days must be handled very carefully.