Well, I feel terribly bad to say this, but i understand a bit of jick's point of view.
Let's make it clear first, Edge is for me the most creative guitarist in the world (which to me is equal to say that he is the best), and I am sure that the new album will continue to prove that. I consider him a genius and will continue to, no matter what htdaab will bring.
And one of the reasons i think he is great, he's because he is not just another noisy rock guitarist full of power and speed solos, when he goes for noise and solos, he does it with that creative mark of his own (like the fly, btbs). It happens that in vertigo, while i understand that it's a good explosive rocking guitar, i also think that most of the song is more distant from the edge sign (and please don't ask me what is that) and closer to a common noisy rock guitarist. Exception is the instrumental part and the bridge (ahh those lovely bells ringing...).
Nevertheless, I also agree with Lo-Fi. Vertigo was made simply to be an explosive rock song to enjoy, and not necessarly to be the most innovative piece of sound from the decade. So it plays very well that role.
Edge (in case you see this). Don't need to waste your time defending yourself here. You are the best.