Never saw an i+E show, because they never came close to my city.
Saw them on JT30 twice, Kansas City was by far one of the best shows they seemed a lot more relaxed.
Could have saw an E+i show but had to work, friend of mine went and said it was good, but just lacks the pizzazz.
I think...
There's a good chance they'll put out some sort of promo song or promo single for a film or a charity as they've done so in the past.
However, actual album may not happen until at least 2022. The last few tours should be an indicator of how they popular are... SOI was a dud, JT brought them...
Not sure if I understand the logic of still playing NYD, Follow, Pride but completely abandoning the JT material... those songs are older than JT but also playing Elevation, One, Beautiful Day... the newerish stuff, how that still sticks around.
Most likely they're just playing it safe in case Bono throws his voice out again, or the possibility they're actually tired from touring and are just going through the motions at this point.
While I initially have no complaints with the setlist itself, it seems rather odd to be playing a continuation of Innocence songs on the Experience tour even they go hand in hand. That being said, any kind of 'swap outs' or additional songs aren't too rare because they won't straight up play a...
Looking at the setlist, here's what could be fixed with some slight adjustments -- realistically speaking.
Love Is All We Have Left
The Blackout
Lights Of Home
Beautiful Day
Last Night On Earth
I Will Follow
The Ocean
Iris (Hold Me Close)
Cedarwood Road
Red Flag Day
Sunday Bloody Sunday...